TAN Direction The Commentaries: The Confessions of St. Augustine

Dr. Paul Thigpen is your guide for The Commentaries: The Confessions of St. Augustine. A unique blend of autobiography, philosophy, and theology, Confessions encapsulates Augustine’s journey from the depths of worldly indulgence to the profound sanctity for which he is venerated today. Thigpen reveals his intense personal connection to this poignant odyssey with 20 enlightening episodes of key excerpts and insights.

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Paul Thigpen, PhD, is an internationally known speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning journalist. He has published fifty-nine books, including the Manual for Spiritual Warfare, Saints Who Saw Hell, and Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith. In addition, he has published more than five hundred journal and magazine articles in more than forty religious and secular periodicals. His work has been circulated worldwide and translated into sixteen languages. Paul graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a BA in Religious Studies. Awarded the Woodruff, Javitz, and Salvatori Fellowships for graduate study, he earned an MA and PhD in historical theology from Emory University. In 2008, Paul was appointed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to their National Advisory Council. He has also served the Church as a university theology professor, historian, apologist, catechist, and musician.

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Episode 18 – The Confessions of St. Augustine: Pathways in Scripture

Emphasizing the necessity of humility and charity when approaching Scripture, Dr. Paul Thigpen delves into Book XII of The Confessions of St. Augustine. Augustine’s prayerful reflection leads us to recognize the layers of meaning within even the simplest biblical passages. He navigates various interpretations of Genesis, highlighting the importance of

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Episode 14 – The Confessions of St. Augustine: The Life of St. Monica

Dr. Paul Thigpen delves into the remarkable life of Saint Monica, Saint Augustine’s mother. Despite her struggles, Monica’s faith and determination profoundly influenced Augustine’s spiritual journey. Through anecdotes of her childhood, marriage, and final moments, Augustine reflects on her virtues and the power of grace. The episode culminates in a

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