Episode 6 introduces Justin Martyr, one of the most influential Christian voices of the second century and one of the earliest defenders of the faith. A philosopher turned believer, Justin stepped into a world where Christianity was misunderstood, mistrusted, and often accused of treason. His writings—especially the First Apology and Dialogue with Trypho—show how the early Church explained itself to a watching world.

This episode explores Justin’s search for truth, his embrace of Christ as the fulfillment of philosophy, and his bold effort to present Christianity as both reasonable and transformative. Drawing on insights from Steve Weidenkopf, Joe Heschmeyer, Trent Horn, Jim Papandrea, and Rodney Stark, we look at how Justin defended the Eucharist, the moral life of Christians, and the continuity between the Old and New Covenants.

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