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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
The Rare Jewel Of Christian Contentment
Lancelot Andrews
John Fox
William Shakespeare
Ben Jonson
Daniel Defoe
John Milton
London
John Bunyan
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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What did the earliest Christian churches look like? Today, Stephen Nichols traces their history and introduces the Megiddo Mosaic, the floor of one of the oldest church buildings ever discovered. Read the transcript: ligonier.org/podcasts/5-m... more

Why did many of the Reformers identify the pope as the antichrist? Today, Stephen Nichols continues his survey of Christian views on the antichrist and interpretations of the number 666, moving from the Reformation to the present day. Read the transc... more

Who is the antichrist? The beast? The man of lawlessness? Today on episode 666 of the podcast, Stephen Nichols explores how several church fathers and medieval theologians wrestled with these questions—and whom they named as the antichrist. Read the ... more

Have you read My Utmost for His Highest? And did you know it was published 10 years after its author died? Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of Oswald Chambers and his wife Biddy, whose copious notes from Oswald’s sermons turned into more than 5... more

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Recent Guests

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.
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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
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Episode: Deserted Island with Kevin DeYoung
Dr. John Tweeddale
Vice President of Academics at Reformation Bible College, author on church history figures
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Episode: 5 Books for Summer Reading

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Stephen Nichols
Host known for his engaging storytelling and ability to make church history accessible and relevant to modern audiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Love it!

    So good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slo97
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop the lie about “palestine”

    In the episode on August 2nd, you are propagating the lie about a state that has never been recognised as such. It is absolutely might boggling that a podcasts related to history is ignorant of the fact that the land of the Levant was not renamed until a full century + after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension after emperor Hadrian conquered it and renamed it to show contempt of the Jewish nation. I don’t understand why this lie has been allowed to permeate the church and go unchallenged for so lo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ReneeClaude
    Canada2 months ago
  • Mixed experience

    Some of these episodes have been v interesting to me - welsh revival, little known characters in history. But the assumed Calvinist angle is a jarring and loses me

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bidswin
    Australia3 months ago
  • Awesome

    Much appreciated, from Muskegon, Michigan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amber Lee is me
    United States9 months ago
  • Useful and interesting

    Snippets of learning that boost my knowledge. Every episode is worth the 5 minutes. 🎈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heartofmyhome
    United States9 months ago

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Many praise the host's warm delivery and insightful content, which often ignites curiosity about church figures and events.
Listeners appreciate the brief, engaging format that makes church history accessible and relevant to their faith.
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