{"podcast":{"title":"Christian Non-Resistance, In All Its Important Bearings","slug":"christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691","podcast_index_feed_id":7694691,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6874643/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings--6874643","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/713da53b786edb13b9c5c14598fc071f.jpg","author":"Politics, Philosophy, Religion","episode_count":36,"summary":"In this thought-provoking short book, Ballou passionately argues that non-resistance—what we now refer to as non-violence—is the true essence of Christian teachings, exemplified by the life and actions of Jesus himself. Join us as we explore this compelling perspective on faith and morality. (Summary by lukeprog)","last_synced_at":"2026-09-12T18:17:02.937276+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691"},"episode":{"title":"First Apology of Justin Martyr-Saint Justin Martyr","slug":"first-apology-of-justin-martyr-saint-justin-martyr","published_at":"2026-08-05T17:48:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691/first-apology-of-justin-martyr-saint-justin-martyr","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-apology-of-justin-martyr-saint-justin-martyr--73507739","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73507739/first_apology_of_justin_martyr_saint_justin_martyr.mp3","summary":"The \"First Apology of Justin Martyr\" presents a compelling defense of the Christian faith, articulating the beliefs and practices of early Christians in a society often hostile to their values. Written by Saint Justin Martyr, this foundational text addresses misconceptions about Christianity and advocates for the moral and philosophical integrity of believers. Its themes of faith, reason, and the pursuit of truth remain relevant today, as they challenge listeners to consider the principles of non-resistance and peaceful dialogue in the face of adversity. Engaging with this work not only enriches our understanding of early Christian thought but also inspires a reflective examination of our own beliefs and actions in contemporary society.","meta_description":"The \"First Apology of Justin Martyr\" presents a compelling defense of the Christian faith, articulating the beliefs and practices of early Christians in a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7786,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691/episodes/first-apology-of-justin-martyr-saint-justin-martyr/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-non-resistance-in-all-its-important-bearings-7694691/first-apology-of-justin-martyr-saint-justin-martyr.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}