"The Church History Podcast" explores the pivotal moments, influential figures, and theological developments that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Hosted by Rachel Chen, each episode features Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, who brings scholarly insight and engaging storytelling to illuminate how the church has navigated challenges, adapted to change, and influenced civilization across two millennia.Episode SummaryToday's episode explores one of history's most transformative periods—the birth of the Middle Ages. This episode examines how the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the rise of Germanic tribes fundamentally reshaped both European civilization and Christianity itself.What You'll Discover:The true story behind the so-called "barbarian invasions"—really a complex process of migration, settlement, and cultural integrationHow Germanic tribes like the Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals established new kingdoms across former Roman territoriesThe Church's brilliant adaptive strategies for converting Arian Christian tribes to orthodox faithDramatic papal diplomacy, including Pope Leo I's legendary encounters with Attila the Hun and Genseric the VandalThe remarkable partnership between Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and his influential wife TheodoraHow the magnificent Hagia Sophia became a theological statement in stone and goldThe contrasting development of papal authority in the West versus imperial control of the Church in the EastWhy this period established patterns that would define medieval Christianity for centuriesPerfect for:History enthusiasts curious about the transition from ancient to medieval worldsChristians interested in how their faith adapted during times of massive changeAnyone fascinated by the intersection of politics, culture, and religionListeners who enjoy expert analysis delivered through engaging conversationExpert Guest: Harvard graduate and Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, brings decades of scholarship as Adjunct Professor of Church History at the Beulah Heights Bible University and Historian of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship in addition to his pastorate of two local Baptist Churches in New York City and Long Island, New York.  His expertise illuminates how church leaders navigated unprecedented challenges with remarkable creativity and strategic thinking.

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