
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols (Ligonier Ministries)
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18 Sep 2019 | Samuel Davies | 00:05:00 | |
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is on location in Virginia to remember the pastor and educator who influenced Thomas Jefferson in his appeals for religious liberty. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
23 May 2018 | Augustus Caesar | 00:05:00 | |
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers why early Christians graffitied a statue of Augustus Caesar. | |||
12 Mar 2025 | Charles Hodge: What Is Saving Faith? | 00:05:00 | |
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 for our salvation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/charles-hodge-what-is-saving-faith/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
21 Oct 2020 | Handel | 00:05:00 | |
From the prophecies of the coming Christ to the day of judgment when He comes in glory, Handel's Messiah reflects on the promises and person of Jesus. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols offers a synopsis of what might be considered Handel's magnum opus. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/handel/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
12 Feb 2025 | Istanbul: The Hagia Irene | 00:05:00 | |
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 transformation through the centuries. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/istanbul-the-hagia-irene/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
31 Jul 2019 | Elisabeth Elliot | 00:05:00 | |
After her missionary husband was martyred, she returned to serve the tribe that had killed him. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols recalls the extraordinary life of Elisabeth Elliot. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
27 Jan 2021 | Augustine: A Garden in Milan | 00:05:00 | |
At first, Augustine had no real interest in Christianity. Then he heard the preaching of Ambrose. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines how the Lord brought about the conversion of this influential figure. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-a-garden-in-milan/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
12 Jul 2023 | Spurgeon’s Publisher | 00:05:00 | |
Charles Spurgeon's sermons have been edifying Christians for hundreds of years. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the story of two men who teamed up to publish these messages that still encourage believers to this day. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/spurgeons-publisher/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
05 Feb 2025 | Istanbul: The Hagia Sophia | 00:05:00 | |
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/istanbul-the-hagia-sophia/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
01 Jan 2020 | Resolutions with Jonathan Edwards | 00:05:00 | |
Prior to his twentieth birthday, Jonathan Edwards wrote 70 resolutions to guide and guard the direction of his life. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols analyzes some of Edwards' resolutions related to time management, Bible reading, and growing in self-control. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
06 Feb 2019 | The Sun King | 00:05:00 | |
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to King Louis XIV of France and explains why he was called the Sun King. | |||
29 Aug 2018 | A Divine & Supernatural Light | 00:05:00 | |
The subject of awakening has a rich history in the American church. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at Ligonier’s 2018 National Conference, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers how Jonathan Edwards’ sermons laid the groundwork for revival. | |||
25 Mar 2020 | 5 Reformers on the Psalms | 00:05:00 | |
Every one of the Psalms is about Christ, so every psalm has something to say to the church. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols highlights five Protestant Reformers who wrote commentaries on the book of Psalms. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-reformers-on-the-psalms/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
30 Sep 2020 | Alexander of Hales | 00:05:00 | |
From his beginnings in a remote English valley, Alexander of Hales went on to field theological questions for three straight days at the University of Paris. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols surveys the history of the medieval scholar who would become known as "The Irrefutable Teacher." Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/alexander-of-hales/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
10 Oct 2018 | Philadelphia Museum of Art Miscellany | 00:05:00 | |
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at a variety of paintings in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | |||
05 Feb 2020 | The Cambridge Seven | 00:05:00 | |
In 1885, seven British aristocrats committed themselves to delivering the gospel to the ends of the earth. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols presents the men who have been called the Dream Team of Missions. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-cambridge-seven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
07 Dec 2022 | 11. Deserted Island Top 5: R.C. Sproul | 00:05:00 | |
If you were stranded on an island, you'd have a lot of time to read. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols challenges Dr. R.C. Sproul to name the five books that he would bring with him to a deserted island. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/11-deserted-island-top-5-rc-sproul/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
