#GruntGod ch.8 (Pachomius and Monasticism)
The eighth installment of a revolutionary exploration of faith and service.
What made soldiers standouts as monks, and how did their experience shape Christian asceticism?
This episode explores the birth of communal monasticism, tracing how Pachomius transformed abandoned sites into thriving religious villages that contrasted with solitary desert hermits.
Ancient historian Christian Barthel brings his expertise in late antiquity and Roman military institutions to show how these roots shaped the language, discipline, and traditions of early monastic communities.
Chapter 7 of the #GruntGod Season Pass will include:
📝 A revised chapter exploring George and martyrdom.
🎨 An original digital icon of George the Martyr—part of the GruntGod Icon Series
🎧 A high-quality, ad-free MP3 download of the podcast episode, featuring exclusive insights from Rebekah Eklund.
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