Best Theotokos Podcasts (2025)

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After Chalcedon: The Role of the Early Church Councils for Evangelicals Today - with Matt Pursely 42:49

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What is the enduring legacy of the early church councils, and what role should they play in the lives of Bible-believing Christians today? In this episode, host Nick Cady is joined again by Matt Pursely, Executive Pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, California and graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary with a focus on Historical Theology…

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Finding God in the Book of Nature 48:32

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Does science really conflict with God? Despite this common myth, a deeper dive into the history of science and religion reveals that that two actually support one another. NASA contributing scientist and Orthodox Christian Nikita Zelensky tells us how to properly understand the two.By Holy Trinity Publications

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Why Men Should Discern the Priesthood w/ Fr. David Michael Moses 37:10

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Dr. Hahn sits down with Fr. David Michael Moses to discuss Catholic media, parish life, and the concern young men and their families have when discerning the priesthood.By Scott Hahn

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Ministry in French Canada: Church Planting in Montreal, Quebec - with Sebastien Frappier 53:20

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In this episode, Nick Cady in joined by Sebastian Frappier, to discuss his incredible journey from a professional acting career to planting a church in the highly secular city of Montreal, Quebec. Sebastian shares how a moment of spiritual emptiness led him to encounter Jesus through a Gideon Bible on Guadalupe Mountain in Texas. He reflects on his…

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How Did We Get the Bible? Exploring the Formation of the Biblical Canon - with Shane Angland Th.M 53:39

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In this episode, Nick Cady and Shane Angland tackle the critical question: How did the Bible come to be? They explore the formation of the biblical canon, addressing misconceptions, historical processes, and the theological significance of Scripture. From the Old Testament’s roots in God’s redemptive work to the New Testament’s apostolic authority,…

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The Church of the Word Incarnate w/ Dr. Roger Nutt 43:40

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Dr. Scott Hahn welcomes Dr. Roger Nutt on this week's episode as they discuss The Church of the Word Incarnate by Cardinal Charles Journet.By Scott Hahn

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What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit - with Dr. Alan Stoddard 46:50

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What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does it happen simultaneously with salvation, or is it a subsequent experience? How should our understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit shape our practice in the church? In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady is interviewed by Dr. Alan Stoddard about this topic. Alan is a pastor and church planter with ov…

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Seeing Jesus in the Psalms through Hebrews - with Daniel Stevens 40:55

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Daniel Stevens is Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Boyce College and author of Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews. In this episode, Daniel shares how his accidental dive into Hebrews sparked a decade-long passion, revealing how the Psalms prophetically point to Jesus. We talk about the question of …

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Is the New Testament Anti-Semitic? 47:55

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Join Dr. Scott Hahn and Rob Corzine as they discuss the claims of the New Testament being Anti-Semitic and how they are refuted using the Old Testament.By Scott Hahn

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AI & the Imago Dei: Considering the Potentials and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence from a Christian Perspective - with Paul A. Hoffman 45:05

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In this episode, Nick Cady sits down with Paul Hoffman, pastor and co-author of a new book on artificial intelligence and its implications for Christian faith. Paul, joined by his co-author Sean O’Callaghan, an expert in transhumanism, explores the theological, ethical, and practical dimensions of AI. From its potential to advance Bible translation…

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Thomas Sunday 4:58

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New Sunday (Sunday After Pascha) The Inauguration of Christ's Resurrection; and the occasion whereon the Holy Apostle Thomas touches the Saviour's side.

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Life-giving Spring of the Theotokos 7:58

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Friday of Renewal Week The consecration of the temple of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God of the Life-giving Spring, and the miracles wrought by the Mother of God therein.

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Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer 8:05

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April 23 Memory of the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer.

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How God is at Work in Ukraine - with Zhenya Chekushkin 38:47

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Zhenya Chekushkin is a pastor from Western Ukraine and a longtime friend. Zhenya shares his unique story: growing up in a communist military family, coming to faith at 13, and now leading a church through the ongoing war in Ukraine. From the fall of the Soviet Union to the rise of evangelicalism and the current conflict, Zhenya offers a firsthand p…

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Holy and Great Pascha 3:34

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The Holy and Great Sunday of Pascha The Life-bringing Resurrection of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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Holy and Great Saturday 2:56

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Holy and Great Saturday The burial of the Divine Body, and the descent into Hades of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, whereby, recalling our race from corruption, He translated it to eternal life.

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Holy and Great Friday 15:55

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Holy Friday The Holy, Saving, and Dread Passion of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ; and the Saving Confession of the Grateful Thief, who was Crucified with Him.

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Holy and Great Thursday 11:52

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Holy and Great Thursday The Sacred Washing of the Disciples' Feet; the Mystical Supper; the Sublime Prayer in the Garden; and the Betrayal.

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Holy and Great Wednesday 5:22

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Holy Wednesday The Lord's Anointing with Myrrh by the Woman who was a Harlot.