10 May 2023 | How Jonathan Edwards Wrote Books | 00:05:00 | |
Jonathan Edwards spent many hours with a quill pen in his hand writing books, sermons, and more. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us behind the scenes to explore the writing process of this prolific theologian. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/how-jonathan-edwards-wrote-books/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
29 Dec 2021 | Resolutions with Edwards | 00:05:00 | |
When Jonathan Edwards wrote 70 resolutions for life, he was careful to remind himself of his reliance on God's grace to live for His glory. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols draws principles from Edwards to help us begin the new year with intentionality. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/resolutions-with-edwards/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
06 Apr 2022 | June 5, 1559 | 00:05:00 | |
On June 5, 1559, John Calvin helped found the academy at Geneva. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the significant role that this school played in equipping young men to boldly proclaim the gospel. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/june-5-1559/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
26 Dec 2018 | Theologians Who Love Christmas | 00:05:00 | |
Jesus Christ came into this world for the purpose of redemption. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains why Charles Spurgeon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and R.C. Sproul loved Christmas. | |||
03 Jun 2020 | Who Is Strong? | 00:05:00 | |
For 35 years, James Strong labored to catalog more than 14,000 Hebrew and Greek words into the exhaustive concordance that bears his name. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines Strong's influence on biblical studies and Bible translation. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/who-is-strong/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
13 Feb 2019 | Trending in the 13th Century | 00:05:00 | |
People love to hear about the latest trends. But what was trending in the 1200s? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at the people, places, and events of this momentous century. | |||
13 Jul 2016 | History Makers: Miguel Núñez | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Pastor Miguel Núñez, a pastor and ministry leader in Latin America. | |||
20 Jul 2016 | Ambrose of Milan | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Ambrose of Milan and the role he played in the life of Augustine. | |||
27 Jul 2016 | Trending in the 10th Century | 00:05:00 | |
The culture is concerned with what's trending today. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to what was trending in the 10th century. | |||
03 Aug 2016 | Machen & the Meaning of Missions | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells how Dr. J. Gresham Machen responded to the 1932 report, "Re-Thinking Missions." | |||
10 Aug 2016 | Trending in the 12th Century | 00:05:00 | |
The culture is concerned with what's trending today. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to what was trending in the 12th century. | |||
17 Aug 2016 | Deserted Island Top 5: Miguel Núñez, Part 1 | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Miguel Núñez. He asks Dr. Núñez to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island. | |||
24 Aug 2016 | Deserted Island Top 5: Miguel Núñez, Part 2 | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined again by Dr. Miguel Núñez to finish discussing what five books he would want if on a deserted island. | |||
31 Aug 2016 | The Hungarian Reformed Bishops (with a special guest) | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey to share what Dr. Godfrey calls one of the world's "great neglected secrets." | |||
16 Dec 2020 | Aaron Burr Sr. | 00:05:00 | |
A key witness of the First Great Awakening, Aaron Burr Sr. made a lasting impact on the American colonies in the 18th century. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols traces the life of this notable minister, author, educator, and Princeton University co-founder. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/aaron-burr-sr/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
17 Nov 2021 | History Makers: Conrad Mbewe | 00:05:00 | |
The church of Jesus Christ is growing by leaps and bounds on the continent of Africa. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Conrad Mbewe returns to tell Dr. Stephen Nichols what hopes, concerns, and prayers he has for the African church. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/history-makers-conrad-mbewe/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
07 Sep 2016 | Clement | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to the first century to introduce us to a man named Clement and his affirmation of the doctrine of justification by faith. | |||
14 Sep 2016 | Clement, Again | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols returns to Clement in the first century to hear what he has to say about the church as the body of Christ. | |||
21 Sep 2016 | Calvin on Civil Government | 00:05:00 | |
John Calvin ends the Institutes of the Christian Religion with a discussion of civil government. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers what Calvin wrote. | |||
28 Sep 2016 | Deserted Island Top 5: Tim Challies | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Tim Challies. He asks Tim to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island. | |||
22 Nov 2023 | Confessing Like It’s 1559: Italians in Geneva | 00:05:00 | |
