Ignatius was a friend of Polycarp, a lover of His Saviour and the unity of the body of Christ. Another man who still echoes throughout the history of the church by his number of writings that are still a valuable read today.

The song at the end can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRdhBK_fts

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Montanism, a heresy that arose in the early church and is still alive today in some circles.

In this episode we finalize the story of St. Patrick and get into some of the myths around the day we use to remember him. 

The song at the end of this episode can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOa-8_r2HSo&t=4s


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Part 1 of the story of the man known as St. Patrick. A man who truly loved the Saviour and longed to see souls saved.

Music in episode is from link provided here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yO7GS_jO1IXywoJw1BdqQ

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Justin the Philosopher during his early life. He became Justin the Christian, and then eventually Justin the Martyr. 

Justin Martyr lived a life of boldness for Jesus Christ after a meeting of an elderly man on the beach that explained to Justin who Logos was, Jesus Christ. 


The song at the end of the episode is from the Boyce Worship Collective (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Tp8HPutZM)

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The first missionary journey of Paul the Apostle. Where his message now goes out to the Gentles, He heads out on his first journey with Barnabas and he comes close to death. Listen in to learn more about Paul's first missionary journey.

William Craig Baynes, A prominant figure at McGill University and a trusted teacher within the Brethren movement during his time.

Follow along as we research and talk about the Apostle Paul. This will be done in 3 parts as we visit him before His conversion and follow him along until his arrival in heaven.

I hope you find these episodes beneficial in some way. If there's a Believer you'd like me to discuss, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you. 

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What is the true story of who we call St. Valentine? Listen in to this episode as we try to dig for the truth surrounding this man of God who is now linked to choclates, cards and candle lit dinners.

Show notes: 

Primary Sources

• Geoffrey Chaucer, The Parliament of Fowls (c. 1382).
• Pope Gelasius I, Letter against Lupercalia (496 AD).
• Martyrologium Romanum (Official list of saints and martyrs).

Academic References

• Jack B. Oruch, "St. Valentine, Chaucer, and Spring in February". (The primary source for the Chaucer connection).
• Bruce Forbes, Christmas: A Candid History (Includes a chapter on the evolution of Valentine's Day).
• Henry Ansgar Kelly, Chaucer and the Cult of Saint Valentine.
• Lisa Bitel, "The Real Story of St. Valentine" (Smithsonian Magazine/The Conversation).

Clement of Rome lived during a time when Christianity was persecuted and like todays conflict existed within the Church. The book often presented as his writing, touches on conflict within the Corinth church, and their need to act Christ like. The promise of Christ's imminent return and the Deity of Jesus. 

Final Show Notes — 

• 1 Clement (entire letter; esp. chs. 1, 16, 23, 25, 36, 42–44, 50, 58)
• Philippians 4:3 (possible but uncertain identification)

Early Church Witnesses

• Irenaeus, Against Heresies 3.3.3
• Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.15–16
• Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 15

Modern Scholarship

• Brian Daley, The Hope of the Early Church
• Larry Hurtado, Lord Jesus Christ
• Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the God of Israel
• J.B. Lightfoot, The Apostolic Fathers
• James S. Jeffers, The Greco-Roman World of the Apostolic Fathers