# Was Constantine Really That Bad? | WesWorld Podcast Ep.9

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Published: 2026-04-28T13:16:10+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of WesWorld, Maggie Ulmer, Dr. Scott Kisker, and Dr. David Watson examine the figure of Constantine, the legalization of Christianity, and the long‑term theological and political consequences of church‑empire entanglement. The hosts explore the persecution of early Christians, the Council of Nicaea, the development of Trinitarian doctrine, and modern critiques of “Constantinianism.” Along the way, they address common misconceptions such as the claim that Constantine invented Christian orthodoxy and consider why doctrinal debates mattered deeply for salvation, worship, and the character of God.The conversation draws on early church history, Wesleyan theology, and political theology to probe how Christian faith relates to power, governance, and public witness past and present. MENTIONSThe Road to Nicaea - Podcast (Ben Wyatt)https://roadtonicaea.com/ The Ancients (History Focus series)https://shows.acast.com/the-ancients The Desire of the Nations — Oliver O’Donovanhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/books/desire-of-the-nations/8CC8CEB4F43E5A57C4A07C93C7142559 ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS: Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcastsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminaryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #WesWorldPodcast #Christian #Faith #AsburySeminary #Church #Theology

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