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Through the Church Fathers

Through the Church Fathers

By: C. Michael Patton
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Join Through the Church Fathers, a year-long journey into the writings of the early Church Fathers, thoughtfully curated by C. Michael Patton. Each episode features daily readings from key figures like Clement, Augustine, and Aquinas, accompanied by insightful commentary to help you engage with the foundational truths of the Christian faith.

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Let’s journey through the wisdom of the Church Fathers together—daily inspiration to deepen your faith and understanding of the Christian tradition.

C Michael Patton 2024 Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality World
Episodes
  • Through the Church Fathers: July 29

    Through the Church Fathers: July 29
    Jul 29 2025

    Today’s readings confront what lies beneath the surface of creation, covenant, and conscience. Irenaeus explores how Abraham embodied both covenants and how even Tamar’s twins prefigured God’s reversal of human expectations. Augustine dares to face the mystery of what God was doing “before” time, refusing easy answers in favor of reverent humility. And Aquinas, with surprising clarity, shows how human generation in Eden would have existed—not in shame or lust, but in perfect, rational peace. Together, they unveil a world of original design and final purpose, where Scripture, nature, and reason speak with one voice (John 4:37; Daniel 12:3; Luke 24:46–47).

    Readings:

    Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book 4, Chapters 25–26 Augustine, The Confessions, Book 11, Chapter 12 (Section 14) Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 98, Article 2

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    #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #Confessions #SummaTheologica #Creation #Covenant #OriginalDesign #HistoricalTheology
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    12 mins
  • Through the Church Fathers: July 28

    Through the Church Fathers: July 28
    Jul 28 2025

    Some things don’t get thrown together—they get built. From Abraham’s prophetic faith to God’s eternal will, and even to the way we would’ve had children in Eden, today’s readings reveal a divine architecture behind every part of the story. Irenaeus shows that the patriarchs weren’t random figures, but scaffolding for Christ; Augustine reminds us that God’s will didn’t begin at creation—it’s what grounds creation; and Aquinas sketches Eden’s blueprint, showing generation as peaceful and rational, not fallen or chaotic. These aren’t disjointed stories. They’re one design—planned before time, restored through grace (Genesis 1:28; Galatians 3:6–9; John 4:35–38).

    Readings:

    Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book 4, Chapters 21–24 Augustine, The Confessions, Book 11, Chapter 10 (Section 12) Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 98, Article 1

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    #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #Confessions #SummaTheologica #Creation #Abraham #EternalGod #HistoricalTheology
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    8 mins
  • Through the Church Fathers: July 27

    Through the Church Fathers: July 27
    Jul 27 2025

    Today’s readings explore how God restores what was lost through Adam, the inward light of divine truth, and the role of the Tree of Life in sustaining humanity’s original condition.

    Readings: Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book 4, Chapter 20 Augustine, The Confessions, Book 13, Chapter 9 (Sections 11–12) Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 97, Article 4

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    #Irenaeus #ChurchFathers #Confessions #SummaTheologica #OriginalJustice #TreeOfLife #HistoricalTheology
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    11 mins
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