Short Stuff: The S7VEN Deadly Sins

Join Josh and Jerry as they explore the fascinating history of the Seven Deadly Sins, from their unexpected origins with a desert-dwelling Egyptian monk named Evagrius Ponticus in the 4th century to their evolution through the Catholic Church and pop culture. They'll explain how these eight original "evil thoughts" were eventually whittled down to seven, why they don't actually appear in the Bible, and how the Church used creative visual aids like the "Tree of Vices" to help parishioners confess their moral failings. Plus, stick around to hear about the Vatican's surprisingly modern take on deadly sins from 2008, which trades lust and gluttony for genetic modification and environmental pollution.