Asaph's Fabled Church History Podcast

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An audio companion to the Daily Dose of Dead Guys blog. Sharing the life stories and writings of God's people from the past, inspired by the words of Asaph in Psalm 78:1-4. "I will speak hidden things from the past, which our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come His wonderful works." The podcast episodes are taken primarily from the blog posts. Visit www.dailydoseofdeadguys.com to see them in print with pictures and other resources. Visit our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/2p8tr3cz

  1. 03/04/2022

    Ann Judson, Episode 1: Introduction

    In 1812, Adoniram and Ann Judson were the first missionaries sent out from an American mission board. Today's podcast gives the background to the story and begins to tell the life of Ann. This episode comes from the first three articles on the life of Ann Judson, which you can read (along with some of Ann's own writing that isn't featured here) by visiting www.dailydoseofdeadguys.com. Contents: Part 1: Setting the Stage Part 2: One of the Happiest Creatures on Earth Part 3: Stuck in the Mud Like a Pig

  2. 02/10/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 17: Ushered into Glory

    John makes it only a few days into 1827 before God calls him home. Although he had been isolated and alone for the preceding nine months, he dies surrounded by people who love him.

    John Urquhart, Episode 17: Ushered into Glory

  3. 02/10/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 16: Final Letter to a Friend

    Weeks before his death, John writes what will prove to be his last letter to one of his college friends. Henry Craik had come to faith through John's example, and John's legacy would live on in Henry's future ministry and friendship with a Christian whose name almost everyone knows.

    John Urquhart, Episode 16: Final Letter to a Friend

  4. 02/10/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 15: Nearing the Finish Line

    Following his last day at St. Andrews, John spent the summer and fall as a private tutor to the son of a wealthy family. He had plans to do this for a year, but his time was running out. The time proved to be months of discouragement and lack of fellowship, followed by a severe illness.

    John Urquhart, Episode 15: Nearing the Finish Line

  5. 02/10/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 14: Who For Him Will Go?

    John gives a stirring final address to his beloved missionary society. He declares his intentions to go, he pricks consciences, and he stirs his hearers to action. This proves to be the climax of his short life and career, but its effects will be known only in eternity.

    John Urquhart, Episode 14: Who For Him Will Go?

  6. 02/09/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 13: Farewell to St. Andrews

    John's final months at St. Andrews.

  7. 02/09/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 12: Urgent Appeal to a Brother

    Having lost one brother to death the year before, and anticipating a soon departure for mission labors in another country, John writes an urgent letter to his remaining brother to consider the state of his soul.

  8. 02/09/2022

    John Urquhart, Episode 11: Shipwrecked Missionaries

    John's greatest fear about being a missionary isn't the physical danger, but the spiritual. He thinks of many reports he has heard of missionaries who have made shipwrecks of their faith.

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An audio companion to the Daily Dose of Dead Guys blog. Sharing the life stories and writings of God's people from the past, inspired by the words of Asaph in Psalm 78:1-4. "I will speak hidden things from the past, which our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come His wonderful works." The podcast episodes are taken primarily from the blog posts. Visit www.dailydoseofdeadguys.com to see them in print with pictures and other resources. Visit our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/2p8tr3cz

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