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EpistlesBishop Schneider’s New Book on the True Meaning of MartyrdomListen on YouTube
In a world increasingly hostile to faith, Bishop Athanasius Schneider offers a timely reflection on courage, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to Christ in his new book, No Greater Love: The True Meaning of Martyrdom.
The auxiliary bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan, and one of today’s most respected defenders of Catholic Tradition, Schneider invites the faithful to rediscover martyrdom—not merely as a historical reality but as the essence of Christian witness.
The Heart of Martyrdom
In his recent appearance on The World Over with Raymond Arroyo, Bishop Schneider explained that mart...
2025-11-1109 min
King's Council Podcast with Rylee Meek & Christian EdwardsFrom Stephen to Charlie Kirk: When Martyrdom Ignites RevivalIn this powerful episode of The King’s Council Podcast, Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards sit down to wrestle with one of the most sobering and catalytic realities of the Christian walk—martyrdom.From the biblical account of Stephen in Acts 7 to the recent death of Charlie Kirk, we unpack what it truly means to be a witness (martus) for Christ, even unto death. This conversation dives deep into:Why the blood of the martyrs has always been the seed of revivalThe call for pastors and leaders to boldly shepherd their flocks without compromiseThe difference between cons...
2025-09-301h 04
2025-01-1400 min
Theoria AudiobooksThe Martyrdom of Polycarp (Audiobook)The Martyrdom of the second-century bishop, Polycarp, stands as a testimony to unwavering faith and enduring devotion to Christ in the early Christian church. Preserved by Saint Irenaeus of Lyon, who meticulously documented the accounts of Polycarp's fellow disciples, this account of Polycarp's martyrdom portends the grim-yet-glorious future awaiting many followers of Christ in the next two centuries. Polycarp, himself a disciple of the apostle John, holds a special place in Orthodox Christian history, embodying the essence of Christian witness amidst persecution. Indeed, the Greek word for witness, Martus, is the root of our English word martyrdom – and reminds us...
2024-01-1027 min
Douglas Jacoby PodcastChurch History: Persecution & MartyrdomFor additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.PERSECUTIONPassages: 2 Tim 3:12; John 15:18-21; Matt 5:10-12; 1 Pet 4:3-4; Luke 6:22-23, 26; Heb 10:32-39Examples: Verbal opposition (slander, mockery, abuse, misrepresentation, false accusation), confiscation, socialexclusion, exile, being sent to the mines, torture, execution.MARTYRDOM Scripture: Rev 12:11Martyr < >FINAL THOUGHTSBeware exaggeration and sentimentality.Pray for fellow believers: in approximately 80 countries (out of the world total of 195) it is dangerous or extremely inconvenient to be a Christian.Sign up for weekly updates from persecution.org.
2023-08-0733 min
Think Global, Do JusticeThe Global Foster Care ConversationIn this Conversation episode, we're joined by four child welfare leaders to dive into the nuances, challenges and triumphs of pioneering foster care throughout the world. On the show is Ian Forber-Pratt from Children's Emergency Relief International, Tara Garcia from Identity Mission, Sebilu Bodja from Bethany Christian Services, and Martus Greyvenstein from Kin Culture. We'll dive into all the nitty-gritty of foster care including questions like "Is foster-to-adopt bad?" "How do you promote something that is completely foreign in many contexts?" and "What role does foster care play in getting kids out of orphanages?" In addition to...
2023-07-181h 21
The Migraine Miracle MomentDo Weather Changes Cause Migraines? Here's what the research says.To get the "Ultimate Guide To Migraine Freedom" go to mymigrainemiracle.com. There's a common perception that weather systems, or changes in barometric pressure, are a strong migraine trigger. In this episode, learn the 3 key things to know when it comes to the weather and migraine connection. LINKS MENTIONED: MIGRAI-NEVERLAND, our premier resource for those who want to find their pill free path to migraine freedom (including the Beast Slayer Training Academy): mymigrainemiracle.com/endofmigraine Migraine Miracle Facebook group The book that started it all...
2023-03-0320 min
Faith and ActionInterview with Catherine BacheThanks for joining us for an interview with Bible Course leader and longtime Christian Union member, Catty B. aka Catherine Bache. A current senior and an ever-present part of Christian Union, Catherine has experienced a variety of experiences throughout her life and we’re so glad to hear her testimony here. Her desire to serve and to love others has been such a blessing for us these past few years, and we hope that you can experience that through her testimony!
