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Kristina and Elissa conclude their series on Acts of the Apostles, with the dramatic shipwreck of Paul on the island of Malta, and his arrival in Rome.

Elissa and Kristina discuss how prophets foretold Paul being chained up in Jerusalem — and he believed them, and he bravely went to Jerusalem.

Kristina and Elissa talk about the difference between John’s baptism and Jesus’ baptism, and about Paul’s experiences during his years in Ephesus.

As Paul travels the known world, spreading the gospel, Elissa and Kristina consider his usual method of heading to the local synagogue first - coming first to the Jews, as did Jesus, and then to the Gentiles.

Continuing their series on the Acts of the Apostles, Elissa and Kristina consider how the Holy Spirit was guiding the apostles as they made theri way through the world, spreading the Gospel!

Kristina and Elissa discuss the very first council of the Church — it’s the model of how the Church solves its disagreements. Hint: it’s all about the Holy Spirit!

Elissa and Kristina discuss another time when Peter was in jail, this time very heavily guarded — and how an angel came to him and made his chains fall right off.

Kristina and Elissa discuss how an angel of our Lord prepared Peter to meet Cornelius and a group of Gentiles, welcoming them into the Church and putting aside the ancient law of Moses.

Elissa and Kristina continue their journey through the story of the early Church as told in the Acts of the Apostles; today’s episode features the dramatic conversion of Saul.

Kristina and Elissa continue their journey throught the Acts of the Apostles with the Apostles encountering a sorcerer, and an Ethiopian.

As they work their way through the Acts of the Apostles, Elissa and Kristina look at St. Stephen, a miracle working deacon filled with the Holy Spirit - and the first of the martyrs.

As we continue through Acts of the Apostles, we find that Peter is freed by and angel, and finds an unlikely supporter on council.

Our last episode was on the beautiful feast of Pentecost, and now we continue with a series on the Acts of the Apostles, exploring the growth of the early church.

Elissa and Kristina are beginning a new summer series on the Acts of the Apostles, beginning with Pentecost and moving through stories of the early Church. It's starting off with this classic episode!

Kristina and Elissa consider the importance of our relationships with each other and how they help us grow closer to God?