In which I am joined by my brother Zack to introduce a new series on the church fathers and to discuss why theology matters for the average Christian.

The first book we'll be reading is On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius.

Books mentioned in this episode:
The Book of Common Prayer (2019) by the Anglican Church in North America
Living Wisely with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall
Learning Theology with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall
Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall
Worshiping with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall
Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton (I got his name wrong in the episode)
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet Spy by Eric Metaxas
Confessions by St. Augustine (trans. Sarah Ruden)
The Apostles' Creed by Ben Myers

Beneath The Willow Tree is a podcast dedicated to the pursuit of Truth through wisdom and the imagination. Join host Sophie Burkhardt as she, fuelled by wonder and a quest for the beautiful, explores philosophy, theology, the arts and all things worthy of thought beneath the willow tree.
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