Stephen’s final words before his martyrdom were not of anger or fear, but of forgiveness and a heavenly vision—what did he see that shook even his enemies?

In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, we explore the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who stood up against powerful opposition with unwavering faith. Through a prayer for purity and a bold proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah, Stephen’s courage in the face of death offers a powerful message of love, forgiveness, and heavenly vision.

Today's Bible verse is Matthew 5:8, from the King James Version.

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