History of the Church | Part 1 | Episode 7 | Seeking True Faith Podcast

Mini Episode: Laying the Groundwork for Our Church History Deep DiveSeeking True Faith PodcastThis week’s episode is a little different. Instead of diving straight into the long-awaited church history series, I’m taking a moment to share where the research currently stands—and why this topic deserves careful, fact-driven attention.Over the past several weeks, I’ve been pouring over books, archives, interviews, and historical documents late into the night. From early church writings to 19th-century testimonies, from RLDS accounts to newspaper archives, the amount of material is massive—and deeply important. My goal is simple: to build the clearest, most honest picture possible of our church's history, its lineage, and the key figures whose stories still shape us today.In this mini episode, I talk through:• The primary sources I’m studying• Why this research takes time and prayer• The importance of distinguishing fact from speculation• Key names and historical puzzle pieces I’m currently working through• How you can help contribute documents, testimonies, or lineages• Why Christ—not genealogy—must remain our center in every discussionThis episode sets the stage for an in-depth series that will span our own church history and the broader story of Christianity across the centuries. I want to handle this topic with integrity, humility, and a commitment to truth—and that means taking the time to do it right.If you have historical documents, baptismal lineages, testimonies, or information connected to men like John Burton, David McDonald, Eli Brewer, Woods Rutherford, or others, please email them to:📩 [email protected] you for your prayers, your patience, and your support. I’m excited for what’s ahead.“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thess. 5:21