5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Ligonier Ministries
This 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.
Episodes
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Oct 8, 2014 • 5min
Beowulf
Dive into the world of 'Beowulf,' where heroism meets the divine! Discover how Beowulf's epic battles against Grendel and a dragon mirror deeper themes of good versus evil. The discussion reveals Beowulf as a Christ figure, shedding light on its powerful messages about salvation and divine authority. Explore the poem's significance in both literature and theology, uncovering the timeless lessons it offers.
Oct 1, 2014 • 5min
The City of God
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Augustine's classic work, The City of God.
Sep 24, 2014 • 5min
History Makers: R.C. Sproul
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols speaks with Dr. R.C. Sproul to discuss his significant involvement in the development of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
Sep 17, 2014 • 5min
The Chicago Statement
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and explains the significance of this landmark treatise on the doctrine of Scripture.
Sep 10, 2014 • 5min
Raphael: Stanza Della Segnatura
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Raphael and his painting "Stanza Della Segnatura."
Sep 3, 2014 • 5min
Calvin's Sermons on Job: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas to discuss John Calvin's 159-part sermon series on the book of Job.
Aug 27, 2014 • 5min
Deserted Island Top 5: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas. He asks Dr. Thomas to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
Aug 20, 2014 • 5min
Read Any Good Books Lately?
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols reminds us of the importance of reading books.
Aug 15, 2014 • 5min
Anniversary Week: 1923
In this final anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to 1923 when the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy came to a head and J. Gresham Machen published his classic text, "Christianity and Liberalism."
Aug 14, 2014 • 5min
Anniversary Week: 1740
In this special anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols highlights a sermon by Jonathan Edwards as he takes us to the Great Awakening in 1740.
