Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Hourly
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Serial
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90%
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About This Podcast

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his Protestant friends into the Roman faith. This compelling story emerged from a friendly challenge with Cardinal Nicholas Wiseman, who also ventured into fiction with his novel Fabiola. Published in 1855, Callista introduces us to a beautiful yet troubled Greek woman living in pagan Roman North Africa during a tumultuous third century. As she grapples with her desires and a growing curiosity about Christianity, she encounters a lonely young Christian man who hopes to win her heart. However, the eras perilous climate, marked by the brutal persecution of Christians under Emperor Decius, casts a shadow over their budding connection. Each character navigates the challenges of faith and survival in different ways, with some facing the ultimate test of their beliefs amidst torture and death. Newmans vibrant and occasionally humorous writing style breathes life into the narrative, although modern readers may find certain parts a bit dense, especially the detailed geographical descriptions (take heed of Chapter 1!). Nevertheless, readers will undoubtedly find themselves invested in the characters journeys, cheering for their triumphs, and gaining insights into the rich history of the third century.

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Recent Episodes

036 - Chapter 36

Feb 21, 2026 10m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

035 - Chapter 35

Feb 20, 2026 9m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

034 - Chapter 34

Feb 19, 2026 7m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

033 - Chapter 33

Feb 18, 2026 15m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

032 - Chapter 32

Feb 17, 2026 8m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

031 - Chapter 31

Feb 17, 2026 14m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

030 - Chapter 30

Feb 17, 2026 22m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

029 - Chapter 29

Feb 17, 2026 20m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

028 - Chapter 28

Feb 17, 2026 22m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

027 - Chapter 27

Feb 17, 2026 23m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

026 - Chapter 26

Feb 17, 2026 17m Transcript

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

025 - Chapter 25

Feb 17, 2026 9m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

024 - Chapter 24

Feb 17, 2026 12m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

023 - Chapter 23

Feb 17, 2026 16m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

022 - Chapter 22

Feb 17, 2026 29m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

021 - Chapter 21

Feb 17, 2026 6m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

020 - Chapter 20

Feb 17, 2026 13m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

019 - Chapter 19

Feb 17, 2026 24m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

018 - Chapter 18

Feb 17, 2026 21m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

017 - Chapter 17

Feb 17, 2026 16m

Callista, A Tale of the Third Century, is a captivating novel penned by John Henry Newman, an esteemed Anglican theologian who eventually became a Catholic priest and cardinal, guiding many of his…

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