Our Church Speaks

Our Church Speaks

Hosted by: Ben Lansing & D.J. Marotta

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

Episodes

Episode 65 - Can we pray to saints? What is a patron saint? (OCS Q&A episode with Ben and Dan - Part 2)

Season #4

Ben and Dan tackle more questions submitted by the audience, including "What do you think about prayers to the saints?" and "Who is your patron saint?" // More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church...
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Episode 64 - What is a saint? How are saints canonized? (OCS Q&A episode with Ben & Dan - Part 1)

Season #4

Ben and Dan take your questions about church history, the saints, the Our Church Speaks project, and more. "What is a Saint?" and "How are saints canonized?" are a couple questions discussed in this episode. // More...
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Episode 63 - The Martyrs of Sudan (with Kristen Barredo from the ARDF)

Season #4

In this special episode of the Our Church Speaks podcast, Ben welcomes Kristen Barredo, Executive Director of the ARDF (the Anglican Relief & Development Fund) to discuss the current humanitarian crisis in Sudan...
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Episode 62 - Justin Martyr, Teacher of the Faith

Season #4

Ben and Dan discuss the life of Justin Martyr, an aspiring Greek philosopher who became a defender of Christian beliefs in the early church. // More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project...
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Episode 61 - Sadhu Sundar Singh (Part 2)

Season #4

Ben and Dan continue the story of Sadhu Sundar Singh, the remarkable Indian evangelist who traveled to many regions in Tibet, Nepal, India, and Pakistan sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. // More about the Our Church...
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Episode 60 - Sadhu Sundar Singh (Part 1)

Season #4

Ben and Dan discuss the remarkable life of Indian Saint Sadhu Sundar Singh. In part 1 of our conversation, we talk about his early life and his journey to faith as he is brought to point of despair as a teenager and...
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Episode 59 - What is Lent?

Season #4

Ben and Dan chat between Ash Wednesday services about Lent, it's history, and why Christians should consider participating in this ancient practice of fasting, pentitence, and worship. // More about the Our Church...
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Bonus Episode - Myths about the Council of Nicaea (thanks to the Church History for Chumps podcast)

Season #4

Ben has had a few health struggles in the past month (including temporarily losing his voice), so we're posting another bonus episode featuring Ben as a guest on the Church History for Chumps podcast (originally...
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Episode 58 - Moses the Ethiopian, Monastic Leader & Martyr

Season #4

Ben and Dan chat about the African desert father and martyr, Moses the Ethiopian and his inspiring story of redemption. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If...
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Episode 57 - Alcuin of York, Deacon & Abbot

Season #4

In this episode, hosts Ben and Dan discuss the significance of the 8th century deacon and scholar, Alcuin of York and his articulation of the faith to the powers of his day.   More about the Our Church Speaks book and...
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Episode 56 - Part 2 of Martin Luther King, Jr. Renewer of Society (with Dr. Mika Edmondson)

Season #4

The Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson joins us on the podcast for a discussion about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. Mika Edmondson is the pastor of Koinonia Church in Nashville, TN. He earned a PhD in systematic...
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Episode 55 - Part 1 of Martin Luther King, Jr., Renewer of Society (with special guest Dr. Mika Edmondson)

Season #4

Ben invites the Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson onto the podcast for our discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. Mika Edmondson is the pastor of Koinonia Church in Nashville, TN. He earned a PhD in...
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