5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

John of Damascus was an Arab Christian monk, apologist, and prolific writer. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces us to this significant figure in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-of-damascus/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org...

Did you know that two seminaries merged to form Pittsburgh Theological Seminary? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about several faculty members who taught at these Pittsburgh seminaries through the years. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/mr-warfields-neighborhood/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of o...

Before Harold John Ockenga took his post as minister of Point Breeze Presbyterian Church, J. Gresham Machen had an important message for him. Today, Stephen Nichols recounts how Machen charged Ockenga to stand firm for the gospel. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/pittsburgh-1931/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/...

After the death of his son-in-law, Jonathan Edwards took office as the third president of Princeton University. Today, Stephen Nichols discusses the short yet impactful tenure that Edwards held at this institution. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/on-edwards-porch/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of...

What does the battle for Fort Duquesne in 1758 have to do with the emergence of Protestantism in Pittsburgh? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about how Presbyterianism spread in this region. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/presbyterians-in-pittsburgh/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

William Gouge was known by many as a compassionate minister of the gospel. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the ministry, writings, and legacy of this English Puritan. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/william-gouge/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

In the face of rising spiritual and political threats, Maximus of Turin charged his congregation to remain steadfast in trusting the Lord. Today, Stephen Nichols describes the legacy of this fifth-century bishop. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/maximus-of-turin/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

During the Great Awakening, Jonathan Dickinson and his colleagues made plans to found a college to train Presbyterian ministers. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces us to the first president of Princeton University. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/jonathan-dickinson/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate...

The church is a family with a long and glorious story, woven together by God's grace. As we continue to celebrate ten years of 5 Minutes in Church History, today Stephen Nichols underscores the importance of knowing, remembering, and retelling our story. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/10th-anniversary-why-church-history/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministri...

Ten years ago, we set out on a journey in this podcast to witness God's faithfulness throughout the story of Christianity. To celebrate a decade of 5 Minutes in Church History , today Stephen Nichols revisits an old friend from our very first episode: Augustine of Hippo. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/10th-anniversary-augustine-again/ A donor-supported outreach of Lig...

Reading material is essential for anyone headed to a deserted island. Today, the retired host of Renewing Your Mind, Lee Webb, continues a discussion with Stephen Nichols about which books he would bring with him to a deserted island. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-two-more-books-for-a-stranded-podcast-host/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Minis...

The tides have turned, and our host is being sent to a deserted island. Today, Lee Webb swaps places with Stephen Nichols in order to ask him this question: Which five books would you bring to a deserted island? Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-a-stranded-podcast-host-and-his-books/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5...

Have you ever read a book so compelling that it felt impossible to put down? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols invites the retired host of the Renewing Your Mind podcast, Lee Webb, to talk about several of his favorite books. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-with-lee-webb-a-pilgrim-a-puritan-and-a-prisoner-of-war/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministri...

There is always time for a good book on a deserted island. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols sends special guest Lee Webb to this island, allowing him to bring only five books. Which will he choose? Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-with-lee-webb-bunyan-sproul-and-the-trinity-hymnal/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutes...

Where did Charles Spurgeon preach his sermons? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us on a journey through church history, arriving at the church where Spurgeon would preach until his death in 1892. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/spurgeons-church/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

Charles Spurgeon's sermons have been edifying Christians for hundreds of years. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells the story of two men who teamed up to publish these messages that still encourage believers to this day. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/spurgeons-publisher/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/d...

What important role do deacons play in the church? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to 1739 to Jonathan Edwards' church in Northampton, MA, to look at a sermon that Edwards preached on this topic. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/jonathan-edwards-on-deacons/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate...

Did you know that 63 colleges can trace their roots back to a humble roadside college that was located in rural Pennsylvania? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the seismic impact that Log College had on church history. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/pa-highway-263/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.c...

Writings by the church fathers could offer hours of enriching study on a desert island. Today, special guest Dr. Michael Reeves shares why he would bring works by Augustine and Cyril of Alexandria to his literary oasis. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-church-fathers-edition-augustine-and-cyril-of-alexandria/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Minist...

Which books written by the church fathers would you want on a deserted island? Today, Dr. Michael Reeves joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to discuss two of the books he would bring. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-church-fathers-edition-irenaeus-and-athanasius/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/d...

Who was King Edward VI? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by special guest Dr. Michael Reeves to discuss the life of this English monarch who helped advance the spread of the Protestant Reformation. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/my-favorite-british-monarch/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

Church history is filled with biblical imagery. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers the differences in how artists through the centuries have depicted the fruit that Adam and Eve ate in the garden of Eden and the fish that swallowed Jonah. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-apple-and-the-whale/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5m...

Jonathan Edwards spent many hours with a quill pen in his hand writing books, sermons, and more. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us behind the scenes to explore the writing process of this prolific theologian. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/how-jonathan-edwards-wrote-books/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory...

In 1774, Ann Lee and eight other Shakers arrived on the shores of America. Who were the Shakers? Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses this community of people, walking us through their beliefs and way of life. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-shakers/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

Although best known for his work as a church historian, the Venerable Bede also spent many hours of his life studying God's Word in great detail. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about Bede's contributions as a Bible commentator. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/bede-and-the-bible/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurc...