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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Ligonier Ministries
Second Great Awakening
Martin Luther
St. Giles Cripplegate
Paradise Lost
Jeremiah Burroughs
New Lebanon Conference
Francis Scott Key
John Fox
Daniel Defoe
John Milton
Lancelot Andrews
London
The Rare Jewel Of Christian Contentment
William Shakespeare
John Bunyan
Ben Jonson
Christmas
Jonathan Edwards
Asahel Nettleton
American History

This weekly podcast provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each week as we take a brief break from the present to go exploring the past. Travel back in time as we look at the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. Each episode offers an easily digestible glimpse of how the eternal, unchangeable God has worked in the church over... more

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Latest Episodes

Who was John Cotton, and why was he such an influential Puritan pastor? Today, Stephen Nichols welcomes Stephen Yuille to discuss several key facts about Cotton's life, ministry, and legacy. Read the transcript: ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minute... more

Adoniram Judson lived by the conviction that missionary service required total dedication. Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of how God sustained Judson through danger, imprisonment, and loss to bring the gospel to the people of Burma. Read the ... more

How did a sudden storm and a simple prayer meeting spark a global missions movement? Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of the Haystack Prayer Meeting and the five college students whose faith helped shape American foreign missions.

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What do definitions of words like "truth" and "theology" reveal about a person's beliefs? Today, Stephen Nichols revisits Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary and its deep Christian roots. Read the transcript: ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-chu... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Yuille
Director of Puritan Publishing at Reformation Heritage Books; Preaching Teaching Pastor at Fairview Covenant Church; Professor of Church History at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Reformation Heritage Books; Fairview Covenant Church; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: 5 Things Everyone Should Know About John Cotton: A Pastor's Heart
Joel Kim
President of Westminster Seminary, California
Westminster Seminary, California
Episode: Deserted Island with Joel Kim: Theology and Pastoral Wisdom
Derek Thomas
A prominent theologian and speaker, known for his insights on church history.
Ligonier Ministries
Episode: Derek Thomas on the Welsh Revival
Dr. Kevin DeYoung
Theologian and author who did his Ph.D. dissertation on John Witherspoon.
Princeton Theological Seminary
Episode: What Everyone Needs to Know about John Witherspoon
Kevin DeYoung
Pastor at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church and author of multiple books
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church
Episode: Deserted Island with Kevin DeYoung
Dr. John Tweeddale
Vice President of Academics at Reformation Bible College, author on church history figures
Reformation Bible College
Episode: 5 Books for Summer Reading

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Stephen Nichols
Host of 5 Minutes in Church History
Steve Nichols
Host of 5 Minutes in Church History (also appears as Five Minutes in Church History)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • A Must

    So much info packed into a few short minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerThatAJC
    United States2 months ago
  • Positive review

    Interesting and uplifting in a quick message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHEESEBURGERSAREDELICIOUS
    United States2 months ago
  • Biblically & Entertaining

    Listening to these episodes on Family Radio has got me through many very late nights. To learn about the history of those who have walked before us is encouraging and soul-soothing because the God they worship is the same God who also is with us today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yuli.tsai
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show!

    I always look forward to five minutes in church history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TestPilot1000
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!

    So good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slo97
    United States6 months ago

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Several listeners say the show helps them connect church history to faith and daily life during devotions or study time.
Positive feedback highlights the host's clear presentation and engaging storytelling; a few reviews request more sources or resources for deeper study.
A minority notes disagreement with a historical interpretation or tone on certain topics.
Listeners consistently praise concise, high-quality history delivered in bite-sized episodes.
Many appreciate the devotional-friendly approach and the way complex topics are made accessible.

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About John Cotton: A Pastor's Heart
Q: Please tell us, tell everyone, five things that they need to know about John Cotton.
Cotton was a husband and father, a dedicated pastor who served in both England and the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a Puritan of strong convictions who wrote sermons and polemical works for pastoral ends, and a man shaped by personal hardships such as the loss of children to smallpox, which grounds his writings in real-life pastoral care.

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A concise, bite-sized look at church history, delivered in short weekly episodes. Topics span missionaries, theological movements, key figures, and historical events that shaped Christianity, with a focus on how past faith communities inform today's world. Listeners tend to value accessible, compact history that can be consumed quickly, often during daily routines or with family devotion time. The show's approachable style and emphasis on historical context around faith and practice are noted as its strengths, while occasional critiques touch on perceived theological angles or controversy in some episodes. This format is likely to appeal to listeners who want dependable, compact history lessons grounded in Christian heritage, with clear tak... more

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