FACTS
Stephen Boyce
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 The primary focus of this program is to cover historical content about the early church Fathers, the Apocryphal accounts, the canon, textual criticism, and the scripture itself.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 Pat May, among other special guests who are invited on the program.
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For those who would like to donate to our podcast, here is the link. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your all of your support. Grace and Peace https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7
Episodes
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Aug 19, 2023 • 49min
Sola Scriptura is Dead
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce explains how the phrase "Sola Scriptura" has been misused and abused by many Protestants. Though Explore Christianity holds to the teaching of Sola Scriptura, we do not believe the term is being properly used today as a whole.
Aug 13, 2023 • 44min
James the Great: The First of the Apostolic Martyrs
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce discusses the biblical texts portrayal of the the Apostle James. He will review the Gospel texts, along with his martyrdom that is mentioned in the book of Acts. He will also give insight to the historical claim that James made it to Spain before coming back to Jerusalem where he was martyred.
Aug 11, 2023 • 59min
How the Devil Won Western Evangelical Churches
On this episode, Dr. Boyce will discuss 3 reasons as to why he believes western evangelical churches have fallen prey to Satan's manipulative ways.
Aug 7, 2023 • 45min
The Apostle Matthew: Tax Collector, Gospel Writer, and Church Planter
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce covers the life of the Apostle Matthew. This episode will cover his life as a tax collector, his work as a Gospel writer, and later his work in the country of Ethiopia as a church planter.
Jul 29, 2023 • 44min
Was Matthias Actually One of the Twelve?
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce discusses the apostleship of Matthias? Did he actually belong in the group of the Twelve? Did the other Apostles make a rash decision and should have waited for Paul later down the road? Tune-in a see what Dr. Boyce believes is happening in Acts 1, while also investigating the life, ministry, and death of Matthias.
Jul 22, 2023 • 42min
The Patron Saint of India: The Apostle Thomas
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephe Boyce will explore the biblical and historical accounts of the Apostle Thomas. He will demonstrate the impact that Thomas had in the region of Persia and India up to his martyrdom in the first century. This episode will also give a quick overview of the heretical documents attributed to Thomas that have survived antiquity.
Jul 16, 2023 • 53min
The Life, Ministry, and Death of the Apostle Andrew
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will discuss the life, ministry, and death of the Apostle Andrew. His impact in starting multiple churches around the Black Sea cannot be underestimated. This episode will seek to discover the varying areas that hold Andrews as their "Patron Saint." There are varying legends about his martyrdom, one of which states him as saying, "Cross, sanctified by the body of Christ. Good Cross, long desired always, I loved you and wished to embrace you. Welcome me and bring me to my master."
Jul 12, 2023 • 60min
Did the Council of Nicaea Choose our Four Gospels?
This week on FACTS, Dr. Boyce will be answering the question as to whether or not Nicaea chose our four Gospels. This program will be looking into various statements made by some of the Bishops who were at Nicaea, along with tracking down the rumors that tied Nicaea to the canon.
Jul 10, 2023 • 55min
Why Were There Twelve Apostles?
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will be launching a new series that the audience voted on, covering the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles. This is an introduction to the series and will demonstrate why there were only 12 and what made their function so special above the other eyewitnesses.
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Jul 5, 2023 • 48min
The Early Church Battled the Prosperity Gospel Long Before Us
The podcast dives into the historical roots of the prosperity gospel, revealing that the Early Church faced similar challenges with wealth and faith. It discusses critiques from figures like Apollonius on false teachings about marriage and ministry. Listeners learn about the dangers posed by early false prophets who exploited their influence for greed. The conversation further emphasizes the importance of genuine intent in ministry and a critical stance against misleading promises, advocating for selfless giving.
