Voices of the Saints
Voices of the Saints is a storytelling podcast that brings to life the inspiring journeys of saints, martyrs, and spiritual heroes from Christian history. Drawing from the rich tradition of the Coptic Synaxarium and other hagiographies, each episode immerses listeners in a short, vivid retelling of a saint’s life — from quiet faith to radical sacrifice.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual encouragement, learning about church history, or simply drawn to powerful human stories rooted in faith, this podcast is a space to reflect, remember, and be moved.
Produced by First Brick Media, Voices of the Saints is where ancient voices echo into the modern world.
Voices of the Saints
St Athanasius - Athanasius Against The World
When emperors commanded him to be silent, he spoke.
When armies hunted him, he hid but never stopped writing.
When the whole world turned against him, he stood firm.
This is the story of St. Athanasius the Apostolic, the 20th Pope of Alexandria, the defender of the Nicene Creed, and the man remembered as “Athanasius contra mundum” — Athanasius against the world.
Exiled five times, hunted across deserts and cities, betrayed by bishops, slandered before emperors — Athanasius endured it all to defend the truth that Christ is truly God. From the chaos of the Council of Nicaea to the stillness of exile where he wrote On the Incarnation and The Life of Anthony, his life became both a battlefield and a beacon.
His courage is not just history — it is a call for today. When the Church is pressured to be silent, when faith is mocked by culture and politics, Athanasius reminds us: truth does not bow, and the saints do not break.
🎧 Put on your headphones and step into a world of betrayal, exile, and triumph — the cinematic life of one of the Church’s greatest defenders.
This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.