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Join Joel and Troy for an episode of Revived Conversations: Unity in the Church. They tackle the idea of unity in the church from a Church History perspective! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

F. B. Meyer is an under-studied yet wildly influential preacher of the very early 1900s. His practical sermons give straightforward guidance on how to live. Special thanks to Nick Garland for his help on this episode. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to pastors in rural areas around the world so that they can spread the Gospel, please che...

George Mueller is one of the most inspirational characters in Church History. Listen to his life-story and then listen to a sermon he gave from Ecclesiastes. 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 has been...

In this episode of Revived Conversations, Joel and Troy discuss something that they have noticed is missing in the modern Church. Something that is in the sermons of the past but not in today's sermons nearly as often. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thomas Spurgeon, the son of Charles Spurgeon, is often forgotten in history. But his story is almost like a Hallmark movie! Special thanks to Lee Jones for reading this sermon. Lee’s a theology nerd from Ohio who serves as sound guy at his local church and hosts Reformed Meditations at The BAR Network. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to...

Revived Conversations is out with its first episode: Flawed Men. In this premiere, Troy and Joel discuss one of the most common questions that they get asked while running Revived Thoughts. "What do we do with flawed men?" Or sometimes, "What about so and so having some kind of problem?" After over a hundred sermons brought to life and backstories on many of the church's great leaders, Troy and Jo...

Gregory of Nyssa is the last Cappadocian Father that we have not covered! This sermon comes from a festival called Day Of Lights. Make sure you also listen to: Gregory of Nazianzus Basil the Great Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker. Patrick is one half of the  Cave To The Cross podcast  with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website development business supporting small churches an...

Troy and Elise (from Martyrs and Missionaries) talk about some big changes happening in their family and what it means for Revived Studios. Following the Frasiers Facebook Page Revived Studios Twitter Revived Studios Facebook Join us on Patreon Email us at revivedthoughts@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DL Moody preaches a sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit. We also take a look at the life of DL Moody during the crisis of the Great Chicago Fire. Make sure you have not missed our other episodes on Moody: The Final Sermon Temptation Special thanks to Jon Gohdes for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. He is the pastor at Shawnee Bible Church. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would li...

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 We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would...

Charles Spurgeon's one of the most pastors of all times. But how well do you know the story of the Downgrade Controversy? Listen and hear about an extremely relevant topic of Spurgeon standing up for truth when no one else would. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you check out the other sermons we've done on Spurgeon: The Good Samaritan What The Church Lacks Compel Them To Come In A Call to t...

This is a special cross-over episode with Revived Thoughts. Troy and Elise will tell you the back-story of David Livingstone and allow you to listen to a narration of one his only existing speeches. Other episodes to check out: Mary Slessor David Livingstone Part 1 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

J. Gresham Machen is back! A favorite of Revived Studios, this episode we focus on his incredible time during the Great War. Machen: The Good Fight Of Faith Machen: The Fear of God Special thanks to Kenn is the planting pastor of Pillar Fellowship in southern Indiana and co-hosts the Do Theology Podcast. Learn more at dotheology.com. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to the...

You may have heard of Joan of Arc. But what do you really know about her? She claimed to hear voices and the voice of God. But did she? And why did France even need her? This preview puts you mid-way through the episode with the early half of Joan of Arc's story. Characters and stories have already been introduced and told. To hear the beginning and the rest of the story, you'll have to become a P...

A great interview with Bryan Wolfmueller on Martin Luther's life. Followed up by a great sermon on the celebration of the resurrection by Martin Luther. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for the interview and for reading this episode's sermon. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. He is the author of A Martyr’s Faith for a Faithless World ...

R.A. Torrey was called the "Elisha" to DL Moody's "Elijah." He would preach to large crowds in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, England, China, India, at a time when it was hard to travel. Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for reading this sermon for Revived Thoughts. He lives in Washington state and is married with four kids. He is active in student ministry at his current church and worked as a m...

E. Y. Mullins, future president of the Southern Baptist Convention, who so desperately wanted to become a missionary to Brazil, preaches a sermon after a riot in Kentucky. His message 130 years ago still has truth for us today. Special thanks to Justin Rea for reading this episode. Justin Rea is the founder of soundinworship.com, a website designed to point Christians to worship music from theolog...

Gregory of Nazianzus is an early church father from the 300s. He is also one of the greatest defenders of the Trinity who has ever lived. Special thanks to Patrick Studabaker for reading this episode. Patrick is one half of the Cave To The Cross podcast with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website development business supporting small churches and Christian creators. He lives in so...

William Landels started from humble beginnings, but would end up preaching at one of the largest churches in London. He became the leader of the London Baptist Alliance. Listen to this sermon that he preached on our special 2 year anniversary episode! Special thanks to Thomas Middlebrook for reading this sermon and for his help in editing parts of it. He finished his PHD at Trinity in 2019. He ser...

G. Campbell Morgan is one of the most famous preachers of the early 1900s. He, in many ways, was the bridge between the great preachers of the 1800s and one famous preacher of the later 1900s. Check out a sermon on the famous moment in Leviticus when Nadab and Abihu are struck down by God. Special thanks to Jeremiah Wheelersburg for helping us with this sermon. Jeremiah Wheelersburg is an Author,...

Jared Longshore from the Founders Ministries joins us to discuss Jonathan Edwards. He answers questions about his background, why his sermons have persisted, and what do we do about him owning slaves? Special thanks to Jared Longshore for coming on. You can check out the article that we mentioned from him here. Also we are grateful to Ed Backell for helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts....

J.C. Ryle was a preacher whose works are still studied today. In this sermon, "Signs of the Times," he calls out the sins he sees as prevalent among Christians in his day. They are the same ones Christians struggle with today. To check out our earlier sermons on J. C. Ryle, you can listen to: Unbelief - A Marvel, The Christian Race Special thanks to Jonathan Clauson for preaching this sermon. Spec...

John Calvin was one of the most famous preachers of the Reformation. In this episode, we discuss the side of him that is often not discussed as much: Calvin the Statesman. We also listen to the part that followed his sermon, "Passion of the Christ," from just before Easter last year. Special thanks to Chips Ross. Chips currently serves in Fresno, California as pastor of Westwood Baptist Church. As...

John Wesley's preaching helped spark the Great Awakening. Yet his family life is not known to be one of the greatest parts of his life. In this episode we explore his marriage and listen to a sermon on raising one's family preached by the 18th century in an open-air style. Special thanks to Ed Backell or helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state nativ...

Charles Hodge is one of the earliest members of Princeton Theological Seminary. He joined the school at the recommendation of Archibald Alexander and stayed a professor there for over 50 years. In this sermon he discusses what a good life following Christ looks like by comparing it to a friend who had recently passed away. Special thanks to John Raynar for reading this sermon. John Raynar has been...