{"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-2","published_at":"2026-08-08T09:03:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/commentary-on-romans-7694766/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie-2","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--73653295","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73653295/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 advocates for the establishment of ragged schools to provide education and support for impoverished children. Guthrie emphasizes the importance of prevention over cure, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address social issues rather than merely responding to their consequences. This timeless message resonates today as society continues to grapple with educational disparities and the welfare of vulnerable populations. By championing the cause of accessible education, Guthrie's work remains a powerful reminder of the enduring impact that compassion and proactive solutions can have on communities in need.","meta_description":"\"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure\" by Thomas Guthrie advocates for the establishment of ragged schools to provide education and su…","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-2/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-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}