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Ancient Wisdom Revisited
by Samuel Sperling
What if life's most profound questions—about God, humanity, and purpose—have already been explored by history's greatest thinkers? Ancient Wisdom Revisited uncovers timeless insights from influential Christian theologians, making them accessible today.In season one, we explore John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536), one of the most influential works of Protestant theology. Whether you're a theology student or curious seeker, this podcast offers fresh, meaningful engagement with classic ideas.Disclaimer: Created using AI, based on the original writings of the theologians.
Episodes
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Providence Paradox - Exploring God’s Plan in All Things - Chapter 18 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1, Chapter 16 How can a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering? Are our choices truly ours if God controls everything? These are questions that have haunted humanity for centuries, and John Calvin doesn’t shy away from tackling them...
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Sovereign Threads: Unraveling God's Providence and Our Choices - Chapter 16-17 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) – Book 1 – Chapter 16-17 How much control does God really have over our lives? If He is truly sovereign, what does that mean for our choices, our suffering, and the moments when life seems to spiral out of control? These are the kinds of profound...
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Image of God - Humanity, Free Will, and the Fall - Chapter 15 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 15 What does it mean to be truly human? Are we simply beings driven by choices, or is there something more profound, more divine, embedded within us? In this episode, we explore one of the most essential questions of human...
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Creation's Whisper: Finding The True God in the Fabric of Creation - Chapter 14 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 14 Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered if the universe is trying to tell us something? Is there a deeper meaning behind the beauty and complexity of the world around us? In this episode, we dive into these…
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God in Three Persons: Lessons from John Calvin for a Divided World - Chapter 13 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 13 Ever wondered why the concept of the Trinity feels so elusive, like trying to hold water in your hands? Or why understanding God as both one and three is so foundational yet so difficult to grasp? In a world where extreme...
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Constraining God: The Danger of Limiting the Divine with Visual aids - Chapter 11-12 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapters 11-12 Do you ever wonder if the endless images we consume—from social media feeds to movies—are subtly shaping how we think about God? Have you considered how these visuals, even ones with good intentions, might be shrinking…
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DIY Spirituality: Calvin’s Warning Against 'My Truth' - Chapter 9-10 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 9-10 Have you ever wondered if your personal truth is enough to guide you, or if there's something deeper that can anchor your life? In a world where we're encouraged to "follow our heart" and curate our own spiritual paths…
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Faith Beyond Reason - Certainty Beyond Logic and Evidence - Chapter 8 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 8 What if faith isn’t just about believing in something beyond reason, but also about discovering a deeper, more profound certainty that logic alone can’t explain? How do we know if the Bible is truly the word of God, or just...
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The Spirit Speaks: Encountering God Through Scripture - Chapter 6-7 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 6-7 Have you ever admired a masterpiece but felt you were missing something deeper? Like staring at a painting without ever meeting the artist behind it? In this episode, we’ll uncover how scripture is more than just a…
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The Artist’s Signature: Discovering God Through Nature’s Beauty - Chapter 5 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 5 Have you ever stood in awe before a sunset, feeling like there must be something more behind the beauty? Or looked at the intricate spiral of a sunflower and wondered if it's more than just nature's design? What if those...
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Wired for the Divine: Exploring Our Built-In Belief - Chapter 3-4 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 3-4 Have you ever wondered if belief in something greater than ourselves is more than just a choice? Could it be that we’re wired, deep within, to seek out the divine? In this episode, we dive into the intriguing idea that…
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Finding Ourselves Through Knowing God - Chapter 1-2 - Book 1
Institutes of the Christian Religion (John Calvin) - Book 1 - Chapter 1-2 Have you ever wondered if truly understanding yourself begins with something greater—something beyond just introspection? What if the key to unlocking your deepest sense of identity lies not in knowing yourself first, but…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What if life's most profound questions—about God, humanity, and purpose—have already been explored by history's greatest thinkers? Ancient Wisdom Revisited uncovers timeless insights from influential Christian theologians, making them accessible today.In season one, we explore John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536), one of the most influential works of Protestant theology. Whether you're a theology student or curious seeker, this podcast offers fresh, meaningful engagement with classic ideas.Disclaimer: Created using AI, based on the original writings of the theologians.
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Samuel Sperling
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