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Episode 18 - Lucy, Martyr of Syracuse
Hosts Ben and Dan discuss the Advent-themed saint, Lucy of Syracuse who lived and died during the Great Persucution of Emperor Diocletian and gave her life for her faith in Jesus Christ. Ben and Dan talk about Lucy's...
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Episode 16 - Nicholas ("Santa Claus"), Bishop of Myra
Good news: Santa is real! Hosts Ben and Dan discuss the true story of Saint Nicholas ("Santa Claus") and how his care for the poor and helpless coexisted with his passion for precise Trinitarian theology. Ben and Dan...
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Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)
In this episode, Ben Lansing (Creator of Our Church Speaks) welcomes classical education teacher and podcaster Daniel Payne to discuss the life and work of celebrated Christian author C.S. Lewis. Daniel a teacher at...
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Episode 14 - Hilda, Abbess of Whitby
Hosts Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta talk about Hilda of Whitby, an inspiring 7th century saint who served as a monastic leader at a critical time in the history of the church in England. Ben and Dan trace the story of...
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Episode 13 - Herman of Alaska, Missionary & Monk
In this episode, hosts Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta discuss the remarkable Russian saint, Herman of Alaska, his ministry to the subarctic Aleut people, and his significance as a Christian example of embodied,...
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Episode 12 - Martin of Porres, Friar of Peru
Ben and Dan explore the story of the South American Saint Martin of Porres, who overcame prejudice and hardship through a life of faith that was fed by his profound discipline of prayer. ----------- ORDER the book...
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Episode 11 - SPECIAL book launch episode
Ben and Dan's book launches this week! "Our Church Speaks: An Illustrated Devotional of Saints from Every Era & Place" (published by InterVarsity Press) will be officially released October 29, 2024. You can get...
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Episode 10 - The Martyrs of China
Ben and Dan talk about Chinese Christianity, its history from ancient times to today, and the incredible witness of three 19th century Chinese women who helped to expand the Chinese church at the cusp of a wave of...
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Episode 9 - Janani Luwum, Martyr of Uganda
Ben and Dan talk about the courage of the 20th century African martyr, Janani Luwum and what it means to submit to governing authorities while living in the freedom of the Gospel. ----------- PREORDER the book "Our...
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Episode 8 - Valentine, Cyril and Methodius
Ben and Dan chat about the Roman priest Valentine and the Eastern European missionaries Cyril and Methodius and they discuss why these three saints are often associated with each other and why their unique witness...
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Episode 7 - Absalom Jones, First African American Priest
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
āI am definitively loved and whatever happens to me, I am awaited by this love. And so my life is good.ā - Josephine Bakhita (c. 1867-1947), Monastic & Prophetic Witness Ā
Ben and Dan talk about the profound faith...
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