When Italian refugees arrived in Germany in 1557, some of them brought confusion around central Christian doctrines. Today, Stephen Nichols explores the Formulario, the first confession of faith written in Italian. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/confessing-like-its-1559-italians-in-geneva/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
05 Oct 2016 | Happy Birthday, Rev. Edwards | 00:05:00 | |
October 5 is Jonathan Edwards’ birthday. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, in honor of what would have been Edwards' 313rd birthday, Dr. Stephen Nichols revisits this man and what life was like in the 1700s. | |||
12 Oct 2016 | Seeing Is Believing with Tim Challies | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Tim Challies to discuss his book Visual Theology. | |||
19 Oct 2016 | The Three Cappadocians | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to the early church and introduces us to the Three Cappadocians. | |||
26 Oct 2016 | What Is Reformation Day? | 00:05:00 | |
What is Reformation Day? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the significance of October 31, 1517 and why Christians celebrate Reformation Day. | |||
02 Nov 2016 | Fort Caroline | 00:05:00 | |
Where was the first Thanksgiving on American soil? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to Fort Caroline. | |||
09 Nov 2016 | Machen on 11/11 | 00:05:00 | |
Friday is Veterans Day. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to World War I and J. Gresham Machen's work with the YMCA. | |||
16 Nov 2016 | Cane Ridge, KY | 00:05:00 | |
Cane Ridge, Kentucky, was the site of one of the most important events in American religious history. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1801. | |||
23 Nov 2016 | Augustine on the Psalms | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Augustine's "Explanations of the Psalms," a long book that took him more than 20 years to complete. | |||
30 Nov 2016 | Thesis #37 | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines the 37th of Martin Luther's 95 Theses. | |||
07 Dec 2016 | The Song of Roland | 00:05:00 | |
The medieval era was the era of epic poems. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to The Song of Roland. | |||
14 Dec 2016 | 500th Anniversary of 1516 | 00:05:00 | |
Next year we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his Ninety-Five Theses. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers the 500th anniversary of 1516. | |||
21 Dec 2016 | Forgotten Founder: Cotton Mather | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines the Puritan pastor who is also one America’s forgotten founding fathers. | |||
28 Dec 2016 | Bishop Ussher | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Irish Bishop who helped continue the Reformation in the 17th century. | |||
04 Jan 2017 | The Enduring Problem | 00:05:00 | |
How does Christianity relate to culture? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols reviews H. Richard Niebuhr's five models for understanding this relationship. | |||
27 Nov 2019 | Thanksgiving | 00:05:00 | |
What was it like on the first Thanksgiving? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols reads from Edward Winslow’s letter describing the festivities. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
14 Apr 2021 | Burned-Over District | 00:05:00 | |
Unlike the Great Awakening of the 18th century, the revivalist preaching of the so-called "Second Great Awakening" left many people disillusioned with Christianity. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to a region in New York that still bears scars from the 19th century. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/burned-over-district/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
18 Dec 2019 | Scriptorium: John Bunyan & Persecution | 00:05:00 | |
Just as the Lord promised, the people of God have suffered greatly for His name throughout history. Recorded at the Scriptorium in Orlando, Florida, Stephen Nichols examines books by John Bunyan and John Foxe on the topic of suffering and martyrdom on this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
15 Nov 2023 | Confessing Like It’s 1559: Pińczów | 00:05:00 | |
The Pinczow Confession of 1559 primarily focuses on the person of Jesus Christ. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us to Poland to tell us about this confession of faith and the main individual who drafted it. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/confessing-like-its-1559-pinczow/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
22 Aug 2018 | Memoir & Remains of Robert Murray M'Cheyne | 00:05:00 | |
On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at Ligonier’s 2018 National Conference, Dr. Stephen Nichols asks Dr. Sinclair Ferguson to share his favorite figure from Scottish church history. | |||
11 Jan 2017 | As He Spoke from the Pulpit | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses the lesser known pastoral side of John Calvin. | |||
18 Jan 2017 | Augustine's Handbook for Life | 00:05:00 | |
Did you know that Augustine wrote a catechism for a Roman tribune living in Africa? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses Augustine's 420 A.D. book, the Enchiridion. | |||
25 Jan 2017 | The Ten Theses of Berne | 00:05:00 | |
What were the Ten Theses of Berne? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the fascinating story of the Reformation's effect on the city of Berne. | |||
10 Jun 2020 | David Hume the Historian | 00:05:00 | |
Today, David Hume is known primarily for his skeptical philosophy. But in his own day, Hume received more recognition for his historical writings. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines Hume's account of the Westminster Assembly. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/david-hume-the-historian/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
