Best St Paul and St Stephen Church Podcasts (2025)

At just twelve years old, St Abanoub of Nehisa walked alone into the heart of Roman persecution — not with weapons, not with status, but with a faith that no fear could silence. In a time when entire villages trembled under cruel edicts, a child rose with a courage that shook governors, shattered idols, and revealed a power far greater than the emp…

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Advent Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 19:00

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St John Nepomucene - The Confessor’s Seal 34:40

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In this longer powerful episode of Voices of the Saints, we step into the hauntingly beautiful story of St John Nepomucene — the humble Bohemian priest whose unshakeable fidelity cost him his life. Long before his body was thrown from the Charles Bridge into the cold Vltava River, John was known for something rare: he listened as though each confes…

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Patristic Biblical Theology, with Stephen Presley 46:16

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We apologize to listeners for our error in the first release of this episode, and have corrected the error in this release. Please enjoy this interview with Stephen Presley! In the West, the term "God" has become virtually a placeholder, a moniker kept pristinely vacant. Even Christians have been known to treat the scriptures as butterflies to pin,…

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St Wanas – The Child Martyr of Courage 8:22

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He was only eleven years old. A child from Thebes, born into a world of fear — yet filled with unshakable faith. When the empire demanded his silence, he spoke the name of Christ with a voice that could not be broken. In this episode of Voices of the Saints, we journey into the story of St Wanas, the boy who defied an empire and won the crown of ma…

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St Mary of Egypt — The Desert That Became Her Salvation 16:59

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She was once known across Alexandria for her beauty and her sin. But when every door to pleasure opened — one door refused her. At the threshold of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a force she could not see stopped her cold. And in that moment, everything changed. This is the story of St Mary of Egypt — the woman who walked away from the world and…

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ALL SAINTS, 2 Nov 2025 12:42

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Ruth - Where You Go, I Will Go 13:38

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In a time of famine and loss, one woman chose faith over fear. Ruth — a widow, a foreigner, a wanderer — followed love into an uncertain land, and found redemption written into her name. From the dust of Moab to the fields of Bethlehem, hers is a story of quiet courage and divine providence — of how loyalty in the smallest steps can shape the great…

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The Bible, 26 Oct 2025 18:38

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St. Helena — The Queen Who Found the Cross 10:00

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She began life as the daughter of an innkeeper — forgotten by the man she loved and cast aside by empire. Yet through faith and perseverance, she became the mother of Constantine the Great… and the woman who uncovered the greatest relic in Christian history. Travel with St Helena across deserts and centuries — from the shadows of Rome to the sacred…

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St. Catherine of Alexandria – The Wheel That Shattered an Empire 9:59

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In the marble courts of ancient Alexandria, a young scholar dared to stand against the power of Rome. Armed only with faith and wisdom, St. Catherine of Alexandria faced emperors, philosophers, and the cruel wheel of execution itself. This is her story — of courage, intellect, and divine triumph. A voice that still echoes across centuries. 🎧 Experi…

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Harvest and the Bread of Heaven, 12 Oct 2025 11:27

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St Stephen - The First Martyr 8:59

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In the streets of ancient Jerusalem, truth once again meets fury. Stephen — a humble servant chosen to feed the widows — becomes the first to die for the name of Christ. His words shake the council. His vision silences the world. And as the stones fall, heaven opens. This is not a story of death, but of victory — of a faith that sees what the world…

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Mustard seed faith, 5 Oct 2025 12:02

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St. Perpetua & St. Felicity – The Mothers Who Defied Rome 16:32

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In the year 203, two women in Carthage — one noble, one slave — stood before the might of Rome. Perpetua, a young mother of noble birth, and Felicity, an enslaved woman heavy with child, were bound together by faith in Christ. Arrested under imperial decree, they faced prison, visions of heaven, childbirth in chains, and the fury of the arena. Thei…

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Love of …..money?…..God?, 28 Sep 2025 19:00

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St. Paul the First Hermit – Hidden in the Desert, Crowned in Eternity 16:17

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Long before St. Anthony was called the Father of Monasticism, another saint quietly walked the sands of Egypt. Betrayed by his own family, fleeing persecution, and vanishing into the wilderness, St. Paul the First Hermit lived ninety years in silence and prayer — sustained by a spring, a palm tree, and a raven sent from heaven. In this milestone 10…

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Baptism & Confirmation, 21 Sep 2025 10:43

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St Athanasius - Athanasius Against The World 17:55

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When emperors commanded him to be silent, he spoke. When armies hunted him, he hid but never stopped writing. When the whole world turned against him, he stood firm. This is the story of St. Athanasius the Apostolic, the 20th Pope of Alexandria, the defender of the Nicene Creed, and the man remembered as “Athanasius contra mundum” — Athanasius agai…

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Look to the Cross, 14 Sep 2025 11:08

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St Marina The Monk - The Hidden Crown 15:46

