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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
    • 4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

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.

    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
    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
    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/
    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/
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    • 5 min
    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/
    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/
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    • 5 min
    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/
    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/
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    • 5 min
    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/
    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/
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    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

Nomaknee ,

Uplifting

Always so interesting and uplifting to learn of those that went before us

tulipgirl09 ,

Best Christian History podcast!!!!

We love listening to this as part our evening devotions! It’s even a favorite of my three year old 😍

Kathryn Ebeyer ,

NEED RESOURCES PLEASE

To whom it may concern,
I can’t find another way to contact yall, so here we go writing a review! I found your episode on Martin Bucer very informative and am writing a paper on him for my Church History II class. I would love to know what your resources were so that I can see them myself for my paper.
Thanks,
Katy

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