Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrending in the 13th Century
People love to hear about the latest trends. But what was trending in the 1200s? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at the people, places, and events of this m…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
The Sun King
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to King Louis XIV of France and explains why he was called the Sun King.
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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Francis Schaeffer
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Francis Schaeffer—the pastor, the missionary, and the political activist.
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Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Iona
When Columba traveled from Ireland to Scotland, he brought the gospel with him. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to this missionary, scribe, and hymn …
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
5 Johns in the Colonies
Many "Johns" helped spread the gospel in colonial New England. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to John Eliot, John Davenport, John Tennent, John Bra…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Mrs. Spurgeon
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Top 5 Events in History
What do you think are the most significant events in history? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us through the emergence of Christendom, the rise of Islam, th…
Published on 7 years ago
Theologians Who Love Christmas
Jesus Christ came into this world for the purpose of redemption. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains why Charles Spurgeon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and R.C. Spro…
Published on 7 years ago
Books of Hours
Medieval manuscripts were often highly ornate—decorated with jewels and gold leaf—and prayer books were no exception. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces u…
Published on 7 years ago
The 9 Heroes
Who are your heroes? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to nine larger-than-life figures and the medieval tapestries that celebrate them.
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Published on 7 years ago