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On this Episode of FACTS, we explore whether Christians today should read "The Shepherd of Hermas," a fascinating early Christian text filled with visions, moral teachings, and parables. We’ll dive into its historical significance, its themes of repentance, faith, and spiritual growth, and why it was respected by early Christians but not included in the Bible. Is it still relevant for modern believers? Watch to find out! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on early Christian literature. If you're interested in partnering with FACTS and would like to be a part of the bi-monthly newsletters, here's the link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore the practice of early Christians signing themselves with the sign of the cross. He will explore statements from Tertullian, Basil, Chrysostom, Athenasius, and others. He will also seek to remove the stigma that this practice is inherently Roman Catholic. If you're interested in partnering with FACTS and would like to be a part of the bi-monthly newsletters, here's the link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

On this weekly episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss Paul's statement in Colossians 4:16 about "the letter from Laodicea." Is this a missing letter that we no longer have access to? Could this actually be the canonical letter to the Ephesians? Or could it be possible we do have this letter but it has been preserved in Latin? Tune-in and find out! If you're interested in partnering with FACTS and would like to be a part of the bi-monthly newsletters, here's the link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is interviewing special guest and author, Dr. Holly Ordway, to discuss her recent book: “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography”. Dr. Ordway offers a detailed exploration of the spiritual and religious dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and how these aspects influenced his writings. The book is part biography and part analysis, focusing on Tolkien’s Catholic faith, its development over his lifetime, and its profound impact on his work, particularly The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Here is a link to Dr. Ordway's website: https://hollyordway.com Here is a link to Dr. Ordway’s book Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography https://a.co/d/fZ3Vq5M Here’s a link if you’d like to become a contributor to FACTS https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen responds to criticism against Mark's Gospel, alleging that Mark inserted the wrong High Priest into the text when recounting 1 Samuel 21. Prominent scholars such as Bart Ehrman believe this to be an error and have admitted that this specific issue was the beginning of his departure from the faith. Stephen will demonstrate that it is an overreaction to this alleged problem and that there are many plausible explanations for using Abiathar in the text. Here’s a link if you’d like to become a contributor to FACTS and receive bi-monthly newsletters: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7