Best AKA The Apostle Podcasts (2024)

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144. Bartholomew aka Nathanael 10:05

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Who was Bartholomew the Apostle? Who was Nathanael the Apostle? Were they perhaps the same person? Bartholomew the Apostle also called SAINT Bartholomew by several Christian denominations was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to the three synoptic Gospels of the New Testament. The Gospel of John refers to him as Nathanael. Let…

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The Marriage of Religion and Politics w/ Brad Onishi 1:35:13

1d ago1:35:13

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We’re excited to have Brad Onishi back on the Sunday School Dropouts today! When we were thinking of what was important for folks to know as it related to religious trauma and the elections, we knew that we needed Brad on the podcast to talk about the history of religion and politics! This episode takes a deep dive, exploring the past 70 years of r…

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143. Philip the Apostle 10:10

1d ago10:10

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During his early ministry, Jesus recruited or welcomed both men and women as close companions and followers. Of these supporters and admirers, twelve men became part of his inner circle or disciples. Philip the Apostle also called SAINT Philip by several Christian denominations was one of the original Twelve Disciples of Jesus according to all for …

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EXTRA 40. Saguenay 14:44

2d ago14:44

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The Kingdom of Saguenay was a fanciful, mythical country rich in gold and diamonds supposedly located, according to the Natives, inland of present-day Quebec City. Adventurer Jacques Cartier tried in vain to reach this realm on several occasions. From 1541 to 43 France attempted to Colonize at the Cap Rouge settlement along the interior of the St.-…

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ENCORE 49. Angels 10:01

4d ago10:01

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Humans throughout history have felt a need for supernatural support—for powers that help, guide, and either proclaim important events or bring news. Angels play those roles in Christianity, with most other cultures and religions offering equivalents. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavl…

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142. Apocalyptic Preacher 10:38

6d ago10:38

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Was Jesus of Nazareth an Apocalyptic Preacher? What is the Apocalypse? Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Did Jesus Exist? by Bart D. Ehrman at https://amzn.to/455AEqu Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet by Bart Ehrman at https://amzn.to/3TTcLy1 Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, B…

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Star-Spangled Jesus 1:22:22

8d ago1:22:22

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We are thrilled today to have back on our show April Ajoy! This is the third time April’s been on our podcast but the first time without her partner Beecher…and as much as we love Beecher, we are so glad to have April here today as she’ll be talking to us about her book that is coming out TODAY called “Star Spangled Jesus” which is available wherev…

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141. Calling of Matthew 10:22

8d ago10:22

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He was a Jewish, Galilean tax-collector until he met Jesus of Nazareth, who said to him, "Follow me." From that day Matthew was one of his disciples. History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus epi…

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EXTRA 39. New World Diamonds 15:29

9d ago15:29

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Precious stones mined by Jacques Cartier's men at the mouth of Rivière du Cap-Rouge proved to be worthless quartz. Cartier’s "treasure" is remembered in the name of Québec’s Cape Diamond or Cap aux Diamants and also in the French proverb "Faux comme un diamant du Canada", "As false as Canadian diamonds." Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STOR…

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ENCORE 48. Keeping watch over their Flock 11:41

12d ago11:41

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What was it like to be a shepherd over 2000 years ago? Tending flocks, with agriculture, formed the basis of the Holy Land’s economy, and sheep raised on the hillsides around Bethlehem may well have been destined for temple sacrifices in Jerusalem, only six miles to the north. Let’s continue describing a shepherd's life. Enjoy this Encore Presentat…

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140. Gospel Chronology 11:35

14d ago11:35

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The books of the New Testament are the foremost source for the life and teachings of Jesus and the detailed chronology in which it took place. History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our…

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ART 2. Sacred images 10:09

15d ago10:09

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Much of the art surviving from Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire is Christian art, although this is in large part because the stability and continuity of church ownership has preserved Christian art better than secular works. Enjoy this ART presentation! Christian Art books available at https://amzn.to/3vJ70u2 Catholic Art books htt…

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Healing Religious Trauma through the Nervous System 1:19:33

15d ago1:19:33

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Want to heal from religious trauma? Then you’re listening to the right podcast! Today we are talking with licensed therapist, coach, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Jeremy Lehmann. Jeremy talks to us about what the nervous system is, it’s roll in trauma, and why it’s essential to the process of healing from trauma. We also get into a fascina…

