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Apostolic Succession: Divine Tradition or Man-Made System?

Apostolic Succession: Divine Tradition or Man-Made System?

Update: 2025-04-09
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Is there a direct, unbroken line from the apostles to today's church leaders?


In this episode, we’re diving deep into the doctrine of Apostolic Succession—what it is, where it came from, and why it matters. We’ll explore how the Catholic and Orthodox traditions view this unbroken chain of spiritual authority, what role the pope and bishops play, and how this idea developed throughout church history.


But we’ll also ask: Why don’t Protestants hold to this view? Is it biblical? Is it essential?


Whether you're Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant—or just curious—hopefully this conversation will challenge you to think critically and historically about church leadership, unity, and authority.

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Apostolic Succession: Divine Tradition or Man-Made System?

Apostolic Succession: Divine Tradition or Man-Made System?

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