5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
by Ligonier MinistriesThis weekly podcast provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each week as we take a brief break from the present to go exploring the past. Travel back in time as we look at the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. Each episode offers an easily digestible glimpse of how the eternal, unchangeable God has worked in the church over prior generations and how this can encourage us today. This is our story—our family history.
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Episodes
Confessing Like It’s 1559: Paris
5m · PublishedIn 1559, a group of pastors in Paris drafted the French Confession of Faith. Today, Stephen Nichols discusses the history of this confession and provides an overview of its first five articles.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/confessing-like-its-1559-paris/
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Be Thou My Vision: A History
5m · PublishedThe hymn "Be Thou My Vision" has been sung by Christians for hundreds of years. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the origins of this beloved song, rich with biblical truth, poetry, and history.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/be-thou-my-vision-a-history/
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John of Damascus
5m · PublishedJohn of Damascus was an Arab Christian monk, apologist, and prolific writer. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces us to this significant figure in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-of-damascus/
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Mr. Warfield’s Neighborhood
5m · PublishedDid you know that two seminaries merged to form Pittsburgh Theological Seminary? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about several faculty members who taught at these Pittsburgh seminaries through the years.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/mr-warfields-neighborhood/
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Pittsburgh 1931
5m · PublishedBefore Harold John Ockenga took his post as minister of Point Breeze Presbyterian Church, J. Gresham Machen had an important message for him. Today, Stephen Nichols recounts how Machen charged Ockenga to stand firm for the gospel.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/pittsburgh-1931/
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On Edwards’ Porch
5m · PublishedAfter the death of his son-in-law, Jonathan Edwards took office as the third president of Princeton University. Today, Stephen Nichols discusses the short yet impactful tenure that Edwards held at this institution.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/on-edwards-porch/
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Presbyterians in Pittsburgh
5m · PublishedWhat does the battle for Fort Duquesne in 1758 have to do with the emergence of Protestantism in Pittsburgh? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about how Presbyterianism spread in this region.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/presbyterians-in-pittsburgh/
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William Gouge
5m · PublishedWilliam Gouge was known by many as a compassionate minister of the gospel. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the ministry, writings, and legacy of this English Puritan.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/william-gouge/
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Maximus of Turin
5m · PublishedIn the face of rising spiritual and political threats, Maximus of Turin charged his congregation to remain steadfast in trusting the Lord. Today, Stephen Nichols describes the legacy of this fifth-century bishop.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/maximus-of-turin/
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Jonathan Dickinson
5m · PublishedDuring the Great Awakening, Jonathan Dickinson and his colleagues made plans to found a college to train Presbyterian ministers. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces us to the first president of Princeton University.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/jonathan-dickinson/
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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols has 587 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 49:20:51. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 8th, 2024 10:10.
