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.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 5min
Stopping by a Wood with Spurgeon
Explore Charles Spurgeon's escapes to the woods for peace and reflection, his love for nature, and the rejuvenating effects it had on him. Learn about his admiration for the support of beech trees and the importance of scripture in finding solace amidst a busy life.
Jun 19, 2024 • 5min
The 600th Episode
Early church historian Stephen Nichols discusses the poet Caedmon who was miraculously gifted with a poet's hand at a monastery. The episode reflects on significant events in the year 600 A.D., theology, poetry, angelic history, and celebrates the milestone of 600 episodes.
Jun 12, 2024 • 5min
5 Things Everyone Should Know about John Owen
Guest John Tweeddale discusses the life of John Owen, a prolific writer and renowned Puritan theologian. Topics include Owen's Puritan identity, extensive literary output, notable works like 'Death of Death and the Death of Christ', his political involvement, beliefs in religious tolerance, interactions with influential figures, and his death on a noteworthy day in Puritan history.
Jun 5, 2024 • 5min
5 Books for Summer Reading
Vice president of academics at Reformation Bible College, John Tweeddale, shares summer reading recommendations including works by Martin Luther, Hermann Bavink, and Carl Truman. The suggestions cover biography, theology, history, devotional literature, and fiction, offering a diverse range of genres for seasonal enjoyment.
May 29, 2024 • 5min
Owen's Two Catechisms
When political unrest drove John Owen to a small English village, he began ministering at the local church. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the two catechisms that Owen wrote to serve Christians of all ages in his congregation. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/owens-two-catechisms/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
May 22, 2024 • 5min
5 Cites in Calvin's Institutes
John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion have been cherished by students of theology for centuries. Today, Stephen Nichols opens the Institutes and points us to five portions of this influential book. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-cites-in-calvins-institutes/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
May 15, 2024 • 5min
5 Sites in Calvin's Geneva
What sites should you visit if you were to take a trip to Geneva, Switzerland? Today, Stephen Nichols points out five landmarks from this city filled with a treasury of history from John Calvin's life. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-sites-in-calvins-geneva/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
May 8, 2024 • 5min
Travels with Anselm
Over the course of his life, Anselm took five important journeys. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us on the road with Anselm, pointing out notable events from this medieval theologian's travels. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/travels-with-anselm/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
May 1, 2024 • 5min
Calvin at College
Where did John Calvin go to college? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about Calvin's time at the College de Montaigu and how his educational experiences helped shape him into the prominent Reformer that we know today. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/calvin-at-college/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Apr 24, 2024 • 5min
W.H. Griffith Thomas
Learn about the life and career of W.H. Griffith Thomas, an Anglican theologian who helped found Dallas Theological Seminary. Discover his impact on theological education and the lasting influence he left behind.
