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COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0090 - 170 AD – The Earliest Chronological Gospel Success - Tatian Compiles the Diatessaron - Going Deeper Than What Feels Easy
170 AD – The Earliest Chronological Gospel Success - Tatian Compiles the Diatessaron - Going Deeper Than What Feels Easy Description: Around 170 AD, Tatian the Syrian returned home after studying under Justin Martyr in Rome. Faced with the challenge of four different gospel accounts that could confuse new believers in the Syriac-speaking world, Tatian undertook a massive editorial project. He wove Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John into a single continuous narrative called the Diatessaron, meaning "that which is through four." For centuries, this harmony became the primary way many Syriac-speaking Christians encountered the gospel story. Teachers used it for in...
2026-01-21
17 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0085 - Deep Dive of Episode 6 - 405 AD – Jerome's Bible Revolution – Translating Truth Into Latin and Shaping the Western Church's Scripture for a Thousand Years
Original Episode Link: https://thatsjesuschannel.podbean.com/e/jeromes-bible-revolution-translating-truth/ Title: Deep Dive of: Ep.0006 405 AD – Jerome’s Bible Revolution – Translating Truth Into Latin and Shaping the Western Church’s Scripture for a Thousand Years Description: Did you know that a church riot once started because a translator changed the word "gourd" to "ivy"? In this Deep Dive, we explore the hidden research behind COACH Episode 6. We look at the real story of Jerome, who didn't just move to Bethlehem for peace and quiet—he was actually expelled from Rome after a tragic scandal involved one of his students. ...
2026-01-13
38 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0079 - Deep Dive of Episode 3: 312 AD – Constantine’s Vision That Changed History – From Battle to Baptism
Original Episode: https://thatsjesuschannel.podbean.com/e/constantines-vision-that-changed-history/ 0079 - Deep Dive of Episode 3: 312 AD – Constantine’s Vision That Changed History – From Battle to Baptism Deep Dive of: Ep.0003 312 AD – Constantine’s Vision That Changed History – From Battle to Baptism, a Turning Point That Tied Church and Empire Together Description: Did a Roman Emperor really see a cross in the sky that changed the world forever? Join us for this AI-generated Deep Dive into the research behind Constantine’s famous vision in 312 AD. We go beyond the main episode to look at the "Historical Authenticity" ratings of the...
2026-01-06
28 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0077 - Deep Dive of 0002 - 203 AD - The Historical Reality of Perpetua & Felicitas
Original Episode: https://thatsjesuschannel.podbean.com/e/perpetuass-vision-in-prison/ Deep Dive: The Historical Reality of Perpetua & Felicitas (203 AD) | COACH Research Analysis Description: What happens when a nursing noblewoman and a pregnant slave defy the Roman Empire together? Welcome to this COACH Deep Dive, an AI-generated discussion that goes behind the scenes of Ep.0002 - 203 AD – Perpetua’s Vision in Prison. While the original episode tells the moving narrative of Vibia Perpetua and Felicitas, this Deep Dive explores the historical research, context, and tensions that didn't make it into the final script,. Based on the research notes of host Bob Baulch from the T...
2026-01-03
22 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0075 - Deep Dive of 0001 - 107 AD – Ignatius’ Brave Journey to the Lions
Original Episode: https://thatsjesuschannel.podbean.com/e/ignatius-brave-journey-to-the-lions/ Podcast Show Notes Title: Deep Dive: 107 AD – Researching Ignatius of Antioch Description: Welcome to the COACH Deep Dive, an AI-generated discussion built around the research and context of Bob Baulch’s episode on Ignatius of Antioch. In this session, we dig into the historical notes that didn't make it into the main narrative. We explore the critical role of Antioch as a hub for early Christianity and the intense pressure believers faced to sacrifice to Roman gods as a test of civic loyalty,. We also discuss the profound theology of Ignatius, who wrote...
2026-01-01
24 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0073 - 723 AD - Boniface Cuts Down the Sacred Oak - and Builds a Christian Landscape
723 AD – Boniface cuts down the sacred oak tree – and builds a Christian landscape In 723 AD, Boniface entered the region of Hesse (HESS-uh) and confronted one of its most enduring symbols—the sacred oak long associated with Donar (DOH-nar).The tree had served as a center of ritual, tradition, and communal identity for generations. When Boniface publicly announced he would cut it down, the moment drew a large crowd expecting divine retaliation. Instead, the oak fell, and the silence that followed reshaped how many viewed the old gods. Boniface then used the timber to build a chapel, transforming a form...
2025-12-31
14 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0072 - 403 AD – Eudoxia Shatters Church Unity – When Power Breaks the Peace
403 AD – Eudoxia Shatters Church Unity – When Power Breaks the Peace Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package (one seamless paragraph): A powerful empress forces out a bishop, shattering church unity in Constantinople. When Empress Eudoxia clashed with Bishop Chrysostom, political pressure and spiritual tension tore through Constantinople. This episode follows how influence, pride, and public unrest reshaped church-state boundaries and left a lasting mark on Christian leadership. Eudoxia's rise in the Eastern Roman Empire reshaped both palace and church. Her growing influence collided with the arrival of Bishop John Chrysostom, known for preaching humility and calling beli...