Intro: 0:00;
Catherine Bache: 2:05;
Struggles in sophomore year: 17:02;
Differences in being a publ...
2021-03-171h 22Faith and ActionInterview with Matt GoodThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our men's bible study leaders and Christian Union member Matt Good. Known by many as the guy who fights forest fires, Matt is a senior from SoCal, who is majoring in PPE and rows for Penn. Since joining CU, he's humbly served as a a Bible Course Leader and continues to share the gospel with every conversation. We hope that you're as blessed with his testimony and experiences as we are!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Matt Good: 1:59;
How Christian community has helped with in...
2021-02-101h 21Faith and ActionInterview with Noah McQueenThanks for joining us for an interview with our former worship leader and active Christian Union member Noah McQueen. Noah is a senior who has served as the Worship MTL for two years, and continues to be involved with the worship team. Through his exuberant personality and amazing presence at Christian Union, Noah has been such a blessing over the past few years. We’re so thankful that he has shared with us his testimony and experiences with worship. We hope that you find him and his message as inspiring as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
2020-12-251h 03Douglas Jacoby PodcastNT Characters: StephenFor additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.IntroductionThe word stephanos (crown) appears first in Homer--it's a good Greek name going back 8 centuries before Stephen's time.There seems to be no relation to the Stephanas of 1 Corinthians 1:16, 16:15,17.Stephen was the first martyr for Christ (after Jesus). Every week, a number of men and women are martyred for their faith in Christ.Scripture: Acts 6:1-8:3Character: Stephen the man of God Wisdom. Specifically, he was someone who understood those who felt misunderstood and underrepresented (fellow Greek [Hellenistic] believers).Service. As one of the...
2020-12-0423 minFaith and ActionInterview with Kaiyla BanksThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our student exec members, Kaiyla Banks. Kaiyla is a senior who is actively involved and in multiple leadership positions throughout various Christian organizations at Penn and other clubs. She has been an impact to so many people’s lives by being someone who brings the Gospel everywhere she goes, guiding her and others through their faith journey. We are more than grateful for her vulnerability and willingness to share her testimony with us. We hope you find her and her journey in Christ as enlightening and inspiring as we do...
2020-10-251h 22Faith and ActionThe Start of Season 2Thanks for joining us as we kick off season two of the Faith and Action Podcast! Returning with us is host Caleb Watt, and joining us is new host Leo Chen! The amazing testimonies and stories will come soon, but for now join our hosts as they talk about the state of the podcast and what’s to come for this second season!
TImestamps:
Introduction: 0:00;
Leo Chen: 1:45;
“Sponsorships”: 3:30;
What to expect: 5:38;
What’s Caleb excited for: 5:56;
Leo transitioning from listener to host: 8:41;
Outro: 10:57;
Links:
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2020-09-2511 minFaith and ActionGood-bye Tommy and the End of Season 1Thanks for joining us for a quick farewell interview with Tommy Kumpf (one of the Faith and Action hosts) and for some last words ending Season 1 of the Faith and Action podcast. It has been an honor to hear the stories of just a few of the people around us who are a part of the Christian Union family and our life at Penn. We hope you find their testimonies and glimpses into their life as they pursue God as encouraging and moving as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Quick podcast story: 1:12;
Blessings from the podcast: 3:59;
Last hopes for Christian Union: 9:47;
...
2020-08-1714 minFaith and ActionInterview with Emily SolomonThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our women’s bible study leaders and Christian Union member, Emily Solomon. Emily is a rising senior who has been actively involved with Christian Unions throughout all of her years at Penn, bringing light into so many people’s lives and guiding many people in service opportunities. We are immensely grateful to hear her journey with faith through all of the different stages in life she’s gone through. We hope you find her and her testimony as uplifting and inspiring as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0...
2020-08-111h 11Faith and ActionInterview with Ethan ChaffeeThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our new exec members, Ethan Chaffee. Ethan is a rising senior who has been actively involved with Christian Unions throughout all of his years at Penn, surely influencing so many people around him. We are immensely grateful to hear his vulnerability through his testimony and we hope you find him and his journey as inspiring as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Ethan Chaffee: 1:40;
Testimony: 2:50;
Family/School: 3:14;
Journey with idolatry: 4:51;
Realization of idolatry: 10:57;
Necessity of Christ...
