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Where we talk about one historical figure or event, read the Bible, and make at least one theological statement!

Matthew Woodburn


    • Dec 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    IOHANNES CAVINVS (THEE John Calvin) Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 28:57


    IOHANNES CALVINVS (i.e. THEE John Calvin) Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 34:23


    Cleopatra: A Different Kind of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 50:24


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    The Beautiful Diaspora

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 35:10


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    Constantine: The Changer of Worlds Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 53:24


    Become a Patreon member for only $10 a month at https://www.patreon.com/ChurchAHistory1. "Constantine the Emperor" by David Potter2. "The Life of Constantine" by Eusebius of Caesarea3. "Constantine: Dynasty, Religion and Power in the Later Roman Empire" by Timothy D. Barnes4. "Constantine the Great: And the Christian Revolution" by G.A. Williamson5. "The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide" by Warren Carter (Includes insights on Constantine's era)   These books provide comprehensive insights into Constantine the Great and his impact on the Roman Empire.

    Constantine: The Changer of Worlds Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 61:21


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    Welcome to our Patreon Page/ Sample Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 54:21


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    Henry VIII (The Bachelor Season 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 49:54


    Ambrose: A CHURCH HISTORY SHORT (From Matt's Sermon Series "On The Shoulders of Giants")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 43:13


    Jerome: A CHURCH HISTORY SHORT (From Matt's Sermon Series "On The Shoulders of Giants")

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 41:21


    Black Liberation Theology, (When something's wrong, but still makes sense)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 50:42


    The Apostles: FACT AND FICTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 38:42


    NERO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 56:58


    John Chrysostom (The Enemy of the State) pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 35:08


    John Chrysostom (The Golden-Mouthed Preacher) pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 41:10


    Canceling the Apocalypse pt. 2 (The Great Depression-the start of WW2/ The 1930's Socialist Impact on the Church in the United States)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 55:31


    Karl Barth's The Word of God and ManH. Richard Niebuhr's The Social Sources of Denominationalism Reinhold Niebuhr's Moral Man and Immoral Society  also The Nature and Destiny of ManPaul Tillich's Systematic Theology 

    Canceling the Apocalypse pt. 1 (WW1-The Great Depression)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 45:58


    The Real History of Worship Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 50:18


    Augustine pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 63:08


    Augustine pt. 1 "Give me chastity and continence; but none too soon."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 65:32


    The (not so) Moral Majority- The Story of Jerry Falwell Sr. and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 71:23


    The Arian Controversy and the Council of Nicea Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 38:30


    The Arian Controversy and the Council of Nicea Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 66:31


    The REAL History of CHRISTMAS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 71:10


    Email us your comments and questions at: church.ahistory@gmail.com

    A Reflection of THE BLESSED BOUNDLESS GOD by George Swinnock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 52:24


    BIBLIOGRAPHYSwinnock, George. The Blessed and Boundless God. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2014. On 19 January 1648–9 Swinnock became chaplain at New College, and on 6 October following he was made a fellow of Balliol College by the parliamentary visitors. He was incorporated B.A. on 29 November 1650, and graduated M.A. on the next day. In the same year he resigned his fellowship, and was appointed vicar of Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire.In 1655 he was appointed to St. Leonard's chapel at Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire, and on 10 January 1661 was presented to the vicarage of Great Kimblein the same county by Richard Hampden, to whom he was then chaplain. In the following year he was ejected for nonconformity, both from St. Leonard's and from Great Kimble, and took up his abode with the Hampden family at Great Hampden.Upon the issue of the Declaration of Indulgence in 1672 he retired to Maidstone, where he became pastor to a large congregation. He died on 10 November 1673, and was buried in the parish church.Swinnock was also the author of:The Door of Salvation Opened, London, 1660, 8vo and 4to; 3rd edition, 1671.The Christian Man's Calling, London, 1661–5, 4to.Heaven and Hell Epitomised, London, 1659, 8vo.The Incomparableness of God, London, 1672, 4to.The Sinner's last Sentence, London, 1675, 8vo.Life of Thomas Wilson, 1672, 8vo.A collective edition of Swinnock's 'Works' was published in 1665, London, 4to, containing "The Christian Man's Calling" and "Heaven and Hell Epitomised", as well as several shorter treatises and sermons. This five volume set of Swinnock's works is now made available by Banner of Truth Trust.

