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Our goal is to bring old sermons back to life by preaching them again. Many great theologians were preachers. We read their books today. But what did they tell their congregations? What was their week to week advice on how to live? Their theology applied is found in their sermons.

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    The Revived Thoughts podcast is a treasure trove for anyone interested in church history and exploring the sermons of great Christian preachers from the past. The hosts, Joel and Troy, do an excellent job of bringing these sermons to life by providing historical context and background information about the preachers themselves. It is truly a unique and enlightening experience to hear these sermons in their original form.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the careful attention to detail that Joel and Troy put into each episode. They provide thorough research on each preacher, giving listeners a deeper understanding of their lives and ministries. Additionally, they take care to modernize the language of the sermons, making them more accessible and engaging for contemporary audiences. The selection of sermons is also diverse, ranging from Chrysostom to Spurgeon, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to inspire faith and encouragement in listeners. Hearing the powerful words of these faithful saints from the past reminds us that our God is unchanging and that His truth transcends time. It is an uplifting experience to be reminded of the sacrificial love and passion these preachers had for God's word.

    However, one downside to this podcast is the occasional placement of commercials in awkward spots during episodes. While it may be a necessary part of supporting the production costs, it can disrupt the flow and immersion in the sermon itself. This issue could potentially be remedied by finding more seamless ways to integrate advertisements into the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Revived Thoughts podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in church history or seeking spiritual inspiration through old sermons. Joel and Troy bring these timeless messages to life through their meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Despite some minor drawbacks, this podcast overall provides an enriching listening experience that deepens one's appreciation for those who have faithfully served God throughout history.



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    George Mueller: How To Live A Happy Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 43:27


    George Mueller is, by the numbers, one of history's most faithful Christians. Listen to him as he shared how to live a happy life!Thank you to Jake Corn for reading this sermon for us! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    George Whitefield: Farewell Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 61:38


    George Whitefield is one of history's most famous preachers and evangelists. Listen to his unique connection to another of history's most famous pastors, John Newton.Thank you to Keith Klaus for reading this sermon for us! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    James McGready: The Works of the Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 97:39


    James lived and worked in the south during the revival of 1800. He was on the frontier of Kentucky living in "Rogue Harbor" when many started converting to Christ.Thank you to Brent Young for reading this sermon for us! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Jan Killian: Truth Over Unity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 51:20


    Troy takes a look at a group of people many have never heard of, The Wendish or Sorbin people. They lived in Germany and a group of them emigrated from Germany to Texas to escape persecution in the 1800s. Listen to their unique and unheard of story and a sermon on choosing truth over unity by their leader. Thank you Leigh Ridge for reading this sermon for us!  Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Behind The Slideshow: Part 2 (Feat. Elise Of Martyrs And Missionaries)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 38:01


    Elise joins Troy from the Revived Thoughts podcast in a Revived Studios crossover episode where we discuss many of the often overlooked or unexpected parts of living overseas. Expect one or two things you've maybe never thought about before.We also give an update for our summer plans!Our personal Facebook group: Following the FrasiersInterested in partnering with us? Tap hereFor advertising requests or just to reach out:Contact UsORrevivedthoughts@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John Calvin: Jesus in the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 68:04


    Every year the week of Resurrection Sunday we put out a part of John Calvin's "Passion of the Christ" 8 Part series. This is part 3! Jesus in the Garden. (We've now covered Sermons 3-8 use our website to find them)We also cover what it would have been like to have John Calvin as your pastor. Big thanks to Patrick Studebaker from "Cave to The Cross" for this episode! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Hippolytus: Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 35:58


    Hippolytus lived 1800 years ago! In many ways we only know scraps about his life. But from what we do learn about his life, we can tell he loved and stood for God.Thank you so much to Matt Maples for reading this episode for us!Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    How Should Christians Read The News?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 60:31


    Baby Hatcheries, Hitler's breakfast, Covid-19, and more. Troy uses history and recent examples to discuss how Christians should read the news today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Cyprian: Sermon During A Plague

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 63:45


    Cyprian gave this powerful sermon during a time of persecution, a famine, and also a plague. Big thanks John Raynar for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Conversation: Marriage Advice From A Puritan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 36:11


