5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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The Haldane Brothers Apr 19, 2023

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When the Haldane brothers saw that the church in Scotland needed ministers, they funded academies to train them. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces two men who supported the work of the church with the resources that God entrusted to them.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-haldane-brothers/

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Zinzendorf Apr 12, 2023

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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/

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Rembrandt in the Wind Apr 05, 2023

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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/

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Sunken Treasure Mar 29, 2023

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Not too long ago, a sunken treasure was discovered off the coast of Cape Canaveral in Florida. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols invites us to sift through the sand with him to discover important relics from church history.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/sunken-treasure/

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Quick, Get the Horse, Mrs. Cole: Nathan Cole Mar 22, 2023

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Before cars were invented, you needed a strong horse to make it to your destination on time. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the story of a husband and wife who rode for miles to hear George Whitefield preach.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/quick-get-the-horse-mrs-cole-nathan-cole/

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Luther and Columbus Mar 15, 2023

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What does the Protestant Reformation have to do with the exploration of the New World? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses the overlap between these two pivotal moments in history and the impact that they had on the church.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/luther-and-columbus/

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Amy Carmichael Mar 08, 2023

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When Amy Carmichael heard the Great Commission for the first time, her life changed forever. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us around the world to the places where this beloved missionary labored for the sake of the gospel.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/amy-carmichael/

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The Didache Mar 01, 2023

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What was it like to be part of the church nearly 2,000 years ago? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols opens up the Didache, an ancient text that gives us a glimpse into how the early church viewed certain elements of worship and church order.

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

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Jerusalem Feb 22, 2023

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Jerusalem, sometimes called the "holy city," is the epicenter of four major world religions. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols walks us through the many centuries of religious history that have taken place in this city.

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

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Rome Feb 15, 2023

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It was from a Roman cell that the Apostle Paul wrote his prison epistles to the church. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes five unforgettable moments from church history that took place in Rome, known as the "eternal city"

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

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