This weekly podcast provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each week as we take a brief break from the present to go exploring the past. Travel back in time as we look at the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. Each episode offers an easily digestible glimpse of how the eternal, unchangeable God has worked in the church over prior generations and how this can encourage us today. This is our storyâour family history.
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The first episodes are from Genesis. Since Feb 2021 we began an exciting daily commentary in the the book of Acts since it is certain that almost all major theological errors within the church arise by a misapplication, or a misuse, of the book of Acts. If the book is taken in its proper light, it is an invaluable tool for understanding what God is doing in the redemptive narrative in human history. If it is taken incorrectly, failed doctrine, and even heretical ideas, will arise (and consis ...
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đ Want to be debt-free this year? Want to stop counting the days til payday? Want to have the money available to do all the dreams God has put on your heart? Well, for the rest of 2024, we are running a 40-week series where we share our 40-week checklist to eliminate debt, build wealth, and give $1 million. Each week, we share specific action steps we took to go from maxed-out credit cards with debt collectors calling to being 100% debt-free and reaching our biggest financial goal of giving ...
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What books have left a lasting impact on your life? Today, Stephen Nichols shares a curated list of classic literature and church history writings that have profoundly shaped him, titles we might want to add to our own libraries. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/what-i-want-for-chriâŚ
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Sunday, 17 November 2024 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:12 âYou â rejoice and cavort, for your recompense â great in the heavens, for thus they pursued the prophets before youâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted that His disciples were bleâŚ
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(đ¸33/40)The 50/50 Rule: How To Turn Every Raise Into Both Wealth and Impact Without Feeling the Pinch
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The most dangerous financial trap isn't overspending. It's comfortable compromise. After years of telling ourselves "I'll give more when I get my next raise," we discovered a profound truth: Without a system, good intentions evaporate into lifestyle inflation. But through this simple rule, we found a way to increase both our giving AND our financiaâŚ
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Saturday, 16 November 2024 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Matthew 5:11 âBlessed are you when they shall defame you, and they shall pursue, and they shall lay forth all evil utterance, falsifying because of Meâ (CG). The previous verse noted those pursued for righteousneâŚ
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Friday, 15 November 2024 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousnessâ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 âBlessed â those having been pursued for righteousness, For theirs, it is, the kingdom of the heavensâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted the blessing of the pacificatory. Now, He continues with, âBlessed â âŚ
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Thursday, 14 November 2024 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:9 âBlessed â the pacificatory, For they â sons of God â they will be calledâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus referred to the pure of heart. Now He next says, âBlessed â the pacificatory.â The word is found only here in Scripture, eirĂŠnopoios. It is an adjâŚ
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Wednesday, 13 November 2024 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 âBlessed â the pure of heart, For they â God they will seeâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus referred to the compassionate, noting that they will be compassionated. Next, He turns to the first verse I ever memorized. It was on a refrigerator magnate, anâŚ
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 âBlessed â the compassionate, For they â they will be compassionatedâ (CG). Jesus continues the Beatitudes in this verse, beginning with, âBlessed â the compassionate.â The word is eleĂŠmĂłn, merciful or compassionate. It can even be translated as being full âŚ
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Monday, 11 November 2024 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 âBlessed â those famishing and thirsting righteousness, For they â they will be filledâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the benignant inheriting the land. Now His words continue with, âBlessed â those famishing and tâŚ
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Sunday, 10 November 2024 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 âBlessed â the benignant, For they â they will inherit the landâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus noted the poor and that they would be comforted. Continuing now, it says, âBlessed â the benignant.â Although it is a rare and almost wholly unknown word, thâŚ
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(đ¸32/40) How Even The Richest Man In History Couldn't Escape This One Financial Trap
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Have you ever noticed that no matter how much money you make, it never seems to be enough? We're tackling the most stubborn financial habit we've ever encountered: discontentment. Even John Rockefeller, one of history's wealthiest individuals, famously said he needed "just a little bit more" when asked how much money was enough. In this episode, weâŚ
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Saturday, 9 November 2024 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 âBlessed â those mourning. For they will be comfortedâ (CG). The previous verse spoke of the poor in spirit. Now, the blessings continue with, âBlessed â those mourning.â The word translated as mourning, pentheĂł, speaks of mourning over death, particularâŚ
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Friday, 8 November 2024 âBlessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 âBlessed the poor of the spirit. For the kingdom of the heavens, it is theirsâ (CG). In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus opened His mouth and taught the disciples. Now, the words of Jesus are recorded by Matthew, beginning with, âBlessedâŚ
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Thursday, 7 November 2024 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Matthew 5:2 âAnd having opened His mouth, He taught them, sayingâ (CG). In the previous verse, it noted that Jesus, seeing the great throng of people, ascended a mountain where He then sat and His disciples came to Him. The narrative continues with, âAnd having opened His mâŚ
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Many of the hymns we know and love are paired with classical tunes. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how compositions from Beethoven, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and others have shaped our beloved hymns. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/classical-tunes-for-classic-hymns/ A donor-supported ouâŚ
