Podcasts about early church

What does Jesus mean when he speaks of the preexistent glory that he possessed with the only true God before the world existed? How does wisdom christology shed much-needed light on this disputed passage? This week's episode explores John 17:5 and reveals that it has nothing to do with conscious preexistence at all. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/lJ7qd4eC0W4                      Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aKBXSEXV2-SkVgZFwcXiqZFvzaGUXG774tMfDkCYbog/edit?usp=sharing      Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

What if the early church never picked a side in the baptism debate? In this episode Tony Lane argues the earliest Christians practiced baptism in more than one way. We talk about how they understood the relationship between faith and baptism, whether a church can be dual practice today, and why church history is a stranger place than the tidy version we inherited. Show Notes Three Views on Baptism: https://a.co/d/02j3z6gn Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

Come Out of Babylon and Return to God's Ways | KIB 551 DESCRIPTION COME OUT OF BABYLON AND RETURN TO GOD'S WAYS What happens when believers stop fighting the Word of God and simply begin asking: "Father, what are Your ways?" In this special Feast of Tabernacles edition of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake speak from the heart about their journey of learning to leave Babylon's patterns behind and increasingly align their lives with the Kingdom of God. The Feast of Tabernacles provides the backdrop for an important question: Are we allowing Scripture to define our Christianity—or are we interpreting Scripture through traditions and cultural assumptions we inherited from Babylon? Dr. Lake examines the biblical feasts as God's appointed times—divine rehearsals that point toward the work of Messiah. The spring feasts reveal what Christ accomplished in His first coming, while the fall feasts prophetically anticipate events associated with His return, His Kingdom, and ultimately the new heaven and new earth. Pasted text The discussion also confronts the historical process through which portions of Christianity became increasingly separated from their Hebraic foundations and absorbed practices from surrounding cultures. But this episode is NOT a call to religious legalism. It is a call to return to the Word. Dr. Lake explains the biblical concept of Torah as the loving instruction of the Father. Rather than viewing God's commandments through the harshness associated with Roman law, believers should understand God's instructions as revealing the pathway He established for His people. That produces one of the central principles of KIB 551: We cannot expect Kingdom results while deliberately walking according to the ways of another kingdom. Repentance realigns us with God. Obedience closes doors to the enemy. The Word renews our minds. And the Holy Spirit progressively teaches believers how to walk according to the Kingdom into which Christ has brought them. Pasted text Dr. Lake puts the principle powerfully: "You cannot outgive your disobedience." Kingdom life cannot be reduced to formulas, offerings, religious rituals, or outward appearances. God desires obedience flowing from faith and love. As believers leave Babylon, repent, and align themselves with Scripture, they progressively close doors through which the enemy has operated and learn how to walk in the blessings and freedom of God's Kingdom. Pasted text Mary Lou also shares a deeply personal message for believers who are exhausted, grieving, sick, or walking through overwhelming circumstances: LET GOD CARRY YOU. There are seasons when believers reach the end of their own strength. Surrender can be difficult—especially for someone who has experienced betrayal, trauma, disappointment, or loss. Yet surrendering ourselves into God's hands can become the beginning of restoration. Sometimes faith means standing. Sometimes faith means fighting. And sometimes faith means allowing the Father to carry us through something we cannot carry ourselves through. Pasted text KIB 551 also addresses sanctification. Maturity does not mean that temptation somehow ceases to exist. Rather, as believers grow closer to God, they increasingly recognize that sin simply costs too much. Why trade the presence of God for momentary pleasure? Why descend again into a valley from which God has already brought us? Why reopen doors Christ has helped us close? There are pleasures in the presence of God that Babylon cannot reproduce. Pasted text The episode concludes with perhaps its clearest statement of purpose: We do not obey God to make Him accept