About this episode

The episode explores the spread of the gospel from Antioch to Rome, highlighting key events and figures in the Book of Acts.

We trace Acts 13–28 from Antioch to Rome, watching the Spirit send ordinary people into extraordinary moments as the gospel crosses cultures, faces resistance, and still advances. Paul’s journeys, the Jerusalem Council, and the clashes in cities like Ephesus show how grace shapes a global church. • Acts’ structure and the pivot from Peter to Paul • Antioch as a sending center shaped by prayer • First journey patterns of welcome and resistance • The Jerusalem Council clarify...

People in this episode

Host: Jacqueline Williams Adewole

Topics covered

• Acts
• Gospel
• Cultural exchange
• Church history
• Paul's journeys
• Resistance
• Grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jerusalem Council

Places: Antioch, Rome, Ephesus

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