5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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William Farel Apr 18, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers the life and ministry of William Farel, the man who brought the Reformation to Geneva.

The Minister, a Book, and a Controversy Apr 11, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1700 when an obscure book ignited a controversy in the Scottish church.

Bonhoeffer In London Apr 04, 2018

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What is the only question a church should ask its pastor? Dr. Stephen Nichols considers Dietrich Bonhoeffer's answer on today's episode of 5 Minutes in Church History.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Mar 28, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who was martyred as a direct order by Hitler himself.

The 60 Pound Commentary Mar 21, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about a commentary not for the faint of heart—weighing 60 pounds and almost 12 inches thick.

Tacitus Mar 14, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Tacitus, a first-century Roman historian and one of the first references to Christ outside of the New Testament.

Francis Grimké Mar 07, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers the life of Francis Grimké, a former slave who became a faithful minister.

The Moral Argument Feb 28, 2018

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What is the moral argument for the existence of God? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses Immanuel Kant's apologetic.

1812 Feb 21, 2018

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On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1812 and introduces us to the men who founded Princeton Theological Seminary.

Macrina Feb 14, 2018

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Who was Macrina the Younger? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols returns to the early church to introduce this significant woman of the faith.