us. We obey Him because He has already accepted us in Christ. Because He loved us and gave Himself for us, our response is gratitude, surrender, obedience, and love. This Feast of Tabernacles, may the peace of God fill your home. May healing come to bodies and emotions. And may the Holy Spirit continue leading the remnant out of Babylon and deeper into the ways of the Kingdom. Pasted text Key Scriptures and Biblical Themes Leviticus 23:41 — The Feast of Tabernacles as an enduring appointed time. Zechariah 14:16–19 — The Feast of Tabernacles during Messiah's reign. Joshua 1:8 — Meditating upon and obeying God's Word. John 15:5 — Christ as the Vine and believers as the branches. Deuteronomy 28:1–68 — Blessings and curses associated with covenant faithfulness and disobedience. Hebrews 12:18–29 — Sinai, Zion, obedience, judgment, and "our God is a consuming fire." Romans 6:16–18 — Slavery to sin contrasted with obedience and righteousness. Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death in the power of the tongue. The transcript particularly emphasizes Leviticus 23:41 and the Hebrew concept of olam while discussing the enduring significance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Pasted text CHAPTERS / TIMELINE These timestamps come directly from the transcript's timestamp markers, with chapter headings describing the discussion beginning at or near those markers. 00:00 — Biblical Life TV: Empowering the Remnant 01:29 — Welcome to KIB 551 01:53 — A Special Feast of Tabernacles Conversation 02:13 — Encouragement During Difficult Times 04:58 — Mind War, Psychological Operations & New Age Thinking 08:48 — Self-Talk, Faith Teaching & New Age Parallels 12:09 — Healing, Trust & Learning to Surrender to God 16:03 — How Should Christians Approach the Biblical Feasts? 18:58 — The Feasts Are Divine Rehearsals 19:36 — Spring Feasts, Fall Feasts & Messiah 20:43 — Leviticus 23:41: "A Statute Forever" 22:38 — Tabernacles & the Millennial Reign 26:54 — Christianity, Paganism & Religious Tradition 31:36 — Polycarp, Passover & the Early Church 34:38 — Deconstructionism vs. Biblical Truth 38:02 — Culture Does Not Redefine God's Word 40:13 — Torah: The Loving Instruction of the Father 43:49 — "You Cannot Outgive Your Disobedience" 44:10 — Obedience Opens Doors to God's Kingdom 46:00 — Avoiding Legalism in the Hebraic Roots Movement 50:41 — Babylon's System Turns Everything Toward Self 51:33 — Strengthening Believers Going Through Difficult Times 52:19 — "Let God Carry You" 54:11 — Believing God for Healing 54:59 — Dr. Lake's Personal Healing Testimony 57:52 — Sanctification & Why Sin Becomes Too Expensive 59:47 — Experiencing the Peace of God 1:01:12 — Health, Food & Biblical Dietary Principles 1:05:48 — Obedience Even When We Do Not Understand 1:07:45 — Stop Fighting the Word of God 1:08:04 — Obedience From Love, Not Religious Legalism 1:08:33 — "Because He Loved Me, I Changed My Life" 1:09:42 — Biblical Life TV Partner Message CALL TO ACTION Babylon continually asks us to define good and evil for ourselves. The Kingdom asks a different question: What has God said? The goal is not religious legalism. The goal is not earning salvation. The goal is learning to walk with the God who has already redeemed us through Jesus Christ. Examine the traditions you inherited. Examine your priorities. Examine what you allow into your home. Examine your theology. And compare everything with the Word of God. When Scripture reveals something that needs to change, do not fight the Word. Repent. Realign. Obey. And keep walking deeper into the Kingdom. If KIB 551 has encouraged or challenged you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV, and SHARE this episode with someone who is learning how to come out of Babylon and walk more fully in God's ways. COMMENT BELOW: What has God shown you from His Word that required you to change something you had previously believed or practiced? PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful support of our partners around the world. Our purpose remains to provide deep biblical teaching that will inform, strengthen, and empower the remnant for the days ahead. The program itself describes this mission as helping believers become empowered by the Word of God to fulfill His purposes in these last days. Pasted text If Biblical Life TV has strengthened your walk with God, please prayerfully consider partnering with the ministry. Biblical Life P.O. Box 160 Seymour, Missouri 65746-0160 Online giving is available through the ministry's official resources. Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Thank you to everyone who prays, gives, shares these programs, and stands with us as we work to prepare the remnant.

