# The Secret History of the World’s Most Dangerous Letter

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Podcast: [The Trey Gowdy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trey-gowdy-podcast-771459)
Published: 2026-04-14T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How did the Apostle Paul’s letters inspire a novel about a "one-man killing machine" and the eternal battle for the human soul? Bestselling author Steven Pressfield joins Trey to discuss the historical and spiritual friction that ignites his novels, including his forthcoming book, The Arcadian. They explore the "atomic bomb" of the ancient world—the early Christian faith—and why life, both on the page and in our minds, remains a constant battle. The Arcadian will be available May 26, 2026, pre-order it HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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