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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Buchanan’s Book

Buchanan’s Book

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12/01/21 • 5 min

In the 19th century, Scottish theologian James Buchanan wrote, “Nothing could well be more new than the old theology of the Reformation.” What did he mean? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols opens Buchanan’s classic book on justification.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/buchanans-book/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Machen in 5 Sayings: Courageous Scholar

Machen in 5 Sayings: Courageous Scholar

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09/18/24 • 5 min

J. Gresham Machen stood as a stalwart defender of Christian orthodoxy in the early 20th century. Today, Stephen Nichols explores key quotes that reveal the courage and scholarship that defined Machen’s lasting impact on the church.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/machen-in-5-sayings-courageous-scholar/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Luther's Pastor

Luther's Pastor

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09/11/19 • 5 min

We sometimes have a vision of men like Martin Luther standing alone against the world. But even Luther needed a pastor. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, Dr. Stephen Nichols acquaints us with Johannes Bugenhagen.

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A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries.

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Genesis 6:16

Genesis 6:16

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12/08/21 • 5 min

In Genesis 6:16, God instructs Noah to build the roof of the ark over its three decks. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols records from the roof of the full-scale Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, a testament to the truth and authority of the Bible.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/genesis-616/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Corrie ten Boom

Corrie ten Boom

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02/23/22 • 5 min

After the Nazis invaded Holland, Corrie ten Boom hid more than 700 Jews in her home, six at a time, before helping them escape. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the story of this remarkable Christian woman.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/corrie-ten-boom/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - R.C. Sproul in 5 Sayings

R.C. Sproul in 5 Sayings

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09/11/24 • 5 min

Throughout his ministry, R.C. Sproul made theology accessible by applying the deep truths of the Christian faith to everyday life. Today, Stephen Nichols attempts to summarize Dr. Sproul’s major ideas into five key phrases.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/rc-sproul-in-5-sayings/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Avignon

Avignon

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12/15/21 • 5 min

Why were three elected popes active at the same time in the early 1400s? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols sketches the Roman Catholic corruption and intrigue surrounding the city of Avignon in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/avignon/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Augustine in 5 Sayings

Augustine in 5 Sayings

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09/04/24 • 5 min

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/

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - The King James Bible

The King James Bible

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09/04/19 • 5 min

On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols visits the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC to take a look at one of the most renowned translations of Scripture in the English language.

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols - Confessing Like It’s 1559: Pińczów

Confessing Like It’s 1559: Pińczów

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11/15/23 • 5 min

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/

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How many episodes does 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols have?

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols currently has 638 episodes available.

What topics does 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, History, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols?

The episode title 'Buchanan’s Book' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols?

The average episode length on 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols is 5 minutes.

How often are episodes of 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols released?

Episodes of 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols?

The first episode of 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols was released on Aug 1, 2013.

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