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What is the role of white women in Christian Nationalism? With the author of Live Laugh Love and Jesus and John Wayne, Kristin Kobes Du Mez. More about Dr. Du Mez and her incredible work and books: https://kristindumez.com The MUCH anticipated new book from professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez is here: Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World they Made. It is something of a companion to her NYT bestseller, Jesus and John Wayne. Whereas Jesus and John Wayne took a look at the roots and creation of an idolatrous vision of Jesus as ruggedly masculine and pro-Christian Nationalism, this book looks at the parallel process for women -- and this glittering, seductively saccharine world that is prone to abuse and manipulation. It was, as she said, "supposed to be fun." But it turned in something far more sinister. Listen in for more.  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

The American church has drifted far from its biblical design, and Jesus' letters to the seven churches in Revelation show how seriously He takes that drift. The lukewarm church at Laodicea looks a lot like much of mainstream evangelical Christianity today: a church that blends into the culture it was called to change, and loses its influence and purpose in the process.In this first message of our new series, Counter the Culture: The Uncompromising Church, we look at a better model in Acts 2: steadfast doctrine, genuine fellowship, prayer, generosity, and simplicity of heart. That church didn't draw a crowd with comfort or entertainment. People were actually being saved. Faithfulness isn't maintenance; it's multiplication, one disciple investing in another until the kingdom advances in ways no single pastor or program could.The question worth sitting with: are we consumers of church, or true disciples of Jesus?Recorded at NorthRidge Church of Thomaston. If this message challenged you, share it with someone and subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series.

When we read the Old Testament, we are going to have to ask the question: Does God want me to obey all of this too? Today, we'll look at that question as we study Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

The local church is not a human institution, it's God's design to reveal His wisdom to the world. In this message, we unpack Acts 2 and Ephesians 3 to explore 7 foundational habits of the early church that every modern believer needs today.Be sure to follow 614 Church online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/Website: https://www.614church.orgTo support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below!https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193Until Everyone Knows Jesus.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus' Morning sermon in the village on the lake is about Marriage and Chastity.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching. Matrimony.Submission. Sexual Purity.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: At the village before Hippo (Jesus cures a righteous leper).Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and why did Jesus say that it was unforgivable? This week's episode examines the context of the controversy, particularly the accusations hurled at Jesus, who admits to casting out demons by the power of the Spirit. The Father empowered Jesus with the Spirit at his baptism, so to speak against the Spirit is to speak against the Most High God himself. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/-LcDsseUlsU                     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-APjME84CYSYuPZAJ5knlvBNiQFL_yGHpOwTqF6wCs/edit?usp=sharing       Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus takes a little orphan Little Alpheus of Meroba. Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William discusses all about the Papacy and Papal Supremacy from the earliest Councils in the Early Church.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus and the Apostles at Mandala; Parable on Good and Bad Will.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus' preaching at Capernaum.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

And Also With You is a podcast about reclaiming an ancient Christian faith for modern Christian life, helmed by two millennial women Episcopal priests and moms (Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail and Rev. Laura Di Panfilo). For our fourth season we are diving deep into SIN, EVIL, and DEATH, and we're starting out with a bang: what is the sin of Christian Nationalism?  The theology of MAGA Christian nationalism has nuances, but the connective tissue is this: the world is not safe, and God must be defended from many, many enemies — and when God is defended on earth, God will reign over His chosen children with love, while exacting vengeance on everyone else. It is explicitly patriarchal even as it can empower women in positions of prestige and leadership, provided they are still “under” a man in some way. MAGA Christian nationalism creates communal identity based not so much on what Christian nationalists have in common, but on what they are against and, therefore, whom they must defeat. But while MAGA Christian nationalism offered a tempting promise, its popularity is actually the self-consuming dragon ... and this is the nature of sin, evil, and death. So buckle up cutie pies, we're tearing this idol apart brick by brick.  This podcast is entirely possible because of listeners like YOU, so please support our work here  via PAYPAL, VENMO, OR APPLE PAY: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQ74PDBMBXYVA Lizzie's piece for The Preamble: https://thepreamble.com/cp/211884325 +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

What do you do when you have failed in your faith and wonder if you still have a place in God's story? The apostle Peter knew that feeling better than almost anyone. He denied Jesus three times, publicly and painfully. And yet Jesus prayed for him, restored him, and gave him a mission. Second Peter is the letter Peter wrote near the end of his life to fulfill that mission, and it carries a message that is just as urgent today as it was in the first century. In this message from 2 Peter 1:1-2, we explore what Peter's final letter teaches us about Christian identity, saving faith, and the ongoing work of God in the life of every believer. Before Peter ever mentions his role as an apostle, he calls himself a bondservant, someone bought by the blood of Jesus. That order is intentional. Who we are in Christ comes before what we do for Christ. Peter writes to believers who have received a precious faith, and he is careful to point out that this faith is the same kind received by the apostles themselves. There are no second-class believers. No spiritual VIPs. The faith that drove the early church to plant congregations and sacrifice their lives is the same faith available to every follower of Jesus today. And that faith is made possible not by our righteousness, but entirely by the righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ, a phrase that also stands as one of the clearest declarations of the deity of Christ in the New Testament. Peter also prays that grace and peace would be multiplied in the lives of believers, and he connects that multiplication directly to a growing knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ. The answer to spiritual dryness, doubt, and the pull of false teaching is not more programs or religious activity. It is a deeper, more personal knowledge of the real thing. Topics covered include the meaning of bondservant in the New Testament, what it means to receive faith as a gift, the equality of all believers before God, the deity of Jesus Christ in 2 Peter 1:1, how grace and peace grow through knowledge of God, and what Jesus said to Peter in Luke 22 before the crucifixion. Whether you are new to faith, struggling in your walk with God, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Jesus, this message from Second Peter offers a grounded and encouraging foundation. You can fall and still finish. Peter is proof of that.

