The Nicene Creed

Sep 29 2023 12 ep. 51 mins 463
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The Nicene Creed is the unifying statement of faith held by the most followers of Jesus in the world throughout history. We explore this theological foundation of unity clause by clause.

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One Holy Catholic & Apostolic Church

Aug 25 2020 79 mins  
Amy provides a short introduction to Bishop Robert Barron's homily from Pentecost 2020. After listening to the homily, the CTR community reflects on it, "lectio-style" - listening for what the Holy Spirit highlights for each person.

The Holy Spirit & Reconciliation

Apr 16 2020 79 mins  
Thomas Cogdell teaches on the importance of the belief in the Holy Spirit for the work of reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ. Includes a lot of group participation, reading, and Q&A interspersed throughout.

He Has Spoken Through the Prophets

Apr 16 2020 35 mins  
Amy Cogdell reflects on the last sentence of the Holy Spirit clause, and the way that it ties this foundational creed in with the history of the nation of Israel.

We Believe in the Holy Spirit

Apr 16 2020 30 mins  
Overview of the third clause of the Nicene Creed, "We believe in the Holy Spirit ..."

The Holy Spirit is Preparing the Way for the Return of Jesus

Apr 16 2020 76 mins  
Teaching by Sr. Mary Paul Friemel, drawn from the life of Fr. Peter Hocken and referencing the third clause of the Nicene Creed, “We believe in the Holy Spirit.”

He Will Return in Glory

Apr 16 2020 14 mins  
Short teaching on the end of the 2nd clause of the Nicene Creed, about the return of Jesus.

Jesus Saves

Apr 16 2020 48 mins  
Meditation on the 2nd clause of the Nicene Creed, "We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ ..."

Historical & Theological Context of the 2nd Clause

Apr 16 2020 35 mins  
Looks at the background leading up to the 325 council in Nicaea, and how the historical and theological factors shaped the resulting "We believe in Jesus" clause in the creed

All Things Visible & Invisible

Apr 14 2020 15 mins  
The end of the first clause of the Nicene Creed identifies God the Father as the Creator of "all things visible and invisible."

One God

Apr 14 2020 47 mins  
Sandi Pedrotti addresses the importance of “We Believe in One God, …” in the relativistic culture of the world around us.