Athanasius, Incarnation, and the Renewal of the World with Jeremy Treat
Jeremy Treat
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10 June 2025
1 February 2026
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeremy Treat, pastor for preaching and vision at @realityla and author of the new book, On the Incarnation: The Good News of Jesus for the Renewal of the World. Drawing from the brilliance of Athanasius—an early church father who defended the full divinity of Christ—Treat makes ancient theology come alive for modern readers.
We explore how Athanasius's Christ-centered theology speaks to the cosmic scope of salvation, the brokenness of our world, and the beauty of Jesus’s incarnation. Jeremy also shares how theology and pastoral ministry intersect in his own life, and why recovering the early church’s voice matters today. Whether you're new to church history or looking to go deeper into the Incarnation, this episode will help you see why the theology of Athanasius still matters—and why Jesus didn’t just save souls, but came to renew everything.
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00:00 Introduction
01:34 Athanasius for Modern Audiences
05:39 Who was Athanasius?
11:19 The Cross and Cosmic Renewal
15:09 Resurrection in Athanasius
17:00 Athanasius on Sin and Idolatry
20:22 Renewing the Image of God
21:57 The Crucifixion
26:34 The Life of Antony
30:48 Forged by Suffering
32:30 The Psalms as Devotional Tools
36:18 Impact on the Local Church
39:00 Athanasius and A.I.
42:25 Athanasius and Engaging with Culture
45:35 Conclusion
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