Best Mark Cartier Podcasts (2024)

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128. Baptizing Jesus 10:05

2h ago10:05

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John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer for one greater than himself was vital to the Gospels’ Messiah narrative. Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of John available at https://amzn.to/3AozdbL THANKS f…

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ART Special Announcement 3:06

4h ago3:06

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NEW feature of the Historical Jesus podcast called ART presents the enthralling, riveting, epic story of Christian art. One cannot underestimate the importance of religious art and how its powerful sacred messages greatly shaped modern Christianity. The bible is the most significant book in the western canon. It’s also the book upon which the post …

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127. History of Apologetics 10:02

7h ago10:02

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Apologetics is often identified with debates over religion and theology. The term has Western, primarily Christian origins and is most frequently associated with the intellectual defense of the truth of the Christian religion. Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Christian apologists books available at https://amzn.to/…

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EXTRA 32. Jacques Cartier 1534 Voyage 29:30

1d ago29:30

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French King Francis dispatches an expedition under skilled mariner Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) to the New World in search of treasures and a Northwest Passage to the riches of the Orient. Cartier sailed from Northern France to the Saint Lawrence River, visiting the Amerindian villages that would later become the sites of present-day Quebec City and…

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ENCORE 41. Pax Romana 10:01

3d ago10:01

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Jesus lived in an area occupied by the mighty Roman Empire ruled by an autocratic Emperor during a time of relative peace known as Pax Romana. How did this state of affairs come about, and how did it flourished and operate at the time of Jesus’ birth, during his adult life, and the subsequent early Christian movement? Enjoy this Encore Presentation…

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126. Preparing the Way 10:24

5d ago10:24

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John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer for one greater than himself was vital to the Gospels’ Messiah narrative. John the Baptist and his pre-messianic preachings about repentance and God's final judgement would form the bedrock of the early Christian faith. Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN John the Baptist books ava…

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125. Repentance 10:43

7d ago10:43

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John the Baptist lives in the desert, the place of no distraction, and he speaks a message of repentance and the confession of sin. Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F THANKS for the many wonderful comments,…

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EXTRA 31. Verrazano sails into New York Bay 23:27

8d ago23:27

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The King of France commissions Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the Atlantic coast of the continent between Florida and New Brunswick, including New York Bay, in 1524. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagra…

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ENCORE 40. Roman Empire 10:11

10d ago10:11

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Ruled by an autocratic Emperor, Jesus lived in an area occupied by the mighty Roman Empire. How was this system of one-man rule established, and how did it flourished and operate at the time of Jesus’ birth, during his adult life, and the subsequent early Christian movement? Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard book availab…

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124. A Voice in the Wilderness 13:47

12d ago13:47

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Let’s listen to a historical and spiritual analyses of John the Baptist’s role as the Voice crying out in the Wilderness. John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your …

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123. Desert Prophet 11:58

15d ago11:58

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Why were people so drawn to John the Baptist, and why he is considered the forerunner of Jesus Christ? Dan Snow's History Hit podcast at podcasthttps://amzn.to/4feSBb7 The Immerser: John the Baptist by Joan Taylor at https://amzn.to/3LEQrE4 John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3L…

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EXTRA 30. Narvaez Expedition from Florida to Mexico 16:00

16d ago16:00

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Spanish explorer Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was one of four survivors of the Narváez expedition which traveled the American Gulf Coast & Southwest reaching Mexico City in 1536. They were the first known non-Native Americans to see the Mississippi River, and to cross the Gulf of Mexico and Texas. The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of explo…

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ENCORE 39. Historical Reality of Jesus 11:17

18d ago11:17

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Many People feel that Jesus was not a real, historical figure, but rather more of a mythic character. There are all kinds of spiritual systems that trade in mythic language bearing spiritual truths—but according to Bishop Robert Barron, that’s NOT what Christianity is. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books & podcasts available …

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122. John the Baptist 11:37

20d ago11:37

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A Jewish prophet emerged from a period of desert solitude in the Jordan River valley during the third decade of the first century AD. He wore simple camel hair garments and ate nothing but locusts and wild honey. His name was John the Baptist. Dan Snow's History Hit podcast at podcasthttps://amzn.to/4feSBb7 The Immerser: John the Baptist by Joan Ta…

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121. What is an Apologist? 10:01

22d ago10:01

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Christian writers who defend their beliefs against critics and recommend their faith to outsiders are called Christian apologists. Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Christian apologists books available at https://amzn.to/3YgDDeE THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are r…

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EXTRA 29. Coronado's Seven Cities of Cibola 15:52

