Episodes
5 hours ago
5 hours ago
Paul’s ministry in Corinth took a turn when Silas and Timothy arrived, bringing encouragement, funding, and good news. Despite opposition, the gospel took root—right next door to the synagogue. This episode explores how Paul’s ministry found new footing in the least likely place and why a divine vision made all the difference.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Corinth was no Athens. It was a trade magnet and a moral wild west. Paul arrived there alone, likely anxious, but quickly found partners in Aquila and Priscilla. This episode explores the contrasts between Athens and Corinth, the gritty context of Paul’s ministry, and the quiet beginnings of something bigger.
5 days ago
5 days ago
Paul’s speech at the Areopagus (Acts 17) tackles idolatry, resurrection, and judgment—concepts that clashed hard with Greek philosophy. While some sneered, others believed. This episode unpacks how Paul’s message fit into the broader biblical narrative and why its impact wasn’t measured by numbers alone.
6 days ago
6 days ago
Paul confronts Athenian pride with a universal truth: all people come from one Creator. Using their own poets, he shows that God is near, not distant—and certainly not found in idols. His message is both a rebuke of idolatry and an invitation to know the true God who gives life to all.
7 days ago
7 days ago
Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill is a masterclass in cultural engagement. Speaking to Athenian philosophers, he moves from their altar to an “unknown god” to proclaim the one true Creator who now calls all people to repent through Jesus Christ. In a city full of idols, Paul’s message confronts both ignorance and pride with the truth of the resurrection.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In the faded splendor of Athens, Paul confronted a city full of idols and philosophers. Epicureans and Stoics debated him, intrigued and puzzled by his talk of Jesus and resurrection. Invited to the Areopagus, Paul stood at the heart of Greek intellectual life to present the gospel to those who thought they’d heard it all.
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In Berea, Paul found something rare—Jews eager to learn and willing to verify his message through Scripture. Many came to faith, but opposition from Thessalonica soon forced Paul to move on. Even as Paul journeyed to Athens, Silas and Timothy stayed to steady the new believers, showing the early church’s resilience in the face of resistance.
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
When Paul’s gospel message challenged the status quo in Thessalonica, local backlash erupted. Jason, likely Paul’s host, was dragged before the city council, accused of sheltering rebels who claimed allegiance to another king—Jesus. Though Paul had to leave, the fledgling church stood firm, boldly continuing the mission in a city stirred by truth and tension.
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Paul’s visit to Thessalonica wasn’t a quick pit stop—it was a strategic and fruitful mission. Skipping towns without synagogues, Paul centered his ministry in Thessalonica, first among Jews, then Gentiles. Despite opposition, the gospel found eager ears across cultural and social lines, laying the foundation for a vibrant new church.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Paul’s demand for an official escort out of prison in Philippi wasn’t just defiance—it was strategic. We explore how Paul’s use of Roman citizenship and legal pressure aimed to protect the early believers, and why Luke likely stayed behind to support the new church.