Ecumenical Dialogue Project

Welcome to the ecumenical dialogue podcast. Where a group of friends who belong to different church traditions dialogue on topics of faith and theology. We are passionate about our faith and scripture. Chad is an Eastern Orthodox Christian, Zach is a Roman Catholic, and Scott is a Protestant Christian. We're here to welcome you into our dialogue.

EDP 044 - The Old Testament scriptures

Join Scott and Chad as they discuss the canon of scripture, specifically referencing the Old Testament, Septuagint and Masoretic Text.

03-28
01:00:52

EDP 043 - OT Laws and the Modern Christian

Join Scott and Chad as they discuss Old Testament Laws and their applicability to modern Christians. They also briefly address some of the more difficult topics related to the Old Testament. 

03-07
48:26

EDP 042 - Last Rites

Joins Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the sacrament of Last Rites.

01-17
41:31

EDP 041 - Holy Orders

Join the EDP team as we discuss the sacrament of holy orders. 

11-07
51:54

EDP 040 - Sacrament of Marriage

Join Zach, Chad, and Scott as they discuss the sacrament of marriage. What is the difference between a civil union and a sacrament? What is the meaning and significance of marriage? We tackle these topics and more.

10-16
01:01:47

EDP 039 - Catching up on life

Join the EDP team as we catch up on life events and prepare to launch back into our series on the sacraments. 

10-10
34:38

EDP 038 - Baptism

Join Zach, Scott, Chad, and Matthew as they discuss the sacrament of baptism. We look at the historicity of baptism, the signs or elements for valid baptism, and whether this sacrament is salivific in nature.  

07-19
48:47

EDP 037 - Intro to the Sacraments

Join Zach, Chad, and Scott as they discuss the sacraments. We address a general definition of the sacraments, the differences between our traditions, and their significance to the Church.

07-06
01:01:45

EDP 036 - Creation Care

Join Scott, Chad, and Zach as they catch up on recent events of the pandemic and discuss creation care.

05-23
44:15

EDP 035 - Heterodox groups and the Trinity

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss heterodox groups and their incompatibility with Christianity. They discuss the topic of trinity and the divinity of Christ. 

04-28
58:22

EDP 034 - Our Traditions

In this episode we celebrate our one year anniversary of the EDP podcast. Zach, Chad, Tony, and Scott are back and welcome guests Brian and Adam. We discuss each of our traditions and our experiences.

04-06
01:03:12

EDP 033 - Pandemic and our Traditions

In this episode Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the pandemic and resulting effects on each of their traditions. While it is difficult to remain away from our worship services, let us love our neighbors during this time by maintaining social distancing.

03-23
42:19

EDP 032 - Lent and the Eucharist

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the Lenten journey toward Pascha and how each of their traditions participate. They also discuss Church services, the Eucharist, and fear of sickness and disease during the current pandemic.

03-16
01:05:46

EDP 031 - Relics and Miracles

Join Zach, Scott, and Chad as they discuss miracles and the history of preserving and safe-guarding relics. 

02-24
50:01

EDP 030 - The Incarnation

Zach, Scott, and Chad discuss the topic of the incarnation. The uncontainable God was contained within Mary's womb so that he might identify with, redeem, and dwell among us.

01-25
34:44

EDP 029 - Ecumenism and the New Year

Join Scott, Zach, and Chad as they discuss the new year and the vision of the podcast. We want to invite you into our dialogue as we seek unity and understanding with one another.

01-03
55:04

EDP 028 - The Priesthood

Join Zach and Chad as they reunite to catch up on Zach's journey in seminary and as they discuss the priesthood from the vantage point of their respective traditions. 

12-24
54:52

EDP 027 - The End Times

Join Chad and Scott as they discuss the end times (eschatology). Is there a rapture? Is the millennium a literal 1,000 years? What role does Israel play in all of this? We touch on these questions and more. 

12-17
54:51

EDP 026 - Christian Unity

How many of us care about unity? How do we deal with diversity and diverse theologies within and without our traditions? Chad and Tony discuss these questions and more.

12-10
46:39

EDP 025 - Historical view of Church and State

Join Chad and Scott as they revisit the topic of Church and state from a historical perspective. We look at the perspectives of Luther, Calvin and what it means for our modern context.

11-30
58:56

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