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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 prior generations and how this can encourage us today. This is our story—our family history.

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Ligonier Ministries

- Religion & Spirituality
- 4.9 • 112 Ratings

- APR 23, 2024
W.H. Griffith Thomas

W.H. Griffith Thomas

Before he died, W.H. Griffith Thomas helped found Evangelical Theological Seminary, known today as Dallas Theological Seminary. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the life and career of this dedicated Anglican theologian.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/w-h-griffith-thomas/
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- 5 min
- APR 16, 2024
John Murray

John Murray

During his time at Westminster Theological Seminary, John Murray skillfully trained many pastors and theologians in the truth of God. In this episode, Stephen Nichols tells us highlights from the life of this gifted theologian.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-murray/
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- 5 min
- APR 9, 2024
Billy Graham

Billy Graham

The evangelist Billy Graham remains one of the most well-known figures of the 20th century. In this episode, Stephen Nichols walks us through his life, from humble beginnings on a dairy farm to preaching to millions of people.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/billy-graham/
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- 5 min
- APR 2, 2024
Carl Henry

Carl Henry

Who was Carl Henry? What part did he play in shaping modern evangelicalism? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the tremendous influence that Henry had in his roles as an academic, apologist, author, theologian, and more.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/carl-henry/
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- 5 min
- MAR 26, 2024
The French and a Doctrine of Scripture

The French and a Doctrine of Scripture

The fifth article of the 1559 French Confession of Faith contains rich descriptions of the doctrine of Scripture. Today, Stephen Nichols draws out five points from this article that help us understand this key doctrine.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-french-and-a-doctrine-of-scripture/
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- 5 min
- MAR 19, 2024
The 95 Theses in a Sermon

The 95 Theses in a Sermon

In his 95 Theses, Martin Luther addressed many unbiblical practices that the Roman Catholic Church endorsed. Today, Stephen Nichols recounts a sermon that Luther preached based upon this famous historical document.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-95-theses-in-a-sermon/
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- 5 min

4.9 out of 5

112 Ratings

Thanks for great work

This is a great high quality podcast. I listen to it with great enthusiasm. I learn a lot from you without going college.
Great podcast and may God visit the church with His mighty awakening of the Holy Spirit.
I sincerely appreciate your service, the voice is clear and great and the podcast is short and concise.
Thanks for your commitment. God bless

Great

This is a great podcast. I learn a lot from listening. The new series on Augustine is excellent.

Great podcast

This is a great podcast. Each episode is very interesting with lots of details about different times and people in church history. Definitely encourages further study.