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

20d ago35:40

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

6h ago30:02

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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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Universal Monsters: Dracula- Why Are Vampires Considered So Sexy? (not by us) 1:27:24

6d ago1:27:24

1:27:24

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the Image limited series, Universal Monsters: Dracula. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Martin Simmonds and lettering by Rus Wooton. They also go on tangents about comparing it to the original Bram Stoker novel, Dracula as a metaphor for old euroscepticism, why vampires are considered so sexy (again, n…

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

13d ago51:04

51:04

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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Uzumaki- The Scariest Horror Manga We've Ever Covered (and the first) 1:26:06

13d ago1:26:06

1:26:06

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie continue spooky season with the 1998 horror manga series, Uzumaki. Written and drawn by Junji Ito. They also go on tangents about the Fibonacci sequence, Ito's Lovecraftian influences, why his protagonists faces are less detailed, and, of course, Joker 2 bombing at the box office. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 07:53 …

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Batman: The Killing Joke- The Origin of the Joker (if it's actually canon) 1:25:00

20d ago1:25:00

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In this weeks episode, Spooky Season kicks of with Ryan making Jamie read Batman: The Killing Joke (because homicidal clowns are kinda Halloween-ish). Written by Alan Moore, art by Brian Bolland and colours by John Higgins (or not, depending on the version). They also go over the different colourings of the different versions of the comic, Alan Moo…

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Hellboy: The Crooked Man- He's Half Demon, But He's Also A Fully Chilled Dude 1:19:34

27d ago1:19:34

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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2008 limited series, Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Written by Mike Mignola and art by Richard Corben. They also go on a few witch based tangents like how they are depicted in media, the role they played in the world war 2, why they are associated with cats, and just how Hellboy is such a chill dude. Time…

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James Bond: 007 by Garth Ennis- An Even More Violent Bond? 1:27:40

1M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, James Bond: 007. Written by Garth Ennis, art by Rapha Lobosco and colours by Jorge Sutil. They also go on tangents about how this comic and the films compare to the original Bond novels, Operation Paperclip, and Jamie teaches us about the Cambridge 5 spy ring and Russian maps of…

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From Baptist to Anglican 1:09:55

1M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

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

1M ago38:08

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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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Ultimate X-Men & Remembering John Cassaday 1:05:11

1M ago1:05:11

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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko. They also discuss the wider Marvel Ultimate Universe as well as why some comic readers do not like the work of Tom King (not Ryan, he's a big fan) TW: Some discussion of suicide Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Co…

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

2M ago42:11

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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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The Penguin by Tom King- And The Use of Censored Swearing in Comic Books 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DC's 2023 limited series, The Penguin. Written by Tom King, art by Rafael de Latorre and colours by Marcelo Maiolo. They also have a surprisingly measured discussion on the use of censored swearing in comic books. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Comic Credits 04:24 - Overall Thoughts- Non spoiler 15:20 -…

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

2M ago43:59

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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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Watchmen Part 2- One Of The Best Endings in Comics & The Adaptations 1:40:01

2M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading issues 7-12 of the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also talk about the 2009 live action film, the recently released animated adaptation, the HBO TV show and it's comic book sequels. Timecodes 00:…

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

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

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

2M ago39:46

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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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Watchmen part 1- How It Was Made and Why Moore Hates The Adaptations 1:29:17

2M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie re-read the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also go on tangents about why Alan Moore stopped writing comics, The Charlton Comics characters that inspired the story, the potential plot hole of the story, and if Ro…

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

2M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

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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Alien 2024- Does It Hold Up To The Films? (Specifically The Good Ones) 1:10:08

2M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey. They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best St…

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Liturgical Worship vs Contemporary Worship 1:15:27

2M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Paul Facey from the Podcast, “The Other Paul”, to discuss the superiority of liturgical worship over against the contemporary models of today. They will discuss the balancing of these two things without the need to dilute the ancient practice of liturgy.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a m…

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Why Did The Early Church Baptize Babies? 49:28

3M ago49:28

49:28

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is going to journey through the controversial subject of infant baptism. He will investigate the earliest writings of the church to determine the reasoning behind the practice.Here is the giving link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7…

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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite- The Best Comic For Adapting To TV? 1:14:14

3M ago1:14:14

1:14:14

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Rom…

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Anglicans And Catholics Entering Full Communion? 1:23:51

3M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Roman Catholic podcaster, Steven Alspach (from The Catholic Brothers), to discuss the leaked news of communication between the ACNA and Rome. The news was prematurely released by Anglican reporters and it has left both churches in suspense wondering the details of this potential communion. If you'd l…

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John Constantine: Dead In America- Plus Eisner Awards 2024 and Robert Downey Jr. Casting 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic…

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Was John's Gospel a Group Effort? 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss whether or not John's Gospel was done alone or in a group. Could John the fisherman produce such a work of philosophical genius? These are questions Dr. Boyce will answer in the video. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee…

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Deadpool 2024- Plus Deadpool & Wolverine Review to end Merc with a Mouth Month! 1:50:35

3M ago1:50:35

1:50:35

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX. They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",a…

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Does God Ever Permit Divorce and Remarriage? 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by special guest, Fr. Alexander Wilgus, Lead Rector at Redemption Anglican Church. They will discuss a recent article written by Fr. Wilgus in response to those who suggest all remarriages are adulterous marriages. This episode will cover the biblical and historical fallacies that are being made by cler…

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Deadpool (2012)- The Best Deadpool Comic Series? (Featuring Wolverine and Captain America) 1:19:06

