0105 - DEEP DIVE of Episode 16 - 410 AD - Augustine and the Sack of Rome

About this episode

This episode explores Augustine's response to the Sack of Rome and the ensuing crisis of faith.

Title: Deep Dive: 410 AD – Augustine and the Sack of Rome (Revisiting Ep 16) Description: In 410 AD, the invincible city of Rome was sacked by the Visigoths, shocking the ancient world and causing a massive crisis of faith. This episode explores how Augustine of Hippo responded to the panic when pagan leaders began blaming Christians for the disaster. We discuss the terror of the invasion after 800 years of safety and the pagan accusation that the old gods were angry. The story highlights Augustine’s masterpiece, The City of God, and his famous teaching on the ”Two Cities”—the City of Man and the City of God. We also look at why he urged believers to live as pilgrims who anchor their hope in heaven rather than in earthly empires. If you feel anxious about the chaos in the world today, this episode offers a timeless reminder of where true security is found. We invite you to subscribe to COACH for more weekly stories from early church history. Augustine of Hippo, Sack of Rome, Alaric, Visigoths, City of God, fall of Rome, Christian history, early church, Bob Baulch, two cities theology #ChurchHistory #Christianity #COACH #DeepDive #Augustine #CityOfGod #Rome #Faith…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Baulch

Topics covered

• Augustine of Hippo
• Sack of Rome
• Christian history
• Two Cities theology
• faith crisis
• early church

Keywords

• Augustine
• Sack of Rome
• Visigoths
• City of God
• Christianity
• faith
• early church
• chaos
• security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That’s Jesus Channel

Books & works: The City of God

Places: Rome, Visigoths

More episodes of COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel

• 0108 – 1797 AD - Wilberforce’s Manifesto - A Practical View of Christianity · February 13, 2026 · 23 min
• 0107 - DEEP DIVE EP 0017 - 62 AD - The Echo of the Book of Ephesians · February 12, 2026 · 33 min
• 0106 - 1355 - The Tavern Brawl and Saint Scholastica Day Riot When Clerical Privilege Turned a University City Violent · February 12, 2026 · 18 min
• FASTING DAY 25 BONUS - Modern Fasting - Recovery or Distortion · February 11, 2026 · 25 min
• FASTING DAY 24 BONUS - Inside the Monastery - Monastic Fasting Through the Ages · February 10, 2026 · 16 min
• 0104 – 65 BC - Honi the Circle Maker - Bold Prayer, Ancient Jewish Legend, and Christian Discernment · February 10, 2026 · 39 min