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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Deacon Frank – a deacon, author, columnist, and speaker – to unpack the biblical roots, proof, and evidence for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. Using the Bible as the jumping off point, Deacon Frank is speaking directly to our non-Catholic Christian audience as he explains what makes Catholics believe – in tandem with the Early Christians – that Mary was not only a virgin before and after the birth of Jesus but was vowed, from the beginning, to remain one. This is a great explainer for one of those crucial Marian dogmas that trip up so many non-Catholic Christians. With charity, clarity, and light, Deacon Frank tackles this tough topic. You'll love it. For more from Deacon Frank check out his articles on Catholic Exchange.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans in chapter 3, verse 23 that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It's true. We are all sinners and in need of God's forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group sins together, and by the 6th century, a list of seven sins had emerged. They were called the “seven deadly sins” because they lead to death. Others called them the “cardinal sins” or “capital vices” because they were the worst of the sins. In this series, each of our pastors will explore one of the deadly sins even as we give thanks for God's grace that frees us from sin. Today's scripture reading is Luke 16:19-31. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

In this lesson, Dr. D. Todd Harrison: The Most-Followed LDS Religious Leader on Facebook, and Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and Generations, brings to life the urgency and divine directives found in Doctrine and Covenants sections 60–63. He unpacks the Lord's call for His servants to “not idle away their time, neither bury their talent” (D&C 60:13), emphasizing that the time for silence has passed. With clarity, Dr. Harrison addresses the Lord's warnings, promises, and expectations for His Saints as they face uncertainty, persecution, and divine testing.This lesson reinforces the charge to “lift up your voices unto this people,” (D&C 60:2) and to testify boldly with power—no matter the obstacles. The revelations given in these sections were meant for a generation facing opposition, and now, through the Lord's modern Servant, they speak again in fire and spirit to the Saints of today.As Jesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and Generations, I testify that these revelations are alive, and they speak to our generation with unmistakable urgency. The Lord has not called us to hide in comfort or wait for favorable winds. He has commanded us to declare His gospel and prepare the world for His return. The warnings to Zion are real. The blessings of obedience are eternal. The judgments are just—and they will come.I seal this testimony and message in the authority of the sacred name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.Dr. D. Todd HarrisonJesus Christ's Apostle to All Nations and GenerationsJesus Christ's Foreordained ApostleThe Most-Followed LDS Religious Leader on Facebook___________________________________________________________ Introduction to Dr. D. Todd HarrisonForeordained from the foundation of the world, Dr. D. Todd Harrison stands as Jesus Christ's Foreordained Apostle—The Apostle to All Nations and Generations. Called directly by the Savior, his divine commission ensures that every nation hears the living reality of the Son of God in preparation for His return.For over 5 ½ years, his apostolic voice has sounded across the world, testifying of the resurrection and living reality of Jesus Christ with power. Fulfilling his sacred charge, he has borne witness to more than 100 million people globally. Millions have felt the Spirit confirm that his testimony was entrusted by the Savior Himself.Just as the Apostle Paul received his calling from the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, Dr. Harrison stands in that same sacred pattern. Like Paul, he proclaims the gospel to all nations and generations with unwavering boldness and power—ensuring every people hears the testimony of the living Christ.For six generations, Dr. Harrison's family has walked among the Lord's chosen—serving as apostles and general authorities. As the great-grandson of Elder LeGrand Richards—one of the Church's most doctrinally beloved apostles—his divine heritage prepared the way for this mission. But his lineage stretches further—back to ancient Israel. As a direct descendant of Abraham, King David, King Solomon, and Joseph of Arimathea, his family's divine calling spans both scripture and history.The Lord guided his ancestors' roles in shaping Early Christian and Latter-day Saint history—preparing the moment when Christ's Foreordained Apostle would rise to declare the gospel to the world.Through the sacred pattern established by the Lord, Dr. Harrison's global mission amplifies the work of the Church, standing in harmony with the First Presidency and bearing witness alongside the prophets. His inspired words cut through doubt and bring souls to Christ.His apostolic charge fulfills and extends the inspired work of those before him—ensuring the testimony of Jesus Christ reaches every language and nation, with divine trust placed upon him by the Savior Himself.

