Through the Church Fathers: May 13

Podcast DescriptionIn this episode we see the bold confidence of early Christian apologetics. Tatian demonstrates that Christian teaching predates Greek philosophy and literature by comparing timelines with Moses and Homer, condemns the divisive and immoral nature of Greek laws and customs, and vigorously defends the dignity and chastity of Christian women against pagan mockery and the worship of shameful statues. Augustine recounts his soul’s longing for God and the moment he embraced Christ the Mediator as the humble way to the unchangeable Truth. Thomas Aquinas explains that choice is an act of the will guided by reason, whereby we select the means ordered to an intended end.Today’s Readings: Tatian — Address to the Greeks, Chapters 31–33 Augustine of Hippo — The Confessions, Book 7, Chapter 18 (Section 24) Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologica, Part 1, Question 13 (Articles 1–6 Combined) Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org(The three primary readings are already formatted per the 2026 rules and ready for the main content of the episode. Let me know if you want the full combined document or any adjustments.)