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Wednesday, 6 November 2024 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Matthew 5:1 âAnd having seen the crowds, He ascended to the mountain, and He, having sat down, His disciples â they came to Himâ (CG). Chapter 4 finished with the note that great multitudes followed Jesus from many locatâŚ
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Tuesday, 5 November 2024 Great multitudes followed Himâfrom Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Matthew 4:25 âAnd great throngs, they followed Him from the Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and beyond the Jordanâ (CG). In the previous verse, people brought the sick from all the areas of Syria, and JâŚ
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Monday, 4 November 2024 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Matthew 4:24 âAnd the hearing of Him, it went into all Syria. And they brought Him all the sickly, having âŚ
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Sunday, 3 November 2024 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23 âAnd Jesus, He traverses all the Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every diseâŚ
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(đ¸31/40) The 2-Word Money Secret Wealthy People Know (That Took Me 20 Years to Learn)
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20 years ago, I read a single book that transformed how I think about money forever. Inside was a 2-word phrase that has driven nearly every financial decision I've made since. Here's the truth: Most people make financial decisions based on immediate gratification. They buy new cars, upgrade their gadgets, and focus on short-term pleasure while negâŚ
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Saturday, 2 November 2024 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. Matthew 4:22 âAnd they, immediately, having left the boat and their father, they followed Himâ (CG) The previous verse noted James and John, sons of Zebedee being in a boat with their father preparing nets. While so engaged, Jesus called them. Next, it âŚ
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Friday, 1 November 2024 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them, Matthew 4:21 âAnd having advanced thence, He saw others, two brothers â James, the âof Zebedee,â and John, his brother â in the boat with Zebedee their fatâŚ
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Thursday, 31 October 2024 They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Matthew 4:20 âAnd immediately, having left the nets, they followed Himâ (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus told Simon, called Peter, and Andrew to follow Him, and He would make them fishers of men. With that called out, it next says, âAnd immediately.â There is no sense ofâŚ
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At the Diet of Worms, Martin Luther boldly affirmed Scriptureâs authority over all elseâincluding church councils and papal decrees. Today, Stephen Nichols examines this pivotal moment and Lutherâs final words, âWe are beggars. This is true.â Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/luther-âŚ
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Wednesday, 30 October 2024 Then He said to them, âFollow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.â Matthew 4:19 âAnd He says to them, âYou come â after Me! And I will make you fishers of menââ (CG). In the previous verse, it noted Jesus walking by the Sea of the Galilee when He came upon Simon, called Peter and Andrew, his brother. They were castingâŚ
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Tuesday, 29 October 2024 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 âAnd Jesus, walking beside the Sea of the Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea - for they weâŚ
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(đ¸30/40) Why 99% of Christians Are Giving Wrong (And How to Fix It in 20 Minutes)
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The 2-Minute Money Hack That Will Transform Your Giving Forever Ever felt the sting of wanting to be generous but being held back by your budget? We've been there. That's why we're sharing the game-changing strategy that revolutionized our giving: The Seed Account. đIn this episode, we reveal: The Biblical foundation for this radical giving approacâŚ
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Martin Lutherâs journey from monk to Reformer was shaped by a spiritual transformation. Today, Stephen Nichols explores Lutherâs early life, including a vow made during a storm and his realization that salvation comes through Christ alone. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/luther-in-âŚ
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(đ¸29/40) The 'Almost-Free Everything' Method: The Hidden Art of Profiting from Your Purchases
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Hey friend! Today we are breaking down our "Almost-Free Everything" Method. đHere's what you'll discover: The counterintuitive approach to buying luxury items that actually saves you money How we turned a $120 Brooks Brothers coat into a financial epiphany The three key principles that will transform your shopping habits forever Why buying cheap caâŚ
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(đ¸28/40) The Hidden Power of Prayer: How Speaking Scripture Unlocked Financial Freedom (FREE DOWNLOAD)
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In this episode, we reveal one of the most significant practices that revolutionized our finances and took us from broke to being able to reach our million dollar giving goal: praying scripture over our finances. đWe dive deep into: The truth about why separating God from your finances is holding you back 5 reasons why praying scripture will transfâŚ
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Jonathan Edwards was known for his deep reflections on Godâs mercy, sovereignty, and providence. Today, Stephen Nichols examines Edwardsâ sermons and writings on these key doctrines. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/edwards-in-5-sayings-key-doctrines/ A donor-supported outreach of LâŚ
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(đ¸27/40) 5 Hidden Money Traps Keeping You in Debt (And How to Escape Them)
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Are you tired of feeling trapped by debt? What if I told you that the key to getting out of debt isn't just about making more money? In this episode, we're tackling the question that's keeping millions of Americans up at night: "Why am I still in debt despite my best efforts?" đWe're pulling back the curtain on: 5 hidden mistakes that are likely saâŚ
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How 15 Minutes of Prayer Outperforms 10 Hours of Strategy and the exact prayer habits of the top Christian leaders with Peter Greer
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Today we sit down with Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International, to unpack the revolutionary insights from his new book, "Lead with Prayer." đ Here's what we uncovered: The eye-opening prayer habits of Francis Chan, Mark Batterson, and other Christian powerhouses Why 15 minutes of prayer trumps 10 hours of strategy (and how to implementâŚ
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Jonathan Edwards was a prominent figure in American theology. Today, Stephen Nichols examines Edwardsâ reflections on Godâs creation, his exaltation of Godâs sovereignty, and his heart for sinners in need of Christâs mercy. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/edwards-in-5-sayings-ameriâŚ
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