04 Jan 2023 | Amazing Grace 250th | 00:05:00 | |
Christians around the world have been singing John Newton's hymn Amazing Grace for hundreds of years. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the very first time this hymn was ever sung. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/amazing-grace-250th/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
06 Oct 2021 | A Most Intriguing Event with Ken Mbugua | 00:05:00 | |
God did not give us His Word so it would be known only by elite scholars. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Rev. Ken Mbugua joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to remember the foundational efforts made during the Reformation to translate the Bible into the languages of everyday people. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/a-most-intriguing-event-with-ken-mbugua/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
20 Jul 2022 | The 500th Episode with Chris Larson | 00:05:24 | |
The history of the Christian faith is a story for all generations. On this special 500th episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Ligonier President Chris Larson to discuss the beginnings of this podcast and the importance of knowing our family history as Christians. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-500th-episode-with-chris-larson/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
05 Jun 2024 | 5 Books for Summer Reading | 00:05:00 | |
The summer months can be a great time to catch up on reading. Today, John Tweeddale, vice president of academics at Reformation Bible College, joins Stephen Nichols to share several book recommendations. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-books-for-summer-reading/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
15 May 2024 | 5 Sites in Calvin’s Geneva | 00:05:00 | |
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 | |||
05 Apr 2023 | Rembrandt in the Wind | 00:05:00 | |
With every brushstroke, Rembrandt brought biblical characters to life through his artwork. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols gives us a tour of one of his masterpieces, recounting the life of this famous Dutch painter along the way. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/rembrandt-in-the-wind/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
01 Feb 2017 | Feathery Christians | 00:05:00 | |
What is a "feathery Christian"? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the significance of the great Puritan pastor Thomas Watson. | |||
08 Feb 2017 | The Divinity School Address | 00:05:00 | |
What was wrong with Ralph Waldo Emerson's Christology? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explores the legacy of Emerson. | |||
15 Feb 2017 | Rio 1558 | 00:05:00 | |
Who were the 16th-century Calvinist missionaries of Brazil? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols tells the fascinating history of the Guanabara Confession of Faith. | |||
22 Feb 2017 | Three British Martyrs: Dr. Taylor | 00:05:00 | |
He wasn’t a celebrity, but he was a martyr of the faith. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols begins a 3-part series by telling the story of Dr. Rowland Taylor. | |||
22 Jul 2020 | Carthage | 00:05:00 | |
Second only to Rome within the empire, the city of Carthage was the site of many significant and foundational events in ancient church history. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols provides an overview of this Mediterranean harbor city and its influence. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/carthage/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
19 Sep 2018 | A.D. with S.F. | 00:05:00 | |
We can learn a great deal from our Christian friends and family members. But we can also learn by studying the lives of the saints who came before us. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols interviews Dr. Sinclair Ferguson on his book In the Year of Our Lord. | |||
01 Mar 2017 | Three British Martyrs: Bishop Hooper | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Cambridge-educated bishop who was burned at the stake in 1555. | |||
08 Mar 2017 | Three British Martyrs: Chaplain Bradford | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols tells the story of the dishonest clerk who became a martyr. | |||
15 Mar 2017 | Marcion | 00:05:00 | |
Who did Polycarp call "firstborn son of the devil”? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols tells the tale of Marcion and Polycarp's first meeting. | |||
22 Mar 2017 | The Ghent Alterpiece | 00:05:00 | |
What is a "triptych" and "polyptych"? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Stephen Nichols takes us to the Ghent Altarpiece. | |||
29 Mar 2017 | John Knox's Bible | 00:05:00 | |
Why should we care about the discovery of John Knox's Bible? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains. | |||
05 Apr 2017 | 17th Century Theological Poets | 00:05:00 | |
What did Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, John Milton, Ben Johnson, and George Herbert have in common? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to several 17th century poets. | |||
12 Apr 2017 | Cruce, Libro, et Atro | 00:05:00 | |
If there were bumper stickers in the Middle Ages, the phrase "Cruce, libro, et atro" may well have been a popular one. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about this monastic ideal. | |||
19 Apr 2017 | Joan of Arc | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the intriguing story of the life and death of Joan of Arc. | |||
26 Apr 2017 | Philip Melanchthon | 00:05:00 | |