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I Asked a Priest to Critique Our Priest Conferences 36:41

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Join Dr. Scott Hahn as he talks to Fr. Leon Biernat about the St. Paul Center Priest Conferences. If you or one of your parish priests are interested in attending one of our Priest Conferences, please visit https://stpaulcenter.com/events#priest-conferencesBy Scott Hahn

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Holy and Great Tuesday 3:56

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Holy and Great Tuesday Parable of the Ten Virgins in the sacred Gospel.

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Holy and Great Monday 5:21

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Holy and Great Monday Memory of the Blessed Joseph the all-Comely, and the fig tree that was cursed and withered by the Lord.

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The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) - with Shane Angland 50:59

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In this episode, Nick sits down in person with returning guest Shane to explore the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451), the fourth ecumenical council of the early church. Recorded live in Colorado during an Expositors Collective training weekend, this conversation traces the events leading up to Chalcedon, its theological breakthroughs, and its messy af…

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Palm Sunday 2:54

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Palm Sunday The Triumphal Entry of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ into the Holy City Jerusalem.

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Lazarus Saturday 6:21

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Lazarus Saturday We celebrate the resurrection of the friend of Christ, the holy and just Lazarus, who was dead four days.

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Hieromartyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum 2:55

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April 11 Memory of the Holy Hieromartyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum.

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Martyrs Terence, Africanos, Maximos, Pompeios and Those With Them 4:12

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April 10 Memory of the Holy Martyrs Terence, Africanos, Maximos, Pompeios and their Thirty-Six Companions, among them Zeno, Alexander, and Theodore.

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Martyr Evpsychios at Caesarea 3:57

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April 9 Memory of the Holy Martyr Evpsychios at Caesarea.

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Apostles Herodion, Agabus, Rufus, Phlegon, and Asyncritos 3:03

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April 8 Memory of the Holy Apostles of the Seventy Herodion, Agabus, Rufus, Phlegon, and Asyncritos.

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Martyr Kalliopios 3:37

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April 7 Memory of the Holy Martyr Kalliopios at Perga in Pamphylia.

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The Council of Ephesus (431 AD): Hypostatic Union, Nestorianism, & Theotokos - with Matt Pursely 33:29

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In this episode, we continue our series on the first four ecumenical councils of the early church, diving into the Council of Ephesus (431 AD). Matthew Pursely joins us again to explore the theological debates surrounding Nestorius, the nature of Christ, and the implications of the hypostatic union—Jesus being fully God and fully man. We discuss ho…

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Mary of Egypt 7:13

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Fifth Sunday of Lent Memory of our Venerable Mother Mary of Egypt.

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Theodora of Thessalonica 5:48

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April 5 Memory of our Venerable Mother Theodora of Thessalonica, and her daughter Theopista.

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George of Mount Maleon 2:26

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April 4 Memory of our Venerable Father George of Mount Maleon.

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Nikitas the Confessor, Abbot of Medikion 7:05

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April 3 Memory of our Venerable Father Nikitas the Confessor, Abbot of the Monastery of Medikion.

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Offer it Up V.S. Suck it Up - A Conversation With Megan Hjelmstad 46:54

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Dr. Scott Hahn sits down with Megan Hjelmstad to discuss Megan's new book, Offer it Up.By Scott Hahn

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Martyrs Amphianos and Edesios 4:31

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April 2 Memory of the Holy and Glorious Martyrs Amphianos and Edesios, his brother.

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Makarios the Confessor, Abbot of Pelekete 5:59

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April 1 Memory of our Venerable Father Makarios the Confessor, Abbot of the Monastery of Pelekete.

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The Council of Constantinople (381 AD) - with Matthew Pursely 43:17

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How did the early church come to a clear understanding of who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit relates to the Father and the Son? And why did it take more than one council to settle these questions? In this episode, I'm joined again by Matt Pursley, Executive Pastor at Park Hill Church in San Diego, CA, and an expert in historical theology. Last ti…

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John, Abbot of Sinai and Author of The Ladder 15:05

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March 30 Memory of our Venerable Father John, Abbot of Sinai and Author of The Ladder.

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Martyrs Mark of Arethusa, Cyril the Deacon, and Clergy and Virgins of Gaza and Ascalon 5:07

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March 29 Martyrs Mark, Bishop of Arethusa, Cyril the Deacon at Heliopolis, and Clergy and Virgins of Gaza and Ascalon.

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Hesychios, Presbyter of Jerusalem 4:38

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March 28 Memory of our Venerable Father Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem.

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Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica 3:14

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March 27 Memory of the Holy Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica.

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Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel 3:19

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March 26 Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, servant of the ineffable, supernatural and divine Mystery of the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Holy Annunciation 9:20

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March 25 The Annunciation to our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary.

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Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia in Pisidia 2:26

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March 24 Memory of our Venerable Father Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia in Pisidia.

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Experiencing the Steadfast Love of God - with Sam Storms 44:35

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What does it truly mean to experience the love of God? In a culture where love is often redefined and misunderstood, how can we anchor ourselves in the steadfast love that Scripture proclaims? In this episode, I sit down with theologian, author, and pastor Sam Storms to talk about his latest book, The Steadfast Love of the Lord. We discuss how cult…