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars.

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

A lively story of death, What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife (Princeton University Press, 2025) by Dr. Robert Garland explores the fascinating death-related beliefs and practices of a wide range of ancient cultures and traditions—Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hindu, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, and Islamic. By drawing on the latest scholarship on ancient archaeology, art, literature, and funerary inscriptions, Dr. Garland invites readers to put themselves in the sandals of ancient peoples and to imagine their mental state moment by moment as they sought—in ways that turn out to be remarkably similar to ours—to assist the dead on their journey to the next world and to understand life's greatest mystery.What to Expect When You're Dead chronicles the ways ancient peoples answered questions such as: How to achieve a good death and afterlife? What's the best way to dispose of a body? Do the dead face a postmortem judgement—and where do they end up? Do the dead have bodies in the afterlife—and can they eat, drink, and have sex? And what can the living do to stay on good terms with the nonliving?Filled with intriguing stories and frequent humor, What to Expect When You're Dead will be a morbidly delicious treat for every reader alive. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Wonderful works of the early ChristiansYou are going to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened.May 31st, 2025Find more about Gian here: mygiancarlo.com#VictoryChurch #Odessatx

Editor's note: This piece is slightly different to our normal ones. It's more akin to a blog and written in the first person. However, we deemed it interesting given the writer, where they are, and the wider context. Although I am not an infantryman, I am assigned to an infantry unit here in the USA. At our recent dining out, talk inevitably turned to Saint Maurice. For those who do not know, Saint Maurice is the patron saint of infantrymen. When it came time for the commander to induct a select few into the Order of Saint Maurice, I heard the script - which includes the story of Saint Maurice - as if it was for the first time. Maurice was ordered to have his legionnaires offer pagan sacrifices before battle near the Rhone at Martigny. The Theban Legion refused to participate, and also refused to kill innocent civilians in the conduct of their duty, and withdrew to the town of Agaunum. Enraged, Maximian ordered every tenth man killed, yet they still refused. A second time the General ordered Maurice's men to participate and again they refused. Maurice declared his earnest desire to obey every order lawful in the eyes of God. "We have seen our comrades killed," came the reply. "Rather than sorrow, we rejoice at the honor done to them." I had been in a funk for the preceding few weeks. Like all members of the profession of arms I had been trying to make sense of the changes in Department policy and U.S. foreign policy that had been cascading out of the National Command Authority. Everything seemed to be in flux. Opinions among my peers differed. Nothing seemed to make sense. And then I heard this story and suddenly I felt better. I am not a religious man. And even if I were, the religion of my ancestors did not include the veneration of saints (if you must know, I'm Jewish, but you can only get military inspiration from the stories of the Maccabean Revolt so many times before you need to look further afield for inspiration). But in a time when everyone is talking about "warrior culture" - and not necessarily in a way that made good sense - the story of Saint Maurice seemed like it held some sort of answer. As a good cavalryman, I went straight to the story of Saint George. As a result of his personal bravery, this man - then known as Nestor of Cappodocia - became a member of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's personal bodyguard. In 303 AD, Diocletian issued an edict in Nicodemia, now a part of Turkey, that ordered the destruction of all Christian Churches, sacred writings and books, and outlawing all Christians who did not, on the surface at least, conform to paganry. Upon seeing the edict, Nestor tore it down. For his act and his refusal to abide by the pagan emperor's edict, Nestor was imprisoned, tortured, and executed. Early Christians changed Nestor's name to George, and he became associated with bravery, dedication to faith, and decency. The legend of St. George's defeating the dragon perpetuates the might of the mounted warrior over the forces of evil. It is an Italian legend dating from the 12th Century, and the story goes like this: Near the city of Silene, a frightful dragon came to live in a marshy swamp, and its breath poisoned all who attempted to drive it away. To protect themselves, the citizens offered the dragon two sheep every day. Soon, however, they ran out of sheep, and human sacrifices were then drawn by lot. One day, the lot fell to the king's daughter. She was left in the swamp to face the dragon, and this is where St. George finds her during his travels. In a fierce combat, George defeats the dragon but does not kill it. Instead, he ties the princess' waistband around the dragon's neck and has her lead it back to the city. There he promises to slay the dragon if the people will embrace the Christian faith. This they agree to do, and he kills the dragon. Later, of course, the dragon came to represent the embodiment of evil and hatred rather than an animal, but the moral remained. The heroism and faith of S...