    Richard Baxter was a Puritan who lived in England and we go through some of his marital advice. It may be more spicy than you'd expect! Link to his full text used for the episodeSupport us on the Patreon! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Lollard Sermon: Every Plant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 26:12


    The Lollards were a group before the Reformation that helped lead to the Reformation. This sermon, though anonymous, is a 700 year old sermon from their era. We want to say a big thank you to Leigh Ridge for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Fulgentius of Ruspe: Martyrdom of Stephen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 36:36


    Fulgentius of Ruspe was alive just after the Roman Empire had fallen. He got saved reading an Augustine sermon and stood for Nicene Christianity at a time when it was not easy to do so against rampant arianism. We want to say a big thank you to Richard Roodt for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Athanasius: Going To God In The Night (Feat. Keith Foskey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 63:59


    Interview and discussion with Keith Foskey whos podcast recently won the "Best Podcast" award by Dead Man Walking. Make sure you check out his church history courses: https://sgfcjax.org/academy/ We want to say a big thank you to Keith Foskey for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Andrew Fuller: Walking In Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 75:03


    Andrew Fuller was a Baptist who helped found one of the most important missionary agencies in world history. Listen to the sermon that helped inspire it all!We want to say a big thank you to Todd Nicklas for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Premiere: Questions & Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 79:39


    Joel and Troy answer questions from you, the listeners! We have never done an episode like this but listen up as we answer:Why don't we have episodes featuring women speakers?How did we meet? (And how we met our spouses!)Who we think the most heretical preachers in history are?How does the food in Indonesia compare to China?What figure in church history most impacted our spiritual walks?And several others! If your question didn't get answered, you can still send them to us. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Augustine: A Stoic, An Epicurean, and A Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 55:43


    The title may sound like the lead up to a joke, but Augustine was comparing three worldviews that were common at the time. And in reality, they are still common today. We also look at three perspectives from three different Christians on the Fall of Rome, including Augustine's. We want to say a big thank you to Jason Stanley for reading this sermon for us.  Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John Taylor: Funeral of Absalom Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 42:22


    John Taylor was a pioneer pastor on the edge of the frontier in Kentucky. This sermon was given at the funeral of a friend and fellow pastor, Absalom Graves, who gave the first call to foreign missions in Kentucky's history.We want to say a big thank you to Justin Scott Rea for reading this sermon for us. We appreciate you helping us out with this one Justin! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    George Marsden: Christ The Hope Of Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 58:07


    George Marsden was a circuit rider who crisscrossed England for the Gospel. His work helped ensure everyone, no matter how far away from the cities they were, had a chance to hear God's Word.We want to say a big thank you to Patrick Studebaker at the Cave to the Cross Apologetics show. He has read so many sermons for us and he is a genuinely great guy! Check his stuff out here.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Thomas A Kempis: Living In A Sinful World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 44:20


    Thomas A Kempis lived in the Netherlands and preached in the 14th century. He also wrote history's most widely read Christian Devotional. Big thank you to Mark for reading this week's sermon! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Andrew Murray: You Are The Branches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 56:03


    Andrew Murray, one of South Africa's most famous pastors, crossed paths with other important figures in church history. Big thank you to Adam Parker for reading this sermon for us. He hosts the Bold Apologia podcast which you can listen to here. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Thoughts + Martyrs and Missionaries Top 5 Episodes of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 47:27


    It's here! Every year Joel, Troy, and Elise come together and give our top 5 episodes of the year. We also play some Church History Trivia and discuss a huge milestone of the studio! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    RT Rewind: Henry Whipple - The Work Of A Missionary Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 74:33


    As it is Christmas Joel and Troy do not have a new sermon to put out. However, if you have not listened to this amazing sermon by Henry Whipple that came out over the summer then now is a wonderful opportunity to give it a listen! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Christmas Evans: The Cedar of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 63:43


    Christmas Evans, named because of the day he was born, has an incredible story and is the most famous preacher in Welsh history.We want to thank Guthrie for reading this sermon for us. We appreciate it! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Conversation: The Colosseum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 30:16


