Tertullian

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

An early Christian writer and church father (c. 197-200 AD) whose theological works are referenced by modern podcasters to establish historical Christian positions on key doctrinal and ethical issues. He is cited as an authoritative source on early Christian practices including baptism theology, communal meal traditions (agape feasts), and moral teachings on abortion. Podcasters discuss his writings to ground contemporary Christian debates in patristic tradition and early church history.

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Blurry Creatures Catholic Bible Study BibleProject Live Free with Josh Howerton Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton

Episode Appearances

Blurry Creatures · Mar 19, 2026

EP: 409 The Conspiracy to Rewrite Genesis 6 with Doug Van Dorn *members only trailer

“One of 25 early Christian authors cited as supporting the angel interpretation of Genesis 6”

Genesis 6 interpretation and theological debateTextual criticism and biblical scholarshipEarly Christian theology and patristic sources

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Catholic Bible Study · Mar 2, 2026

The Bible and Baptism: The Old Testament and Baptism

“Early Christian writer (c. 200 AD) who wrote a treatise on baptism referenced for understanding water saturation in Scripture”

Old Testament water symbolism and baptismSacramental theology and biblical interpretationCatholic understanding of baptism

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BibleProject · Feb 16, 2026

How Should Jude Influence How We Think About the Deuterocanon?

“Early church writer who referenced agape feasts as established Christian weekly meal practice”

Jesus' siblings and perpetual virginity of MaryJewish celibacy vows in Second Temple JudaismDeuterocanonical books and biblical canon formation

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Live Free with Josh Howerton · Feb 11, 2026

Megachurch Pastor Reacts to James Talarico's INSANE Claims on ABORTION!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

“Early church father (AD 197) cited for teaching that abortion constitutes murder, establishing historical Christian opposition”

Biblical Hermeneutics and Argument from SilenceEarly Church History on Abortion (Didache, Church Fathers)Jesus's Teaching on Marriage and Sexual Ethics

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Live Free with Josh Howerton · Jan 21, 2026

ABORTION & Homosexuality NOT in the Bible?! (Response to James Talarico) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

“Early church father (AD 197) quoted as opposing abortion: 'Murder being once for all forbidden, we may not destroy the fetus'”

Biblical interpretation of abortion and fetal lifeScriptural teaching on homosexuality and same-sex relationshipsDefinition of justice: equal standards vs. equal outcomes

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Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton · Sep 21, 2025

How Courageous Faith Is Changing Our Nation | There Is More | Pastor Josh Howerton

“Quoted for statement 'the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church' regarding Paul's legacy”

Apostolic Leadership and CharacterChristian Persecution and MartyrdomSpiritual Warfare and Demonic Opposition

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