5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Church History Resolutions for the New Year
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Dec 31, 2025 Kick off the year with a commitment to explore church history! Discover how reading sermons can connect you with past preachers. Choose a historical figure and delve into their writings for deeper insight. Focus on a specific era, like the Great Awakening, to immerse yourself in the past. Utilize online courses for structured learning, and explore hymnals to experience the theology of worship. It's a fantastic opportunity to enrich your understanding and appreciate the rich tapestry of church history!
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Read Sermons Regularly
- Read historic sermons regularly to hear original voices across the centuries.
- Reading sermons introduces you to figures more directly than secondary accounts.
Study One Historical Figure
- Pick one historical person and study both about and by them across the year.
- Start with a short biography, then read sermons and longer works as you go deeper.
Personal Focus On Charles Hodge
- Stephen Nichols plans to spend 2026 studying Charles Hodge and his works.
- He expects to visit Hodge often in future episodes and readings.