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139. New Testament Geography 13:12

16d ago13:12

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The four canonical gospels are the foremost sources for the life and message of Jesus and the detailed geography in which it took place. History in the Bible podcast with Garry Stevens at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growi…

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EXTRA 38. Chief Donnacona of Stadacona 17:18

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Jacques Cartier and his followers passed a bitter winter at Stadacona with the help of Iroquoian Chief Donnacona. Many of his party died from cold and scurvy before he could set sail for France the following spring in 1536. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanyin…

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ENCORE 47. Shepherds 11:56

21d ago11:56

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Some of Israel's great heroes were shepherds: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David. Both Psalm 23 and Jesus compare God's care to that of a Good Shepherd. But in the first century, it seems, shepherds, specifically, hireling shepherds, had a rather unsavory reputation. But what about the New Testament shepherds of Luke’s Christmas infancy narrative? En…

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138. Book, Chapter and Verse 13:55

23d ago13:55

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Divisions did not appear in the original texts of Judeo-Christian bibles. The long quest for ways to point more precisely to biblical content that led to a book-chapter-verse system began in the middle ages and eventually evolved, through trial and error, into the system or method we use today. Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Go…

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We’re Back Baby! Welcome to Season 2 of Sunday School Dropouts! 1:44:33

24d ago1:44:33

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We’re back! After a summer filled with Vacation Bible School and all of the adventures that go along with it, we are back for another season of Sunday School Dropouts! In this episode Andrew and Laura talk about some of the amazing guests and topics that will be coming on season 2 and are excited about bringing back our “touchstone topics”, a mini-…

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137. First Disciples 11:21

25d ago11:21

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Matthew's Gospel, recounts the story of the call of the first disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew. When they encounter Jesus, the Capernaum fishermen drop everything and follow him. Bishop Robert Barron books available at https://amzn.to/44W7nwN Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, r…

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EXTRA 37. Sailing upstream to Montreal 17:36

25d ago17:36

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Jacques Cartier reached the end of navigation at a large island in the St. Lawrence River. Here he found another Amerindian village, called Hochelaga, on the site of the present city of Montreal. From the height behind it, to which he gave the name Mont Real—better known today as Mont Royal or Mount Royal in English—he could see the foaming Lachine…

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ENCORE 46. On what Day was Jesus Born? 10:15

27d ago10:15

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December 25th is the day Jesus was born, or is it? Let’s find out! Enjoy this Encore Presentation! The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/478RJjn Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them a…

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136. Messiah 10:36

29d ago10:36

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Was Jesus of Nazareth the Jewish Messiah? What is a Messiah? Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman podcast at https://amzn.to/46zMgCx Bart Ehrman books available at https://amzn.to/46EU0U4 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 wh…

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135. Preaching Begins 10:12

1M ago10:12

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Jesus begins his Ministry in the region surrounding the sea of Galilee. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvin…

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EXTRA 36. Quebec City 1535 24:12

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Jacques Cartier returned as leader of a new expedition and navigated the first known penetration of the interior of the continent through the St. Lawrence River gateway in 1535. When pressing upstream in three small vessels, he reached the Amerindian village of Stadacona, near the present site of the city of Quebec. At Stadacona, Cartier and his fo…

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ENCORE 45. All Hallows' Eve 10:13

1M ago10:13

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What Does "Halloween" Mean? And Why Should That Matter to Christians? The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ (or All Hallows') Day and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls' Day. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Everything Everywhere Daily podcast available…

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134. Isaiah’s Seraphim 15:01

1M ago15:01

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The 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom a book of the Old Testament is named, was known as Isaiah. The Book of Isaiah is quoted many times by New Testament writers as direct prophetic revelations of the nature, purpose, and detail of the death of Jesus. The Book of Mormon reveals that all things prophesied by Isaiah have been and will be fu…

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133. The Anointed One 10:10

1M ago10:10

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The gospels indicate that following Jesus' baptism, he returned to the sea of Galilee to begin his Ministry. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId Gospel of Mark available at https://amzn.to/3X3m9Ba Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F THANKS for the m…