Today we celebrate the week of the autumnal equinox. The assumption that pagans and the old religions worshiped a pantheon of gods and goddesses out of confusion and ignorance is an incredibly misguided belief. A study of historical literature actually seems to indicate that these ideas, like the Black Mass, were themselves an invention of the literalist church. The same is true for the solstices and equinoxes, which were holy days of nature, being branded evil. On this episode, Ramsey Darling, author of "The Satanic Self," joins to discuss this and more. Ramsey says, "The Christian portrayal of Satan as 'evil' reflects fear of these profound truths. Fear of nature. Fear of cycles. Fear of knowledge. Fear of power. By understanding ancient pagan symbols in their deepest sense, you see Satan not as a figure of malevolence, but as a symbol of your deepest Self. Your connection to the cosmos. The eternal cycles that govern existence."https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2WQTY1Chttps://thesatanicself.com/*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. Subscribe to remove ads. The show has no sponsorship and has been banned countless places. 

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Luke reports that Jesus, in the days following his resurrection but before his ascension, "presented himself alive... by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God" (ESV). Grammatically and contextually, it turns out, the "proofs" do not merely refer to the physical evidence for the resurrection (Luke 24:36-43) but also to the way that Jesus's death and resurrection fulfill the Scriptures (Luke 24:44-47). Dr. J. D. Atkins is Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, and Chair of the Department of Biblical and Exegetical Studies at Tyndale Theological Seminary (Netherlands). Among other things, he has authored The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection Faith of the Early Church. His co-authored book, 40 Questions about the Gospels, is forthcoming with Kregel. This episode is a continuation of Dr. Atkins' two earlier episodes also entitled "Seeing is Not Believing."   Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4zaroQO  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4w5rMNw 

One of the most misunderstood yet most beneficial gifts God is given to the believer is ability to pray in the Spirit. The gift of Baptism in the Holy Spirit was promised by the Lord to His followers on the day of Pentecost. The Apostles an Early Church recognize the importance of this gift and encourage believers to exercise it daily. The Bible even tells us not to forbid speaking in tongues. However, far too many believers currently fail to embrace the fullness of this gift. Today, Pastor David will be addressing the subject and how it plays such an important part in the lives of the believer.You will not want to miss this today's sermon.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: we see Jesus and the Apostles' Arrival at Capernaum. Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Arrival at Tiberias; Parable of the Rain of the Vine. Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus speaks of Charity to the Apostles.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

This week, we're featuring a special recap episode highlighting some of our most memorable conversations. Andy Steiger and Wes Huff of Apologetics Canada discuss why many people, especially younger generations, are becoming increasingly open to spirituality as they search for deeper answers about meaning, purpose, and human value. They explore how the Bible provides both a historical foundation and a framework for understanding ethics, identity, and truth.  Next, host Matthias sits down with Dr. Bobby Duke, chief curatorial officer of Museum of the Bible, to examine the significance of the Megiddo Mosaic, an archaeological discovery from one of the earliest known Christian worship spaces. Together, they unpack what this remarkable find reveals about the beliefs, practices, and community life of some of Christianity's earliest followers. Finally, Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell of the Street Preachers podcast share their perspective on a growing global revival movement, arguing that genuine spiritual renewal is being fueled not by church-growth strategies or personalities, but by prayer, biblical proclamation, authentic worship, and discipleship.  Show Notes:  Unscrolled, Episode 4: Can I Trust the Bible? A Deep Dive into Apologetics with Andy Steiger and Wesley Huff Unscrolled, Episode 5: What the Megiddo Mosaic Teaches Us About the Early Church with Dr. Bobby Duke Unscrolled, Episode 22: Revival in the Streets with Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Mitchell  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  LinkedIn: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: the death of Marjiam's grandfather.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.

