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London on Location: The English Reformation in 5 Acts

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Release Date: 12/06/2023

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

When the pressure of his busy schedule weighed on him, Charles Spurgeon would escape to the woods for rest. Today, Stephen Nichols reads from several of Spurgeon's reflections on peaceful times in nature. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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According to the early church historian Bede, Caedmon was an illiterate herdsman at a monastery who was miraculously gifted with a poet's hand. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the poem on Genesis attributed to Caedmon. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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In his lifetime, John Owen wrote more than eight million words. Today, special guest John Tweeddale joins Stephen Nichols to discuss the life of this prolific writer and renowned Puritan theologian. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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The summer months can be a great time to catch up on reading. Today, John Tweeddale, vice president of academics at Reformation Bible College, joins Stephen Nichols to share several book recommendations. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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When political unrest drove John Owen to a small English village, he began ministering at the local church. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the two catechisms that Owen wrote to serve Christians of all ages in his congregation. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion have been cherished by students of theology for centuries. Today, Stephen Nichols opens the Institutes and points us to five portions of this influential book. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

What sites should you visit if you were to take a trip to Geneva, Switzerland? Today, Stephen Nichols points out five landmarks from this city filled with a treasury of history from John Calvin's life. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Over the course of his life, Anselm took five important journeys. Today, Stephen Nichols takes us on the road with Anselm, pointing out notable events from this medieval theologian's travels. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Where did John Calvin go to college? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about Calvin's time at the College de Montaigu and how his educational experiences helped shape him into the prominent Reformer that we know today. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:

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Iconic sites from church history can be found around many corners of the city of London. Today, Stephen Nichols is on location to discuss five acts of legislation that shaped the English Reformation.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/london-on-location-the-english-reformation-in-5-acts/

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