Gunpowder and a Proclamation
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Release Date: 12/03/2025
Noah Webster’s Dictionary
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Who was Noah Webster, beyond the dictionary that bears his name? Today, Stephen Nichols explores Webster’s influence on American language and how his Christian convictions shaped both his life and his work. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Early Methodism: Circuit Riders and Camp Meetings
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
How did Methodism spread across the American frontier? Today, Stephen Nichols looks at the lives of circuit riders who carried Methodism westward. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Early Methodism: Beginnings and Revival
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
How did a small group of Oxford students shape a global movement? Today, Stephen Nichols traces the early roots of Methodism, from high moral standards and revival preaching to its growth in Great Britain and colonial America. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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The Story of 5 Sermons
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
What prompted Jonathan Edwards to publish a collection of sermons during a period of spiritual decline? Today, Stephen Nichols looks at Edwards’ Discourses on Various Important Subjects and the pastoral concerns that shaped this influential book. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Church History Resolutions for the New Year
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Looking for a meaningful way to start the new year? Today, Stephen Nichols offers five practical suggestions for diving deeper into church history in 2026. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Christmas in New England
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Why is the incarnation at the center of our hope as Christians? Today, Stephen Nichols looks to Jonathan Edwards’ sermon on Revelation 5, reflecting on the humility and majesty of Jesus’ birth. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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A Little Church History of a Middle Colony: The First Great Awakening
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
In the 1700s, Delaware witnessed powerful movements that shaped American Christianity. Today, Stephen Nichols continues exploring this colony’s church history, from George Whitefield’s Great Awakening preaching to the rise of Methodism. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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A Little Church History of a Middle Colony: Early Influences
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
Though Delaware is small, its church history is rich. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how this middle colony was shaped by William Penn’s vision of religious freedom, Anglican and Swedish influences, and enduring places of worship that still tell the story of faith in early America. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Gunpowder and a Proclamation
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
On November 5, 1605, a plot to destroy England’s Parliament was foiled. Today, Stephen Nichols reflects on how this event has reminded generations to give glory to God for His providential deliverance. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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Thanksgiving in Church History
5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
What shaped the Thanksgiving holiday as we know it? Today, Stephen Nichols explores the holiday’s roots in colonial America, significant presidential proclamations, and enduring reflections on gratitude drawn from great figures in church history. Read the transcript: A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: Explore all of our podcasts:
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