{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67648688b49c6255e811f197/681e1548365a6906d37f621b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Grace Filled Life Ep. 22 Adventures of the Early Church","description":"<p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Fr. Christopher DiTomo explores the adventures of the early church as depicted in the Acts of the Apostles. He discusses the significance of  the transformative event of Pentecost, the communal life of early Christians, the boldness of the apostles in the face of persecution, and the martyrdom of Stephen. Through these themes, he emphasizes the importance of living a grace-filled life and the call to share the kerygma, the core message of the Gospel.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Shirley Allen"}