5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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Avignon Dec 15, 2021

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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/

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Genesis 6:16 Dec 08, 2021

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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/

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Buchanan's Book Dec 01, 2021

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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/

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James Buchanan Nov 24, 2021

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When hundreds of ministers broke away from the Church of Scotland in the Disruption of 1843, a pastor named James Buchanan became the first moderator of the Free Church. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to this noteworthy theologian.

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

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History Makers: Conrad Mbewe Nov 17, 2021

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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/

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Spurgeon in Africa Nov 10, 2021

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The ministry of C.H. Spurgeon has much to teach the church today, not only in the West but also in Africa and around the world. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Conrad Mbewe joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to discuss the influence of Spurgeon's doctrinally rich preaching.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/spurgeon-in-africa/

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Edwards' First Letter Nov 03, 2021

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Jonathan Edwards was a prolific letter writer, and his surviving letters give a fascinating glimpse into life in colonial America. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at the earliest letter we have from Edwards, written to his sister Mary when he was 12 years old.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/edwards-first-letter/

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A Most Intriguing Figure with Derek Thomas Oct 27, 2021

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The preaching of D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had an enormous impact on evangelical Christians in the 20th-century English-speaking world. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Derek Thomas joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to describe the influence Dr. Lloyd-Jones had on his life.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/a-most-intriguing-figure-with-derek-thomas/

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Charlemagne's Chapel Oct 20, 2021

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Soon after he was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne oversaw the completion of an impressive church at his royal residence. On this episode of 5 Minutes of Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols guides us through the Palatine Chapel, where emperors would be crowned for centuries to come.

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

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Church History Makers with Ken Mbugua Oct 13, 2021

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By God's grace, biblical preaching and theological book publishing are on the rise in the African continent. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Rev. Ken Mbugua joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to share why he is hopeful about the future of the church in Africa.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/church-history-makers-with-ken-mbugua/

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