Podcast Episodes

Bonhoeffer on Fear

Only weeks before the Nazi party gained power over Germany in the 20th century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer preached a sermon titled "Overcoming Fear." Today, Stephen Nichols takes us back to this poignant m…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

5 Pieces of Art from Chicago

Throughout history, many painters have chosen biblical themes as the subject for their artwork. Today, Stephen Nichols describes five paintings that are housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key is famously remembered as the man who penned "The Star-Spangled Banner." Did you know that he wrote hymns as well? Today, Stephen Nichols discusses several of these hymns.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Second Great Awakening Overlook

What took place during the Second Great Awakening? Today, Stephen Nichols offers a bird's-eye view of this significant movement in 19th-century America.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Asahel Nettleton

When health challenges stopped Asahel Nettleton from becoming an overseas missionary, he took his ministry local. Today, Stephen Nichols recounts the life of a lesser-known yet influential 1800s evan…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

When Charles Finney introduced his "New Measures" for practicing Christianity, a group of ministers met to discuss their concerns. Today, Stephen Nichols sets the scene for the New Lebanon Conference…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

5 New Year's Resolutions

At the start of a new year, many people like to set goals for the year ahead. Today, Stephen Nichols shares several of Jonathan Edwards' life resolutions, made when he was a young man far from home.

Published on 2 years ago

Three Christmas Greetings

The message of Christmas is rich with the good news of Jesus Christ. Today, Stephen Nichols brings us Christmas greetings from three individuals in church history: Augustine, Martin Luther, and D. Ma…

Published on 2 years ago

London on Location: St. Giles Cripplegate

St. Giles Cripplegate church is home to more than 1,000 years of church history. Today, Stephen Nichols is on location in London, discussing the many notable figures who ministered at or attended thi…

Published on 2 years ago

London on Location: The English Reformation in 5 Acts

Iconic sites from church history can be found around many corners of the city of London. Today, Stephen Nichols is on location to discuss five acts of legislation that shaped the English Reformation.…

Published on 2 years ago