Best Canterbury Baptist Church Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce is joined by author and podcaster Erick Ybarra to discuss Dr. Gavin Ortlund’s recent video addressing Matthew 16 and the papacy. They explore whether Augustine of Hippo believed that Peter was the “rock” on which Christ built His Church and if this supports the papal office as understood in Catholic theology. Join…

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All Ready for Christmas? 26:17

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Series - Visiting Speakers Bible Reference - Luke 2:25-32 Speaker - Ken MartinBy CBC

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Jesus: Son of David 2 40:45

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Series - Advent Bible Reference - Isaiah 11:1-11 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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How Would the Ancient Church View Today’s Evangelicalism? 39:57

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In this episode of FACTS, we explore a fascinating question: How would the ancient Church view today’s evangelicalism? As we delve into the theological, liturgical, and ecclesiastical differences between the early Christian Church and modern evangelicalism, we examine key aspects like orthopraxy, the role of the sacraments, church authority, and th…

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Legend or Legacy? Examining the Prayer of Manasseh 38:50

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In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce explores the mystery of the Prayer of Manasseh—a powerful apocryphal text. Is it an ancient relic of King Manasseh’s repentance or a later theological creation?Join us as we unpack its origins, significance, and what it reveals about God’s mercy and human redemption. Don’t miss this insightful discussion …

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Daniel Unveiled: Canon, Apocrypha, and Controversy 57:13

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In this episode, we explore the writings of Daniel, including the intriguing additions of Bel and the Dragon, The Story of Susanna, and The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jewish Boys. Are these texts inspired parts of Scripture, historical additions, or theological reflections from a later time? Dr. Stephen Boyce and Anglican autodidac…

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Son of David 39:21

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Series - Advent Bible Reference - Matthew 2:1-12 Speaker - Perry EneverBy CBC

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Psalm 151: Inspired Scripture or Apocryphal Mystery? 39:54

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Is Psalm 151 an inspired part of the biblical canon or an apocryphal addition? Join us as we dive deep into this intriguing question with Dr. Stephen Boyce from the podcast FACTS. We explore the origins of Psalm 151, its inclusion in some ancient biblical manuscripts, and why it’s absent from most modern Bibles. Discover the history, theology, and …

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Jesus: Mary's Son 31:22

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Series - Advent Bible Reference - Luke 1:26-35 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Sabbath as Rest 38:29

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Series - The Way Bible References - Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Which Version of Esther is the Original? 38:45

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In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce dives into the fascinating textual history of the Book of Esther. Was the original version the shorter Hebrew text or the longer Greek version found in the Septuagint? Exploring the use of the Greek version by early churches, including Clement of Rome, and Jerome’s struggle with it in the Latin Vulgate, D…

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Does the Bible Teach the Need for Church Councils? 30:04

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce explores the biblical foundations for Church councils and their role in Church history. Drawing from key passages such as the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, Paul’s exhortation to unity in 1 Corinthians, and the Church’s role as the “pillar and foundation of truth” (1 Timothy 3:15), Dr. Boyce explains how Scripture …

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To Make a Decision 31:10

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - Joshua 24:14-18 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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The Essence of Church 34:54

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - Acts 2:42-47 Speaker - Rachel TaylorBy CBC

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The New Testament’s Superiority to the Qur’ān 30:01

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“In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce examines the New Testament’s unique textual and historical significance, exploring why it stands apart from and surpasses the Qur’ān as a foundation for truth and reliability.” If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, he…

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“Miracles and Faith” Mark 11:11-24 (Stephen Field) 37:10

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When the Bible speaks of faith, it mainly speaks of trust God in hard times and being faithful in our relationship to God. However, there are some Bible verses that link faith to miracles. What kind of faith does it take to activate miracles from God? In this sermon, we explore this topic. To contact Rev. Stephen Field, email cbc@canterburybaptist.…

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The King James Version Is Not A Good Translation For Baptists 55:48

