Revived Thoughts

Joel and Troy celebrate 4 years of Revived Thoughts! What have we learned from doing this show now for 4 years? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adolphe Monod preached the truth in continental Europe at a time when the continent was moving away from the faith. In his final months, he gave a series of sermons from his death-bed to a small group that would gather to hear the world-famous preacher speak. This is one of those sermons. Special thanks to Pleas (plez) Evans. Plez has been married for 10 years and has two kids. He lives in Texas a...

Joel and Troy discuss the many ways that sermons have changed over the years. Everything from how sermons have gotten shorter in recent centuries and were jokes in sermons of the past? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Owen is one of the most famous theologians of his era in the 17th century. Listen to this sermon that he delivered to the English protestants towards the end of his life. Special thanks to David K Martin for narrating this episode. David K. Martin is an audiobook narrator who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children. Audio samples and contact info are available from his...

John Calvin has 8 sermons on the passion of Jesus Christ. We put one up every year before Easter. This sermon is the fifth, with Jesus before Pilate. Listen to this incredible sermon that will open your eyes to what Jesus was put through before the crowd. Special thanks to Pastor Ed Backell for once again reading another sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquirie...

Estifanos grew up in Ethiopia and tried to draw people back to the principles of the Bible and Christ as the atonement for sins. He lived in the early 1400s and was nearly successful. Listen to his series in this third and final part to the series on Ethiopia. If you enjoyed this Deep Dive, you can listen to Ethiopia Deep Dives Part 1 & 2. You can also sign up on Patreon and hear the stories o...

Increase Mather was an extremely influential preacher in New England. He felt called by God to preach against suicide. Hear how this sermon impacted someone's life afterwards! Special thanks to John Raynar for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. He has a voiceover and narration business and would be more than thrilled to cover any audio needs you may have. Check him out at here. Join Rev...

George Mueller is known as the "Father of Modern Orphanages" and transformed the world with his life of faithfulness to God in all things. Special thanks to Jarret Garber for reading this episode's sermon. He is a minister at Houston’s First Baptist Church. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

Troy walks through some of the oldest documents we have in church history and looks at what they can tell us about Jesus Christ and about the Church. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francis Bourdillon lived in the 1800s in England. Listen to his story and our memorial to the forgotten pastor. Special thanks to Kevin Hurley for helping us with this episode. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geerhardus Vos was one of the last Princeton Theological Seminary men from the era of BB Warfield and J. Gresham Machen. Listen to the life and sermon of this man who served as a bridge between multiple worlds and worldviews. Special thanks to Stephen Dawkins for his work on this week's episode of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Joel and Troy discuss marriages throughout church history and their effects on the ministers. Do bad marriages take away from a good minister? Who had good marriages? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Basil lived in the fourth century and was an outspoken critic against Arians. He will end up in feuds with multiple Roman emperors because of this. Special thanks to Keith Foskey from the Conversations with a Calvinist Podcast. Keith Foskey has been the pastor of Sovereign Grace Family Church in Jacksonville, FL since January 2006. He is a graduate of Ashford University and Jacksonville Baptist Th...

J. C. Ryle is one of the most famous and influential preachers of the 19th century. Listen to his story of overcoming hard times and his sermon, "Without Clouds." Special thanks to Todd Nicklas for reading this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury both played massive roles in history. One in missions and one as a circuit rider in America. This episode looks at their lives and the ordination sermon that Thomas Coke ordained Francis Asbury enacted. Special thanks to Avery Harrington for reading this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Troy and Joel discuss the idea of seminaries and whether or not they are necessary from a church history perspective. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troy and Joel take a look at G. Campbell Morgan and his incredible life of preaching. Originally rejected as one with no future, he would preach all over the world leading revivals. Special thanks to David K Martin for this episode. David K. Martin is an audiobook narrator who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children. Audio samples and contact info are available from his web...

Troy and Joel look at the incredible life of Ambrose who went to battle with multiple Roman Emperors. This sermon was given during the middle of a several day siege. Special thanks to Ed Backell or helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon, Washington and Nebraska, currently in Warden, WA. He...

Troy and Joel do a top 10 round-up of the best sermons of 2022. We compare it to the most downloaded and also give a sneak peak of 2023. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troy and Joel discuss the history of St. Nicholas including legends and facts and how we got to the modern Santa Claus story. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chrysostom was nicknamed the "Golden-Mouthed" for his incredible speaking skills. Despite being world famous, he made many enemies and was persecuted for his stances against the rich's life of leisure and sin. Thank you Jake Corn for helping us with this episode! He is married to Gennifer and has two kids. He is the former executive pastor at Switzerland Community Church in Jacksonvill...

John Wesley is one of the founding members of Methodism and one of the most influential preachers of the 18th century. Listen to his sermon "The Almost Christian," and hear about the problems between John and Charles Wesley. Earlier John Wesley episodes to go listen to: Funeral of George Whitefield Faith at Home Thank you to Jason Stanley helping us by sending us this sermon. He is a forme...

Lars Levi Laestadius was a Lutheran minister for years in Sweden before he had an experience that changed his walk with God. His work reached the Sami people for Christ and changed the direction of Europe. 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 spe...

Dr. Os Guinness is a Christian apologist, author, and speaker who talks about his family's history and his great-grandfather, Henry Grattan Guinness. Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for reading this sermon by Henry Grattan Guinness on Christian Charity. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Philip Melanchthon was considered the right hand man of Martin Luther. His work in theology and education helped ensure that the Reformation would continue past the first generation. Special thanks to Clay Kraby. Check out his podcast Reasonable Theology : Sound Doctrine in Plain Language Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...