23d ago15:52

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Spanish conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado led an expedition from Mexico through the southwestern USA in search of the fabled Cities of Cibola from 1540-42. He had hoped to reach the mythical Seven Cities of Gold located throughout the pueblos of the New Mexico Territory. His ambitious journey marked the first European sightings of the Gran…

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ENCORE 38. Jesus Myth Theory 11:01

26d ago11:01

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This myth theory presents the view that the story of Jesus is largely mythological, and has little basis in historical fact. It is a fringe theory supported by a small group of dedicated, active and vocal scholars and mythicists who argue that in the Gospels a fictitious historical narrative was imposed on a mythical cosmic savior figure. Enjoy thi…

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120. John Calvin (1609-64) 11:13

28d ago11:13

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One of the Reformation’s most influential personalities was John Calvin. His monumental life provides captivating insight, linking a defining historical epoch with the ripples emanating from its wake, and in the process shares much about religion’s once and future impact on human life and development of North America. Check out the YouTube version …

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119. Doctrines of Martin Luther 11:51

30d ago11:51

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What is the legacy of the man who, early in the 16th century, changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest. Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church concludes his unique analyses of this fascinating time in history. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/PG56DwQkaOk wh…

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EXTRA 28. De Soto Crosses the Mississippi River 17:19

1M ago17:19

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STORY OF AMERICA — Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando de Soto led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day southeastern United States searching for gold and a passage to China from 1539-42. Along the way, he became the first European to cross the Mississippi River. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out …

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ENCORE 37. Myth and Ritual 11:16

1M ago11:16

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The supreme intellectual instruments of religious creativity are myth and ritual — among the greatest of all human achievements. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! World Religions by John Bowker available at https://amzn.to/3q1erKf Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq History of Christianity books available at https://amzn.to/43…

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118. Ninety-five Theses 16:07

1M ago16:07

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Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked a religious Reformation that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/s5iUe-ZNOBA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Martin Luther books available at https://amzn.to/45n2zlx Protestant Reformation books a…

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117. Indulgences 19:27

1M ago19:27

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Martin Luther’s objections to the sale of Indulgences signaled the birth of Protestantism that changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest at the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the North American continent. Special guest Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church podcast ha…

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EXTRA 27. Virgin of Guadalupe 23:51

1M ago23:51

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STORY OF AMERICA — The most venerated Christian relic in the Americas holds a blessed and sacred image formed in 1531, a decade after the conquest of Mesoamerica by Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez. Known as the Virgin of Guadalupe this holy image on a cloak became a recognized symbol of Catholic Mexicans and is today enshrined within the Basilic…

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ENCORE 36. The Preparer 10:02

1M ago10:02

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John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer—as the Way-Paver, destined for a Ministry of Preparation—was so important that Jesus himself said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John.” Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 THANKS for the many wonderful c…

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116. Reformation 19:00

1M ago19:00

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Unravel the truth, myth, legend, traditions, and mysteries surrounding the Protestant Reformation’s instigator Martin Luther (1483-1546). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/zUs_wwYRDGw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast a…

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115. Martin Luther, Protester 11:36

1M ago11:36

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In 1517, reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) lit a match of protest that blew rapidly into a bonfire that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/fJ-3i25nJ0I which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at ht…

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EXTRA 26. Conquest of the Aztec Empire 18:44

1M ago18:44

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During the reign of legendary Aztec King Montezuma, Conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico (1519-21) and founded the Kingdom of New Spain. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/1L-sKN1xHFk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and …

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ENCORE 35. Birth of John the Baptist 11:07

2M ago11:07

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When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son whom she named John, forever to be known as John the Baptist. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your read…

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114. Martin Luther 16:48

2M ago16:48

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Riding a growing wave of discontentment within the Catholic Church and its leadership guided by the Pope, a German priest, theologian, author and hymn writer by the name of Martin Luther (1483-1546), lit a match of protest that rapidly grew into a bonfire that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3_98…

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113. Does God Matter? 11:14

2M ago11:14

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Protestant theologian, analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, and author, addresses this fundamental question. Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where y…

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EXTRA 25. Hernan Cortes conquistador 20:45

2M ago20:45

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Let’s examine the fascinating early life of controversial explorer and military conqueror Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), the Conquistador who led a coalition army of Spanish forces and Mesoamerican native warriors to vanquish Mexico’s mighty Aztec Empire. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.…

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ENCORE 34. Interpreting the Visitation 11:32

2M ago11:32

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Let’s listen to a spiritual interpretation of Mary’s visit to her aged relative Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist) upon learning that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN THANKS for the many won…

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112. Do Moral Values come from God? 10:01