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In this episode, we delve into the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, examining why it may not be the ideal choice for Baptist believers. Though revered for its majestic language and historical influence, the KJV carries distinct ecclesiological and theological elements rooted in its high church Anglican origins. We explore how these aspects ca…

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To Hold Fast 34:33

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - Acts 21:10-14 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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“Living By Faith” Hebrews 10:32-39; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (Stephen Field) 22:25

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We can not control the era of history we are born into. We can not determine whether our time will be prosperous or challenging. Throughout history, people of faith have had to face invasion, captivity, drought, and depravation; while other people of faith have enjoyed times of prosperity, power, and comfort. The call of faith is to live in every s…

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High Church vs Low Church 1:14:17

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To Become Like Him 36:32

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Series - The Way Bible References - Luke 6:39-40, Psalm 78:1-8 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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“Doubt and Faith” Mark 9:14–27; Matthew 28:16–20 (Stephen Field) 34:07

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Is doubt the opposite of faith? In Scripture, people are both challenged and commended for their doubt. The key question is, “What direction is your doubt taking you in?” Today we explore the topic of the purpose and meaning of doubt. We see that unbelief, not doubt, is the opposite of faith. And we examine how faith and doubt are actually family m…

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Will There Ever Be "One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church" Again? 28:20

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In this episode of FACTS, we delve into the question, “Will There Ever Be One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church Again?” Join us as we explore the history, theology, and challenges surrounding the idea of a unified Christian Church. We are honored to have Fr. Calvin Robinson as our special guest, a respected priest and theologian known for his in…

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Second Birthday 33:06

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - John 3:1-21 Speaker - Tom FiskBy CBC

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“Testing of Faith” 1 Peter 1:3-9; James 1:2–4 (Stephen Field) 27:48

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“Come to Jesus and life will be easy and free of trouble!” Well, that’s what we might want to believe, but the truth is that faith in Jesus is not an escape from troubles. In fact, a common answer to prayer is for Jesus to assure us that He is with us in our troubles. Today, we explore some Bible verses that describe the fact the troubles in life w…

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Perpetua and Felicitas: The Martyrdom of Two Early Christian Women 30:02

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Welcome to FACTS! In today’s episode, we explore the powerful story of Perpetua and Felicity, two courageous women who were Christian martyrs from 3rd century in Carthage. Despite their vastly different social statuses, Perpetua, a noblewoman, and Felicity, a slave, stood united in their faith as they faced imprisonment and death in the Roman arena…

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Conformed or Transformed 35:27

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - Romans 12:1-2 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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“Heroes of Faith” Hebrews 11:3–16, 32-39 (Stephen Field) 33:19

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Stories of faith in the Bible are often simplified to a narrative of a person experiencing surprising things and believing for crazy things in the face of great opposition. But this is not how faith is most commonly shown in the pages of the Bible. So what does faith look like? Today we explore Hebrews 11 and those people listed as great examples o…

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The Wise Builder 32:13

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Series - The Way Bible Reference - Matthew 7:24-29 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Planet Narnia: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward 51:04

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In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce welcomes Dr. Michael Ward, professor at Oxford University and author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis. Together, they explore the profound themes of C. S. Lewis’ work, diving into how Lewis integrated medieval cosmology into the Chronicles of Narnia. Dr. Ward shares his ground…

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“Faith and Works” James 2:14–20, 26 (Stephen Field) 31:23

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What does faith look like when put into action? Depending on what Church tradition you were raised in will shape how you see the interaction between faith and works. For some of us, faith means waiting and not working for our relief. For others, our actions are all that count and can be separated from faith. In our reading today, James puts faith a…

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Should the Epistle of Barnabas be Considered a Part of the Biblical Canon? 35:40

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In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce dives deep into the intriguing question: Should the Epistle of Barnabas be considered part of the biblical canon? Together, we explore the historical context, theological insights, and early church perspectives on this ancient text. Was it ever accepted as scripture? Why did it not make the cut in most Christian …

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Harvest of Faith 32:09

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Series - Harvest Bible Reference - 1 Peter 1:3-9 Speaker - Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Confident Faith 32:20

