Episode 01: Who was Macrina and What’s with the Key?

Macrina the Younger was an important woman in the history of the church, but many of us don’t know her name or the work to which she contributed. Why is she the inspiration to the podcast? What does her life in the background have to offer us as we study theology in the various seasons of our lives? What is the key to seeing God through each of those seasons?

Macrina lived a life of seclusion. Yet her piety and devotion to God ensured she could see all things in her life as participating in God’s life and leading her to greater intimacy with him. This comprehensive view of the Christian life inspired those around her, shaping the theology and practices of important figures in the early church — even though she herself remained in the background. What does that offer for those of us today who may desire greater theological knowledge without access? How can a hidden life, one lived in the background actually be a platform for changing the world?

Join Sara on this inaugural episode of Macrina’s Key as we consider all this and more. You’ll hear about the conversattions and research that have inspired this podcast and learn about where things are headed.