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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.

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Ligonier Ministries

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 50 Ratings

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.

    5 Sites in Calvin’s Geneva

    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/
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    • 5 min
    Travels with Anselm

    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/
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    • 5 min
    Calvin at College

    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/
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    • 5 min
    W.H. Griffith Thomas

    W.H. Griffith Thomas

    Before he died, W.H. Griffith Thomas helped found Evangelical Theological Seminary, known today as Dallas Theological Seminary. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the life and career of this dedicated Anglican theologian.
    Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/w-h-griffith-thomas/
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    • 5 min
    John Murray

    John Murray

    During his time at Westminster Theological Seminary, John Murray skillfully trained many pastors and theologians in the truth of God. In this episode, Stephen Nichols tells us highlights from the life of this gifted theologian.
    Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-murray/
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    • 5 min
    Billy Graham

    Billy Graham

    The evangelist Billy Graham remains one of the most well-known figures of the 20th century. In this episode, Stephen Nichols walks us through his life, from humble beginnings on a dairy farm to preaching to millions of people.
    Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/billy-graham/
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    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
50 Ratings

50 Ratings

YoyoMendez ,

Wonderful

An excellent way to learn more from church history. It’s fun, enlightening, and encouraging.

PastMark67 ,

Informative

This podcast is quite informative and offers a good summary of important history facts.

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