2020-08-041h 10Faith and ActionInterview with Catherine ParrThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our new exec members, Catherine Parr. An ABCL and former Newman Center exec member, Catherine has been a mentor and role model to so many of us throughout her years at Christian Union and the Newman Center. We’re so glad that she has come and shared her amazing and inspiring testimony. We hope that you’re as encouraged by her as we are!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Catherine Parr: 1:42;
Testimony: 3:18;
Truly knowing Jesus: 35:06;
Pain and Christianity: 37:53;
Discipleshi...
2020-07-221h 08Faith and ActionInterview with Paul UmThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our newly-graduated members, Paul Um. Paul has served in multiple MTL positions and has definitely influenced so many people and events throughout his years with Christian Union. We are honored to have him (virtually) with us to share his journey. We hope you find him and his testimony as awesome and moving as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Paul Um: 1:51;
Testimony: 2:39;
Family/Upbringing: 2:53;
Putting God into our world: 5:09;
High School to College: 6:32;
Going through sickne...
2020-07-071h 01Faith and ActionA Hard Conversation on Race in the ChurchThank you for joining us for a special episode of Faith and Action, in which we have a very important and difficult conversation regarding race in the church. Especially now, it is even more vital to address how we as Christians should view what is going on in our communities and what the next steps are.
Disclaimer: 0:00;
Introduction: 0:35;
Caleb Watt: 2:34;
Kaiyla Banks: 4:16;
Kelly Schaaf: 6:37;
Isaiah Smith: 10:16;
Current thoughts: 12:39;
Having difficult conversations: 24:30;
Personal experiences: 53:20;
Caleb’s reaction: 1:00:03;
Hopes for the futur...
2020-06-251h 31Faith and ActionInterview with Andrew RobertsThanks for joining us for an interview with another of our (almost) newly-graduated members, Andrew Roberts. Andrew, with his big heart and great intellect, has been an encouragement to so many of us throughout his four years at Penn. We are so thankful he is willing to share his journey before he goes off to Pittsburgh. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Andrew Roberts: 1:53;
Testimony: 2:52;
Q&A: 8:42;
Influence of interaction with Christian Union/church: 8:42;
Changes seen: 10:38;
Reconcil...
2020-06-0741 minFaith and ActionInterview with Tommy KumpfThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our newly-graduated members and Faith and Action host, Tommy Kumpf. Energetic and a great person to talk to, Tommy has been so encouraging to us over the past few years. We’re so glad that he is willing to share his incredible journey with us, and we hope that you think that it’s as awesome as we do!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00;
Tommy Kumpf: 1:04;
Testimony: 2:16;
Interacting with non-Christian friends: 36:59;
Christian Roommates: 41:10;
Success and Christianity: 43:06;
Thoughts o...
2020-05-171h 02Faith and ActionInterview with Caleb WattThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our new exec members, and Faith and Action host, Caleb Watt. You might know him as the guy who runs sound, or someone who’s always willing to serve. But behind all of this is a deep and meaningful testimony, and we are so blessed to have him share his journey as a believer. We hope that you are as encouraged as we are by his story and his thoughts about Christian Union.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00);
Caleb Watt (1:16);
Testimony (2:06);
Advice and per...
2020-05-041h 26Faith and ActionInterview with Marianne SwainThank you for joining us for an interview with one of our exchange students and former SGL MTL who we had the pleasure of having all the way from the U.K., Marianne Swain. Although we have only had the pleasure to have her around for a year, Marianne has spread her trust in God and love for Him through out all of our hearts. You’ll get to hear that her story is just as joyful as she is and how God can always take weakness and make something beautiful grow. We hope her story is just as in...
2020-04-261h 08Faith and ActionInterview with Malia SzymanThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our execs this past year, Malia Syzman. Between her abundant energy and passion to serve, Malia has been an amazing inspiration for us these past few years, and her story is just as incredible. We hope that you’re just as encouraged as we are by her experiences and perspective!
Timestamps:
General update: 0:00
Intro: 4:16
Malia Syzman: 5:21
Testimony: 7:17
Relationship with family and faith: 36:32
Success and sacrifice: 43:16
Community and faith: 46:14
Becoming an Exec: 53:56
Vision for Christian Union in five years: 56:27
Having/interacting with secular friends: 1:03:45
Closing thoughts: 1:09:33
Hearing the voice of God: 1:12:03
Ou...
