5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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Primož Trubar Sep 05, 2018

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Who was the "Slovenian Martin Luther"? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1508 and introduces us to Primoz Trubar.

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A Divine & Supernatural Light Aug 29, 2018

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The subject of awakening has a rich history in the American church. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at Ligonier's 2018 National Conference, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers how Jonathan Edwards' sermons laid the groundwork for revival.

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Memoir & Remains of Robert Murray M'Cheyne Aug 22, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at Ligonier's 2018 National Conference, Dr. Stephen Nichols asks Dr. Sinclair Ferguson to share his favorite figure from Scottish church history.

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Deserted Island Top 5: Kevin DeYoung Aug 15, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History recorded live at Ligonier's 2018 National Conference, Dr. Stephen Nichols asks Dr. Kevin DeYoung to share what five books he would want on a deserted island.

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Bonnie Banks and Communion Tokens Aug 08, 2018

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What is a "communion token"? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains why church members in Scotland had to present these little metal coins to take the Lord's Supper.

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The Letters of John Newton Aug 01, 2018

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John Newton wrote hundreds of pastoral letters. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at Newton's letters to his adopted daughter Betsy.

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The Life of John Newton Jul 25, 2018

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Amazing Grace is perhaps one of the most famous hymns. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to its author: John Newton.

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Henry VIII's Last Wife Jul 18, 2018

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Being the wife of King Henry VIII was no simple task. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Catherine Parr, Henry's sixth and final wife.

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The Life of Bunyan Jul 11, 2018

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When we think of John Bunyan, we usually think of The Pilgrim's Progress. But he actually wrote many books. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at the life of this tinkerer, pastor, and author.

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The Writings of the Angelic Doctor Jul 04, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. James Dolezal joins Dr. Stephen Nichols in the studio to discuss the breadth and depth of Thomas Aquinas' writings.

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