God is knowable, but for many of us, the more we study God the more we realize how much we don't know. Today, we explore two concepts that show us how deep and mysterious God is.

Should you accept the filioque and the western model of the Trinity? We sit down with Dr Jeremy Wilkins, a Catholic professor and Aquinas expert, to learn the western perspective and push back with questions.

Should you reject the filioque and the western model of the Trinity? We sit down with Andrew Nichols, a PHD candidate under John Behr, to learn the eastern perspective and push back with questions.

What is the filioque and why is it so divisive? A brief discussion.

A brief overview of ancient Christian creeds.

Recommended resources to continue your study:

Ancient Creeds:

The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creedThe Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed

The Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed

The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed

Books to start with:

The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1

The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1

Most Christians affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, but do we see it as important and relevant? In this episode, we share 5 ancient heresies that distort the way we view God and how the Trinity provides a more life view of both God and the world.

Ancient Creeds:

The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creed

The Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed The

Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed

The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed

Book Recommendations:

The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1

The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1

Do you think you know what it means to be pure of heart? Jesus promises that the pure in heart will see God (Matt. 5:8) but do we really want that? And if we do, how do we attain it? Join us in the final episode of this desert fathers series as we learn how to seek God in purity of heart. In this episode, I interview Andy Nichols on John Cassian's concept of "purity of heart." Andy is a father, preacher, teacher, and, in truth, a genuinely humble person. At the time of this recording, Andy is pursuing his doctorate at Aberdeen University where he is writing on John Cassian. We were blessed to have Andy on and ask that our viewers pray a quick blessing for his ministry and family. Further Reading: Institutes -- John Cassian https://www.amazon.com/John-Cassian-Institutes-Boniface-Ramsey-ebook/dp/B086R3B83C Conferences -- John Cassian https://www.amazon.com/John-Cassian-Conferences-Ancient-Christian-ebook/dp/B005UX65EC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=john+cassian+conferences&s=digital-text&sr=1-3