How a Thief Became One of Christianity’s Greatest Saints
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How a Thief Became One of Christianity’s Greatest Saints

39:10 Jan 18, 2026
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Today, we trace the intellectual and spiritual journey of Saint Augustine, this early church father in the search for meaning. We follow his rebellious youth, his famous confrontation with sin in the 'Pear Incident', his deep dive into Manichaeism, and the pivotal moments that led to his dramatic conversion and the creation of the seminal theological thoughts that still define modern Christianity... Welcome to Religion Camp! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: Morgan & Morgan✝️☪️✡️🕉️☦️ Religion Camp Merch: https://camp-rd.com🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com🏕️ Get Today In History Email Here (Free): https://www.dailytodayinhistory.comTimestamps:0:00 Christos Yappin1:17 Who Is Saint Augustine2:29 Childhood of Saint Augustine5:27 The Pear Incident9:15 Augustine Joins Manicheans15:18 Augustine Leaves Carthage16:52 Teaching In Milan + Neoplatanism19:51 Emperor Justina Attacks Basilica21:20 Being Exposed to Christianity28:19 Ordained as Pope32:06 The Scholarly Thoughts#peace #podcast #history #religion #ancient #educational #educationalvideo #knowledge #information #religion #relatable #relaxing #mindset
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