5 Minutes in Church History
Travel back in time with Stephen Nichols to look at the people, events, and places that have shaped the story of Christianity. This podcast offers an accessible glimpse into how God has worked in the church and how this can encourage us today.
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A Little Church History of a Middle Colony: Early Influences
December 10, 2025|American Church History
Gunpowder and a Proclamation
December 3, 2025|Geographical PerspectivesThanksgiving in Church History
November 26, 2025|American Church History3 Sermons on the Hallelujah Chorus
November 19, 2025|General Church HistoryCharles Jennens’ Libretto
November 12, 2025|General Church History
Stephen Nichols
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Christianity and Liberalism, author of many books, including Bible Basics, R.C. Sproul: A Life, and 5 Minutes in Church History, and host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.
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