2025-12-29
12 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0068 - 452 AD – Leo defines the Incarnation in a Christmas Sermon – and we find courage to walk forward when life shakes beneath us
452 AD – Leo defines the Incarnation in a Christmas Sermon – and we find courage to walk forward when life shakes beneath us The year 452 AD brought Rome to a moment of fear, instability, and deep uncertainty—and into that world, Leo stepped forward with a Christmas sermon that shaped Christian understanding for centuries. His message was simple but profound: Christ is fully divine and fully human, and God has drawn near to real human life. This episode explores how Leo's teaching grounded believers who were living through political collapse and personal hardship. It also shows why his words contin...
2025-12-22
16 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0067 - 1839 AD – Former Slave and Preacher John Jasper Gives Thanks Through the Storm
1839 AD – Former Slave and Preacher John Jasper Gives Thanks Through the Storm Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Hook: A former slave's song of gratitude rises above the thunder of prejudice and pain. John Jasper was born enslaved yet free in spirit. His message—"The Sun Do Move"—wasn't astronomy; it was awe. Through every storm, he thanked God. On July 25, 1839, Jasper met Christ in a Richmond tobacco factory and preached his first sermon that same day. Years before emancipation, gratitude became his rebellion and praise his survival. This episode explores how one man's faith in the storm...
2025-12-19
07 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0063 - 327 AD – Helena searches for the True Cross – Faith, Fact, and Holy Ground
327 AD – Helena searches for the True Cross – Faith, Fact, and Holy Ground Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Hook: An empress turns archaeologist, digging for the cross that changed the world. Description: Around 326-328 AD, Saint Helena began a historic excavation in Jerusalem [juh-ROO-suh-lem], searching for the True Cross beneath a pagan temple. Her quest defined pilgrimage and relic veneration for centuries. But did the Church gain faith—or lose focus? Extended Notes: Helena [heh-LAY-nuh], mother of Emperor Constantine [KON-stan-tyn], oversaw the demolition of Hadrian's [HAY-dree-uhn's] Temple of Venus to build the Church of the...
2025-12-08
13 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0057 - 155 AD – The Martyrdom of Polycarp in Smyrna – When Faith Meets Fire
155 AD – The Martyrdom of Polycarp in Smyrna – When Faith Meets Fire Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: An aged bishop faces flames in a Roman arena. His offense? Refusing to curse Christ. Polycarp’s stand in Smyrna became the early church’s picture of courage under pressure. After eighty-six years of following Jesus, could he deny Him now? His answer still ignites hearts that choose conviction over comfort. When culture rewards compromise, Polycarp’s witness burns bright—reminding believers that faith tested by fire is the faith that endures. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscrib...
2025-11-24
13 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0045 - 670 AD – England Becomes A Mission Force After Being A Mission Field
Full Title: 670 AD – England Becomes A Mission Force After Being A Mission Field Metadata Package: It’s 670 AD, and the islands once reached by missionaries from Rome and Ireland now send their own. From the quiet monasteries of England to the windswept coasts across the sea, believers carry Scripture and song — armed not with armies but with faith. This episode traces how the English church moved from receiving the gospel to sharing it, planting seeds that would one day grow into the great mission movements of Willibrord and Boniface. Extended notes explore how ordinary men and wo...
2025-10-08
15 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0044 - 190 AD Easter Divides the Dates but Unites the Faith Why The Prayer of Jesus for Oneness Still M
190 AD – Easter Divides the Dates but Unites the Faith - Why The Prayer of Jesus for Oneness Still Matters Metadata Package: In 190 AD, Christians faced a simple but sacred question — when to celebrate Easter. Some chose the Sunday that honored the day Jesus rose; others chose the date that matched Passover itself. Both wanted to honor the same Lord and the same resurrection. Leaders sought peace without compromise, unity without uniformity. This story shows how faithful believers disagreed deeply yet remained devoted to Christ — and why their struggle still echoes in every church today. Extended notes explore how John 17 connects Jesus’...
2025-10-06
16 min
COACH: Church Origins and Church History courtesy of the That’s Jesus Channel
0037 - 1745 AD - The Hymn Explosion - When Worship Began Teaching Doctrine in Song
1745 AD – The Hymn Explosion - When Worship Began Teaching Doctrine in Song Published 2025-09-19 (Friday: 1500–2000 AD) A hymn explosion in 1745 reshaped worship forever. The voices of Watts and the Wesleys helped shift congregations from psalms only to songs that carried doctrine in melody. Hymns became portable theology, teaching believers as much as sermons did. Extended notes trace how debates raged over whether hymns were novelty or necessity, how they spread across Methodist revivals and beyond, and why they still shape worship today. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow...
2025-09-20
11 min