"I testify that Jesus Christ lives. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Lord of all.In Doctrine & Covenants 49-50, the Lord speaks with unmistakable clarity, guiding His people to recognize and embrace truth while rejecting the false traditions of men. These revelations remind us that only through the Spirit can we receive divine confirmation of Christ's restored gospel.I invite each of you to pray, to ask God if these words are true, and to let the Spirit testify of Christ's living reality. He leads His Church, He guides His people, and He prepares us to receive His truth.I bear this witness in His sacred name, even Jesus Christ, amen."- Dr. D. Todd HarrisonJesus Christ's Foreordained ApostleThe Apostle to the Nations___________________________________________________________ An Introduction to Dr. D. Todd HarrisonForeordained from the foundation of the world, Dr. D. Todd Harrison stands as Jesus Christ's Foreordained Apostle, and The Apostle to All Nations and Generations. Called directly by the Savior, his divine commission ensures that every nation hears the living reality of the Son of God, preparing the world for His glorious return.For the past 5 ½ years, his apostolic witness has been sounding throughout the world, testifying of the resurrection and living reality of Jesus Christ with boldness and power. Fulfilling his sacred apostolic commission, he has borne witness of Jesus Christ to more than 100,000,000 people across the world, delivering the sacred testimony entrusted to him by the Savior Himself. Millions have heard his testimony, felt the undeniable witness of the Holy Spirit, and have come to Christ through the divine charge given to him by the Savior Himself.Just as the Apostle Paul was personally called and commissioned by Jesus Christ—receiving his divine charge directly from the risen Lord on the road to Damascus—Dr. D. Todd Harrison stands in this same sacred pattern. Like Paul, he has been called by the Savior Himself to proclaim the gospel to all nations and generations with unwavering boldness and power. His mission echoes Paul's, ensuring that every people and language hears the living testimony of the Son of God before His return.For six generations, Dr. D. Todd Harrison's family has stood among the Lord's chosen leaders in this last dispensation, serving as apostles and general authorities. As the great-grandson of the late Elder LeGrand Richards—one of the most beloved and doctrinally influential apostles in modern Church history—his prophetic heritage is divinely orchestrated, preparing the way for his foreordained mission.Yet, his lineage extends beyond modern apostolic heritage—it reaches back to the very foundations of scriptural prophecy. As a direct descendant of Abraham, King David, King Solomon, and Joseph of Arimathea, among many other biblical prophets, his family's divine calling spans from ancient Israel to the present day.This prophetic lineage is no coincidence. The Lord's hand has guided his ancestors' roles in shaping both Early Christian and LDS history, ensuring that the path was prepared for this moment—when Christ's Foreordained Apostle would rise to proclaim the gospel to all nations and generations.Through the sacred pattern established by the Lord, Dr. Harrison's global mission amplifies the work of the Church, standing in full alignment with the First Presidency, bearing witness alongside the prophets. His inspired words cut through doubt, bringing souls to Jesus Christ in faith and certainty.His divine commission stands as an extension of the inspired work carried forth by his ancestors, ensuring that the testimony of Jesus Christ reaches every people and language. Just as past apostles laid the foundation, Dr. Harrison now fulfills an apostolic charge entrusted directly by the Savior Himself, standing as a witness to all the world with the full trust and confidence given to him by Jesus Christ.

