History and issues regarding the christian faith. The original purpose of this channel is to get John Bjorlie's Heroes of the Faith articles into podcast form. We also discuss issues of doctrine, belief, christian practice and the like.
Great Preacher and pastor of Moody Memorial Church. Discussing his early life, primary influences and contemporaries. https://uplook.org/1996/07/h-a-ironsides-all-in-all/
Brief look at the testimony of Samuel Trevor Francis, his co-laborers and influences.
A brief history and commentary on the Jesus Movement and the success of the Blitz Teams.
"Francis Jane Crosby wrote more than 9,000 hymns, some of which are among the most popular in every Christian denomination. She wrote so many that she was forced to use pen names lest the hymnals be filled with her name above all others. And, for most people, the most remarkable thing about her was that she had done so in spite of her blindness." CT https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/poets/fanny-crosby.html
Mack Tomlinson was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1977 in his home church of First Baptist Church of Clarendon, TX. He holds a BA degree in New Testament from Hardin-Simmons Univ. in Abilene, and has done graduate studies in Israel, and through Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth and Tyndale Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He has also served as an editor and book publisher. He also conducts an itinerant preaching ministry around the U. S., overseas in Eastern Europe, the South Pacific, and other areas of the world. Mack has been married to his wife, Linda, for 35 years, and they have 6 children. More ministry by Mack: https://illbehonest.com/author/mack-tomlinson
Mack Tomlinson was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1977 in his home church of First Baptist Church of Clarendon, TX. He holds a BA degree in New Testament from Hardin-Simmons Univ. in Abilene, and has done graduate studies in Israel, and through Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth and Tyndale Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He has also served as an editor and book publisher. He also conducts an itinerant preaching ministry around the U. S., overseas in Eastern Europe, the South Pacific, and other areas of the world. Mack has been married to his wife, Linda, for 35 years, and they have 6 children. More ministry by Mack: https://illbehonest.com/author/mack-tomlinson
Mack Tomlinson was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1977 in his home church of First Baptist Church of Clarendon, TX. He holds a BA degree in New Testament from Hardin-Simmons Univ. in Abilene, and has done graduate studies in Israel, and through Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth and Tyndale Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He has also served as an editor and book publisher. He also conducts an itinerant preaching ministry around the U. S., overseas in Eastern Europe, the South Pacific, and other areas of the world. Mack has been married to his wife, Linda, for 35 years, and they have 6 children. More of Mack's sermons: https://illbehonest.com/author/mack-tomlinson
Discussing the actions of Oliver Cromwell. A polarizing character. A man who pursued biblical ends by unbiblical means. Analysis through the lease of a book: The Protector: A Vindication by Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné https://www.goodreads.com/work/editions/227931-the-protector-a-vindication
Discussion of Assurance of Salvation and the great saints of history's stance on the matter.
Summary of some revival events surrounding the 1850-60 revival in the UK. Inspiration behind the book Seeing Revival.
Those who worked with and were actually supported by George Muller
Part 2 of Frederick Baedeker - Further exploration of Leo Tolstoy's view of Baedeker. Also the christian church and the Russian prison system.
Frederick Baedeker 1823-1906 - Evangelist to Russia http://uplook.org/1991/01/baedeker-in-russia/
Born Granville A.W. Waldegrave (18-33-1913) the third Lord Radstock http://uplook.org/1993/04/lord-radstock/
A man known for his kindness and encouragement. Skilled communicator and historian. https://uplook.org/1995/02/edmund-hamer-broadbent/
Writer of the Reformers and Their Step Children
From child laborer in a coal mine to preacher to thousands. https://uplook.org/1995/12/richard-weaver/
https://uplook.org/1992/03/charles-stanley/
A gifted servant of the Lord. Was used significantly in the growth and spiritual prosperity of the church in India.
Anthony Norris Groves. A proponent of faith missions. https://uplook.org/1992/12/anthony-norris-groves/
Dan Smith. Missionary to China. A brief outline of his life and character. Full article: https://uplook.org/1997/11/daniel-smith/
Study on revival preaching and the use of preaching judgement to come. The reality of this truth on the hearts of man.
Brief history of Adoniam Judson. Also a rabbit trail on baptizing babies
One of many who forfeited prosperity and ease here on earth. These people lived for another home, not made or able to be destroyed by men.
Hymn writer and happily converted christian, George W Frazier
A discussion of the life and events surrounding C.H. Mackintosh
A rabbit trail, I ended up hitting the record button on and then re-recording.
Continuing the discussion on revival, historic events and some rabbit trails.
John Bjorlie answers a few questions regarding revival and expounds further on revival events in our history
John Bjorlie expounds on Revival and it's characteristics through church history. Part 1