About this episode
John Henry Newman's classic book, An Essay on the Development of Doctrine , shows how doctrine isn't stagnant but in fact develops over time, much like an acorn grows into a sprouting oak tree. In today's episode, we share the first half of a talk Bishop Barron gave on the book and its influence. (Pick up your Word on Fire Classics edition of Newman's Development of Doctrine , which includes an Introduction by Bishop Barron!) NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping at http://wordonfireshow.com/patron . Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners...like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today .