

GAL294 - Proclamation Day on the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Oct 9, 2025
Dive into the fascinating historical context of Pisidian Antioch, where the early Christian church thrived. Discover archaeological evidence of the temple conversion that marked Christianity's rise. Learn about influential bishops and their roles in major councils. Explore how Galatians shaped local faith through the centuries. The podcast also highlights modern church ruins and the continuity of Christianity in the area. Finally, enjoy a proclamation of Galatians' success in spreading faith throughout Iconium and Pisidian Antioch.
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Churchs Replaced Civic Temples
- Pisidian Antioch converted its temple to Caesar Augustus into a church, signaling deep local adoption of Christianity.
- Archaeology and bishops' participation in major councils show Galatian theology and Paul's influence persisted there.
Bishops Show Institutional Success
- Bishops from Pisidian Antioch attended major councils (Constantinople, Chalcedon), showing its ecclesiastical importance in the 4th–5th centuries.
- This institutional prominence implies the churches there accepted and practiced theology aligned with Galatians and Paul.
Live Digging: Googling Ancient Churches
- Matt walks through live Google searches of Pisidian Antioch's ruins and modern churches while recording, discovering mosaics and an archbishop name in real time.
- He finds a bilingual tourist sign, church floor mosaics, and ruins that confirm ongoing Christian presence across eras.