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• The Next Successor: Who Will Follow Pope Francis?

  As conversations surrounding the death of Pope Francis continue, the inevitable question arises: who will be the next Bishop of Rome? In this episode, I break down the conclave process, examine potential candidates, and discuss what’s at stake for the future of the Catholic Church—and Christianity as a whole. Will the next pope continue Francis’ path, or will we see a return to a more traditional course? Join me for a thoughtful exploration of what lies ahead.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, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 Link referenced: https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/#PopeFrancis #Conclave #NextPope #CatholicChurch #Papacy #BishopOfRome #ChurchHistory #CatholicFaith #CatholicPodcast #FACTSPodcast

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• Four Witnesses, One Resurrection

  In this special Holy Week episode, we walk through the resurrection of Jesus as recorded in all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—side by side. How do these eyewitness accounts align? What unique details does each evangelist bring to the story? And how do these differences enhance, rather than diminish, the power of the resurrection narrative?Join us as we explore the harmony and depth of the greatest moment in history through four distinct lenses—revealing a single, glorious truth: He is risen indeed.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, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7#Resurrection #HeIsRisen #FourGospels #EmptyTomb #GospelWitness #EasterSunday #BiblicalStudies #Apologetics #ChristianPodcast #FACTSPodcast #HistoricalJesus #BibleHarmony #GospelComparison #MatthewMarkLukeJohn

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• One of Rome’s First Architects: The Story of St. Anacletus

  In this episode, we take a closer look at St. Anacletus, the often-overlooked second bishop of Rome after St. Peter. Drawing from early historical sources and church tradition, we explore what we know about his life, his martyrdom, and his pivotal role in organizing the Roman Church. One of his most lasting contributions was the division of the Christian community in Rome into 25 distinct parishes, each with its own priest—a move that laid the groundwork for the structure of pastoral care in the early Church. Join us as we rediscover the legacy of this early shepherd of the faith and his enduring impact on Church governance.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, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #StAnacletus #ChristianPodcast #ParishStructure #EarlyChurch #TheologyPodcast #ChurchHistory #ChurchHistoryPodcast #BishopOfRome #FACTSPodcast #Patristics #ApostolicSuccession #AncientChurch #Martyrdom #ChurchFathers

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• Will the Real Ignatius Please Stand Up? Evaluating the Recensions with Ignatian Scholar Jack Bull

  In this special episode, Dr. Boyce sits down with Ignatian scholar Jack Bull to explore one of the most debated textual traditions of early Christianity—the letters of Ignatius of Antioch. With three competing recensions—the Short, the Middle, and the Long—each offering a different window into the voice and theology of the early church, which version truly reflects the historical Ignatius?Together, we’ll walk through the textual history, theological developments, and manuscript evidence for each recension. From the minimalist Syriac tradition to the highly stylized Marian expansions of the Long Recension, what do these versions tell us about the evolution of early Christian thought—and about the editorial hands that shaped it?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, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 Here is a link to Jack's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PatristicaHere is a link to the Syriac Short Recension: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/syriac-versions-of-the-ignatian-epistles-20958Here is a link to the Middle and Long: https://ccel.org/ccel/ignatius_antioch/epistles_of_ignatius/anf01.v.html#IgnatiusOfAntioch#TextualTradition#EarlyChristianity#Patristics#ChurchFathers#ShortRecension#MiddleRecension#LongRecension#SyriacChristianity#MartyrdomTheology#HistoricalTheology#AncientChurch#JackBull#DrBoyce#TheFACTSPodcast#IgnatianLetters#ManuscriptStudies#ChristianOrigins#TheologyPodcast#EarlyChurchDebates

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• Give Back To The Church Her Ancient Strength

  In this episode, we turn to the voices of the early Church to reflect on a plea that still echoes today. Drawing from Letter 66 of St. Basil to St. Athanasius and Letter 15 of St. Jerome to Pope Damasus, we explore the call to restore the Church’s unity, clarity, and ancient power in times of division and uncertainty. These letters, written in the thick of theological conflict and ecclesiastical fracture, offer timeless insight into the nature of true authority, the role of the bishopric, and the anchor of apostolic tradition. What did these saints see in the Church that compelled such urgent appeals—and what might we recover from their words in 2025?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, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #EarlyChurch #StBasil #StJerome #ChurchUnity #ApostolicTradition #AncientFaith #Patristics #ChurchFathers #Ecclesiology #CatholicHeritage #OrthodoxFaith #TheologyPodcast #Bishopric #UnityInTruth #FaithAndTradition

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