Abide: Staying Connected to Jesus with Jeannie Cunnion – John 15In Episode 152 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome back author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion for a powerful conversation about one of the central invitations of John 15: Abide in Me.What does it actually look like to abide in Jesus—not just during quiet time or Bible study, but in the middle of busy schedules, difficult seasons, relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life?Together, Jamie, Jane, and Jeannie explore the difference between striving for God and staying connected to God. They unpack Jesus' picture of the Vine and the branches, why fruit is the result of abiding rather than performing, and how we can recognize when we've begun trying to produce in our own strength.They also talk honestly about pruning, surrender, intimacy with Jesus, and learning to remain in His love when God seems to be cutting away things we thought we needed.John 15 reminds us that Jesus isn't asking us to manufacture more fruit. He's inviting us to stay close to the Vine.If you've been tired from striving, questioning a season of pruning, or simply longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, pull up a chair. This conversation is an invitation to stop performing—and start abiding.Reflection Question: Am I trying to produce fruit for Jesus—or am I staying close enough to Him that fruit becomes the natural result?____________________________________Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:Website: https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

Within the Bible, the God of Israel shares his unique privileges, prerogatives, titles, name, and even his glory with his human agents. Some readers of Isaiah, however, are convinced that Yahweh never shares his glory with anyone at all. In this week's episode, we will explore how the God of Israel glorifies his human agents, including Jesus Christ. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/eKjnrqrW-hU                     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z-SHQEaFdwp38eKLQLu4NXgsQ1BqKWTI6nSVW2W-uaE/edit?usp=sharing       Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic I'm joined, by one of our favourite guests and a good friend of the show Early Church historian Mike Aquilina to walk through what an Evangelical – like myself! – encounters the very first time they begin to read the Early Church Fathers.Based on my own experience, and the experiences of so many of the guests of this show, we talk about what it's like to encounter the Early Church Fathers, those who learned at the feet of the Apostles, and the picture of the Early Church they provide: a church with the Eucharist at its centre, bishops and apostolic succession, and a model of Christianity that looks decidedly Catholic! For more from Mike visit his website. You can also find Mike's new book The Church Fathers for our Time from the St. Paul Center.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!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.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

