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The Conversion of the Vikings: Finding Bridges to the Gospel for Missionary Encounters
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In this episode of Theology for the People, Pastor Nick Cady is joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church to explore the fascinating story of the conversion of the Vikings.
Stephen, who also hosts the Viking Legacy and Lore podcast, shares how his personal heritage sparked an interest in Viking history and mythology, and how he approaches it from a Christian perspective. Together we discuss:
What the Viking Age was and how it ended
The political and spiritual dynamics behind Viking conversion to Christianity
The concept of the monomyth and how stories across cultures point to the true story of Jesus
Parallels between Norse mythology and biblical truth
Lessons for engaging neo-paganism and modern spiritual seekers
This conversation blends history, theology, and mission — showing how God’s truth reaches across cultures and centuries.
📌 Subscribe for more episodes of Theology for the People where we bring theological conversations down to earth in a way that is understandable, practical, and engaging.
Visit TheologyforthePeople.com for more helpful articles and many topics related to Theology.
132 episodes
Manage episode 503698203 series 2974523
In this episode of Theology for the People, Pastor Nick Cady is joined by Pastor Stephen Pomeroy from White Fields Community Church to explore the fascinating story of the conversion of the Vikings.
Stephen, who also hosts the Viking Legacy and Lore podcast, shares how his personal heritage sparked an interest in Viking history and mythology, and how he approaches it from a Christian perspective. Together we discuss:
What the Viking Age was and how it ended
The political and spiritual dynamics behind Viking conversion to Christianity
The concept of the monomyth and how stories across cultures point to the true story of Jesus
Parallels between Norse mythology and biblical truth
Lessons for engaging neo-paganism and modern spiritual seekers
This conversation blends history, theology, and mission — showing how God’s truth reaches across cultures and centuries.
📌 Subscribe for more episodes of Theology for the People where we bring theological conversations down to earth in a way that is understandable, practical, and engaging.
Visit TheologyforthePeople.com for more helpful articles and many topics related to Theology.
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