
← Upside Down People24 Mar · 57 min
The Oldest Christian Hymn: What 1800 Years Of Persecution Teaches Us About Joy, Stability & Not Being Grumpy | John Dickson
<p>Historian and public advocate for Christian faith John Dickson uncovers the OLDEST Christian hymn with musical notation—rediscovered after 1800 years—and brings it back to life through a stunning modern collaboration with Chris Tomlin & Ben Fielding!</p><p>John Dickson is an academic historian, author, theologian, and founder of Undeceptions, with decades dedicated to making ancient Christianity accessible and compelling in today's world.</p><p>He reveals:◼️ The incredible story of the mid-200s AD hymn buried in Egyptian sands—and why it's proof of joyful Trinitarian worship BEFORE Nicaea</p><p>◼️ How this ancient melody reminds us to be joyful, non-grumpy Christians even in hardship◼️ How persecuted Egyptian Christians sang confident praise amid Roman arrests and martyrdoms◼️ Why connecting to 1800-year-old songs combats our culture's obsession with the new and unstable◼️ The surprising 'brain explosion' moment that turned a dusty papyrus into a global film, album, and church resource</p>