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Great for individual or group use Includes provocative discussion questions and practical action steps Features four-color art plates and literary quotesIt’s not easy being an Artist in the church.But whatever your passion—music, visual art, drama, dance, writing, technical...

How do art and faith intersect? How does art help us see our own lives more clearly? What can we understand about God and humanity by looking at the lives of artists? Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the...

Take a journey through history with a new podcast from St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, hosted by John Ericson. Join the conversation with scholars and historians to tackle subjects like race, women’s history, and constitutional law. Explore how the pursuit of religious freedom in colonial America has shaped our modern life. Tune into History from the Old Brick Church Podcast today! Podcast made possible by a grant from the Virginia Humanities Foundation.

Dive into the intriguing history of Henry the Fifth in this concise overview, eloquently summarized by KevinS.

Immerse yourself in the remarkable life and works of Bacon, the scholar and man of letters. Our journey starts from his humble beginnings and ventures into his intriguing relationships with Queen Elizabeth and James I. Explore his roles as solicitor general, attorney-general, and chancellor and witness his eventual downfall. This podcast provides an in-depth understanding of Bacons philosophy and offers succinct summaries of his prolific writings. (Summary by Bill Boerst)

Explore the rich tapestry of medieval life and culture in France, with insights drawn from across Europe. This engaging account delves into various aspects of daily life, including private rituals, culinary traditions, hunting practices, games, clothing styles, social privileges, justice systems, and more. With over 400 contemporary illustrations enhancing the narrative, this book brings history to life. Please note that sections 27 and 28 on punishments may be unsettling for sensitive readers. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

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“Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church”, with Prof. Christopher VeniaminMystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church, with particular reference to the Holy Bible and the witness of the Church Fathers, past and present. Available Units thus far:Unit 1: Introduction: Holy Scripture, Greek Philosophy, Philo of Alexandria (Season 3)Unit 2: Irenaeus of Lyons (Season 3)Unit 3: Clement the Alexandrian (Season 3)Unit 4: Origen (Season 3)Unit 5: Athanasius the Great (Season 3)Unit 6: The Cappadocian Fathers (...

"Exploring the writings of church history in order to edify and equip the saints in their ongoing discipleship." Using the podcast platform, we are working to produce audiobooks of written works in the public domain. Not only do we provide readings of these historical books that are enjoyable to listen to, but we also provide discussions that will aid the listener in understanding and learning from these writings. As a listener, you can look forward to a new series (including readings and discussions) from The Ardent Archives every quarter. The Ardent Archives is a ministry of North Clay ...

Oral histories of Myanmar - life stories; some starting as far back as the late 1920’s.From my years of involvement in Myanmar I have become aware of the increasing scarcity of the generation of Myanma citizens who were born during the colonial period and have lived through the tumultuous years since that time. For me, these men and women are "national treasures" whose experience, perseverance and wisdom gained during their long lives will be lost unless we capture their stories in some way. To this end I have decided to interview a number of these elderly citizens. My hope is that these ...

Homilies and Reflections given at Church of the Advent, a Western Rite Orthodox mission in Atlanta, GA