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 The primary focus of this program is to cover historical content about the early church Fathers, the Apocryphal accounts, the canon, textual criticism, and the scripture itself.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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May 7, 2023 • 50min
3 Reasons Apologetics is Failing
In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce discusses the problems facing Apologetics in our world today. How should the Church and the Apologist view the problems that face Christianity today? Tune-in and hear what Dr. Boyce believes to be the problems and the solutions. Also, here is a link to help those find a good catechism to start following or using in their Church or Home... http://newcitycatechism.com/
May 3, 2023 • 44min
The Didache: A First Century Look at the Apostolic Churches
In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will walk the listener through an overview of a first century document known as the Didache. The listener will see how the earliest churches conducted themselves in their lives, homes, and churches.
Apr 23, 2023 • 50min
Did Jesus Write an Epistle to King Abgar of Edessa?
On this episdoe of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will discuss the claim that Eusebius made about a written letter of Jesus being sent to King Abgar V of Edessa concerning healing. Did Jesus actually write this letter? Are there historical records to affirm this claim? Tune-in and let us know what you think. If you’d like to know more about us or dontate to our ministry click the link here: https://www.explorechristianity.net
Apr 22, 2023 • 49min
Is Ephesians a Pauline Forgery?
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce investigates the criticism given by critical scholars on the Pauline authorship of the Book of Ephesians. Dr. Boyce will examine the historical and internal evidence to answer the dilemmas, while also illustrating a comparison of this letter to the undisputed letters of Paul. If you’d like more information about us or would like to donate to our ministry, here’s a link to our website https://www.explorechristianity.net/
Apr 15, 2023 • 50min
2 Corinthians: Seeing the Heart of Paul through Paper and Ink
The controversy behind 2 Corinthians is no small matter. In this episode, Dr. Boyce will seek to walk through the re-constructionist view of 2 Corinthians. Some believe this letter to be 5 letters total combined together. Dr. Boyce will share his view and show how these transitions and abrupt changes can be explained with organic life events and ministerial issues.
Apr 10, 2023 • 44min
Clement of Rome: A Friend of Peter and Paul
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce goes through the life and writings of one of the earliest Bishops in Rome, Clement of Rome. He will discuss the nature of his letter to the Corinthians, and his relationship with the Apostles. Here is a link to a translation of the 1 Clement https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/1clement-lightfoot.html
Apr 3, 2023 • 47min
Is First Corinthians Actually Second Corinthians?
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will discuss the issue of inspiration, as it relates to possible letters that the Apostles wrote, that are now missing. You will also learn about whether or not Paul believed he was writing under inspiration in a letter like 1 Corinthians.
Mar 30, 2023 • 50min
The Early Bishops Saved the Apostolic Texts from Corruption
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce reads Tertullian's profound statement of how the Apostolic Churches protected themselves from forgeries and heresies that would often come into the Churches.
Mar 25, 2023 • 58min
Irenaeus and the Guardians of the Apostolic Texts and Traditions
This is a very important discussion as it relates to the understanding of how canon was recognized from the Apostles to the second century. Dr. Boyce will be exploring a writing of Irenaeus called, “The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching” that is scarcely known to people.
Mar 18, 2023 • 48min
Ignatius of Antioch: A Friend of the Apostles
On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will take his audience through a journey of the life of Ignatius. He will cover Ignatius' ministry, ecclesiology, eschatology, soteriology, and bibliology. The audience will also learn about the letters that Ignatius wrote before his martyrdom, and the controversy behind many of them.