If you have a passing familiarity with the Christian Bible, then you probably know that it's split into two parts - the Old and New Testaments. The New Testament is the part with all the stuff about Jesus, while the Old Testament is drawn largely from Jewish religious scriptures. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman is joining me to talk about why early Christians insisted on keeping the Old Testament… despite not being Jewish.

Early Christian writers who defended their beliefs against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called Christian apologists. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Books by Tim Staples available at https://amzn.to/4aeOpUV ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: Catholics Answers Live with Tim Staples & Cy Kellett (Episode #10713 Open Forum 05jul2022); Catholics Answers Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Theological science which has for its purpose the explanation and defense of the Christian religion. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch BONUS episodes on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Bart Ehrman is a New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. He has written and edited 30 books, including six New York Times bestsellers. SPONSORS https://drinkag1.com/dannyjones - Get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, AG1 welcome kit + 5 travel packs. https://americanfinancing.net/jones - Use the link or call 888-995-2440 today. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://www.bartehrman.com https://ehrmanblog.org Bart's YouTube channel: @bartdehrman FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Ancient languages 11:35 - Septuagint Greek vs Hebrew 22:34 - Did Jesus really exist? 27:00 - Thomas Payne's Age of Reason 31:37 - Early Christian drug influence 37:13 - 'Christ' as a drug term 42:18 - Euripides Phaedra 'christ' drug term 44:52 - Drinking death poisons 54:28 - Christos drug term in Euripides 57:53 - Jesus arrested in park references 01:00:43 - Ancient virgin birth & c-section 01:08:33 - Greater questions of Mary 01:16:47 - John Marco Allegro 01:25:02 - Ancient dictionary unreliability 01:30:06 - The Secret Gospel of Mark 01:39:08 - Biblical scholar bias 01:42:54 - Satan & The book of Job 01:48:45 - Ancient Mug containing psychedelic drugs 01:55:42 - Younger dryas hypothesis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are contemplating the role of God's Holy Spirit when it comes to transforming and using our lives. As creations of God, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. But without power, we cannot function. Early Christians witnessed what Jesus could do and how He could change their life. Our witness is not to be narrow, but it's got to be wide. Since Jesus promised us power when we're witnessing for the right thing, the power will be there when we do. 

In this episode of Prove All Things, hosts Jeff and Mike welcome guest Horane Smith to explore the influence of anti-Jewish sentiment on early Christian doctrine. Horane outlines how the primitive church was deeply rooted in Hebraic traditions—observing the Sabbath, Passover, and rejecting doctrines like the Trinity and Easter—but that a shift began after 135 A.D., particularly following the Bar Kokhba revolt, which led to a deliberate separation from Judaism by emerging Gentile Christian leaders. He argues that early church fathers, in an effort to define a distinct Christian identity, adopted anti-Jewish rhetoric and Greco-Roman philosophical influences, which dramatically shaped mainstream Christian beliefs.

Early Christians changed the world because they had been radically changed by the gospel and well-equipped by the church. 

(6:23) Bible Study: Acts 4:32-37 Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians. (19:40) Break 1 (21:40) Letters: Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:45) Break 2 (36:19) Word of the Day Born from above and Pontiff (41:05) Phones: Jessica - Communion question. my friend is Celiac and allergic to grapes. How can she receive Communion? Mary - Pope decries domestic violence. can you never get divorced if in domestic violent relationship?

This sermon explores the concept of New Creation in John's Gospel. Early Christians called Sunday the eighth day because on it, Christ inaugurated the new creation through His resurrection. What does it mean for us to live as people of the eight day—of the New Creation?