    Joel takes a look at the life of one of history's most famous landmarks, the Colosseum. Its story involves the destruction of Israel, gladiator games, and even a Necromancer. And a surprisingly intricate history with the church, too! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John Bradford: Suffering of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 65:58


    John Bradford was called the "Holiest of the Reformers" by his fellow reformers. His life and martyrdom stood as an inspiration.We want to thank Kenn Chipchase for helping narrate this sermon. Go check his work out at the Do Theology Podcast! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    RT Rewind: Octavius Winslow - Time Is In God's Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 72:08


    Octavius Winslow was a famous contemporary of Charles Spurgeon. In this sermon he preached a New Year's sermon just after the death of his wife.Special thanks to Adam Parker, of the Bold Apologia Podcast for reading this sermon for us. Check out his podcast and a recent episode that Troy was interviewed on!If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Jacobus Arminius: Unity Over Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 79:06


    Jacobus Arminius is a character many have heard of because of the calvinist vs. arminian debates. But how well do you know the story of the man himself? We really want to say thank you to David K Martin for the many sermons of ours he has read. You can find more of his content at his website hereJoin Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Revived Thoughts Deep Dive: Taiping Rebellion Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 122:12


    Joel and Troy return to the Taiping Rebellion and give you the part two of the incredible story that almost no one knows.What happened after Hong Xiuquan took over China and enforced his militant Christian kingdom? What did missionaries see when they went there?What happens to him and everyone else a part of his kingdom?Listen to find out! And listen to part 1 if you haven't already. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Conversation: Near Misses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 30:50


    Joel and Troy discuss "Near Miss" moments in church history. These oftentimes little moments sometimes completely rewrote the story of all of history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Martin Luther: The World Through Jesus Eyes (Feat. Bryan Wolfmueller)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 48:21


    Martin Luther is one of the most important figures in church history. Learn some new facts about his background you may not know before! And listen to a sermon of his delivered by the amazing Bryan Wolfmueller. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    William Chalmers Burns: The Funeral of Robert Murray M'Cheyne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 80:10


    William Chalmers Burns is one of the most important people from church history you've never heard of! He was a friend to Robert Murray M'Cheyne, and also a friend and mentor later on to one of history's most famous missionaries! Big thanks to Timothy Frierens for reading this sermon for us. You can check out his Youtube Channel Old Time Preaching here.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Charles Spurgeon: A Dirge For The Downgrade (Feat. Clay Kraby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 86:08


    Troy is joined by Clay Kraby, who runs the CHSpurgeon Channel on Youtube as well as CHSpurgeon.com, as well as the host of the Reasonable Theology podcast.Clay comes on to discuss the Downgrade Controversy in Spurgeon's life and give added insights as an expert on Charles Spurgeon. We then feature a sermon from his Youtube Channel that Spurgeon gave on the matter, "A Dirge for the Downgrade".Please check out Clay's work on Charles Spurgeon and recommend it to others!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Robert Murray M'Cheyne: Our Duty To Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 47:07


    Robert Murray M'Cheyne did more in his short-lived life than most could dream of. Between his excellent preaching and his mission trip to Israel his years changed the world. Big thanks to Zachary Sizemore for reading this sermon for us.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Rutherford Waddell: Till The Stars Appear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 49:22


    Rutherford Waddell is a man who moved from Ireland to New Zealand to share the Gospel. Listen to a sermon preached during World War 1 by a missionary to New Zealand. Big thanks to Richard Roodt for reading this sermon for us.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Jonathan Edwards: Farewell Sermon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 79:52


    Joel and Troy discuss the moment of Jonathan Edwards being kicked out of the pulpit by his congregation. And after that listen to the sermon that he gives as he leaves.Big thanks to John Thomas for reading this sermon for us.Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Conversation: If Acts of Uniformity Passed Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 37:00


    In the 1600s England passed Acts of Uniformity that led to two thousand Puritans protesting the church of England and becoming basically outlaws. What if this act passed today? What would be the right choice for Christians to make? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Samuel Hopkins: Christian Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 49:23


