St. Lazarus as First 'Living' Christian Apologist (& Orthodox Bishop)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
78 mins
One the first Christian apologists, Quadratus, made the case that Christianity was real because people resurrected by Christ were still alive during his day. While liberal scholars have tried to debunk the Lazarus story, he was 'resurrection' evidence in ancient times.
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Why do a podcast about apologetics?
6:25 - Rhett and Link's deconversion
20:35 - St. Quadratus's apologetic
26:09 - Responding to skeptical scholars
33:48 - The testimony of the tomb of Christ
41:30 - The Pilgrimage of Egeria
45:20 - Relics as part of the memory of the Church
52:00 - St. Lazarus as proof of the coming Resurrection
1:00:30 - Checking in with the chat
1:17:21 - Outro
Music used:
Epic Adventure Looped Version - M_B_Music_Studio
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In this podcast, host Cassian King engages those outside the Orthodox Faith—and helps faithful listeners learn how to do so as well—through the use of apologetics. Apologetics, simply put, means giving a reason, defense, or explanation for your beliefs. Christians have a long history of using this technique, as 1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.” With respect and in a spirit of humility, this show creates a defense for the Scriptures, Church Fathers, and dogmatics, as well as for the beauty, truth, and sacramental nature of the Faith, while also engaging with current cultural issues.
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Cassian (Kyle) King