Episode 271- Did Early Christians Believe Jesus was God?, hosted by Mark Vance.This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

With Easter fast approaching, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are on the minds of many Christians. While it has been a lynch-pin in Christian theology since the formation of the religion, Christians - both early and modern - disagree on how it happened, why it happened, and the implications it has for human life after death. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman elucidates us all on early debates around the resurrection, why these debates happened, and what pagan authors thought about the whole thing.

Early Christian writings from outside the New Testament contain some pretty unexpected material - a giant walking, talking cross and Jesus' childhood pastime of bringing clay birds to life are both examples that we've discussed before. But do these additional documents also contain authentic sayings of Jesus that are overlooked by Christians because they're not contained within the New Testament?

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston

While scholars of ancient Mediterranean literature have focused their efforts heavily on explaining why authors would write pseudonymously or anonymously, less time has been spent exploring why an author would write orthonymously (that is, under their own name). The Author in Early Christian Literature (Cambridge UP, 2025) explores how early Christian writers began to care deeply about 'correct' attribution of both Christian and non-Christian literature for their own apologetic purposes, as well as how scholars have overlooked the function that orthonymity plays in some early Christian texts. Orthonymity was not only a decision made by a writer regarding how to attribute one's own writings, but also how to classify other writers' texts based on proper or improper attribution. This Element urges us to examine forms of authorship that are often treated as an unexamined default, as well as to more robustly consider when, how, for whom, and for what purposes an instance of authorial attribution is deemed 'correct. New Books in Late Antiquity is Presented by Ancient Jew Review Chance Bonar is a postdoc at Tufts University. Michael Motia teaches in the classics and religious studies department at UMass Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

What was it like for the first Christians living in Ancient Rome? On this episode of Rostra, Jacob Gaskill takes us back in time before Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

The Didache, or Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, is a rediscovered early Christian manual providing insights into first-century Christian life. It details moral, liturgical, and organizational practices, structured around the "Two Ways" of life and death. The text covers rituals like baptism and Eucharist, church governance, and eschatological views, reflecting a blend of Jewish traditions and emerging Christian theology. Its rediscovery sparked scholarly interest, revealing its significance despite exclusion from the New Testament. The Didache's ethical framework and sacramental practices have influenced later Christian texts and continue to inspire contemporary discussions on Christian identity and liturgical practices. www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com

The passage from James emphasizes finding joy in trials, as they lead to perseverance and spiritual maturity. Early Christians facing adversity are invited to view challenges as purposeful, refining their character and dependence on God. This reflection encourages individuals to reframe their struggles and trust in God's greater plan amidst difficulties.

Sections:00:00 Intro1:23 Reducing or Raising9:33 Sagacity in Salvation18:42 Baha'i Cosmology (Manifestationology)1:19:06 The Grand Synopsis - The Prior PresentationLink to PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity.A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid.The Scriptures are all mankind's inheritance.I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this.Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament's Claim regarding Jesus Christ. Also, it will – eventually – sheds light on Islamic, Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist Traditions. Early Christian over-statements and misunderstandings prevented the Jewish People from accepting their Messiah. Similar – and at times opposite – errors occurred within Islam, which ostracized Christians and Jews.Support the show

