There was a time when mystery wasn’t a problem to be solved but a truth to be honored. When our place in the universe wasn’t something to escape or redefine, but to accept as sacred, given, and good. So what drove the change from wonder to skepticism, from reverence to rationalism, from listening to the heavens to harnessing the world for our own ends. What led us away from embracing the divine order… to questioning everything, mastering everything—even each other? How did the philosophy of splitting reality into mind and matter impact our understanding of the world, our existence and purpose?

These ideas have, and continue to inform our understanding of knowledge, reality, and the human person. Join us as we discuss these ideas and how they shape our worldview today, even as Christians.

Have you ever wondered how a single act of defiance could reshape the course of history? In

1517, Martin Luther, a German monk, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. What was he challenging, and why did it ignite such a widespread theological debate?

The Reformation was more than just a religious movement. It called for a return to biblical Christianity, emphasizing God's Word as the ultimate authority.

The Reformation also had profound political and social repercussions. It challenge established ecclesiastical authority and paved the way for modern concepts of state governance and individual rights.

Join us as we explore the enduring legacy of the Reformation. How did this movement forever change the course of history?

In today's episode, we explore The Christian Revolution, a profound shift that redefined the ancient world's understanding of equality, individualism, and human dignity.

We’ll discuss the ancient world, where natural inequality and rigid caste systems were the norm. We'll uncover how civilizations preserved order through familial loyalty and religious practices, and how the concept of the individual was virtually non-existent.

But amidst this backdrop, a revolutionary movement began to take root. We'll discuss how Jesus and the early Christians sowed the seeds of a new identity, where all individuals were invited to become members of a new family the body of Christ, transcending traditional roles and embracing the primacy of individual choice and conscience.

We'll also touch on the early church's radical approach to leadership and community, where men, women, slaves, and children were all involved in discussions and decision-making. Discover how the Christian movement preserved these principles and laid the foundation for our modern values of equality, human rights, and justice.

• Inventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism - Book by Larry Siedentop