Why Theology Matters for the Average Christian

In which I am joined by my brother Zack to introduce a new series on the church fathers and to discuss why theology matters for the average Christian.

The first book we'll be reading is On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Book of Common Prayer (2019) by the Anglican Church in North America

Living Wisely with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall

Learning Theology with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall

Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall

Worshiping with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall

Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland Bainton (I got his name wrong in the episode)

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet Spy by Eric Metaxas

Confessions by St. Augustine (trans. Sarah Ruden)

The Apostles' Creed by Ben Myers

Beneath The Willow Tree is a podcast dedicated to the pursuit of Truth through wisdom and the imagination. Join host Sophie Burkhardt as she, fuelled by wonder and a quest for the beautiful, explores philosophy, theology, the arts and all things worthy of thought beneath the willow tree.

If you might ever be interested in talking about any such things, or a specific book or movie, etc. please reach out to me at sdburkhardt321@gmail.com