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.
Episodes
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Oct 29, 2014 • 5min
Happy Reformation Day!
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. R.C. Sproul to celebrate Reformation Day.
Oct 22, 2014 • 5min
Who Was Pelagius?
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to an early church figure known as Pelagius and his teaching on man's morality.
Oct 15, 2014 • 5min
Deserted Island Top 5: Carl Trueman
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Carl Trueman. He asks Dr. Trueman to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
Oct 8, 2014 • 5min
Beowulf
Dive into the world of 'Beowulf,' where heroism meets the divine! Discover how Beowulf's epic battles against Grendel and a dragon mirror deeper themes of good versus evil. The discussion reveals Beowulf as a Christ figure, shedding light on its powerful messages about salvation and divine authority. Explore the poem's significance in both literature and theology, uncovering the timeless lessons it offers.
Oct 1, 2014 • 5min
The City of God
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Augustine's classic work, The City of God.
Sep 24, 2014 • 5min
History Makers: R.C. Sproul
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols speaks with Dr. R.C. Sproul to discuss his significant involvement in the development of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
Sep 17, 2014 • 5min
The Chicago Statement
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and explains the significance of this landmark treatise on the doctrine of Scripture.
Sep 10, 2014 • 5min
Raphael: Stanza Della Segnatura
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Raphael and his painting "Stanza Della Segnatura."
Sep 3, 2014 • 5min
Calvin's Sermons on Job: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas to discuss John Calvin's 159-part sermon series on the book of Job.
Aug 27, 2014 • 5min
Deserted Island Top 5: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas. He asks Dr. Thomas to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
