Echoes of Faith

Hippolytus, an early church father who found himself opposed to the Roman church. Didn't agree with their light view on sin, and the path he felt they were taking towards modalism. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The early church celebrated the death and resurrection of Christ on a different day. Some still remember Him this same way. So why do so many others celebrate The resurrection of Christ always on a Sunday and at a certain time on the calendar? I hope this helps you understand this a little more.I've included a Micheal Card song at the end of the episode. If you're not familiar with him please spend the rest of your day listening to him to get caught up :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXPuvP7TvSI&list=PLvpL7pGjrwiuv8u-HkrspAOKzNkolRHBh&index=34This episode includes AI-generated content.

Yes, our release date has moved to a Monday, but we couldn't pass up this Resurrection to do a short post. The 7 cries from Calvary has been on my mind and I wanted to share a short episode with you on this. I pray it helps you in some way and remember. Christ died to save all those who put their trust in Him. Have you trusted Him? The song played at the end of this episode, can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sfx_FDJUZAThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Ignatius was a friend of Polycarp, a lover of His Saviour and the unity of the body of Christ. Another man who still echoes throughout the history of the church by his number of writings that are still a valuable read today.The song at the end can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRdhBK_ftsThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Montanism, a heresy that arose in the early church and is still alive today in some circles. 

In this episode we finalize the story of St. Patrick and get into some of the myths around the day we use to remember him. The song at the end of this episode can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOa-8_r2HSo&t=4sThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Part 1 of the story of the man known as St. Patrick. A man who truly loved the Saviour and longed to see souls saved.Music in episode is from link provided here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yO7GS_jO1IXywoJw1BdqQThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Justin the Philosopher during his early life. He became Justin the Christian, and then eventually Justin the Martyr. Justin Martyr lived a life of boldness for Jesus Christ after a meeting of an elderly man on the beach that explained to Justin who Logos was, Jesus Christ. The song at the end of the episode is from the Boyce Worship Collective (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Tp8HPutZM)This episode includes AI-generated content.

The first missionary journey of Paul the Apostle. Where his message now goes out to the Gentles, He heads out on his first journey with Barnabas and he comes close to death. Listen in to learn more about Paul's first missionary journey. 

William Craig Baynes, A prominant figure at McGill University and a trusted teacher within the Brethren movement during his time. 

Follow along as we research and talk about the Apostle Paul. This will be done in 3 parts as we visit him before His conversion and follow him along until his arrival in heaven.I hope you find these episodes beneficial in some way. If there's a Believer you'd like me to discuss, please reach out. I'd love to hear from you. This episode includes AI-generated content.

What is the true story of who we call St. Valentine? Listen in to this episode as we try to dig for the truth surrounding this man of God who is now linked to choclates, cards and candle lit dinners.Show notes: Primary SourcesGeoffrey Chaucer, The Parliament of Fowls (c. 1382).Pope Gelasius I, Letter against Lupercalia (496 AD).Martyrologium Romanum (Official list of saints and martyrs).Academic ReferencesJack B. Oruch, "St. Valentine, Chaucer, and Spring in February". (The primary source for the Chaucer connection).Bruce Forbes, Christmas: A Candid History (Includes a chapter on the evolution of Valentine's Day).Henry Ansgar Kelly, Chaucer and the Cult of Saint Valentine.Lisa Bitel, "The Real Story of St. Valentine" (Smithsonian Magazine/The Conversation).

Clement of Rome lived during a time when Christianity was persecuted and like todays conflict existed within the Church. The book often presented as his writing, touches on conflict within the Corinth church, and their need to act Christ like. The promise of Christ's imminent return and the Deity of Jesus. Final Show Notes — 1 Clement (entire letter; esp. chs. 1, 16, 23, 25, 36, 42–44, 50, 58)Philippians 4:3 (possible but uncertain identification)Early Church WitnessesIrenaeus, Against Heresies 3.3.3Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.15–16Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 15Modern ScholarshipBrian Daley, The Hope of the Early ChurchLarry Hurtado, Lord Jesus ChristRichard Bauckham, Jesus and the God of IsraelJ.B. Lightfoot, The Apostolic FathersJames S. Jeffers, The Greco-Roman World of the Apostolic Fathers

George Muller, wasn't just a man that said he prayed. His life was an example of what it looks like for a believer to put their full trust in their Saviour. I pray you find joy in your Saviour as you listen to this story of George Muller, a man who walked by faith. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Irenaeus was a man used mightly by God during a time where Gnosticism was starting to get a strong foot hold within the church. Using scripture, apostolic tradition and logic he battled against the falsehoods being presented by what he would considered heretics. Show notes: Primary SourcesIrenaeus, Against Heresies (Latin: Adversus Haereses) — Available in English translation (Roberts-Donaldson, ANF vol. 1) at New Advent and Early Christian Writings.Irenaeus, Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching — Translated by J. Armitage Robinson; available in various editions.Eusebius, Church History, Book 5 — Contains the letter from the churches of Lyons and Vienne, and references to Irenaeus's life and letters. Available at New Advent.The Martyrdom of Polycarp — Available at Early Christian Writings.Secondary Sources & ContextBehr, John. Irenaeus of Lyons: Identifying Christianity. Oxford University Press, 2013.Minns, Denis. Irenaeus: An Introduction. T&T Clark, 2010.Osborn, Eric. Irenaeus of Lyons. Cambridge University Press, 2001.Wingren, Gustaf. Man and the Incarnation: A Study in the Biblical Theology of Irenaeus. Wipf & Stock, 2004 (reprint).NotesAll quotations from Against Heresies are from the Roberts-Donaldson translation (ANF vol. 1), with book, chapter, and section numbers provided for reference in the podcast.Irenaeus's original Greek text survives only in fragments; most of Against Heresies is preserved in a Latin translation from the late second or early third century.The date of Irenaeus's death (c. 202) and the tradition of his martyrdom are attested by Jerome (De Viris Illustribus 35) but are not confirmed by earlier sources.The Quartodeciman controversy and Irenaeus's letter to Victor are described by Eusebius, Church History 5.23–24.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Margaret E Barber. A women used by God in not big, flashy ways, but in a humble prayerful way. Greatly blessing those around her with the truth of Scripture. Information gathered for this episode, came from the below locations:Overview of Margaret Emma Barber (biographical overview + oneness/Head-and-members quotation): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)Barber’s 1899 annual letter excerpt from Ning Taik (women’s school; “big appetites”): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)Barber’s 1905 letter “the story of the fight” (CMS regulations controversy): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)“If the Path I Travel” (1905): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)“There Is Always Something Over / My Cup Runneth Over” (published in Streams in the Desert, 1925): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)Maxims attributed to Miss Barber (compiled from anecdotes): (A Sweet Savor—Heritage)Historical context: Boxer Rebellion (anti-foreign uprising targeting missionaries and Chinese Christians): (Britannica)Historical context: May Fourth Movement (1917–21 intellectual/sociopolitical reform movement; 1919 protests): (Britannica)This episode includes AI-generated content.

Polycarp was the disciple of the Apostle John. He lived a long life worshipping the one true God, Jesus Christ. He died a martyr, praising His Saviour right to the very end, befor entering into His presence, where the praise would continue. If you'd like to learn more about Polycarp, listen to this episode. We hope you enjoy it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

D.L Moody, a man from a humble upbringing, to becoming a man greatly used by the One True Mighty God. May this story encourage you and may we all have a greater desire to reach the lost for Christ. This episode includes AI-generated content.