Apostolic Fathers

Walk Talk: Faith in Motion · Nov 4, 2026 · 50m · transcript

Randy introduces the apostolic fathers and examines what their writings can reveal about early Christian belief, church life, and continuity with the New Testament. He discusses Polycarp, Clement of Rome, Papias, Ignatius of Antioch, and Irenaeus, while urging listeners to study these sources without treating them as scripture or assuming they settle every later doctrinal question.

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apostolic fathers, early Christianity, Polycarp, Clement of Rome, Papias, Ignatius of Antioch, Irenaeus, early church history, Christian theology

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