Our Church Speaks

Our Church Speaks

Hosted by: Ben Lansing & D.J. Marotta

A podcast exploring the saints of the church from every era and place.

Episodes

Episode 7 - Absalom Jones, First African American Priest

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Recorded the week of July 4, this episode focuses on Absalom Jones, an American revolutionary-war era minister and one of the first African Americans ordained in the United States. Ben and Dan discuss the historical...
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Episode 6 - Josephine Bakhita, Prophetic Witness

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“I am definitively loved and whatever happens to me, I am awaited by this love. And so my life is good.” - Josephine Bakhita (c. 1867-1947), Monastic & Prophetic Witness   Ben and Dan talk about the profound faith...
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Episode 5 - Paul Miki, Martyr of Japan

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Ben and Dan talk about the introduction of Christianity in Japan in the 16th century. They specifically focus on the life of the evangelist Paul Miki, a Japanese Christian who lived and died for Christ in Japan and...
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Episode 4 - Thomas Aquinas, Teacher of the Faith

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Ben and Dan discuss the life and work of Thomas Aquinas, one of the Western church's most significant theologians. Once considered a "dumb ox" by his fellow students, Thomas' deep love for Christ inspired him to apply...
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Episode 3 - Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa

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"Lord, the task is impossible for me, but not for thee. Lead the way and I will follow." - Mary Slessor (1848-1915), Missionary in West AfricaBen and Dan discuss the inspiring life of Mary Slessor. Born to an...
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Episode 2 - Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople

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“As a fish cannot swim without water, and as a bird cannot fly without air, so a Christian cannot advance a single step without Christ.” - Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390), Bishop and Teacher Ben Lansing and D.J....
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Episode 1 - "For All the Saints"

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"From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,in praise of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Alleluia, Alleluia!" - Hymn, "For All the Saints"Hosts Ben Lansing...
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Episode 0 - Our Church Speaks Podcast Trailer

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Our Church Speaks: A podcast of saints from every era and place. Hosts Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta introduce themselves, their upcoming book (published by InterVarsity Press), and the overall "Our Church Speaks"...
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