3M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackma…

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Do Early Writings Help Us Know What Jesus Looked Like? 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will investigate statements made by Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Cyril of Jerusalem, Augustine, and others as it relates to the appearance of Jesus of Nazareth. He will also investigate a letter that was possibly written by Roman consul, Lentulus. There will be a brief discussion at the end as to whether or not the S…

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Cable and Deadpool- Continuing Merc with a Mouth Month to the 00s 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2004 comic series, Cable and Deadpool. Written by Fabian Nicieza and art by Mark Brooks and Patrick Zircher. They also go on tangents like Jamie briefly explains Deadpool's origin, Ryan badly explains the history and origin of Cable, why Arrested Development was so good, and which heroes have the mor…

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The Church in England Before Augustine of Canterbury 1:20:21

4M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

On this special episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Fr. Brett Murphy from Morecambe, UK, to discuss the Apostolic Churches that were in England before the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury. They will discuss the Johannine traditions, Pauline traditions, and other Celtic traditions that were in the area. They will delve into Bede's Ecclesiasti…

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In the House of Tom Bombadil 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

One of the most debated characters in the J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" series is Tom Bombadil. There are numerous theories as to what his character represents in the books. On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Pastor C.R. Wiley who wrote a book entitled, "In The House of Tom Bombadil", giving his personal thoughts behind the myste…

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Deadpool 1997- Starting Merc With a Mouth Month With His First Ongoing Series 1:17:31

4M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Deadpool's first ongoing series from 1997. Written by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and inks by Nathan Massengill. They also go on tangents about MCU fantasy booking, Jamie's comparison of Deadpool to Shakespeare, Jamie's disdain for this specific portrayal of the Irish accent, and an attempt at a …

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How Do We Know What Jesus Actually Said? 39:56

4M ago39:56

39:56

If Jesus did not write down his teachings and sermons, how do we know that what we have in the Gospel accounts are actually the words of Jesus? On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will unpack John 14 and 17 and discuss the method in which Christ instituted to distribute his teachings. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner th…

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DC's Shazam! (2023)- A Great Comic Staring Captain [REDACTED] 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing series, Shazam!. By storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Mora with colours by Alejandro Sánchez. They also go on tangents about why heatwaves feel worse in England, why they still claim to not be Star Wars fans, how all gods are real...sort of, and their favorite kids TV shows. Timecodes 00:00…

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The ACNA Has Its New Archbishop! 1:10:28

4M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America has elected its next Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas. The College met in conclave in the crypt of St. Vincent’s Basilica at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, 2024. Anglicans from a…

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Phantom Road- Imagine Lost but in an 18 Wheeler 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry Potter T…

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The First Council of Constantinople: The Beginnings of Schism 58:38

4M ago58:38

58:38

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined with Jonah Saller to discuss the importance of the ecumenical council of Constantinople. There were discussions of Arianism and the Holy Spirit at this council that Stephen and Jonah will unpack. Here is link to Jonah's channel on Youtube https://youtube.com/@merecatholicity?si=2wSt38eMg3rv7_M2 Here is th…

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Birds of Prey- DC Women Superheroes Do A Taken/Oceans 11 1:27:21

4M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly ex…

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Does the Doxology of the Lord's Prayer Belong in Matthew? 37:29

5M ago37:29

37:29

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will walk through the textual variant that relates to Matthew 6:13. Does the Doxology belong in Matthew's Gospel? Tune-in and listen to Stephen's perspective on the matter.Here's the articles by James Snapp Jr https://www.thetextofthegospels.com/2018/11/matthew-613-how-does-lords-prayer-end.htmlhttps://www.thetexto…

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Ultimate Spider-Man- The Best Spider-Man Comic for Years! 1:35:16

5M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues…

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Did the Catholic Church Create the Bible? 59:35

5M ago59:35

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore a short clip made by a Catholic Priest asserting that the Catholic Church created the Bible for the Mass. The Priest uses the Council of Carthage and Hippo to defend his claim.

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Transformers- Better than the films? (Yes, but it was a pretty low bar to be fair) 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer. You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, …

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The Missionary Journeys of Paul: Part 1 58:34

5M ago58:34

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will walk through the first two missionary journeys of Paul. They will discuss the different people Paul met on the way, the cities they started churches in, and the persecution they faced in sharing the gospel.

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Augustine of Canterbury: The Beginnings of the Church of England? 1:37:14

5M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will be joined by guest, Fr. Steve Macias, to discuss the origins of the Church of England, and the importance of Augustine of Canterbury and his time as its first Archbishop. They will also discuss the fallacy of believing that the Anglican tradition began during the reign of King Henry VIII or during the late 6th…

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Nightwing(2016)- Examining Dick Grayson's Pirate Booty 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri. They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Da…

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The Sacraments: The Anointing of the Sick and Confession 49:59

5M ago49:59

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This is the final episode on the short series covering the Sacraments. These last two will involve the anointing of the sick and confession. Stephen and Tyler will begin by looking at James 5 for both, but will also go into some of the early writings of the church to demonstrate how they view these two as well.…

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There Are No More Apostles: A Response to Greg Locke's New "Apostleship" 42:47

5M ago42:47

42:47

On this special episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will be responding to recent news of Pastor Greg Locke being ordained as an Apostle. They will discuss why the office of the Apostle died with John and how the early church viewed Apostles in their day. The article and video can be found within this link https://protestia.com/2024/05/19/breaking-g…

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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees- Winnie the Pooh as a Serial Killer...But Good 1:26:41

5M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with story and art by Patrick Horvath and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss it's similarities to Dexter, it's themes of natural vs unnatural violence, whether it's pretentious to be called Jesus, and swear words are magic. Y…

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