Holy History

This week Dwain and Ben tell the surprisingly relatable story of St. Augustine’s conversion, and how God captured the attention of one of Christianities most influential thinkers.

This week Ben and Dwain tell the remarkable story of the Dom Bruno, and the Belgian Catholic resistance to the Nazis.

This week Ben and Dwain tell the remarkable story of of the culture-shaping 1949 Billy Graham crusade in Los Angeles.

This week Ben and Dwain go on a high seas adventure following the life and ministry of St. Brendan the Navigator.

This week, Ben and Dwain take a look at the So Called Letter to Diognetus, one of the earliest Christian manuscripts in existence.

This week Dwain and Ben tell the story of the WWI Christmas Truce. Cozy up with your hot drink of choice and experience this remarkable moment from history.

This week, Ben and Dwain continue to celebrate the Christmas season by discussing the history and impact of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis.

This week Ben and Dwain talk about an ancient Christian bishop who has become a Christmas cultural icon. Enjoy some holiday cheer as they attempt to sort out fact and fiction regarding jolly old St. Nicholas.

Handel’s “Messiah” is among the greatest works for Christian art ever created. This week, to kick off the Christmas season, Ben and Dwain dive into the true story of devotion and inspiration behind this unparalleled music.

This week Ben and Dwain continue the story of William Wilberforce, the man who, more than any other, contributed to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

Beneath a benign exterior raged a burning passion for justice, freedom, and the Kingdom of God. This week and next, Ben and Dwain look at the life of unlikely abolitionist hero, William Wilberforce.

Hildegard von Bingen was one of the greatest figures of the high middle ages. Officially designated a “Doctor of the Church”, she made groundbreaking contributions in the realms of theology, music, drama, and medicine. This week Dwain and Ben meet this great saint (or almost-saint) of the church.

The Roman plagues were among the most significant events in the history of the empire. More terrible than most of of us can imagine, they were nonetheless instrumental in spreading and gaining widespread respect for the fledgling Christian movement. This week, Ben and Dwain look at how early Christians’ response to these pandemics helped win over the empire.

Welcome to These Days 2.0! New format, new studio, same great conversations! On this week's episode, one of our favorite writers, the "Beneficent Bomb" himself, Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

In this last episode of the year, Ben and Dwain sum up the entire season as they reflect on Jesus' famous promise of "life abundantly". Join us in the new year for a brand new season! In meantime, follow @TheseDaysPodECC on Instagram for updates and fun tidbits!

This week Dwain and Ben look at Jesus' promises about the Holy Spirit and the abundant power we experience in Christ. As always, lots of laughter and good conversation abounds.

This week Ben and Dwain unpack Jesus' promise of "full", "complete", or "abundant" joy. How is such a thing possible in this world?! Find out on this week's episode!

Loaves and fishes, manna and meaning - this week Ben and Dwain discuss how in Jesus we have all our needs met in abundance.

Continuing on the theme of abundance, Dwain and Ben look God's promises of overflowing presence. Or, as Jesus puts it, "streams of living water welling up to eternal life."

This week Ben and Dwain keep rolling along on the theme of abundance as found in the Gospel of John. Often the first way in which we experience abundance when we come Jesus is in his abundant forgiveness. Today we look at a famous story and an even more famous verse from the book of John.

In this episode, Ben and Dwain introduce the theme of abundance. How does Jesus provide a way into a full and abundant life with God? Find out in this first episode of season 6!

In this one-off summer episode, Ben and Dwain share some of their favorite quotes...isn't that what they do in every episode? Yes! But this time it's on purpose!

In the final episode of season 4, Ben and Dwain summarize the past twelve episodes, riffing on the words "fruitful" and "faithful"!

This week Ben and Dwain look at a powerful prayer for boldness, and the kind of winsome, caring, Jesus-style boldness that comes from it.