Today's Episode finds us all throughout the New Testament delving into the question of offices and roles in the leadership structure of the First Church. After that we see what the enduring offices and roles are for the church, including the surprising centrality of the Scriptures in the governing of those in the offices and roles of the church. Title: The Leadership of the Apostolic Church Date: AD 31-70 Place: Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria Key Figures and Events: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Teachers, Elders, Deacons Documents of Significance: Acts, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians 4, and The Pa ..read more

In today's episode we join the first Church in Jerusalem about a year after the Resurrection of Christ. The apostles create a new office in the church that has far reaching ramifications for the future. The first two deacons are Stephen and Philip and their stories are part of the expanding infant church as the Holy Spirit spreads the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. Title: The First Deacons - Stephen and Philip Date: AD 31-60 Place: Jerusalem, Judea, and SamariaKey Figures and Events: Stephen and Philip Documents of Significance: Acts 6-8 Contact: churchhistoryandtheology@proton.me Want to Su ..read more

Today's episode centers in on the first church from the day of Pentecost onwards. Who was the church made up of? What were its characteristics? Its habits? What a tremendous grace that God has shown us the starting description of His NT people. Buckle up! As the Gospel goes out into the world you will see its adaptability throughout time and space.Title: The NT Church is Born Date: AD 30 or 33 (debatable)Place: Jerusalem Key Figures and Events: Jesus, Peter, the Apostles, those who heard the word.Documents of Significance: Acts 2 and 4 Contact: churchhistoryandtheology@proton.meWant to Support ..read more

Today's episode has us talking about headship and leadership. Both in the Invisible Church and the Visible Church. And wouldn't you know it? God is consistent everywhere He goes. The general idea is this: the only bottleneck of leadership ought to be on Christ; not on any other human or leader. Christ instituted a concept of multifocal leadership for the church: multiple apostles appointing multiple elders who enlist the help of multiple deacons. It is not a Christian habit to follow only one apostle or one pastor or leader. Title: Christ the Head of Church History Date: 1st-21st Century Place ..read more

Title: Why Study Church History?Date: 1st-21st CenturyPlace: Worldwide Key Figures and Events: Our Brothers and SistersDocuments of Significance: The Bible (as always) Narrative Overview: As we get into the "Why" of the study of church history, we cover how it has affected us already, where God is at work, the tie-ins to ecclesiology and eschatology. In the end, as an extension of Christian fellowship, the study of Church History ought to result in humility. If it doesn't, that is cause for concern. Want to Support the Show? If you'd like to help cover hosting costs, development, and general s ..read more

Title: What is Church History? Date: Creation - Present Day Place: Worldwide Key Figures and Events: God and His People Documents of Significance: The Bible :) Narrative Overview: This introductory episode explores the fundamentals of Church History and Theology. What exactly is Church History? Where does it begin, who is included, and what are its boundaries? We'll delve into these questions, discussing the definitions, scope, and key figures involved. Expect a candid discussion of your host's perspectives and biases—which are, of course, always correct. Want to Support the Show? If you'd lik ..read more

England, 1700s.Anne Steele was a poet who published under the pseudonym Theodosia. ​ Her hymns were included in many hymnals.​ She was part of a circle of writers and intellectuals, both men and women, who provided her with intellectual stimulation and support. ​ Despite suffering from physical ailments and the deaths of loved ones, Steele lived her life by seeking to glorify God through her writing. ​In this episode, we delve into her life and selected works, including some of her most influential poems and hymns. Special thanks to Joseph Van Carmichael for his dissertation on this topic, whi ..read more

1563 AD. In the wake the Council of Trent's condemnation of the Protestant Reformation and the Peace of Augsburg (1555), there arose a desire to clarify a clearer set of Lutheran beliefs that were informed and influenced by Calvin's reformation in Geneva. The result? A politically needed theological document that has become one of the most influential catechisms in the Protestant churches. Its tone is pastoral and its theology consistent. Quite the accomplishment for something written by someone still in their 20s!Ligonier Ministries has a well formatted translation that I will be utilizing: h ..read more

Tonight is a reflective show that talks about some of the long-term plans for Church History and Theology. When we begin the next walkthrough and what that will look like. Why we do this, reintroduction of our methodology and goals. Also, if there is time, maybe a teaser of another project that is in the works for those of you who are super-fans of Church History ..read more

c. 750 ADThis episode will find us in the recesses of the Medieval Era, learning something about a church so desperate for power that it told one of history's greatest lies to get it. The Roman church's forgery known as "The Donation of Constantine" was used for 700 years to legitimize the temporal powers of the church in Rome. Once proven to be a lie, it was quickly put to the side. But the damage had been done and Rome had stolen its corrupting power. With such power, no internal mechanism for reform or balance could ever be introduced. The text we are using is found at the following link:ht ..read more