Who was "Master Philip" and what did he contribute to the Reformation? In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the life of Philip Melanchthon. | |||
18 Oct 2023 | Mr. Warfield’s Neighborhood | 00:05:00 | |
Did 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/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
12 Apr 2023 | Zinzendorf | 00:05:00 | |
To this day, if you walk around the city of Bethlehem, PA, you will find churches and schools named after the Moravians. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the influence that Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf had on the Moravian church. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/zinzendorf/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
03 May 2017 | The 200th Episode with a Special Guest | 00:05:00 | |
In this 200th-anniversery episode, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by a special guest to celebrate 5 Minutes in Church History. | |||
10 May 2017 | Engraver of the Reformation | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about Albrecht Dürer, the engraver who used his gifts to advance the message of the Reformation. | |||
17 May 2017 | Dear Khan, | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the time the pope and the Great Khan were unsuccessful pen pals. | |||
24 May 2017 | Look, There's the Kingdom | 00:05:00 | |
Leo Tolstoy had an interesting but very false idea about the kingdom of God. In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses the idea that would gain a lot of traction in the twentieth century. | |||
31 May 2017 | What Luther Expects | 00:05:00 | |
What Luther Expects | |||
04 Nov 2020 | History of the Spanish Bible: Europe | 00:05:00 | |
Despite fearsome opposition during the Spanish Inquisition, Protestants worked diligently to translate God's Word for Spanish readers. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Pastor Sugel Michelén joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to outline the history of the Spanish Bible. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/history-of-the-spanish-bible-europe/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
04 Sep 2024 | Augustine in 5 Sayings | 00:05:00 | |
Which of Augustine’s teachings and ideas have had a lasting impact on the church? Today, Stephen Nichols explores Augustine’s theological thought through five key sayings from his most influential works. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/augustine-in-5-sayings/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
02 Oct 2019 | 17 in 1765 | 00:05:00 | |
On June 17, 1765, seventeen men petitioned the court of Williamsburg to establish a Presbyterian church in the Anglican colony of Virginia. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols goes on location to tell their story. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
17 Jul 2024 | The Lausanne Congress | 00:05:00 | |
In 1966, more than 2,500 people from 150 different countries gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland, for an international congress on global missions. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us back to this remarkable 10-day gathering. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-lausanne-congress/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts | |||
05 Oct 2022 | 244. Martin & Katie | 00:05:00 | |
Martin Luther didn't plan on getting married, but that changed when he met Katharina von Bora. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols offers a glimpse into the marriage of this Reformation couple--one filled with love, respect, and intentionality. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/244-martin-and-katie/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
05 Jul 2023 | Jonathan Edwards on Deacons | 00:05:00 | |
What important role do deacons play in the church? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1739 to Jonathan Edwards' church in Northampton, MA, to look at a sermon that Edwards preached on this topic. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/jonathan-edwards-on-deacons/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
14 Dec 2022 | 408. Handel | 00:05:00 | |
George Frideric Handel wanted people to be not only entertained but also moved by his music. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols provides an overview of Handel's life and work. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/408-handel/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
06 Jun 2018 | The History of the Doctrine of God, Part 2 | 00:05:00 | |
God is simple but not simplistic. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. James Dolezal joins Dr. Stephen Nichols in the studio to discuss the simplicity of God. | |||
19 May 2021 | Jerome of Prague | 00:05:00 | |
Jerome of Prague, like the Reformers who would come a century later, believed that the teachings of the Bible should be directly studied and obeyed by every Christian. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at this 15th-century martyr. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/jerome-of-prague/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ | |||
06 Nov 2019 | 5 Ways of Theology, Part 1 | 00:05:00 | |
What is the difference between dogmatic theology and systematic theology? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols defines several major strands of theological study that have been prominent throughout church history. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. | |||
29 Jan 2025 | Louis IX | 00:05:00 | |
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. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/louis-ix/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts |