Podcast Episodes

Ephesus

Along the Mediterranean Sea stands a city that was central to the Apostle Paul's ministry and echoes with biblical history that dates back to the first century. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us ab…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Cambridge

The city of Cambridge in the United Kingdom is home to several churches and academic institutions that are steeped in church history. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us on a tour of this English cit…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

American Church History in 5 Movements

While history is composed of accounts about specific people and events, overarching themes also emerge when we look at the big picture. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols divides American church history into…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Julian the Apostate

Though educated by the leading theologians of his day, Julian the Apostate did not think that Rome would benefit from embracing Christianity. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes the shift toward pag…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Charnock on Providence

When a shifting political landscape forced him to go into hiding, Stephen Charnock continued to faithfully minister to God's people. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses how this Puritan's life and w…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Amazing Grace 250th

Christians around the world have been singing John Newton's hymn Amazing Grace for hundreds of years. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the very first time this hymn was ever sung.

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

7. T Is for Trinity (and Tertullian)

Terms like "Old and New Testament" and "Trinity" are common in modern theological discourse. Who originally coined these terms? Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols hel…

Published on 3 years ago

313. Theologians Who Love Christmas

What do Charles Spurgeon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and R.C. Sproul have in common? Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the love for Christmas that these gifted th…

Published on 3 years ago

408. Handel

George Frideric Handel wanted people to be not only entertained but also moved by his music. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols provides an overview of Handel's life …

Published on 3 years ago

11. Deserted Island Top 5: R.C. Sproul

If you were stranded on an island, you'd have a lot of time to read. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols challenges Dr. R.C. Sproul to name the five books that he woul…

Published on 3 years ago