{"podcast":{"title":"Commentary on Romans","slug":"commentary-on-romans-7694766","podcast_index_feed_id":7694766,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6874672/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans--6874672","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08d77059e3472f1d40e0eb1072db9e69.jpg","author":"Politics, Philosophy, Religion","episode_count":38,"summary":"Discover the profound insights of Theodoret, a scholar born in Antioch in A.D. 386, who studied under the esteemed Theodore of Mopsuestia and the renowned Chrysostom. This commentary, often viewed as a succinct version of Chrysostoms works, offers a deeper understanding of scripture than many realize. Theodoret stands out among the Fathers of the Church for his remarkable ability across various forms of writing. While some excel in controversy or history but falter in interpretation, Theodoret masterfully combines the roles of interpreter, divine, historian, apologist, and moralist. His exceptional contributions to biblical commentary have earned him the admiration of learned figures like Photius, who noted that he leaves no stone unturned in his explanations, effectively illuminating even the most challenging aspects of scripture.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-12T18:17:02.333619+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans-7694766"},"episode":{"title":"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure-Thomas Guthrie","slug":"plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie","published_at":"2026-08-20T09:05:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans-7694766/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans-7694766","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie--74137186","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74137186/plea_for_ragged_schools_or_prevention_better_than_cure_thomas_guthrie.mp3","summary":"\"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure\" by Thomas Guthrie is a compelling call to action advocating for the establishment of ragged schools to provide education for impoverished children. Guthrie emphasizes the importance of prevention over remediation, arguing that addressing the root causes of poverty and ignorance is essential for societal progress. This work remains relevant today as it highlights the enduring themes of social responsibility and the transformative power of education. By listening to Guthrie's passionate plea, audiences can reflect on the ongoing challenges of inequality and the vital role that education plays in fostering hope and opportunity for all.","meta_description":"\"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure\" by Thomas Guthrie is a compelling call to action advocating for the establishment of ragged sch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6162,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/commentary-on-romans-7694766/episodes/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans-7694766/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}