Do you know what happens when you combine the trauma of growing up as a PK (pastor's kid, of course) with the Game of Thrones-esque violence of the Roman Empire?Well, you sort of get Julian the Apostate. Born in the era of Constantine's great conversion to Christianity, Julian was the last emperor not to be wooed by the Empire's new religious convictions. Raised on the classics and fascinated by a mix of cult religion and philosophy, Julian decided it was time to give paganism one last try. Also, the guys reminisce a little about how cool it was during the mixtape era of sermons, and how much life can humble a young guy in ministry. Be sure to give us a Follow and leave a review if you can! Thanks for listening! Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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CHUMP TALK: Ask Us Anything!
We asked for Q's, and you guys delivered. So now we're back with the A's. Who's our favorite heretic? Are we Calvinist, Arminian, or something else? Do we have any advice for someone considering pastoral ministry?We answer those questions and many, many more. As fun as this episode was to record, we honestly just enjoy any chance we get to interact with the folks who listen to our show. We really, genuinely appreciate you guys. Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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Basil the Great: The Father of Monks and Defender of the Poor
We're back in the 4th century, baby. And it's time we finally talk about the Cappadocian Fathers. Two brothers and one lifelong friend, Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Nazianzus were three of the most pivotal figures in the history of Eastern Christianity. And today, we begin with Basil. During a thyme of heretical emperors, he was a voice of Nicene wisdom. When the east was peppered with poor and needy souls, he provided the sage hand of charity. His words with salted with discernment, and his actions seasoned with grace. Basil was awesome. This is a fun episode. Also, is it a flex to have steak for lunch? What if you cook it in the air fryer?Also also, Thomas and John are pretty mean to Taylor in the first ten minutes of this episode, so Taylor if you're reading this, we love ya bud. Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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The Missionary to the Tribes: Isaac McCoy's Forgotten Story
This week, we're taking a short break on our early church series, mostly because Taylor put "I get to lead an episode on Baptist missions every once in a while" in his contract when he joined the show :(Isaac McCoy was a Baptist missionary in the early 19th century who endeavored to bring the Gospel to the American Indians that lived throughout the Midwest. Historically, he's known for attempting to form a westward colony for the Native Americans to relocate to. Join the boys as we explore the lasting impact of his evangelistic efforts, and how modern missionaries can learn from our spiritual ancestors. And things miiight have gotten a little heated, but it's all love between brothers on the chumpcast. Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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The First Ever Guide to Christian Apologetics: The Letter to Diognetus
Imagine you're writing a letter to the President (or Emperor, depending on what era you live in).Point by point, you bring up each idol of that day and age, and refute it thoroughly. Then you explain, it clear and compassionate terms, that the reader should submit themselves to the God of Christianity, repent of their sins, and commit to a Christian life. Actually, the more I talk about it, the less crazy it sounds. But this is essentially what we see in the 2nd Century document known as the Epistle to Diognetus, one of church history's FIRST EVER written apologies of the Christian faith. Join Jonathan Taylor Thomas as we crack open another tall can of church history. Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
We're not your grandfather's church history podcast. But we'd also really appreciate it if he still listened. Saints, heretics, councils...and the occasional crazy stuff. We have fun. IG: @churchhistory4chumps
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