History of the Church | Part 2 | Episode 8 | Seeking True Faith Podcast

📜 Episode 8 | History of the Church of the Firstborn – Part 2Seeking True Faith PodcastIn this episode, I continue a fact-focused examination of the historical origins of the Church of the Firstborn, also known historically as the Followers of Christ and the True Followers. Drawing from newspaper archives, church records, memoirs, and firsthand testimonies, this episode works chronologically to evaluate what can be established about the movement’s beginnings Key areas of focus include:The difficulty of reconstructing early church history due to limited internal documentationThe use of external sources such as newspapers and denominational recordsEarly church naming conventions and geographic spreadThe roles of John Burton, Elias Brewer, and David McDonaldPoints of agreement, uncertainty, and contradiction across historical accountsThe distinction between historical lineage and personal faithThis episode prioritizes documented evidence and clearly distinguishes between verified sources, plausible conclusions, and areas that remain unresolved. While theology is discussed where historically relevant, the primary emphasis is on assembling an honest and defensible historical timeline.A link to the research timeline referenced in this episode is included below.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RpwTvzThlq96W4lRVTB31z21wCz8nKBWxaI7deiNj5w/edit?usp=sharingMy prayer is that this episode strengthens your faith, encourages deeper study of Scripture, and keeps Christ at the center of all we seek.