Water From A Deep Well | Introduction

About this episode

This episode introduces a series exploring the evolution of Christian spirituality throughout history.

How has Christian spirituality evolved throughout history? Welcome to a brand-new series of conversations between John Mark and Dr. Gerald Sittser called “Water from a Deep Well.” This series explores the rich history of Christian spirituality and the wisdom of the early followers of Jesus across twelve different eras of the Church. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tina from Franklin, Tennessee; Emma from Santa Monica, California; Darby from Huntsville, Alabama; Alicia from Beaverton, Oregon; and Zachary from Ventura, California. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

People in this episode

Host: John Mark

Guest: Dr. Gerald Sittser

Topics covered

• Christian spirituality
• history of Christianity
• early followers of Jesus
• Church eras
• spiritual wisdom

Keywords

• Christianity
• spirituality
• history
• Church
• wisdom
• followers of Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Circle

Places: Franklin, Tennessee, Santa Monica, California, Huntsville, Alabama, Beaverton, Oregon, Ventura, California

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