The History of the Catholic Church Podcast

12: Incendiary

Patrick D. Dinovo — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:02:13 +0000

In this jam packed episode, we'll discuss the rest of Paul's journey to Rome, the Great Fire of Rome, the Neronian persecution, Peter and Paul's Martyrdom, the Year of the Four Emperors, the First Jewish-Roman War, and the destruction of Jerusalem.

11: Friends, Romans, Countrymen

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:21:48 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Paul's masterpiece, the Epistle to the Romans, his time in Jerusalem, trial before the Sanhedrin, imprisonment, and the start of his journey to Rome

10: Journeys East, Journeys West

Patrick D. Dinovo — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:47:12 +0000

in this episode, we'll discuss Paul's Second Missionary Journey West, his first two Epistles, those to the Thessalonians, Thomas' journey back East to India, and the fall of Claudius to his stepson: Nero.

9: Mission and Council

Patrick D. Dinovo — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:52:27 +0000

In this episode we'll discuss Paul's first missionary journey to Cyprus and Asia Minor, and then the Council of Jerusalem, which would serve as a prototype for the ecumenical councils of both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. We'll also discuss the event referred to in the West as the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, and in the East as the Dormition of the Theotokos. Finally, we'll discuss the Epistle of Jude.

8: Better Call Paul

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 29 May 2018 02:30:58 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Saul's persecution of the Church, his conversion, the fall of Caligula, the rise of Claudius, the death of Herod Agrippa, the Dispersion of the Apostles and much more!

7: Beginnings in Jerusalem

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 15 May 2018 18:01:44 +0000

In this episode, we'll discuss the events of the earliest church, from immediately after the Ascension of Christ to the martyrdom of St. Stephen, protomartyr.

6: The Life of Christ, Part 2

Patrick D. Dinovo — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:46:20 +0000

In this episode, we discuss Christ's ministry in Judea, Holy Week, his Passion, Resurrection, and his Ascension.

5: The Life of Christ Part 1

Patrick D. Dinovo — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:07:32 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the life of Christ from the Incarnation up to Palm Sunday. We discuss the gospels, the synoptic problem they pose, Herod's insanity, the crazy family life of Augustus, and most importantly the Incarnation and public ministry of Jesus Christ.

4: The Roman World

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:12:04 +0000

In this episode, we transition from the Old Testament and begin looking forward to the New. We set the stage for the Incarnation and discuss the events in the Roman world and how they effected the political situation in the Promised Land.

3: Salvation History, Part 2

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:15:25 +0000

In this episode, we discuss the return from the Babylonian Exile up through the Maccabean Revolt, with pit-stops in Greece, Rome, Persia, and India.

2: Salvation History, Part 1

Patrick D. Dinovo — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:11:32 +0000

In this whirlwind tour, we discuss Salvation History up to the Babylonian Exile. We'll talk about Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, and many other figures and events.

1: Introduction

Patrick D. Dinovo — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:53:43 +0000

In the inaugural episode, we talk about the aims for the podcast and present a rough road-map for the future. In this podcast series, I aim to tell you a detailed history of the Catholic Church from its foundations up to the present day. We've got about two thousand years of history to go over. And, man, some of it has GOT to be the most fascinating stuff that ever happened. I mean, come on. The Cadaver Synod? You can't get much more strange and unique than that, the body of a pope was put on trial! What about St. Lawrence? When he was martyred by burning on a spit, he told his executors, "Turn me over, I'm done on this side." He's now the patron saint of comedians, roasters, and firefighters. A little on the nose? Maybe, but come on, it's kinda funny, you have to admit.