This special Church history series is a culminating project for a seminary class, so these episodes don’t follow the usual model for Scripture meditation here on the podcast. Rather, Shifting Saints will take us on a journey through time, tracing the thread of what it looked like to live a life of complete devotion to God. For better or for worse, how has consecration been defined? And who were the ones held up as heroes of the faith?

Sources referenced in this series:

• Calhoun, Adele Ahlberg. Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us. Downers Grove: IVP Books, 2015.
• Dickson, John. Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil in Christian History. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Reflective, 2021.
• Dzubinski, Leanne M., and Anneke H. Stasson. Women in the Mission of the Church: Their Opportunities and Obstacles throughout Christian History. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2021.
• Manna Software. My Daily Office. Version 2027.7. Mobile app. iOS. Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/pray-with-my-daily-office/id1215675361.
• Maxwell, Melody. “Outposts of Empire.” Prezi presentation, CHUR 5013: Intro to Christian History, Acadia Divinity College.
• ———. “Protestant Reformation.” Prezi presentation, CHUR 5013: Intro to Christian History, Acadia Divinity College.
• ———. “Scholasticism.” Prezi presentation, CHUR 5013: Intro to Christian History, Acadia Divinity College.
• Shelley, Bruce L. Church History in Plain Language. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2021.
• Talbot, John Michael. The Jesus Prayer: A Cry for Mercy, a Path of Renewal. Downers Grove: IVP Books, 2013.
• Tucker, Ruth A. Extraordinary Women of Christian History: What We Can Learn from Their Struggles and Triumphs. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2016.
• Vischer, Phil and Skye Jethani, hosts. “A Rabbi and a Priest Walk into a Podcast with Father James Martin.” The Holy Post. February 25, 2026. Podcast, 01:28:00. https://www.holypost.com/post/709-a-rabbi-and-a-priest-walk-into-a-podcast-with-father-james-martin.