Episodes

  • The Christian Chronicles: Modern Church History Part 2

    The Christian Chronicles: Modern Church History Part 2
    Apr 28 2026
    Modern Church History begins our desent from ancient history to current, marked by wars, changing ideas, societal differences, and new concepts. Starting with the Protestant Reformation and running to the current day, Modern Church History helps us better understand how we got to today as believers - and why it matters. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the second of a two-part series on church history from 1500 AD to the present AD. In this episode: learn about the First, Second, and Third Great Awakenings; the role of Puritanism in American history; the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements, modern missions, where the Catholic Church is today, and words for the current state of Christianity today.(Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Empire Transport Track "The Beauty of Green Legends" by DTXN1,https://pixabay.com/users/dtxn1-42017842/.)
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    50 mins
  • The Christian Chronicles: Modern Church History, Part 1

    The Christian Chronicles: Modern Church History, Part 1
    Apr 21 2026
    Modern Church History begins our desent from ancient history to current, marked by wars, changing ideas, societal differences, and new concepts. Starting with the Protestant Reformation and running to the current day, Modern Church History helps us better understand how we got to today as believers - and why it matters. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part series on church history from 1500 AD to the present AD. In this episode: learn about proto-Protestant churches, the initial reformers across Europe, the Radical Reformation, the Catholic response to the Reformation, and the rising eras of the Age of Enlightenment and First Great Awakening.(Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Righteous Pen Publications Track "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee, https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-inspirational-background-112290/.)
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    46 mins
  • The Last Days, Part 28, the Sequel (Rewind)

    The Last Days, Part 28, the Sequel (Rewind)
    Apr 14 2026
    Specific subsets of Christianity have been bellowing the call, "The end is nigh!" for decades. Are they right? Where did a"last days mania" come from, and what should we understand about the "end of the world?" Given current events - especially those involving war in the Middle East - is the end at hand? In this rewind from Season 3, Episode 18, Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a brief history on the modern "end of the world" and what Scripture means when it talks about "the last days." (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. ACTS Seminary ad back track "Worship" by Ivan Luzin, https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-worship-151061/.)
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    56 mins
  • The Nature of a Divine Assignment

    The Nature of a Divine Assignment
    Apr 7 2026
    Some of us trip over the slightest spiritual change...but what happens when you get a divine assignment that ships you to another country? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Pastor Tom Cash of Jesus People International for a conversation about his move to Panama, the newness for ministry, and the way God sets up assignments for us in life, even where we don't expect them. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Fire ball" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Empire Transport Track "The Beauty of Green Legends" by DTXN1,https://pixabay.com/users/dtxn1-42017842/.)
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    56 mins
  • The Fundamentals of Mormon Fundamentalism

    The Fundamentals of Mormon Fundamentalism
    Mar 31 2026
    Most of us know Mormon Fundamentalism from news headlines about marriages to underage girls, huge polygamous families, and prophets who seem to run their communities in every facet of life. What is Mormon Fundamentalism, and how does it vary from the mainline Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a conversation about Mormon Fundamentalism, its core beliefs, major groups, its differences from the mainline Mormon chuch, and more. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Fire ball" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Empire Transport Track "The Beauty of Green Legends" by DTXN1,https://pixabay.com/users/dtxn1-42017842/.)
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    45 mins
  • My Weapon is a Melody: The Glorious Burden of Leading Worship Rewind

    My Weapon is a Melody: The Glorious Burden of Leading Worship Rewind
    Mar 17 2026
    Worship leaders are often seen as front runners for spiritual experience and atmosphere in many churches, as they serve as singers, musicians, and songwriters. What is being a worship leader like? What do worship leaders experience? What challenges do worship leaders face? In this rewind from Season 3, Episode 5, Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and now Worship Pastor Nik Lewis for an intimate and thoughtful conversation about leading worship: the good, the challenging, and how it serves as both a blessing and burden for those who are called into this special function. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Righteous Pen Publications Track "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee, https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-inspirational-background-112290/.)
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Making of Mormonism, Part 2: Mormon Belief

    The Making of Mormonism, Part 2: Mormon Belief
    Mar 10 2026
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - better known as the Mormon Church - is of fascination to people worldwide. Its use of temples, symbolism, secret ceremonies, and yes, a historical connection to polygamy has people curious about what they believe. In this second of a two-part series on Mormonism, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a conversation about Mormon beliefs. Learn about their views on the divine, on salvation, life, ceremonies, services, and more. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Fire ball" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. Empire Transport Track "The Beauty of Green Legends" by DTXN1,https://pixabay.com/users/dtxn1-42017842/.)
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    48 mins
  • The Making of Mormonism, Part 1: Mormon Foundations

    The Making of Mormonism, Part 1: Mormon Foundations
    Mar 3 2026
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - better known as the Mormon Church - is of fascination to people worldwide. Its use of temples, symbolism, secret ceremonies, and yes, a historical connection to polygamy has people curious about what they believe. In this first of a two-part series on Mormonism, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a conversation about Mormon history. Learn about Joseph Smith's background, the early years of the church, and its formation from western New York State to the Salt Lake Basin. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Fire ball" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/. ACTS Seminary ad back track "Worship" by Ivan Luzin, https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-worship-151061/.)
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    42 mins