    Samuel Hopkins was a part of the Jonathan Edwards' school of thought and promoted what he had learned from his mentor. He also was one of the earliest abolitionists in colonial America. Big thanks to Nick Garland for reading this sermon! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    William Bates: How To Bear Affliction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 48:36


    William Bates lived a life full of difficulties and troubles in the 17th century. And sadly he outlived many of his friends that would go to jail for the faith and gave their funeral sermons. This makes him the perfect person to tell us how to bear affliction and suffering. Big thanks to Leigh Ridge for reading today's message!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Zacharias Ursinius: Study God When You Are Young!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 76:19


    Zacharias Ursinius is an important member of the second generation of the Reformation! Studying under men like Peter Martyr Vermigli and Philip Melanchthon he left his mark on the reformation. Big thanks to Richard Roordt for his help narrating this episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John Henry Jowett: Energizing Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 34:22


    John Henry Jowett was once so popular that at his church in New York and later in London, thousands got turned away at the door. Listen to one of his sermons brought to life. Big thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading today's message! Make sure to check out his show, "Cave To The Cross," which is a podcast that teaches apologetics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    William Wilberforce: Abolition Speech 1787

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 44:03


    We are excited to be back from our summer break! And with our return comes a short speech by William Wilberforce to get us back in the swing of things! Big thanks to Nick Garland for reading today's message! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Thoughts Deep Dive: Taiping Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 117:23


    In the heart of China in the middle of the 19th century if you did not go to Church on Sunday, you would be executed. Peasants were learning the Ten Commandments and being led by a man who destroyed every Buddhist and Confucian temple he could find. His goal was to create a "Heavenly Kingdom" for Christians in China, and millions came under his control. Some have said it is the second bloodiest event in human history, behind World War 2. The Taiping Rebellion is a story hardly anyone knows in the West. Learn the story of Hong Xiuquan, and the Rebellion he caused that changed the world. Part 2 is currently available only to our Patreon. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Cotton Mather: Pirates On Death Row

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 47:11


    Cotton Mather is one of New England's most famous colonial ministers. In this episode he is counseling and working directly with four pirates who are condemned to die. This is sermon he gives as they are before the executioners block. Hear the story of the pirates and their responses to Mather's counsel! Special thanks to Pastor Ed Backell for reading this sermon. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon, Washington and Nebraska, currently in Warden, WA. He has been serving Warden Community Church since May, 2010If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Henry Whipple: The Work of a Missionary Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 74:33


    Henry Whipple is a little known minister to Minnesota at a time when it was rural wilderness. Through blizzards and tough terrain, he helped bring the Gospel to the Dakota and the men living on the frontier.Special thanks to Jason Stanley for reading this sermon.If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Revived Conversations: First MIllennia Conversions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 50:38


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    John Bunyan: Sighs from Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 84:10


    Author of pilgrim's progress, listen to what John Bunyan thinks about how we should live life from day to day. Huge thanks to Timothy Fierens for reading todays sermon. You can see his youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@oldtimepreachingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    John Wesley: Justification by Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 70:42


    John Wesley is one of the main voices of the Great Awakening. Listen to some of the amazing stories from his life and his sermon, "Justification by Faith." Special thanks to Guthrie Musser for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts.If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Robert Breckenridge: Plea for Restoration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 58:34


    Robert Breckenridge was a famous pastor who stood against slavery in the early 19th century. He was also the grandfather of a famous theologian we have featured on the show multiple times. Special thanks to Nathaniel Owen for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts.If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Joseph Lathrop: Solar Eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 60:40


    Joseph Lathrop was a minister in the late 18th century and early 19th century. During his time as a minister there was a solar eclipse and he gives his response to it. Special thanks to Adam Parker of the Bold Apologia Podcast for reading this sermon.If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    5 Years of Revived Thoughts!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 48:30


    Joel and Troy discuss the fact that Revived Thoughts is officially five years. What have we learned? Plans for the future? What annoys Joel and Troy about each other? We answer these questions and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    French Revolution And The Cult Of Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 76:00


    Troy goes through the French Revolution and tells the often never discussed upon religious side of the French Revolution. The story of why they hated the church, what they did to the church, and how they replaced the church is one worth knowing today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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