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May 2, 2025 43 min

Ep 10 - Confessions by St. Augustine Book III

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In this episode of Following the Fathers, we dive into Book III of Augustine's Confessions, where Augustine begins his studies in Carthage and finds himself pulled deeper into worldly desires and philosophical questions. This chapter captures his inner turmoil as he seeks truth but becomes entangled in lust, ambition, and the seductive pull of theater and rhetoric. He also encounters the Manichaeans, a religious sect that would shape his thinking for years to come. Through all of this, we see a young Augustine searching--often in the wrong places--for meaning, fulfillment, and ultimately, God. Join us as we explore his journey and the powerful insights it offers for our own struggles with identity, purpose, and belief. Special thanks to our guest, Garret Birk, for joining us today!

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