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Series - Visiting Speakers Bible Passage - 1 Peter 3:15 Speaker - Andy Bannister (https://www.andybannister.net/)By CBC

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"What Is Faith?" Hebrews 11:1 (Stephen Field) 36:21

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Today we start a new series on the topic of Faith. To begin, we ask a simple but profound question: “What is Faith?” Faith is often defined by what it is not: not rational, not logical, not reasonable! But is this true? Does Biblical faith call us away from wisdom, knowledge, and understanding? And is it possible to live without faith? Some people …

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Meaningless, Meaningless - Above the Sun 30:52

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Series - Ecclesiastes Bible Passage - Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 Speaker - Rev Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Meaningless, Meaningless - Under the Sun 36:13

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Series - Ecclesiastes Bible Passage - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Speaker - Rev Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Cathy’s Induction + Sermon “Getting Your Feet Wet” Matthew 14:22–33 (Cathy Cudlipp) 47:00

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Today we celebrate Cathy’s Induction as our Pastor: Worship, Care, and Connection. After the induction, Cathy preaches a sermon based on the theme of Peter walking on the water. Cathy structures some personal reflections on her experiences of discerning the call to come to Canterbury Baptist around the theme of Peter walking the water. Peter’s hear…

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From Baptist to Anglican 1:09:55

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In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by special guest Fr. James Gadomski from the “Barely Protestant” channel. Both Dr. Boyce and Fr. James were raised in the Independent Baptist tradition, but through years of study and personal discovery, they found their way to Anglicanism. Together, they’ll share the pivotal moments that shaped their s…

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Should Christians Read From The Shepherd of Hermas? 38:08

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On this Episode of FACTS, we explore whether Christians today should read "The Shepherd of Hermas," a fascinating early Christian text filled with visions, moral teachings, and parables. We’ll dive into its historical significance, its themes of repentance, faith, and spiritual growth, and why it was respected by early Christians but not included i…

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Why The Early Christians Crossed Themselves and Why We Should Too 42:11

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore the practice of early Christians signing themselves with the sign of the cross. He will explore statements from Tertullian, Basil, Chrysostom, Athenasius, and others. He will also seek to remove the stigma that this practice is inherently Roman Catholic. If you're interested in partnering with FACTS an…

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Jesus Feeds the 5,000 24:11

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Series - Visiting Speaker (Compassion UK) Bible Reference - John 6:1-15 Speaker - Lisa LeafBy CBC

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Paul's Long-Lost Letter to the Laodiceans 43:59

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On this weekly episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss Paul's statement in Colossians 4:16 about "the letter from Laodicea." Is this a missing letter that we no longer have access to? Could this actually be the canonical letter to the Ephesians? Or could it be possible we do have this letter but it has been preserved in Latin? Tune-in and find out! …

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Good from Evil? 34:31

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Series - John Bible Reference - John 11:45-57 Speaker - Rev Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography 1:01:11

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is interviewing special guest and author, Dr. Holly Ordway, to discuss her recent book: “Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography”. Dr. Ordway offers a detailed exploration of the spiritual and religious dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and how these aspects influenced his writings. The book is part biography an…

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The Resurrection and the Life 37:43

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Series - John Bible Reference - John 11:1-44 Speaker - Rev Luke BarrsBy CBC

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Is There An Error In Mark 2:26? 39:46

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen responds to criticism against Mark's Gospel, alleging that Mark inserted the wrong High Priest into the text when recounting 1 Samuel 21. Prominent scholars such as Bart Ehrman believe this to be an error and have admitted that this specific issue was the beginning of his departure from the faith. Stephen will demo…

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Does the Filioque Belong In The Nicene Creed? 1:11:50

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Roman Catholic, Ben Bollinger, to discuss whether or not the Filioque belongs in the Nicene Creed. They will investigate the great debates between the East and West on this subject and why this is such a sensitive debate. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives new…

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One with the Father 37:44

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Series - John Bible Reference - John 10:22-42 Speaker - Rev Luke BarrsBy CBC

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