Podcast Episodes

The Weight of Glory

What does it mean to seek true glory? Today, Stephen Nichols explores C.S. Lewis' The Weight of Glory, reflecting on our deepest longings, the promise of eternity, and how the gospel shapes our view …

Published on 9 months ago

Rhodes in History

If you visit the Island of Rhodes, you'll experience centuries of history. Today, Stephen Nichols explores this island's rich past—from the towering Colossus of Rhodes to the influence of the Knights…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Charles Hodge: What Is Saving Faith?

What is saving faith? Today, Stephen Nichols looks to Charles Hodge's teaching on Galatians 2:20, exploring how true faith rests in Christ alone, trusts in His love, and clings to His atoning work fo…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Charles Hodge: What Is Systematic Theology?

What is systematic theology? Today, Stephen Nichols delves into Charles Hodge's definition of theology as a science, reflecting on how Hodge arranged biblical truths in a harmonious system while emph…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Athenagoras

In the second century, Athenagoras of Athens defended the Christian faith before Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Today, Stephen Nichols explains how his treatise, A Plea for the Christians, reflects the ear…

Published on 10 months ago

Athens in Church History

Athens stands as a cornerstone of Western civilization, philosophy, and church history. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us to this ancient city, exploring its legacy as the home of democracy, Socratic t…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Istanbul: The Hagia Irene

Constantine's first church in Constantinople, the Hagia Irene, played a significant role in the development of the Nicene Creed. Today, Stephen Nichols explores this church's rich history and its tra…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Istanbul: The Hagia Sophia

Emperor Justinian transformed the city of Constantinople by commissioning a magnificent church: the Hagia Sophia. Today, Stephen Nichols explores five key moments in the church's history.

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Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Louis IX

Who was Louis IX? Today, Stephen Nichols explores the remarkable life of this medieval French king, renowned for his piety, moral leadership, and role in the Crusades.

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Published on 11 months ago

American Christian Publishing: 20th-Century Contributions

Christian literature has played a vital role in spreading the gospel and shaping evangelical thought. Today, Stephen Nichols continues to trace the history of Christian publishing in America, highlig…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago