Posts Tagged ‘church history’
What We Can Learn from a 17-Year-Old Martyr
Jane Grey (1537-1553) Picture this scene with me: 17-year-old Jane Grey, blindfolded, on her knees, and waving her arms in front of her to find the block that would be her last resting place before she was beheaded. Somber, right? Eventually she found it, laid her head down, and said these last words: “Into…
Read MoreEp. 095: Powerful Young Adults in History Pt. 2 (Jane Grey)
“I would challenge you on your lukewarmness.” What can we learn from a 17-year-old martyr from 500 years ago? Actually, a lot. In our second week of looking at powerful young adults in history (listen to our first one here on Charles Spurgeon), we take a moment to consider the bold, courageous, and devoted life of Jane Grey. We’re very thankful and grateful to have popular church historian Dr. Michael Haykin back on the show again to chat with us about her life.
Read MoreEp. 094: Powerful Young Adults in History Pt. 1 (Charles Spurgeon)
If you cut Spurgeon, he’d bleed the Bible. More and more people are hearing about Charles Spurgeon – the 19th Century preacher from London. And it’s for good reasons that people are hearing about him, for his life of faith is extremely encouraging. That’s why we’re specifically looking at Spurgeon’s life this week – and even his young adulthood. We want to know what he did and thought. We also want to hear what he’d say to us if he were to peer into our culture today. We’re graciously joined by Dr. Christian George to help us with this.
Read MoreEp. 083: The Gospel and Reformation
Sometimes we have the great privilege of having conversations with leaders on the other side of the world. This week we do. Director of Christian Heritage London, Ben Virgo, joins us this week as we chat about the Reformation and the impact the gospel had on the culture. Ben recently edited a new book called Freedom Movement. This small (shaped as a square) book is like a glorified tract (a tract is a small booklet that says the gospel – used to be very popular). Written by Church historian Michael Reeves, this book creatively explains the life of Martin Luther – one of the key figures of the Reformation. Our conversation looks into how the gospel impacts the culture (something Freedom Movement also looks at), and what still needs to be reformed today. You’ll enjoy this fun, fast-paced conversation.
Read MoreEp. 065: The Church in the Last Three Centuries
Powered by RedCircle The Church in the Last Three Centuries This is now the fourth and final episode in our 4 session series on Church History. Dr. Michael Haykin has graciously taken us through the The Patristic Era, The Medieval Period, and last week, The Reformation. This week Dr. Haykin digs into major events that impacted and shaped…
Read MoreEp. 064: What is the Reformation? with Dr. Michael Haykin
This year, 2017, is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation – that glorious moment in history when the gospel was rediscovered. Thanks to God’s sovereign plan, countless men and women during the 1500s and 1600s were reawakened to the beauty and power of the gospel as revealed in God’s Word. The Reformation has shaped more of how you worship today than you know. To join us in helping explain the impact and story of the Reformation is Dr. Michael Haykin from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he serves as professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality. This is part 3 of a 4 part series on a general “church history” timeline from the Patristic Era to the Modern Period.
Read MoreEp. 054: The Medieval Period (Church History Pt.2)
Powered by RedCircle Church History in the Medieval Period We’re joined again this week by Dr. Michael Haykin from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to finish our mini 2-week series on the early church in the Patristic Era and the Medieval Period. This week we’ll be digging into church history in the Medieval period. This,…
Read MoreEp. 053: The Patristic Era (Church History Pt.1)
Powered by RedCircle Early Church History When it comes to engaging the present culture with the gospel, one of the most important things we can do is engage the past culture of the church – early church history. In short, there is an immense benefit in studying church history. Church history is our family tree, so…
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