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EXTRA 35. First Encounter Culture Shock 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Analysis of contentious and controversial matter regarding when First encounter brought about Culture Shock and a clash of civilizations throughout the Age of Exploration between Europeans and Amerindians on the North American continent. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which h…

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ENCORE 44. Nativity of Christ 10:51

1M ago10:51

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According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea sometime towards the end of King Herod the Great’s reign. Let’s learn more about what happened. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/478RJjn THANKS for the many wonderful comm…

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The Ark Encounter w/ April Ajoy and Beecher Reuning 2:09:48

1M ago2:09:48

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This month the Sunday School Dropouts did some field-reporting…that is, we went on a field trip to the Ark Encounter and we took our friends April and Beecher with us. In today’s episode we share more about our experience at the Ark, what it was like to venture back into fundamentalist Christianity, listening to a live-lecture by Ken Hamm, and go t…

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132. Deism and Rationalism 12:03

1M ago12:03

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Deism is a form of theism in which God created the universe and established rationally comprehensible moral and natural laws but no longer intervenes in human affairs. Deism is a natural religion where belief in God is based on application of reason and evidence observed in the designs and laws found in nature. Deists present deist apologetics that…

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131. Return to Galilee 10:19

2M ago10:19

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Following Jesus' baptism and temptation in the desert, the synoptic gospels indicate he returned to Galilee to begin his Ministry. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly post…

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EXTRA 34. Kanata on the St-Lawrence 20:26

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We sail up the Mighty St. Lawrence River traversing Canada and forming an international boundary with the United States. What is the origin and meaning of the word Kanata? Jacques Cartier was the first European explorer known to have sailed up the St. Lawrence. In 1535, the land along the waterway was inhabited by the Iroquois Amerindians. Enjoy th…

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ENCORE 43. Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 10:48

2M ago10:48

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Christians believe Jesus has an historical context; he was born in history; he is neither a myth nor a legend. Jesus is both historical and verifiable according to Christians and most historians. They point out that he is mentioned not only in the New Testament, but by contemporaries and early documents. Christian scripture persistently places him …

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130. Forty Days in the Wilderness 14:27

2M ago14:27

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After being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus was enticed by the Devil after 40 days and nights of fasting in the Judaean Desert. Jesus having refused each temptation during this entire time of spiritual battle. Satan then departed and Jesus returned to Galilee to begin his ministry. The temptation of Christ is a biblical narrative detailed in th…

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ART 1. Christian Art 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Most Christian groups use or have used art to some extent, including early Christian art and architecture. Christian art uses subjects, themes, and imagery from Christianity. Enjoy this ART presentation! Christian Art books available at https://amzn.to/3vJ70u2 Catholic Art books https://amzn.to/3PSWcQS Protestant Art books https://amzn.to/4aKWql5 E…

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129. Temptation of Christ 10:01

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Satan enticing Jesus is a biblical narrative detailed in the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. After being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus was tempted by the devil after 40 days and nights of fasting in the Judaean Desert. Jesus having refused each temptation during this entire time of spiritual battle. Satan then departed and …

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EXTRA 33. Gaspe Cross 18:38

2M ago18:38

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Jacques Cartier planted a 30-foot wooden cross overlooking the bay of Gaspé (Quebec, Canada) on first exploration trip in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, symbolizing the ownership of the territory on behalf of the French King, Francis I, on July 24th, 1534. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube versions of this e…

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ENCORE 42. Jews Under Roman Rule 10:04

2M ago10:04

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The story of Jesus cannot be adequately understood apart from the World in which he lived. It was a world ruled by Rome. How Rome came to be so central to this story is one of the intriguing aspects of both Roman and Biblical history. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Herod the Great books available at https://amzn.to/3T5iKyw From Jesus to Christiani…

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128. Baptizing Jesus 10:05

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

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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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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 — The STORY of AMERICA. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, il…

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ENCORE 40. Roman Empire 10:11

2M 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

2M 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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The Abuser’s Playbook (aka the Story of Job) 1:43:53

2M ago1:43:53

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We’re excited to bring you another episode of Vacation Bible School–Sunday School Dropouts edition! This month we are joined by our favorite podcast editor, Kevin Crowe (@jesusunfollower on social media) to talk about the story of Job. And let us tell ya, this is *not* the story you heard in VBS! We’ll also be talking about some of the latest thing…

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