    MARTIN LUTHER AND THE RESURGENCE OF BIBLICAL COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CHURCH AND FAMILY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 53:29


    Want to read more about this topic?Beeke, Joel R. "The Family Man: Luther At Home." Edited by R.C. Sproul, & Steven Nichols. The Legacy of Luther (Reformation trust Publishing ), 2016.Ferguson, Sinclair B. "Grace Alone: Luther and the Christian Life." Edited by R.C. Sproul, & Stephen Nichols. The Legacy of Luther (The Reformation Trust ), 2016.George, Timothy. Theology of the Reformers . Nashville , TN: B&H Publishing Group , 2013.Godfrey, W. Robert. "Christ Alone: Luther on Christ, The Sacraments, and the Church." Edited by R.C. Sproul, & Stephen Nichols. The Legacy of Luther (The Reformation Trust ), 2016.Harrison, Peter. "Protestantism and the Making of Modern Science ." Edited by Thomas Howard, & Mark Noll. Protestantism After 500 Years (Oxford Univerity Press), 2016.Horton, Michael S. "Scripture Alone: Luther's Doctrines of Scripture ." Edited by R.C. Sproul, & Steven Nichols. The Legacy of Luther (Reformation trust Publishing ), 2016.Jr., John Witte. "From Gospel to Law: The Lutheran Reformation and It's Impact on Legal Culture." Edited by Mark A. Noll Thomas Albert Howard. Protestantism after 500 years (Oxford University Press), 2016.Lindberg, Carter. The European Reformers . West Sussex: Blackwell Publishing , 2010.Luther, Martin. Ninety-Five Theses. Edited by Stephen Nichols. Phillipsburg , NJ: B&R Publishing , 2002.—. The Bondage of the Will. Translated by J.I. Packer, & O.R. Johnston. Grand Rapids , MI: Baker Academics , 1957.Maag, Karin. "The Reformation and Higher Education ." Edited by Thomas Howard, & Mark Noll. Protestantism After 500 Years , 2016.The Holy Bible . English Standard Version . Wheaton , IL, 2001.Waters, Guy Prentiss. "By Faith Alone: Luther and the Doctrine of Justification." Edited by R.C. Sproul, & Stephen Nichols. The Legacy of Luther (The Reformation Trust ), n.d.

    Book 2 Giveaway Winner Announced! (and a pretty sweet Napoleon quote)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 8:00


    FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! A Timothy Keller Book on us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 4:58


    Be the first to email us at church.ahistory.gmail.com!!!!

    I'm gonna preach this one! (TSOTM) pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 78:48


    Know what it is, before saying what it says! (TSOTM) pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 53:11


    Andrew Fuller and William Carey, The Case For Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 60:52


    Email us with comments and questions at church.ahistory@gmail.com!

    FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! HOW ABOUT THREE AMAZING BOOKS ON US?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 5:47


    email us at church.ahistory@gmail.com to possibly win: Luther's Ninety-Five Theses The Knowledge of the Holy- A.W. TozerGod's Greater Glory- Bruce A. Ware

    A Pastor and His Axe, The Story of Ulrich Zwingli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 70:48


    (New Podcast Preview) and the story of a Nazi named Braun and a boxer named Ali, IS THIS A THING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 9:11


    (New Podcast Preview) and the story of a Nazi named Braun and a boxer named Ali, IS THIS A THING?

    George Floyd Protests / Whitefield vs. Wesley Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 45:27


    "I Have a Dream" is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.Further Reading: Frame, John M. Systematic Theology. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing Co., 2013. Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity. Vol. 4. New York , NY: HarperOne, 2010. Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994.Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011.Marsden, George M. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008.Noll, Mark A. The Old Religion in a New World. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002."The Holy Bible." The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Wheaton , IL: Crossway, 2011. Wesley, John. "Free Grace." In Free Grace, by John Wesley. 1739.Whitefield, George. "A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley ." A Letter to the Rev. Mr. JohnWesley . 1741.

    Whitefield vs. Wesley: The right way to understand salvation. Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 47:18


    Join the conversation! Email us with comments and questions:church.ahistory@gmail.com1. Election (God’s choice of the people to be saved)2. The Gospel call (proclaiming the message of the gospel)3. Regeneration (being born again)4. Conversion (faith and repentance) 5. Justification (right legal standing)6. Adoption (membership in God’s family)7. Sanctification (right conduct of life)8. Perseverance (remaining in Christ)9. Death (going to be with the Lord)10. Glorification (receiving a resurrection body) (Grudem 1994)Further Reading:Frame, John M. Systematic Theology. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing Co., 2013.Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity. Vol. 4. New York , NY: HarperOne, 2010.Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994.Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011.Marsden, George M. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008.Noll, Mark A. The Old Religion in a New World. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002."The Holy Bible." The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Wheaton , IL: Crossway, 2011.Wesley, John. "Free Grace." In Free Grace, by John Wesley. 1739.Whitefield, George. "A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley ." A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley . 1741.

    Whitefield vs. Wesley: The right way to understand salvation. Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 47:25


    Join the conversation! Email us with comments and questions:church.ahistory@gmail.com1. Election (God’s choice of the people to be saved)2. The Gospel call (proclaiming the message of the gospel)3. Regeneration (being born again)4. Conversion (faith and repentance) 5. Justification (right legal standing)6. Adoption (membership in God’s family)7. Sanctification (right conduct of life)8. Perseverance (remaining in Christ)9. Death (going to be with the Lord)10. Glorification (receiving a resurrection body) (Grudem 1994)Further Reading:Frame, John M. Systematic Theology. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing Co., 2013.Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity. Vol. 4. New York , NY: HarperOne, 2010.Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994.Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011.Marsden, George M. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards. Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008.Noll, Mark A. The Old Religion in a New World. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002."The Holy Bible." The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Wheaton , IL: Crossway, 2011.Wesley, John. "Free Grace." In Free Grace, by John Wesley. 1739.Whitefield, George. "A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley ." A Letter to the Rev. Mr. John Wesley . 1741.

    Mid-Month Special, With Guest Host Katie Woodburn: The World Turned Upside Down by Charles Spurgeon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 26:03


    We are always excited to hear from you. Email us at church.ahistory@gmail.comRemember, official podcasts post on the fourth Sunday of every month!If you are interested in the life and work of Charles Spurgeon, we would suggest utilizing the amazing research done by Midwestern Theological Seminary. Midwestern created a website that makes it easy to locate Spurgeon's bio, sermons, and ministry details. The link below will take you to the home page of the Seminary's site devoted to Spurgeon. https://www.spurgeon.orgEventually, we will devote an entire podcast to Charles Spurgeon.

    A short/important message from Matt (and the podcast is doing amazing! Keep listening!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 4:52


    Email us with questions, comments, and suggestions. church.ahistory@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you!

    Gilgamesh and the Flood #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 37:55


    Email us with questions, comments, and suggestions. church.ahistory@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you! Dig deeper:Stark, Rodney. For the Glory of God: how monotheism led to reformations, science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery. New Jersey: Princeton Univ. Press, 2004.Greenblatt, Stephen. The Rise and Fall of Adam an Eve. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2018Poythress, Vern S. Interpreting Eden: a guide to faithfully reading and understanding Genesis 1-3. Wheaton: Crossway, 2019.Currid, John H. Against the Gods: The polemical theology of the Old Testament. Wheaton: Crossway, 2013.Alexander, Desmond T. The City of God and the Goal of Creation. Wheaton: Crossway, 2018.Waltke, Bruce K. Genesis a commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. Shire, William. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: a history of Nazi Germany. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2011.Bauer, Susan. A Brief History of the Ancient World. New York: W.W. Norton, 2007.Diamond, Jared. Guns, germs, and steel: a short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years. New York: Vintage, 2019. Owens, Dalia. Where the Crawdads Sing. USA: Penguin USA, 2020.Gaiman, Neil. Norse Mythology. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.ESV study Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.

    Gilgamesh and the Flood #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 29:52


    Email us with questions, comments, and suggestions. church.ahistory@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you! Dig deeper:Stark, Rodney. For the Glory of God: how monotheism led to reformations, science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery. New Jersey: Princeton Univ. Press, 2004.Greenblatt, Stephen. The Rise and Fall of Adam an Eve. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2018Poythress, Vern S. Interpreting Eden: a guide to faithfully reading and understanding Genesis 1-3. Wheaton: Crossway, 2019.Currid, John H. Against the Gods: The polemical theology of the Old Testament. Wheaton: Crossway, 2013.Alexander, Desmond T. The City of God and the Goal of Creation. Wheaton: Crossway, 2018.Waltke, Bruce K. Genesis a commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. Shire, William. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: a history of Nazi Germany. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2011.Bauer, Susan. A Brief History of the Ancient World. New York: W.W. Norton, 2007.Diamond, Jared. Guns, germs, and steel: a short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years. New York: Vintage, 2019. Owens, Dalia. Where the Crawdads Sing. USA: Penguin USA, 2020.Gaiman, Neil. Norse Mythology. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.ESV study Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.

    Herodotus, the Father of History.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 35:05


    Email us with questions, comments, and suggestions. church.ahistory@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you!

    Gilgamesh and the Flood #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 24:13


    Email us with questions, comments, and suggestions. church.ahistory@gmail.comWe look forward to hearing from you! Dig deeper:Stark, Rodney. For the Glory of God: how monotheism led to reformations, science, witch-hunts, and the end of slavery. New Jersey: Princeton Univ. Press, 2004.Greenblatt, Stephen. The Rise and Fall of Adam an Eve. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2018Poythress, Vern S. Interpreting Eden: a guide to faithfully reading and understanding Genesis 1-3. Wheaton: Crossway, 2019.Currid, John H. Against the Gods: The polemical theology of the Old Testament. Wheaton: Crossway, 2013.Alexander, Desmond T. The City of God and the Goal of Creation. Wheaton: Crossway, 2018.Waltke, Bruce K. Genesis a commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001. Shire, William. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: a history of Nazi Germany. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2011.Bauer, Susan. A Brief History of the Ancient World. New York: W.W. Norton, 2007.Diamond, Jared. Guns, germs, and steel: a short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years. New York: Vintage, 2019. Owens, Dalia. Where the Crawdads Sing. USA: Penguin USA, 2020.Gaiman, Neil. Norse Mythology. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.ESV study Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.

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