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How can praying the words of the Psalms help deepen our relationship with God? JonMarc Grodi is joined by Mike Aquilina, author of "Praying the Psalms with the Early Christians," to discuss the breadth of human experience expressed in the Psalter, and why these ancient prayers were so valued by the first Christians and remain an integral part of the Church's prayer life today. More from Mike Aquilina: https://www.fathersofthechurch.com More episodes: https://www.deepinchrist.com Our Online Community: https://www.chnetwork.org/community Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan explore the unwritten and lost sayings of Jesus know as the Agrapha (ἄγραφον) and whether or not they are the authentic words of Christ. Episode 311: In this episode, we will discuss: • What Are The Argapha, Or Unwritten Words Of Jesus? • How Do We Know About These Unrecorded Words? • How Authentic Are These Unrecorded Sayings? • What Sources Exist For The Unwritten Sayings of Jesus • How Did Scripture Develop? • The Lost Source Of The Gospels • and much more 00:00 Exploring the Unwritten Words of Jesus 12:23 The Role of Oral Tradition in Early Christianity 24:27 Authenticity and Authority of Jesus' Sayings 35:33 The Role of Acts in Early Christianity 36:32 The Influence of Early Church Fathers 37:59 Liturgical Functions in Early Christian Worship 38:59 The Development of Scripture and Early Christian Practices 41:07 Patristic Sources and Their Insights 43:04 The Transition from Apostolic to Church Age 46:08 Fragments and the Preservation of Early Christian Writings 48:31 The Intersection of Scripture and Tradition 52:06 The Importance of Oral Tradition and Lost Sayings 56:23 The Legacy of Early Christians and Their Sacrifices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you just can’t wait for spring, you might want to use one of the calendar markers of long-ago Europe and the British Isles. In their traditions, early February marked the end of winter and the start of spring. The days were getting longer and warmer, with the promise of even more sunlight to come. Early February falls roughly half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Such midpoints are known as cross-quarter days. That means they cross between the quarter days – the solstices and equinoxes. Early Christians celebrated February 2nd as Candlemas. It was the 40th day of Christmas. People brought their candles to church to have them blessed for the whole year. In Ireland and Scotland, the February celebration came on the 1st. It was known as Imbolc. The name may indicate the start of lambing season, although it could have other meanings as well. One of the traditions of Imbolc concerned the weather. If the day was sunny and cold, it meant winter would maintain its icy grip until the equinox, about six weeks away. But if the day was warm and cloudy, then winter was just about over. Some people relied on badgers or other animals to come out of their dens to check out the conditions. That tradition was carried to the United States by immigrants. And it’s still with us today as Groundhog Day – a modern celebration of a cross-quarter day – one that marked the beginning of spring. Script by Damond Benningfield

Sections:55:00 Summary of all the Texts cited1:03:27 ConclusionWhy is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity.A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid.The Scriptures are all mankind's inheritance.I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this.Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament's Claim regarding Jesus Christ. Also, it will – eventually – sheds light on Islamic, Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist Traditions. Early Christian over-statements and misunderstandings prevented the Jewish People from accepting their Messiah. Similar – and at times opposite – errors occurred within Islam, which ostracized Christians and Jews.Support the show

Were the early Christians really Catholic, or is this a myth perpetuated by the Catholic Church? JOE HESCHMEYER explains to us that the “argument from silence” doesn't really undermine the fact that the Early Christians were Catholic, instead it PROVES it. How does it prove it? Get ready to challenge your assumptions and discover the surprising answer in this thought-provoking video. Here's PROOF That the Early Christians Were CATHOLIC With JOE HESCHMEYER Join Filipino podcaster and vlogger, Jay Aruga host of The Jay Aruga Show, the first conservative podcast and vlog in the Philippines. SUPPORT The Jay Aruga Show through the Shopee – Arugaan Online Shop: Jay Aruga's Book "Conservative Ka Ba? A 3-Step Approach to Protecting the Family from Woke Ideology" is NOW Available in Shopee: https://shopee.ph/product/274489164/25685460706/ Fight this toxic culture in style! Order your THE JAY ARUGA SHOW podcast T-shirt now: https://shopee.ph/product/274489164/24822983311/ Buying me a coffee thru: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejayarugashow Hallow - Try Hallow's Premium contents for FREE: https://hallow.com/jayaruga Follow The Sentinel Ph Facebook Page and watch our live streams with AJ Perez every Saturdays at 9PM: https://www.facebook.com/TheSentinelPh LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos. https://www.youtube.com/@JayAruga?sub_confirmation=1 Listen and learn from previous episodes of The Jay Aruga Show podcast here https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejayarugashow Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jagaruga Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.aruga Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJayArugaShow Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JayAruga?sub_confirmation=1 #Christian #Catholic #PodcastPhilippines

