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Saints in History

Saints in History

Written by: Nathan Pali
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Saints in History is a Christian history podcast telling the true stories of the men and women whose faith shaped the church after the New Testament.

Each episode explores the life of a real Christian saint, martyr, missionary, reformer, or faithful believer from church history, bringing to life their courage, suffering, devotion, doubts, failures, and extraordinary trust in God. From the early church and Roman persecution to medieval saints, reformers, and modern Christian heroes, this podcast tells the human stories behind Christian faithfulness.

This is not a collection of legends or idealized biographies. It’s a narrative-driven journey through post–New Testament Christian history, showing how God worked through imperfect people, ordinary obedience, cultural upheaval, and sacrificial love.

Through storytelling and historical context, Saints in History reveals what real holiness looked like in different centuries—and how the faith of past believers still speaks to Christians today.

If you’re interested in church history, Christian biography, saints, martyrs, missionary stories, Christian heritage, and learning how faithful believers lived out their faith across history—this podcast is for you.

Saints in History The lives of the faithful. The story of the church, one soul at a time

© 2026 Saints in History All rights reserved. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Fire, Lies, and Martyrs: The True Story of Rome’s Burning and the Christians

    Fire, Lies, and Martyrs: The True Story of Rome’s Burning and the Christians
    Jan 19 2026

    Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned? Or is that the wrong question entirely? In this episode, we separate legend from history as we explore the Great Fire of Rome and the brutal aftermath for early Christians. We’ll look at how rumors formed, why Christians were so easy to demonize, and what actually happened to believers in Nero’s circus gardens. This is a story about narrative control, public fear, and how Christianity survived its first major encounter with state-sponsored violence.
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    9 mins
  • St. Anthony: Pioneer of Radical Early Christianity

    St. Anthony: Pioneer of Radical Early Christianity
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode, we explore the life of St. Anthony, a spiritual pioneer who sought radical seclusion in the Egyptian desert during the 4th century. We uncover how his pursuit of a deeper connection with God led him to confront spiritual and physical challenges, influencing countless others to follow a monastic path.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to St. Anthony

    00:47 Early Life & Calling

    04:46 Life in the Tomb & Desert

    10:17 A New Monastic Movement

    13:59 Later Life & Legacy
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    12 mins
  • St. Cyprian and the Unity of the Church

    St. Cyprian and the Unity of the Church
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, we explore the life of St. Cyprian, a prominent figure in 3rd-century Carthage who became a bishop after a dramatic conversion and faced the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians. We discuss his influential work, 'On the Unity of the Church,' which argues for the indivisible nature of the church and remains a foundational text in Christian theology.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to St. Cyprian

    01:41 Early Life and Conversion

    03:02 Persecution and the Lapsed

    06:33 On the Unity of the Church

    10:25 The Role of Bishops

    15:13 Persecution and Martyrdom
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    12 mins
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