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History of the Christian Church focusing on the Protestant Reformation. Join us as we look at how God raised up flawed men and women to further His sovereign plans. Lessons are from a weekly Life Group at Capital Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina taught by Richard Smith. www.capitalcommunitychurch.com

  1. JAN 14

    66 - Constantine

    Recorded Sept 28, 2025 This episode covers: Irenaeus of LyonsOrigen of AlexandriaDiocletian PersecutionConstantineConstantine section includes: Battle of Milvian BridgeEdict of MilanCouncil of NicaeaArianism HeresyAthanasius of AlexandriaMonasticism Class Notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bx21qm7yf6yeszuofr5vc/Episode-66-Constantine.pdf?rlkey=gvrkxxoeakz80gcq4q38fpnp0&st=2vfr7xsp&dl=0

    45 min

  2. JAN 14

    65 - Early Post-Apostolic Church

    Recorded Sept 14, 2025 This episode has an overview of: Clement of RomeIgnatius of AntiochPolycarp of SmyrnaThe DidacheJustin MartyrHeresy: GnosticismHeresy: MarcionismHeresy: ModalismApostle's Creed Class Notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jo6ek9yjkjw6tce1lheyf/Episode-65-Early-Church-Fathers.pdf?rlkey=4m490d94l4o623h841h8mj2du&st=m6dlt36w&dl=0

    44 min

  3. JAN 14

    64 - Revolt & Destruction

    Recorded Sept. 7, 2025 This episode covers: 1st Jewish-Roman WarFall and Destruction of Jerusalem in 70ADKitos War Bar Kokhba Revolt Class Notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p5acxk2rodbg3lk6f5vhl/Episode-64-Revolt-and-Temple-Destruction.pdf?rlkey=ycyamtqi5wjt70sve0ml56bg3&st=otwe272m&dl=0

    42 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    61 - Understanding Suffering Historically

    In this episode, we will attempt to understand the age old question, "Why Does God Allow Suffering?" from a theological perspective by using the example of the events surrounding the life of John Knox. Class Notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ub1pdf3amvchqezysvuoq/Episode-61-God-s-Sovereignty-Knox.pdf?rlkey=ekzbtu10p309acc76fkklu1yi&st=5isb38jy&dl=0

    58 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    60 - Council of Trent, Jesuits

    In this episode we will go over Ignatius Loyola, the founding of the Jesuit order and the Catholic Counter-reformation at the Council of Trent. Class Notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hw14ijin5bf5lsx0mor2l/Episode-60-Council-of-Trent.pdf?rlkey=sp1mey9pttbpt4op3swe7k7qo&st=p9bxf9tw&dl=0

    48 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    59 - John Knox Part II

    In this episode we will continue the overview of John Knox from our previous episode and see how God used Knox throughout the 2nd half of his life as he returned to Scotland. Class notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/99agdy3tziqk5ibgpz1mp/Episode-59-Knox-Part-2.pdf?rlkey=1ehayoquoqi3067y7p871t8iz&st=0i7jnnk4&dl=0

    32 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    58 - Myles Coverdale & John Knox Part 1

    This episode is a continuation of our chronological series on the Reformation. We will learn about Myles Coverdale's life and many contributions to the translations of the English Bible. Following this vignette, we will begin to learn about John Knox. Class Handouts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rp1zx0ljt0m2lomjafkb8/Episode-58-Coverdale-and-Knox-Part-1.pdf?rlkey=33fiij494vg46m43o1hch74va&st=x013iz1p&dl=0

    45 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    57 - Reformation 1555

    In this episode we discuss the Marian Martyrs: John HooperRowland TaylorHugh LatimerNicolas RidleyThomas Cranmer along with a discussion of why the reformers were, ultimately, killed. Show Notes

    46 min
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History of the Christian Church focusing on the Protestant Reformation. Join us as we look at how God raised up flawed men and women to further His sovereign plans. Lessons are from a weekly Life Group at Capital Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina taught by Richard Smith. www.capitalcommunitychurch.com

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  • Creator
    Capital Community Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Capital Community Church
  • Show Website
    Church History Life Group