The Theology Pod
Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.
The Theology Pod
1700 Years of Nicea: Why the Creed Still Matters (Part 2)
In this compelling second part of their exploration of the Nicene Creed, Father Michael and Dr. Alexandra Banks dive deeper into how this ancient statement of faith continues to shape Christian worship and identity today. Building on the historical foundation laid in Part 1, they examine the creed's sophisticated Trinitarian structure and explore the famous Filioque controversy that helped split Eastern and Western Christianity. The hosts unpack why specific historical figures like Mary and Pontius Pilate are mentioned in this theological document, analyse the creed's four-fold description of the church as "one holy catholic and apostolic," and consider its powerful liturgical function across different Christian traditions. This episode reveals how seventeen centuries later, the Nicene Creed remains not just a statement of belief, but a living, formative practice that continues to unite Christians across denominational lines.
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