“There was not a needy person among them.”That remarkable statement in Acts 4:34 describes the early church's generosity. The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met.Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership. But according to Dr. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system. It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves, their possessions, and one another differently because of the gospel.So what can the early church teach us about generosity today?Hold What You Have With Open HandsMoney and possessions receive considerable attention throughout the Gospel of Luke, and Dr. Bock summarizes Luke's perspective with a simple image: believers should hold what they own with loose hands.The reason is stewardship. What we possess ultimately comes from God. We are not owners in the absolute sense but stewards responsible for faithfully managing what He provides.That changes the question from, “What can I do with my money?” to, “How can I use what God has entrusted to me to serve Him and others?”Open-handed stewardship does not mean possessions are inherently wrong. It means we refuse to grip them so tightly that they become unavailable when God gives us an opportunity to help someone else.Generosity Flows From Spiritual TransformationActs places the extraordinary generosity of the early believers immediately after Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's coming.That placement matters. Dr. Bock describes spiritual transformation as redirecting the focus of our lives. Instead of everything pointing inward toward ourselves and our own agendas, our attention begins moving upward toward God and outward toward others.That transformation inevitably affects how we think about possessions.We no longer view our resources merely as tools for our own comfort or even solely for the benefit of our immediate families. We begin recognizing that God may also use what He has entrusted to us to care for the people He places around us.The early Christians understood themselves as an extended family—brothers and sisters united in Christ. When needs arose within that family, those who could responded.Their generosity was not simply a financial practice. It was evidence of changed hearts.Generosity Was Voluntary, Not ForcedActs 2 and 4 have sometimes raised the question of whether the early church abandoned private ownership altogether. Acts 5 helps clarify the issue.When Ananias and Sapphira sold property but misrepresented what they had given, Peter made clear that the property had remained theirs and that they had authority over the proceeds. Their sin was not keeping some of the money. Their sin was dishonesty.That tells us something important about the early church's generosity: it was voluntary.Believers were not compelled to surrender everything they owned. They chose to give because their hearts had been transformed.That voluntary nature actually makes their generosity more remarkable. No one had to force them to care for one another. Their willingness reflected their character.Wise Generosity Is Sustainable GenerosityThe language Luke uses also suggests that believers were not necessarily liquidating all their possessions at once. Rather, they sold possessions as needs arose.That implies discernment. Dr. Bock points to the contrast between Jesus' encounter with the rich ruler and His encounter with Zacchaeus. Jesus instructed the rich ruler to sell everything, while Zacchaeus announced that he would give away half of his possessions and was commended for his response.The lesson is not that every Christian must dispose of everything he or she owns. The larger principle is that our possessions should remain available to God.Generosity should also be practiced wisely. Giving everything away immediately could leave someone unable to meet his own responsibilities and eventually dependent upon others. Faithful stewardship asks us to manage what God provides in a way that sustains generosity.The goal is not reckless giving. It is a heart consistently ready to respond.Christian Generosity Grows From Christian CommunityActs 4 says the believers were “one in heart and soul” before describing how they shared their possessions.That connection is significant. Generosity becomes more natural when we genuinely view other believers as family.Christians sometimes call one another “brother” or “sister,” but the early church lived as though those words were actually true. They knew one another closely enough to recognize needs and cared enough to respond when those needs arose.That same connection appears elsewhere in Luke's writings. When John the Baptist called people to produce fruit consistent with repentance, he gave an intensely practical example: If someone has clothing and another person is without it, the person who has enough should share.Love for God and love for neighbor belong together. That is the same connection Jesus makes in the Great Commandment. A transformed relationship with God should eventually become visible in how we treat the people around us.Meeting Needs Does Not Mean Everyone Has the Same AmountActs 4:34 says there was “not a needy person among them.”That does not necessarily mean every Christian possessed exactly the same amount. The focus was on meeting genuine needs.1 Timothy 6 says that if we have food and clothing, we should be content with these things. Dr. Bock suggests this provides a helpful lens for understanding Acts: the church made sure people had the necessities of life.The goal was not financial uniformity. It was to ensure brothers and sisters in Christ would not be left without basic provision while others in the community could help.That distinction matters. Biblical generosity is not primarily about making everyone's financial circumstances identical. It is about refusing to ignore genuine needs when God has given us the resources to respond.Barnabas and the Importance of Our MotivesActs places two dramatically different examples side by side.Barnabas sells property and gives the proceeds to help others. Immediately afterward, Ananias and Sapphira attempt to appear more generous than they actually are.The contrast exposes a serious danger: generosity can become something we perform for others' approval. Barnabas is presented positively because his generosity is genuine. Ananias and Sapphira seek the appearance of sacrificial generosity without the reality behind it.The issue is ultimately one of the heart. Biblical generosity is not about appearing generous. It is about honestly surrendering what God has entrusted to us and responding faithfully when opportunities arise.“Descriptive” Does Not Mean IrrelevantActs describes what the early Christians did rather than issuing a direct command that every Christian must sell property.But we should be careful not to use the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive passages as an excuse to avoid the challenge of the text.Biblical narratives frequently present examples intended to shape us. Barnabas is praised. The early church's generosity is celebrated. Their lives point us toward the kind of people Christians should desire to become.The question, then, should not be, “How can I prove that I don't have to do what they did?” A better question is, “What does their example reveal about the kind of heart God desires to form in me?”Acts does not give us a formula for how much property to sell or what percentage of our income to give. It gives us a picture of a community whose relationship with money had been transformed by its relationship with Christ.What Could This Look Like Today?Church benevolence funds can certainly help meet needs, but the generosity pictured in Acts is even more relational.It requires believers to know one another. We should know the people God has placed around us well enough to recognize when someone is struggling. And when we discover a need, helping that person does not always require a formal church program.Sometimes generosity is simply noticing. It may mean providing something someone lacks, helping a family through a difficult season, or using resources God has given us to ease another person's burden.Jesus tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Most of us devote considerable attention to our own well-being. Christian generosity asks us to become increasingly attentive to others' well-being, too.A Question Worth AskingThe early church's generosity flowed from a deeper reality: these believers were united in Christ.They held their possessions loosely because their ultimate treasure was found elsewhere. Their resources became tools for loving others rather than merely serving themselves.Their example leaves us with a valuable question: Given the resources God has entrusted to me, how might I use them to bless someone else?We do not need identical bank accounts, nor are we commanded to sell everything we possess. But followers of Jesus are called to become generous people—people whose hearts have been transformed by the gospel, who see fellow believers as family, and who hold everything God provides with open hands.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm in my 70s and setting up a trust that will eventually divide my estate equally between my two daughters. One is financially responsible, but the other struggles to manage money. How can I structure her inheritance so she doesn't receive it all at once and the money helps rather than harms her?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerSplitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy WhiteFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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The first Christians practiced a remarkable kind of generosity—freely sharing what God had entrusted to them so that needs were met among them. What can their example teach us about living generously today? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Dr. Darrell Bock explain. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our faith didn't start with us. We are part of a 2,000-year story. Join us as we take a look at Our Roots and discover where we came from, what shaped us, and what the generations before us can teach us about following Jesus today.