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What happens when a woman dares to step through the monastery gates, disguised as a man, to live a life of prayer? In this cinematic episode of Voices of the Saints, we follow the extraordinary journey of St. Marina the Monk — from her childhood loss and hidden entry into monastic life, to her false accusation, exile, and ultimate revelation. Her s…

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CHT | S2E23: Ignatius of Antioch 45:03

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Here we look into the effects and introduce some of the difficulties of Ignatius of Antioch. Which letters are authentic is still a matter of debate but his outsized influence is not. How should a Christian weigh such matters? Title: Ignatius of Antioch Date: 11o AD Place: Antioch to Rome Key Figures and Events: Trajan, Ignatius, Martyrdom. Contact…

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St Monica - Tears That Moved Heaven 14:12

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For nearly two decades, St. Monica wept and prayed for her son Augustine — a brilliant mind consumed by pride, lust, and false beliefs. Her battle wasn’t fought with swords or in courts, but on her knees, with tears that soaked the earth and reached heaven. In this episode, journey through Monica’s perseverance: her endurance of a difficult marriag…

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St Joseph the Carpenter – The Silent Guardian 13:23

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He is the most silent man in all of Scripture. Not one word of his is recorded. And yet, he was entrusted with the greatest responsibility: to raise the Son of God. In this episode, we journey through the hidden years of St Joseph the Carpenter — his silence, his dreams, his quiet obedience, and his forgotten legacy. A story of faith without words,…

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St. Anthony: Father of Monks and Slayer of Demons 8:51

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In this episode of The Voice of the Saints, we step into the desert with St. Anthony the Great, the man who gave birth to Christian monasticism. From his quiet life in a small Egyptian village to his fierce battles with demons in the wilderness, Anthony’s story is one of faith, humility, and spiritual warfare. For over a century, he became a living…

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The Age of Hitler, with Alec Ryrie 44:06

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For centuries, the lodestone of the West's moral compass pointed to Jesus. Today, it points away from Hitler. That shift from a positive to a negative moral touchstone can be seen in popular culture's panoply of dark lords—Darth Vader, Sauron, Voldemort—each a rather unsubtle echo of Hitler himself. Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Alec R…

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St Moses the Black - From Sword to the Crown 10:09

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Feared across Egypt. A towering figure whose shadow brought terror, a killer whose name silenced villages, a man who lived for violence, pleasure, and power. But a single divine whisper would send him on a path from bloodshed to baptism — from the sword to the altar. This is the life of St. Moses the Black — once a robber and murderer, later a humb…

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The Palace in the Desert – The Story of St. Demiana 8:44

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She was fifteen when she turned down marriage to become the Bride of Christ. She built a palace in the Egyptian desert — and filled it with forty virgins committed to prayer, purity, and martyrdom. When the Emperor Diocletian launched a brutal persecution against Christians, St. Demiana stood alone… and unshaken. Beaten. Tortured. Broken. She never…

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St George: The Dragon Still Falls 9:16

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🛡️ Episode 2 – St. George: The Dragon Still Falls What if the dragon wasn’t just a beast… but a symbol of fear, power, and compromise? In the early 4th century, a Roman soldier stood against an empire. He tore down decrees. He endured torture. He defied the gods of the age. And through it all, he never bowed. This is the story of St. George — not j…

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CHT Update! 12:56

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A quick update about life, CHT, and some big news! Links from this episode: https://www.suvel.org [email protected] Timothy Easley

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Mary Magdalene: From Darkness to Devotion 6:50

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In Episode 1 of Voices of the Saints, we step into the life of Mary Magdalene — the first witness to the resurrection of Christ. From the bustling streets of Magdala to the foot of the Cross and the silence of the empty tomb, this cinematic retelling explores her transformation from spiritual torment to fearless devotion. With immersive sound desig…

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Voices of the Saints: Coming Soon 1:10

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Step into the lives of the saints who shaped history — not just as legends, but as real people who wrestled with fear, faith, sacrifice, and divine purpose. Voices of the Saints is a storytelling podcast that brings the powerful journeys of Christian saints to life. Each episode explores their struggles, miracles, and unwavering devotion — narrated…

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CHT | Resource: The Epistle of Barnabas 59:17

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The Epistle of Barnabas is an early Christian work from around AD 100. Attributed to Paul's companion but likely anonymous, it reinterprets the Old Testament through allegory, claiming the Mosaic Law was never meant to be kept literally. Rich in symbolism and sharp in tone, Barnabas offers a bold vision of Christian identity in contrast to Judaism.…

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CHT | S2E22: Overview of the 2nd Century 1:02:42

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In the second century, the post-apostolic church learned to read its emerging Scriptures, shape its practice, and endure episodic Roman persecutions that claimed witnesses such as Ignatius and Polycarp. Confronted by gnostic, Marcionite, and Montanist movements, they clarified orthodoxy and fostered the monarchical episcopate, laying the structural…

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CHT | S2E21: Going to Church in 100 AD 1:01:38

