In this episode, we explore “How did the Church councils get their names?” along with a variety of other intriguing topics, including recommendations for studying Early Church Fathers and the concept of monophysitism. We also delve into whether Purgatory was discussed in the Early Church and the criteria used by the Council of Rome to determine the Canon.

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Questions Covered:

• 00:55 – How did the Church councils get their names?
• 06:02 – If I only had one Early Church Father to study what would be your recommendation and why?
• 10:50 – What in the world is monophysitism?
• 29:16 – Was Purgatory mentioned in the Early church or discussed at council?
• 34:02 – What criteria did the Council of Rome use to determine the Canon?
• 48:04 – Is there a similarity and difference the Catholic Churches and the Eastern Orthodox councils?

“Did the Early Church Have Deaconesses?” This episode explores the role of women in the early Church, including discussions on the Council of Constantinople and whether the Council of Jerusalem should be counted among the ecumenical councils. We also delve into Arianism’s connections to modern groups and the significance of the Council of Ephesus.

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Questions Covered:

• 18:30 – The Council of Constantinople
• 24:40 – Do we count the Council of Jerusalem among the first councils?
• 29:07 – Pope Leo announced reintroducing Deaconess based on Church History? Were there Deaconess in the Early Church?
• 31:59 – What the basic stuff to know about the Council of Nicea?
• 33:19 – Arianism sounds like Jehovah’s Witnesses?
• 35:20 – Why did the council of Ephesus do?
• 40:10 – I feel like there is a popular opinion that the church was united up until 1054. But at the Council of Ephesus and Council of Calcedon there was a split by assyrian church of the East and oriental orthodox Church. Is this an argument that the church wasn’t always Catholic?
• 45:00 – What is Nestorianism?
• 47:35 – Who are the heroes of the Council of Ephesus?

“Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of faith and doubt, addressing questions like the nature of honest atheism and the implications of God’s love for humanity. We also delve into challenging topics such as the reasons behind the existence of hell and the nature of divine justice.

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Questions Covered:

• 04:35 – Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?
• 42:11 – Why Would a Loving God Send People to Hell?