Episodes 222
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (71)
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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FACTS is a podcast that was started by Dr. Stephen Boyce from Greenville, South Carolina. The primary focus of this program is to cover historical content about the early church Fathers, the Apocryphal accounts, the canon, textual criticism, and the scripture itself. Most episodes are co-hosted by Pat May, among other special guests who are invited on the program. For those who would like to donate to our podcast, here is the link. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your all of your support. Grace and Peace https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

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Baptism Through the Eyes of St. Ambrose

Jun 06, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of FACTS, we step into the fourth century and examine one of the most important witnesses to early Christian baptism: St. Ambrose of Milan.Drawing directly from Chapters 2–4 of On the…

How Protestants Misread Paul's Doctrine of the Church

May 30, 2026 1h 13m

Paul’s doctrine of the Church was never built on modern religious individualism. In this episode, we examine how many Protestants misunderstand Paul’s ecclesiology by reducing the Church to a…

Which Religion Has the Best Historical Case?

May 23, 2026 1h 21m

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Tavo San Abri as we explore one of the biggest questions in theology, philosophy, and history: Which religion has the best historical case?In this…

How Protestants Misunderstand Paul

May 17, 2026 1h 8m

We are launching a brand new series on how Protestants misunderstand Paul. In this first episode, we cover Romans 1–3 and one of the most misunderstood phrases in Pauline theology: “works of the…

Learning to Swim the Tiber

May 14, 2026 1h 17m

Tonight on the FACTS Podcast, Dr. Stephen Boyce sits down with author and podcast host Hannah Crews for a conversation on faith, history, conversion, and what it means to begin “learning to swim the…

Was the Pope Hidden in Ignatius’ Letter to Rome?

May 09, 2026 55m

Did Ignatius of Antioch believe there was a bishop in Rome?One of the most common arguments against early Roman primacy is that Ignatius never explicitly mentions a bishop in his Letter to the Romans…

The Making of the Rosary

May 02, 2026 1h 10m

What is the Rosary—and where did it actually come from?In this episode of FACTS, Stephen Boyce and Pat May break down the real history behind one of the most misunderstood devotions in Christianity.…

Was Augustine Catholic or Calvinist?

Apr 25, 2026 1h 13m

Did John Calvin faithfully follow Augustine of Hippo, or did he selectively use him for Reformation purposes?In this episode of FACTS, we examine the real historical relationship between Calvin and…

John Calvin’s Dilemma: The Church is Ancient, Universal… and ‘Corrupt’?

Apr 18, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of the FACTS Podcast, Stephen Boyce and Pat May take a deep dive into a powerful 1551 letter from John Calvin—and uncover a major tension at the heart of the Reformation…

Anglican Patrimony Is Catholic Again: England’s Lost Tradition Returns Through the Ordinariate

Apr 10, 2026 1h 24m

The Vatican’s 2026 document on Anglican patrimony reveals how elements of the Anglican tradition are now fully lived within the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate.In this episode, Stephen and…

From Supper to Resurrection: Walking Through Holy Week

Apr 03, 2026 30m

From the Upper Room to the Empty Tomb, Holy Week reveals the full story of redemption. In this episode, we walk through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday—unpacking…

Septuagint vs Hebrew Bible: The Old Testament You Thought You Knew

Mar 28, 2026 1h 1m

What if the Old Testament you grew up reading isn’t as fixed as you think?In this episode, we dive into the real evidence behind the Septuagint (LXX), the Masoretic Text (MT), and the Dead Sea…

The Jewish Canon Wasn’t Settled—Here’s the Evidence

Mar 21, 2026 57m

Most people assume that the Jewish canon of Scripture was already fixed and universally agreed upon in the time of Jesus—but the historical evidence tells a very different story.In this episode of…

Where Gavin Ortlund’s History of Icons Goes Wrong

Mar 18, 2026 2h

Joined by Steven Alspach from The Catholic Brothers, we break down the historical context behind iconography and examine where Gavin Ortlund and other Protestant critiques miss the mark. From the…

The Making of the Septuagint

Mar 15, 2026 1h

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce explores the origin and historical development of the Septuagint (LXX), the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. We examine the ancient traditions…

The Heretic Who Tried to Rewrite Christianity: The Story of Marcion

Mar 07, 2026 55m

In this episode of FACTS, Stephen Boyce and Pat May explore the life and controversy surrounding Marcion of Sinope—one of the most influential and dangerous figures in the history of early…

Reconsidering the Resurrection Narratives

Mar 02, 2026 1h 8m

Were the resurrection accounts contradictory, or are we reading them with the wrong expectations?In this episode, we take a careful look at the resurrection narratives in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and…

A Letter from the Second Century That Shames Modern Christianity

Feb 21, 2026 45m

In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce explores one of the most beautiful and overlooked writings of the early Church — the Epistle to Diognetus. Written in the second century, this anonymous…

Dust and Development: The Historical Roots of Ash Wednesday

Feb 18, 2026 25m

Is Ash Wednesday apostolic? Medieval? Biblical? Or something in between?In this special Ash Wednesday episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce examines the historical development of the imposition of…

Sola Traditio (Tradition Alone): The Missing Sola of the Reformation

Feb 15, 2026 1h 1m

Stephen Boyce and Pat May examine Against Heresies Book III, chapters 3–4 from Irenaeus of Lyons to explore a bold claim: that the early Church could have sustained itself in faith and practice even…

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