About this episode

The episode discusses the continuity of the original Christian Church and its teachings through the Orthodox Church.

00:00 Introduction 01:09 If you want a good marriage, focus on your own healing 05:07 The Orthodox Church is THE Church, make the world The Church 11:24 There is no gap between the apostles & the bishops 23:50 The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Smyrna 26:42 The relationship of the bishops to The Catholic Church 30:50 The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Ephesus 34:06 The Church is not a democracy, yet there is no power except God’s 39:59 Humble obedience is not about...

People in this episode

Host: James John Marks

Topics covered

• Christian Church
• Orthodox Church
• Apostolic succession
• Bishops
• Humble obedience
• Marriage healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orthodox Church

Books & works: The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Smyrna, The Epistle of St Ignatius to The Church in Ephesus

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