Revived Thoughts

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 Biblical Stu...

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/priv...

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...

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 Revived...

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.com/pri...

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://redcircle....