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Rev. Walt Marcum

Rev. Walt Marcum

This sermon introduces a study of the Book of Acts by establishing its connection to Luke's Gospel and defining it as a historical narrative of Jesus continuing His work through the Holy Spirit and the early church. The preacher outlines six major theological issues for consideration, including the nature of biblical history, the role of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between Israel and the church, and the function of miracles. A significant portion of the message critiques modern individualism by contrasting it with the communal lifestyle and sacrificial generosity depicted in the early Jerusalem church. The central intent is to challenge believers to move beyond cultural norms and embrace the biblical model of corporate witness and devotion to apostolic teaching. Ultimately, the sermon aims to prepare the congregation for a transformative exploration of how the gospel advances from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

This sermon introduces a study of the Book of Acts by establishing its connection to Luke's Gospel and defining it as a historical narrative of Jesus continuing His work through the Holy Spirit and the early church. The preacher outlines six major theological issues for consideration, including the nature of biblical history, the role of the Holy Spirit, the relationship between Israel and the church, and the function of miracles. A significant portion of the message critiques modern individualism by contrasting it with the communal lifestyle and sacrificial generosity depicted in the early Jerusalem church. The central intent is to challenge believers to move beyond cultural norms and embrace the biblical model of corporate witness and devotion to apostolic teaching. Ultimately, the sermon aims to prepare the congregation for a transformative exploration of how the gospel advances from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

Kicking off a brand new series called "Ready and Waiting" through 1 & 2 Thessalonians! Pastor Mark explores what it really means to live expectantly for Jesus' return — without falling into fear or fixating on doomsday predictions (but we still recommend having your analog Bible just in case!). We look at the church in Thessalonica as a model of faith, hope, and love in action, learn about Paul's incredible missionary journey, and discover how the Holy Spirit confirms our salvation and encourages us through community. This message will challenge those new to faith and those who have followed Jesus for years, to grow in faithful service, love in the midst of struggle, and unshakable hope. The best is yet to come!#ReadyAndWaiting, #Thessalonians, #SecondComing, #HolySpirit, #Christian, #FaithHopeLove, #NeighborhoodChurch, #EndTimes, #FaithJourney

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“Where do we see the sacraments in early Church history?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational role of sacraments, while also addressing how the sacrament of marriage can lead to sainthood, the biblical basis for confirmation, and the significance of exorcised salt in baptism. The conversation touches on various aspects of sacramental theology and its historical context. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:01 – Where Do We See the Sacraments in the Early Church? 16:20 – Could you expound how the sacrament of marriage is also a path to sainthood since we see so many examples of celibate people as saints? 22:00 – Is confirmation really in the Bible? 31:46 – What was the role of Exorcised salt in the Sacrament of Baptism prior to the Consilium's reforms 35:19 – What if someone passes away while going through OCIA or before confirmation and they are never able to receive the Eucharist? Are they at risk of not being accepted into Heaven? 42:39 – What book on John Duns Scotus do you recommend? 45:24 – why do you have to wait so long to make your first confession?

Theodotus of Byzantium was a second-century teacher who came to Rome around 190 AD. Bishop Victor I of Rome excommunicated him for teaching that Christ was a man. Drawing on comments from his opponents, this episode reconstructs what Theodotus believed about God and Jesus Christ. It turns out Theodotus was a biblical unitarian. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/-soZpck5hIk                    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ZnVLA3ge9Wm4-zoKqxDm6C6YjfN4Q1CB-J33UGrXLI/edit?usp=sharing      Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

Our faith didn't start with us. We are part of a 2,000-year story. Join us as we take a look at Our Roots and discover where we came from, what shaped us, and what the generations before us can teach us about following Jesus today.