Joe Heschmeyer examines striking new evidence that the early Christians did in fact pray to the saints.…

Dr. Christopher Rollston is back to discuss one of the most significant early biblical inscriptions EVER discovered. The Akeptous Inscription, from a century before the Council of Nicaea, remarkably says: "God Jesus Christ." It was discovered at biblical Armageddon and deserves much more popular discussion. We talk about how it was discovered, why it is so significant, and what it contributes to debates about the divinity of Jesus. READ: A Stunning Trio of Early (3rd Century) Christian Inscriptions: http://www.rollstonepigraphy.com/?p=1004 *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Did you know we serve a Mighty God? His power is incredible and still relevant today. In the past, seas were parted, thousands were fed with a few loaves of bread, and even the dead were raised to life. But God's power isn't just seen in big miracles—it's also in the small, everyday moments. Scientists have discovered a spark of light at the moment life begins, showing that life itself is a miracle, with each person created intentionally and with care. The most amazing display of this power is how God chose to become human. Jesus, who could command the universe, was born as a tiny, helpless baby, relying on Mary and Joseph for care. This act, called the incarnation, shows that true power is about serving others. Early Christians understood this, giving to those in need and trusting God to provide, even in tough times. God's power isn't just about fixing problems but being close to us in our struggles. When Lazarus died, Jesus didn't just perform a miracle—he wept with the family. This shows that even in our hardest moments, we are not alone. This Christmas, remember that God's power is active in both the big and small moments. Every struggle is seen, and every challenge can be faced with strength because the same mighty God who worked miracles then is still at work now. Watch this message from Pastor Zachary Taylor to experience Jesus as a Mighty God. #MightyGod #HisNameShallBe #LiquidChurch

In 1980, game theorist Robert Axelrod ran a famous Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma Tournament. He asked other game theorists to send in their best strategies in the form of “bots”, short pieces of code that took an opponent's actions as input and returned one of the classic Prisoner's Dilemma outputs of COOPERATE or DEFECT. For example, you might have a bot that COOPERATES a random 80% of the time, but DEFECTS against another bot that plays DEFECT more than 20% of the time, except on the last round, where it always DEFECTS, or if its opponent plays DEFECT in response to COOPERATE. In the “tournament”, each bot “encountered” other bots at random for a hundred rounds of Prisoners' Dilemma; after all the bots had finished their matches, the strategy with the highest total utility won. To everyone's surprise, the winner was a super-simple strategy called TIT-FOR-TAT: https://readscottalexander.com/posts/acx-the-early-christian-strategy 

Stop the verse-wars and ask about apostolic succession.

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Early Christians were urged by the apostle Paul to “pray without ceasing.” In Romans 12:12 Paul said, “always be prayerful.”...

In today's episode, we connect with Andrew of the Post-Apostolic Church to dive into the fascinating topic of Biblical history. Andrew has a YouTube channel devoted to exploring the study of the writings of the Christians from the pre-Nicene era. This period, which spans 250 years from A.D. 75 to A.D. 325, is a crucial contextual bridge between the Apostles and the Council of Nicea… Jump in to explore: Why Andrew felt led to share his knowledge with others.  What changed in the church when Jesus's Apostle passed away. How teachings were passed on from previous generations of Christians.  The developmental process of core beliefs.  Which of the Apostles is written about in the most detail.  What do these eight volumes of Christian writings tell us about the early church? How can we learn more about the past using a comprehensive commentary handed down from the Apostles? Hit play to find out for yourself! For more in-depth insights and discussions, you can follow Andrew's channel by clicking here. It's a great way to stay connected and continue your journey through early Christian history.  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9