On Earth as It Is in Heaven: How the Book of Revelation Shapes Our Liturgy
In this episode, Stephen and Pat dive into Revelation chapters 1–3 and explore the rich liturgical themes woven throughout the text. From the doxologies and priestly imagery of chapter 1 to the structured exhortations and heavenly promises in the letters to the seven churches, these chapters reveal early Christian worship in action. We discuss how the text reflects not just prophecy, but a vision of the Church gathered in reverence, repentance, and praise—uniting earthly worship with the heavenly assembly.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Revelation #EarlyChurch #ChristianWorship #LiturgicalTheology #SevenChurches #ScriptureAndTradition #ChurchFathers #ApocalypticTheology #NewTestamentStudies #FaithAndLiturgy #WorshipMatters #DeepDiveBibleStudy #LiturgicalWorship #FACTS
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The Fundamentalist “Old-Time Religion” Wasn’t Old Enough for Me
Many Christians grow up believing that “old-time religion” — revival preaching, altar calls, and King James Bibles — represents the original faith of the apostles. But what happens when that version of Christianity is held up against the witness of the early Church?This episode explores the journey from Fundamentalist Baptist roots to the historic Apostolic Church. It highlights the convictions that Fundamentalism gets right — love for Scripture, moral clarity, and evangelistic zeal — while examining where it diverges from the faith practiced and preserved by the early Christians. Listeners are invited to consider key historical questions and to rediscover a Church that predates every modern denomination — a Church that was already ancient long before the first revival tent was ever pitched.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #oldtimereligion, #apostolicfaith, #churchhistory, #earlychurch, #fundamentalism, #scriptureandtradition, #churchfathers, #historicchristianity, #bibleandtradition, #apostolicchurch, #christianorigins, #patristics, #ancientfaith, #faithjourney, #reclaimingchristianhistory
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No, the Apostles Weren’t Made Up!
In this episode of FACTS, we confront the growing wave of hyper-skepticism that claims the apostles of Jesus never existed—let alone died for their faith. Stephen Boyce examines the historical and textual evidence for the lives, ministries, and martyrdoms of the apostles, drawing from the biblical texts and early Christian sources. Were the apostles invented to prop up a legend, or were they real men whose lives—and deaths—testified to something far more profound? Tune in as we dismantle modern mythicist arguments and make the historical case for the apostolic witness.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 Here is the link to the response on Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/live/LRUAoLr6Pjo?si=L54tRn1BdLa3POInHere is the original link to the claim: https://youtu.be/uhRtSHJt0m8?si=TbvsQaFWKEJ32Vra
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From Sinai to the Spirit: The History of Pentecost
In this episode of FACTS, we trace the powerful story of Pentecost—from its Old Testament roots as the Feast of Weeks to its climactic fulfillment in Acts 2 with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We’ll explore how Pentecost marks the birth of the Church, the reversal of Babel, and the commissioning of the apostles. Finally, we examine how the early church fathers understood and celebrated this feast, with insights from Irenaeus, Cyril of Jerusalem, and Cyril of Alexandria. This is more than history—it’s the story of the Spirit at work in the Church then and now.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Pentecost #Acts2 #HolySpirit #EarlyChurch #ChurchFathers #Patristics #FeastOfWeeks #ChristianHistory #BiblicalTheology #FACTSPodcast #Origen #Irenaeus #Tertullian #CyrilOfJerusalem #Augustine #ChristianFeasts #ChurchUnity #SpiritAndMission
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Did Paul Write the Pastoral Epistles?
In this episode, we tackle one of the most contested questions in New Testament studies: Did the Apostle Paul really write 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus? While many modern scholars cast doubt on Pauline authorship, we take a closer look at both the internal evidence—style, vocabulary, and theological content—and the external evidence from early church tradition and manuscript testimony.Join me as I challenge the prevailing skepticism and make the case for the traditional view: that the Pastoral Epistles are not pseudonymous works but genuine letters from Paul himself.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #PaulineAuthorship #PastoralEpistles #NewTestamentStudies #BiblicalScholarship #ApostlePaul #1Timothy #2Timothy #Titus #ChurchHistory #BiblicalCriticism #ChristianApologetics #DefendingTheFaith #EarlyChurch #TheologyPodcast #FACTS
FACTS is a podcast that was started by Dr. Stephen Boyce from Greenville, South Carolina. The primary focus of this program is to cover historical content about the early church Fathers, the Apocryphal accounts, the canon, textual criticism, and the scripture itself. Most episodes are co-hosted by Tyler West, among other special guests who are invited on the program.
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