Revived Thoughts

St. Augustine is one of the most famous Christians in all of Church History. Listen to his story and hear a sermon he preached from the early 5th century about the subject of Forgiveness, All My Heroes are Dead Shirt (We have hoodies/winter wear, too)Special thanks to Michael Jefferies for reading this sermon for us. We give a portion of all that comes in to ServeNow to give bikes to pastors! Make...

Troy and Joel discuss the life of St. Valentine and how we get the holiday St. Valentine's day! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troy and Joel got to interview the current curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and ask him about Charles Spurgeon's life. Dr. Geoff Chang of the Spurgeon Library did a wonderful job telling us about Spurgeon's life and also narrated this week's episode of Revived Thoughts (he also selected the sermon!). The stories about Spurgeon's time at the orphanage are a...

Anselm is a famous theologian of the 1000's who is famous for the ontological argument and defending the faith in his time. Listen to one of his sermons. All My Heroes are Dead Shirt (We have hoodies/winter wear, too)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 give a portion of all tha...

Troy and Joel have their first Revived Conversation of the new year on the idea of Christian Celebrity Culture! Listen and let us know what you think of the ideas they discussed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Also, go to Revived Thoughts website and check out our new merch store:  Click here! We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give t...

Thomas Cranmer is a martyr that was deeply influential in the creation of the Church of England. Enjoy listening to a sermon of his from his first book of homilies. Special thanks to Jerrell Hein and his son for sending us this sermon and narrating it for us. Jerrell Hein is an assistant pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in San Marco, Texas. Also, go to Revived Thoughts website and check out our new...

Christmas Evans lived and preached in Wales. The "One-Eyed-Preacher" has an amazing back-story and was a fantastic preacher. Special thanks to Chips Ross for reading this sermon. Chips was saved when attending a Sunday evening service that featured the prayer life of DL Moody. He lives with his wife and 4 kids in Fresno, California, where he serves as pastor of Westwood Baptist Church. Also, go to...

Every year Joel and Troy go through their top 5 episodes of the year. This year Elise joins them to give her top 5 episodes of Martyrs and Missionaries. And we read listener submissions for their favorite episodes of the year! You can also hear how the studio is doing and some of our plans for 2022. Thank you for joining us for an amazing year here at Revived Studios! Make sure you are subscribed...

revivedthoughts@gmail.comDietrich Bonhoeffer has been featured on the show in his sermons, "Lazarus and the Rich Man," and "Overcoming Fear." Now listen to him preach a powerful and challenging sermon on Forgiveness during a dark period of time in his nation's history. This sermon is actually delivered as a part of an actual church service. For the first time in 85 years this sermon was preached t...

D. E. Hoste may not be a name you are familiar with these days. But he replaced one of the most famous missionaries that ever lived, Hudson Taylor. Had he not seen China Inland Mission through 35 turbulent years we may not know about either of these men today! Special thanks to Bill Klear at Open Door Baptist Church in North Carolina for reading this episode with us. Also, go to Revived Thoughts w...

Thomas Chalmers most famous sermon has been recommended by everyone from John Piper to Douglas Wilson. It has also been used at a Sex Rehab clinic to help people learn to love God more than this world. Listen to this powerful sermon from a man who "made his era." Special thanks to John Brand of Grace Community Church for reading this sermon for us. Also, go to Revived Thoughts website and check ou...

Troy and Joel take a break from sermons and conversations to give you the story of St. Nicholas. Do you know about the real St. Nicholas? Do you know how we got to Santa Claus? Listen to this episode and listen to this Christmas-themed episode. Make sure you go visit our new store! Boniface Logging Shirts/mugs, and all kinds of other fun stuff. The best merchandise store in Church History! Make su...

This is a special repeat of an earlier episode by David Livingstone. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all of our American listeners and others who are celebrating this week. If you have not listened to the other episode we did doing a special crossover with Martyrs and Missionaries, make sure you go and listen to that episode, too: Livingstone - Who Will Carry On The Work? Advertising Inquiries: h...

Joel and Troy discuss the topic of creativity. Why is it that so many pastors of the past were involved in hymn making? Is this something our churches and ministries have lost? If you enjoyed this episode and other Revived Studios episodes, make sure to let others know about our podcasts! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Samson Occom's sermon, "The Execution of Moses Paul," is a very unique sermon. The first sermon published by a Native American, the second published document by a Native American, and the first sermon we've covered on our show that occurred at an execution. You will not want to miss this very powerful sermon. Special thanks to Michael T. Miller. 8 years in Air Force and Army. Spent one year in Ara...

Robert Murray M'Cheyne died before he reached the age of 30. In this funeral sermon that he gave for one that did not make it to 15, we hear his passionate plea to teach the Gospel to those who are young. Special thanks to William Hay Smith was born and raised in Peterhead, in the far North East of the UK and now lives with his wife and son in Aberdeen, Scotland. Through the kindness of God he was...

Every October Revived Thoughts celebrates Reformation Day with a sermon from Martin Luther. How much have you thought about Luther's role in the Peasant Revolt? And listen to his sermon on Matthew 24 and the destruction of Jerusalem. Big thank you to friend of the podcast Bryan Wolfmueller for lending us this sermon of his. He has supported us multiple times and we are quite blessed for his help....

Anthony Burgess lived during one of the most tumultuous times a person could have lived in for Puritans. And in the middle of all that chaos, he preached on the need for Christian Unity. Make sure to check out the other episode "The Last Day of Judgment," we put out on Anthony Burgess last year. Also, go to Revived Thoughts website and check out our new merch store: Click here! Special thanks to D...

Cotton Mather is a name that many people have heard and recognize from the Salem Witch Trials. Hear an incredible sermon by this famous New England Puritan. You can find our Patreon for listening to the Salem Witch Trials Deep Dive here: Patreon Special thanks to John Raynar. John Raynar is the podcast host of the show " PreGame Proverb " over at the B.A.R! Please make sure you go check out his wo...

A. T. Robertson (Archibald Thomas) gave this address in 1890 and it changed forever the way Baptists thought of scholarship. His life's work at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary alongside his books shaped preaching forever. Sermons we mention in this episode: John Broadus - Lessons for the Tempted E. Y. Mullins - The Christian Response to Rioting F. B. Meyer - The Prayer of Intercession Specia...

Famous for his devotional, "My Utmost for His Highest," Oswald Chambers lived a unique and dangerous life. He died in Egypt during World War 1, but not before captivating the hearts and minds of soldiers battling on the front. But before that he ran a Bible college, traveled to Japan, and met 3 of the 1800s most famous preachers. Want to listen to some of the pastors Chambers listened to? Spurgeon...

Today I wanted to share an update with you on some stuff going on at Revived Studios. This episode was a personal one of me sharing with you the difficulties we've been having and the opportunities we've had lately to grow. We hope you enjoy a bit of the "behind the scenes" and heart of what we are doing here at the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Thomas Aquinas lived in the 1200s. He was one of the most famous philosophers that ever lived. But he is also someone who preached and cared mightily about God. Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for his help on this episode. 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...

Troy and Joel discussed this topic in their most recent Revived Conversation on unity in the Church. Here they finish the conversation on the idea that persecution always grows the church. Please do not forget to share this important conversation with others and tell them more about Revived Studios! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...