5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

By: Ligonier Ministries
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  • 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 story—our family history.
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Episodes
  • The Zwickau Prophets

    The Zwickau Prophets
    Apr 16 2025
    In the early days of the Reformation, not all voices were united. Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of the Zwickau Prophets, a group of radical preachers whose mystical and apocalyptic teachings clashed with Martin Luther’s commitment to Scripture alone.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/the-zwickau-prophets/

    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/

    Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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    5 mins
  • The Flushing Remonstrance

    The Flushing Remonstrance
    Apr 9 2025

    On December 27, 1657, a group of Dutch colonists in New Netherland took a stand for religious liberty. Today, Stephen Nichols tells the story of the Flushing Remonstrance, one of the earliest American documents to defend religious freedom.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/the-flushing-remonstrance

    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/

    Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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    5 mins
  • Isaac Watts in 5 Sayings

    Isaac Watts in 5 Sayings
    Apr 2 2025

    Isaac Watts’ influence extends far beyond the hymns he penned. Today, Stephen Nichols reflects on five powerful sayings from Watts, revealing his deep theological insight and enduring impact on Christian worship.

    Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/isaac-watts-in-5-sayings

    A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/

    Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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    5 mins
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Meaningful and concise

It's rare to find people who do the hard work of brevity without losing quality. And here it succeeds abundantly!

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