2020-04-051h 17Faith and ActionPhilia Leadership Lecture Series - Vince VitaleThis week we had the pleasure of having Vince Vitale with us at Philia. Vince is a speaker and author who is a Senior Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and a speaker for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. He came and talked about reasons for faith and answered many questions that were posed by the audience. Overall, Vince's talk was incredibly thought-provoking, and we really hope that you come away understanding a bit more about God's love.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00);
Vince Vitale (1:53);
Q&A (40:25);
Outro (1:28:51);
Resources:
w...
2020-02-291h 32Faith and ActionPhilia Leadership Lecture Series - Laurel CoppThis week we had Laurel Copp with as at Philia. Laurel is a ministry fellow at Brown, and she came and talked about having an abundance mindset as opposed to a scarcity mindset. This talk is especially pertinent in an age where there is such a disparity between having plenty and having nothing, and we hope you come away understanding a bit more of God's provision and love.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00);
Kelly Intro (1:14);
Laurel Copp (2:24);
Outro (44:43);
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
faithandactionpodcast@gmail.c...
2020-02-2749 minFaith and ActionInterview with Isaiah SmithThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our execs this past year, Isaiah Smith. You might just know him as the guy who runs marathons on the weekends and keeps telling you that Philia isn't church, but there's a lot to his story that is incredibly compelling and thought-provoking, and we're really grateful that he was as transparent as he was. We hope that you're encouraged by his testimony and his thoughts for Christian Union!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00);
Isaiah Smith (1:19);
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
f...
2020-02-201h 07Faith and ActionPhilia Leadership Lecture Series - John AlexanderThis week we had John Alexander with us at Philia. John is the lead pastor of Liberti River Wards Church in Philadelphia, and he came and talked about understanding what it means to be poor and spirit and desiring for people to change. This was clearly a topic that is very personal to him, and we hope you come away understanding more of God's love and grace.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
John Alexander (1:40)
Outro (40:16)
Important Quotes:
"The church is a hospital where people are getting healed progressively."
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2020-02-1542 minFaith and ActionPhilia Leadership Lecture Series - Rob ChifokoyoThis week we had Rob Chifokoyo with us at Philia. Rob is a pastor in Doylestown, PA, and he came and talked about his story and what it means to know God. This was a great (and hilarious talk), and we hope you are reminded of how great God is!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Fuji's Introduction of Rob (1:35)
Rob Chifokoyo (3:08)
Outro (40:27)
Resources:
Hope Over Hype: Choosing Forever in a Right Now World by Rob Chifokoyo
Cookies and Cream Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify...
2020-02-1442 minFaith and ActionWinter Retreat 2020 - Nick Nowalk - Part 4This is part 4/4 of Nick Nowalk's talks given over Winter Retreat. In this one, Nick talks about 10 things that separate Christian practices from normal discipline. As usual, we encourage you to listen critically and even multiple times if necessary!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Nick Nowalk (1:34)
Outro (50:23)
Resources:
Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas...
2020-02-1352 minFaith and ActionWinter Retreat 2020 - Nick Nowalk - Part 3This is part 3/4 of Nick Nowalk's talks given over Winter Retreat. The main theme in this is the reversal that Christians experience as a result of knowing Christ. If you haven't listened to the last two, you should definitely check them out, because this one builds on those a lot!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Nick Nowalk (1:56:00)
Outro (1:09:37)
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
faithandactionpodcast@gmail.com
Nominate a Guest:
https://forms.gle/bpcunoUDbpGDrZfM9
Credits:
Hosts: Caleb Watt and...
2020-02-131h 11Faith and ActionInterview with Lisbette HernandezThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our execs this past year, Lisbette Hernandez. If you've ever met Lis and have had the pleasure of getting to know her, you know you're in for a treat with this one. From her infectious energy to her passion for God, we hope you are just as encouraged as we are by her experiences, stories, and vision for Christian Union!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Lisbette Hernandez (1:50)
Testimony (2:47)
Being an Exec (22:52)
Great story (36:29)
Diversity in the Body of...
