Revived Thoughts

Peter Kierkegaard, the older brother of the famous philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, was invited to a meeting at night of Mormons. This is the response he was given in real time. Special thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode. Check out his works on Spotify "Crooked Hill Chiasm," and "All Generations" Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries of all time. Yet he did not start out that way. Listen to his early days in traveling to Shanghai and living in Shanghai during a massive civil war. Then listen to his sermon on "Abiding in Christ." Make sure you have not missed our other episodes on Taylor: Compassion on the Multitude Source Of Power  If you'd like to join the prem...

Troy discusses America's post-millennial president, Woodrow Wilson. His obsession with the League of Nations, his unraveling, and what we can learn from him. Check out our store and buy your newest hoodie for the season! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troy does a "deep dive" of sorts on America's premiere post-millennial president. History regards Woodrow Wilson as one of the most Christian presidents that the United States ever had. Yet most Christians do not know much about him or ever talk about him. What was his legacy? And what can we learn from his presidency? In part 1, we discuss his early days at Princeton, his personal fri...

Joseph Butler was a defender of the faith in an age of deism. Listen to his sermon on man's ignorance! Special thanks to David K. Martin for reading this episode. He does audiobooks and other audio recordings. Go to his website to check him out! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every year Revived Thoughts puts out a Martin Luther sermon in honor of Reformation Day! This year listen as Joel and Troy take a look at the end of Luther's life. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Troy discuss the use of technology throughout the years. How would people in church history discuss new innovations and technology? And what should our attitude be towards it today? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Benjamin Keach was a famous pioneer of the Baptist movement. He was persecuted heavily for his beliefs but his church has gone on to make history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troy gets the opportunity to speak with David Guzik, the man behind the Enduring Word Commentary. He has also done a great series on Church History that can be found on Youtube or by going here . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hancock Jr, is the father of the famous American revolutionary. Him, his father, and his son were each named John Hancock and had a huge impact on America's founding. Special thanks to Jason Stanley for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

William Bacon Stevens was a world-class doctor and philosopher who became a pastor. He was invited twice to give this speech that declares the work of God from inside the human body to graduating classes of doctors. Special thanks to Ed Backell for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Troy does an interview with Ben Garrett of the Haunted Cosmos Podcast to discuss some of the "strange" parts of church history that so often get overlooked. Click the link to learn more about the Haunted Cosmos podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ezekiel Hopkins was an Anglican Bishop at the end of the 17th century who worked in Ireland during a contentious era. His sermon was preached at the funeral of a dear congregant. Special thanks to Nathan Pabarcus is a Youth Minister from Cabool Christian Church in Southern Missouri. He graduated with his Masters in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Nathan enjoys spending his...

Joel and Troy discuss their thoughts on money and how the view of money has changed over time in church history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Nelson Darby was a lawyer well on his way to money and fame. But he gave it all up to be a minister in the countryside. Hear his story and his sermon, "The Wheat and The Tares." Special thanks to Phil Yanda. Phil married his wife Christina 8 years ago (no kids, but we do have two dogs), is a Starbucks partner, and received his Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling from the College of Bibl...

David Livingstone is one of the most famous missionary-explorers in world history. In this, the final episode featuring David Livingstone this show will do, we talk about whether he was a successful missionary or not. Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this sermon. Patrick is one half of the Cave To The Cross podcast with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website develo...

Cyril of Alexandria lived in Egypt and fought against heresies in the 5th century. He was also embroiled in multiple controversies and conflicts in a contentious era at the end of the Roman Empire. Special thanks to Josh Doorenbos for reading this episode. Josh is a husband and father of five sons, with a sixth on the way, who works as a pastor of youth and music in a small church in southeastern...

Joel and Troy take a look at the story of the fire of 1666. This one event is full of conspiracies, wars, plagues, royal drama, and ramifications for all of us today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ephrem the Syrian lived in the fourth century in the region of Iraq. He withstood invasions by the Persians, persecution from the Arians, wrote hundreds of hymns, and died ministering to plague victims. Special thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. Nick Garland is the music pastor at Berean Bible Church in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He has produced two independent albu...

Robert S. Candlish was a leading Scottish minister in the nineteenth century. He was a part of everything from founding newspapers to leading church assemblies. Special thanks to Nathaniel Fosdahl for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel and Troy discuss Richard Baxter's ideas on how to use free time. Video games, Social Media, TV, Sports, does Richard Baxter have advice that speaks to this today? The article: Richard Baxter's Directions for Amusement and Recreation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arthur T. Piersen was a world famous evangelist who filled the pulpit for Charles Spurgeon after his death. His heart for missions and preaching the Gospel to the lost can be seen in this sermon. Special thanks to Nathaniell Owen for narrating this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Moses Dow preached this sermon in the War of 1812 in the United States of America. At the onset of the war, America declared a day of fasting for the evil that was occurring in their land. Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this sermon. He is the host of the Cave to the Cross Podcast and a wonderful friend of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inq...

Elise joins Troy from the Revived Thoughts podcast in a Revived Studios crossover episode to discuss some of the perhaps unfamiliar and unseen aspects in the life of the modern missionary, from getting to the field to going home for furloughs. We also share some stuff from our own lives including our summer plans. Our personal Facebook group:  Following the Frasiers Interested in partnering with u...

Heman Humphrey was one of the first presidents of Amherst College. He pushed abolitionism and was an early proponent of the temperance movement. Special thanks to Tom Sullivan. Tom recently retired from the Postal Service where he has worked since 1994. He began narrating sermons in December of 1985 for the Chapel Library when it was in Venice, FL. He teaches American Church History and The Theolo...