In this episode, we interview Dr. David Anders, who played a profound role in Joshua Charles's conversion. After attending the famed evangelical Wheaton College, and pursuing a doctorate in order to disprove the Catholic Faith, he came out Catholic. The reason: he saw that the "Reformation" was not recovering ancient Christianity, but radically departing from it.BECOME A PATRON OF THE GREAT TRADITIONHas our content blessed you or those you love? Then please consider becoming a monthly patron for $10/month or more.➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/become-a-patron/This apostolate is a non-profit under priestly authority, and all your gifts are tax-deductible. Your generosity makes it possible for us to produce our podcast, research, and written content with excellence, while making it available to the world for free, all for the salvation of souls. It also empowers us to work on even bigger projects behind the scenes (stay tuned).VISIT OUR WEBSITE➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAX: https://twitter.com/JoshuaTCharlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuatcharles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuatcharles/DIVE DEEPERCheck out our “Becoming Catholic” resources, where you'll find 1 million+ words of free content (bigger than the Bible!) in the form of Articles, Quote Archives, and Study Banks to help you become, remain, and deepen your life as a Catholic:➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/becoming-catholic/SUBSTACKSubscribe to our Substack to get regular updates on our content, and other premium content:➡️ https://eternalchristendom.substack.com/EXCLUSIVE BOOKSTORE DISCOUNTS➡️ https://eternalchristendom.com/bookstore/CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro: Dr. David Anders and His Conversion Story05:02 - Evangelical Roots, Wheaton, Seminary, and the Search for Truth30:02 - Catholic Coherence, Love of Christ, and the Limits of Protestantism39:12 - Studying Reformation History and Losing Confidence in Calvinism51:03 - Reading the Fathers: Seminary, Original Sources, and Historical Reality1:09:16 - Salvation, Assurance, and the Problem of “Once Saved, Always Saved”1:18:25 - The Early Church, Mortal Sin, Relics, and Catholic Continuity1:53:37 - Evangelicalism, Gnosticism, and Sola Scriptura2:33:03 - Scripture, Deification, Fasting, and Final Reflections on the ChurchThis podcast can also be heard on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

“How can the Early Church guide you to becoming Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational teachings and traditions that shape Catholic faith today. Additionally, the conversation touches on why pro-choice Catholics are allowed to receive communion and the generational divide in perspectives among Catholics, particularly regarding the reverence of Gen Z. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:08 – How can the Early Church guide people to becoming Catholic? 15:35 – I'm a revert. Why do priests, bishops, cardinals allow pro choice Catholics receive communion? 35:52 – I notice a generational divide among Catholics . The older generation tends to look down upon Gen Z Catholics even though they tend to be more reverent and faithful to Christ and the Church.

On August 29, 2026, Dr. George Antonios (affirmative) debated Dr. Dustin R. Smith (denying) on the topic "Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Taught in the Bible?" This was a respectful and cordial debate, resulting in the conclusion that, no, the doctrine is not explicitly taught by the biblical authors. BIO Dustin R. Smith, PhD, is a New Testament scholar at Spartanburg Methodist College. His research interests include early Christian unitarianism, high human christology, the Gospel of John, 1–3 John, and the Book of Revelation. LATEST PUBLICATIONS A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb   The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey AI Critical New Testament with over 7,000 Textual Variants: https://amzn.to/4oLrTKX DONATE (thank you) https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   Become a member of this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5H6oqEnhFjdUryhDOYSvQ/join MERCH https://biblicalunitarianpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ SOCIALS https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  https://www.tiktok.com/@biblicalunitarianpodcast BUSINESS INQUIRIES  Email: ContactBUP@yahoo.com

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa is joined by theologian and author Dr. Preston Sprinkle for a deep dive into Romans 16 and the remarkable stories of three women who played significant roles in the early church: Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia. Together, they unpack the leadership, influence, and ministry of these women and explore what their stories reveal about women's roles in the early church and the spread of the Gospel. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us on the back porch! SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Romans 16:1-7 Romans 8 Acts 2 Romans 15 Romans 9-11 Romans 14-15 Romans 1 Romans 2 John 13 Matthew 22 Mark 10 Philippians 2 Romans 16:23 Acts 18:25-26 Romans 16:7 1 Chronicles 22:8 Romans 8:1

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today's readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.