2M ago10:01

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An analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, author, and Protestant theologian attempts to answer this fundamental question. Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvi…

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ACAPELLA 1. Inspirational Music 10:40

2M ago10:40

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NEW feature of the Historical Jesus podcast called ACAPELLA presents the enthralling, riveting, epic story of Christian music. One cannot underestimate the importance of Christian Hymns and how their powerful melodic messages greatly shaped modern Christianity. The Bible is the most significant book in the Western canon. It’s also the book upon whi…

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111. Does God Exist? 10:18

2M ago10:18

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Let’s explore this fundamental question with the help of an American analytic philosopher, Christian apologist, author, and theologian. Books by William Lane Craig available at https://amzn.to/3Vk3kaW THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.…

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EXTRA 24. The Eve of Spanish Conquest 20:49

2M ago20:49

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Spanish conquistador Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/iuaAq0snmMY which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diag…

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ENCORE 33. Protoevangelium of James 10:11

2M ago10:11

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We continue exploring the Nativity of Mary, mother of Jesus, using the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James, also called The Gospel of James, a second-century Christian infancy gospel. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ Pro…

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ACAPELLA Special Announcement 2:56

2M ago2:56

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NEW feature of the Historical Jesus podcast called ACAPELLA presents the enthralling, riveting, epic story of Christian music. One cannot underestimate the importance of Christian Hymns and how their powerful melodic messages greatly shaped modern Christianity. The Bible is the most significant book in the Western canon. It’s also the book upon whi…

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110. Was Jesus a Buddhist? 11:05

2M ago11:05

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What was the influence of Buddhism on the preacher from Galilee? The lost years refers to the time in Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the Gospels. Following the New Testament accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. The best known and most popular e…

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109. Hidden Years (13 to 29 years-old) 10:01

2M ago10:01

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The missing years refers to the period of Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the New Testament. Following the Gospel accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. What was he up to? Books by Trent Horn available at https://amzn.to/3VAny1k Catholic Answers L…

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EXTRA 23. Balboa’s Pacific Ocean Expedition 14:36

2M ago14:36

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Spanish conquistador Vasco Nunez de Balboa became the first European to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams, at: https://youtu.be/MCIL…

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ENCORE 32. Nativity of Mary 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Let’s explore the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus, using the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Dr. Taylor Marshall podcast available at https://amzn.to/3LoAmTc Books by Dr. Taylor Marshall available at https://amzn.to/3EEfxPQ Protoevangelium or Gospel of James available at https://amzn.to/3ZwTm81 THANKS for the man…

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108. Who is Jesus Christ? 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Join me as we continue to unravel the truth, myth, legends and mysteries surrounding the historical person called Jesus, as we ask why he inspired such admiration, fervor, and devotion. Books by Casey Cole available at https://amzn.to/45anPeA THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for…

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107. Family Gospel 10:05

2M ago10:05

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We continue investigating the mid-to-late second century apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 Christopher A. Frilingos books https://amzn.to/3KnIMsQ Infancy Gospel of Thomas https://amzn.to/3wIW9ko Protevangelium or Gospel of …

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EXTRA 22. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth 19:00

2M ago19:00

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God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in America. In 1513, Spanish Conquistador Ponce de Leon sailed from Puerto Rico to the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth. He was unsuccessful but became the first European to set foot on current United States soil and explore Florid…

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ENCORE 31. Scriptural Authentication 10:01

3M ago10:01

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A renowned Christian apologist, theologian and prolific author concludes presenting his case for when the Gospels were written. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YJpTqZ Books by Jimmy Akin available at https://amzn.to/3shLkD8 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings …

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106. Proto-Gospel of Thomas 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Let’s further explore the Infancy Gospel of Thomas—one of the most peculiar and intriguing non-canonical accounts of Jesus' life from outside the New Testament. Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 Christopher A. Frilingos books https://amzn.to/3KnIMsQ Infancy Go…

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105. Discovering the Secrets of Christ’s Childhood Years 10:46

3M ago10:46

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Infancy gospels or protoevangelions are a genre of religious texts that arose in the 2nd century. They are part of New Testament apocrypha, and provide accounts of the birth and early life of Jesus. The texts are of various and uncertain origin, and are generally non-canonical in major modern branches of Christianity. They include the Gospel of Jam…

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EXTRA 21. Circumnavigation of the Globe 15:34

3M ago15:34

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Ferdinand Magellan's 1519-22 expedition was the first known circumnavigation of the Earth. The Portuguese explorer’s epic voyage opened trade routes connecting much of the world, including America. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/SZKSM8ZVxQ4 which has accompanying visuals includin…

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