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Herein we explore what church gatherings looked like in 50–150 AD—early believers met before dawn (and sometimes after work) in private homes rather than dedicated buildings. We'll look at how worship was understood as a "sacrifice" of praise, alms, and service, and why the Roman eight-day week made keeping the Jewish first day of the week a logist…

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CHT | S2E20: The Inevitable New Testament 57:30

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Why did the Apostles write the New Testament at all? In this episode, we explore how the New Testament is not just inspired—it's the official, covenantal documentation of the New Covenant. We show why its existence dismantles apostolic succession by office and establishes Scripture as the Church's lasting foundation. Title: The Inevitable New Testa…

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CHT | Resource Episode: The Epistles of Ignatius - Short Recension 19:13

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The epistles of Ignatius in the Short recension are preserved for us in this form only in the Syriac. If they are more representative of the original writings of Ignatius, then they are some of the earliest Christian documents, offering a glimpse into the mind and heart of an early martyr of the church who was centered in Antioch. The current schol…

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CHT | S2E19 - The OT Canon in the 1st Century 1:25:07

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When we open our Old Testaments, are we looking at the same books that Jesus and the Apostles were looking at and considering divinely inspired? The answer to that question and so many more as we look into this issue. Title: The OT Canon in the 1st Century Date: 200 BC - 100 AD Place: Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem Key Figures and Events: John Cont…

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CHT | S2E18: John, the Last Apostle 52:27

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The life and legacy of the Apostle John—the last surviving eyewitness of Jesus' ministry. From his early days as a fisherman in Galilee to his pivotal role in the Jerusalem church, and finally to his later years in Ephesus, John's journey is one of faith, endurance, and profound testimony. We'll examine his possible familial connection to Jesus, hi…

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CHT | S2E17: Thecla, the Saint Who Never Existed 1:06:14

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating yet problematic world of hagiography through the lens of The Acts of Paul and Thecla. Who was Thecla, and why has her story captivated Christian imagination for centuries? We'll explore the origins of her legend, the glaring historical and theological errors in the text, and how her tale became a corner…

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CHT | S2E16: James, the Lord's Brother 1:06:59

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In this episode, we dive into the life and legacy of James, the brother of Jesus. Often overshadowed by hagiography and theological embellishments, James emerges from the New Testament as a devout follower of Christ, a key leader in the early church, and a voice of wisdom in his epistle. From skepticism to leadership, and finally to martyrdom, we e…

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CHT | Resource: The Didache 22:21

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The Didache, one of the earliest Christian documents, offers a rare glimpse into the worship, instruction, and practices of a local church in the late 1st or early 2nd century, emphasizing themes of ethical living, communal unity, and eschatological hope. In this episode, we explore this ancient text in its entirety, reflecting on its significance …

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CHT | S2E15: Rome of the First Century 50:23

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Special links! The interview on "Two Creations One Creator" is found on Spotify at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fBBumuP8DngBzRCBp8cXT On to the episode! Rome! City? Empire? Church? Why, yes. This episode deals with all three. Join in for an overview of the significant moments of Rome in the first century for church history.…

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CHT | S2E14: NT Canon and the Church 54:30

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How is it that the Holy Spirit guided His people to recognize His writings? Did they vote? Hold a council? What was it? Join today as we discuss the concept of inspiration, preservation, and recognition of the Word of God. Title: NT Canon and the Church Date: AD 45 - 200 Place: Everywhere! Key Figures and Events: Apostles, NT Prophets, Didache, Cle…

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CHT | Resource: 1st Clement 1:25:24

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1 Clement is a first-century letter from the Roman church to the Corinthian church, written after Corinth dismissed its elders. Known for its extensive use of Scripture, the letter reflects a deep familiarity with the New Testament, employs a collegial, respectful tone, and illustrates a presbyterian structure without a single ruling bishop. The te…

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CHT | S2E13: Antioch - the Rome of the East 32:46

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Today we're diving into the story of one of the most influential cities in early Christianity—Antioch. A bustling hub of culture, trade, and power, earning the title "Rome of the East." But it wasn't just a political giant—by the 1st century AD, Antioch became a crucial center for the spread of Christianity, the very place where believers were firs…

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Follow Jesus Like It's 199 :: Stephen Presley on Christian Witness in the Age of Caesar 42:46

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How can Christians stay embedded within our culture while pursuing virtue and rejecting vice, in personal and in public life? Join Sam Fornecker for a chat with Stephen Presley, author of Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church (Eerdman's, 2024), about what the modern church has to learn from Christians of the second and t…

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CHT | S2E12: All Christians are Saints 40:44

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Before we go any further into church history, it is important to take a clarifying theology break. Many are those who have seen Saints as a special class of Christians who, through their own personal and practical holiness have attained levels of holiness that other Christians have not. Is this consistent with the teachings either of Christ or the …

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Jesus and the Powers, with Mike Bird 37:34

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What has God to do with politics? What has the kingdom to do with the cross? And what does it mean to work for a kingdom whose origin lies beyond creation, but whose destiny lies within it? Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Mike Bird, deputy principal and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, about insights unpack…

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