EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 41 MIN
How a Thief Became One of Christianity’s Greatest Saints
from Camp Gagnon · host Mark Gagnon
Today, we trace the intellectual and spiritual journey of Saint Augustine, this early church father in the search for meaning. We follow his rebellious youth, his famous confrontation with sin in the 'Pear Incident', his deep dive into Manichaeism, and the pivotal moments that led to his dramatic conversion and the creation of the seminal theological thoughts that still define modern Christianity... Welcome to Religion Camp! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsor: Morgan & Morgan ✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp Merch: https://camp-rd.com 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com 🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://www.dailytodayinhistory.com Timestamps: 0:00 Christos Yappin 1:17 Who Is Saint Augustine 2:29 Childhood of Saint Augustine 5:27 The Pear Incident 9:15 Augustine Joins Manicheans 15:18 Augustine Leaves Carthage 16:52 Teaching In Milan + Neoplatanism 19:51 Emperor Justina Attacks Basilica 21:20 Being Exposed to Christianity 28:19 Ordained as Pope 32:06 The Scholarly Thoughts #peace #podcast #history #religion #ancient #educational #educationalvideo #knowledge #information #religion #relatable #relaxing #mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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