Arianism
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Arianism has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life). In the episode "Is The Trinity a Maths Problem?" on Glen Scrivener's Speak Life, the discussion highlights Arianism as a key historical theological controversy that influenced early church councils and creeds. The speaker references Arius of Alexandria, noting his promotion of a created divinity, which positions Arianism as a significant opposing view in the development of Trinitarian doctrine.
Arianism has traditionally been defined as a distinct Christological doctrine formulated by the Alexandrian presbyter Arius, which rejected the Trinity and taught that Jesus Christ was a created being subordinate to God the Father. However, modern patristic scholarship—including historians such as Lewis Ayres, R.P.C. Hanson, and Rowan Williams—has heavily critiqued the term "Arianism" as a misleading historiographical misnomer. Scholars emphasize that no single, coherent "Arian" party existed, n
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) |
| Field | Religion/Theology |
How do different shows talk about Arianism?
2 shows discussed Arianism in these episodes.
- Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) — 1 episode
Aryan emperor for a time.
Is The Trinity a Maths Problem? — Dan McClellan vs Joshua Sijuwade - Andy Frisella — 1 episode
Who talks about Arianism on podcasts?
Arianism came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2026 on Andy Frisella.
What is Arianism mentioned alongside?
Arianism is most often mentioned alongside Rome, Council of Antioch and Antioch.
Mentioned together: Rome, Council of Antioch, Antioch, Arius of Alexandria, Council of Nicaea, Hosius of Cordoba, Cordoba, The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God, R. P. C. Hanson, Constantinople
What has the press said about Arianism?
The press was 6 months ahead of podcasts, going by the earliest podcast mention and the earliest press item found.