2020-02-081h 03Faith and ActionWinter Retreat 2020 - Nick Nowalk - Part 2This is part 2/4 of Nick Nowalk's talks at our Winter Retreat this year. As with the last talk, we highly encourage you to listen carefully and even multiple times to see how you can practically apply what is taught in these talks.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Nick Nowalk (1:52)
Outro (1:03:42)
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
faithandactionpodcast@gmail.com
Nominate a Guest:
https://forms.gle/bpcunoUDbpGDrZfM9
Credits:
Hosts: Caleb Watt and Tommy Kumpf
Guest: Nick Nowalk
2020-02-071h 05Faith and ActionWinter Retreat 2020 - Nick Nowalk - Part 1This is part 1/4 of Nick Nowalk's talks given over our Winter Retreat. The main texts he draws from are in Romans, and a major theme is body practices. These talks all tie together and have a lot of interesting and practical thoughts, so we encourage you to listen critically and carefully.
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Nick Nowalk (2:27)
Outro (1:04:47)
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
faithandactionpodcast@gmail.com
Nominate a Guest:
https://forms.gle/bpcunoUDbpGDrZfM9
Credits:
Hosts: Caleb Watt...
2020-02-061h 06Faith and ActionInterview with Jackson FoltzThanks for joining us for an interview with one of our execs this past year, Jackson Foltz. Whether it's through his kind words or friendly smile, Jackson has been an incredible encouragement to us these past few years, and it's such a blessing to be able to sit down and discuss his faith with him. We hope that you're just as encouraged as we are by this conversation!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Jackson Foltz (0:57)
Testimony (1:12)
Joy and Intentionality in Leadership (9:55)
Closing (18:25)
Links:
www.cupenn.org
2020-01-2620 minFaith and ActionIn the Beginning...This is the first episode of the Faith and Action Podcast, brought to you by Christian Union at Penn, hosted by Caleb Watt and Tommy Kumpf. Thanks for joining us as we explain our vision and goals for this podcast. We hope that this will be a useful resource for you!
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Mission Statement (2:00)
Goals (3:57)
Closing Thoughts (9:31)
Links:
www.cupenn.org
Contact:
faithandactionpodcast@gmail.com
Nominate a Guest:
https://forms.gle/bpcunoUDbpGDrZfM9
Credits:
2020-01-2312 min
BibleProjectCan I Get a Witness?The word witness is a key word in the bible, and the theme of “witnessing” is a key theme in the bible that can be used to understand the whole story of the bible.Key TakeawaysThe word witness is a key word in the bible, and the theme of “witnessing” is a key theme in the bible that can be used to understand the whole story of the bible.The greek word μάρτυς (mártus) is used in the New Testament as the word for “witness” it is also the root word for ”martyr:”The word witness is used in a va...
2019-10-071h 04
The Migraine Miracle MomentThe Migraine & Weather Connection: 3 Things To KnowThere's a common perception that weather systems, or changes in barometric pressure, are a strong migraine trigger. In this episode, learn the 3 key things to know when it comes to the weather and migraine connection. LINKS MENTIONED: The Keto Blast Challenge The 9 Primary Migraine Miracle RESOURCES: mymigrainemiracle.com/how-we-can-help/ MIGRAI-NEVERLAND, our premier resource for those who want to find their pill free path to migraine freedom (including the Beast Slayer Training Academy): mymigrainemiracle.com/endofmigraine The Beast Slayer Training Academy The 2019 Schedule of Migrai-Neverland Challenges: http...
2019-05-2821 min
Systemfehler#Einwurf – Nachdenken über das AndersseinWas passiert mit einem Podcast, wenn er im Radio gesendet wird? Wie stark soll und darf man sich selbst und seine Arbeit verändern? Und welche Perspektiven gibt es auf ein Ereignis, das von mehreren Journalisten beobachtet wird? In dieser Episode des Einwurfs geht Christian auf Hörerfeedback ein und spricht mit Theresa Martus, die mit ihm und acht weiteren Journalist*innen für 10 Tage durch Thailand und Kambodscha reiste – u.a. auf die Insel Koh Seh, deren Geschichte in der aktuellen Systemfehler-Episode zu hören ist. Feedback wie immer sehr gerne an Christian [punkt] Conradi [ätt] viertausendhertz [punkt] de.
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2018-07-1500 min
BCF Church PodcastGenerous Living We are not here on earth for ourselves, but purposely to do God’s will to influence others for Him. To live as witnesses (Martus) of Christ. As witness, we must live generously being not owners but stewards of God’s resources in our charge (care), using them to influence others to serve God.However, Generosity is a learnt behavior and therefore we have the choice of being generous! Listen as Pastor Randy takes on a journey through the Bible on Generosity.
2016-05-1500 min