5 Minutes in Church History
Travel back in time with Stephen Nichols to look at the people, events, and places that have shaped the story of Christianity. This podcast offers an accessible glimpse into how God has worked in the church and how this can encourage us today.
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The Story of 5 Sermons
January 7, 2026|The Eighteenth Century
Church History Resolutions for the New Year
December 31, 2025|General Church HistoryChristmas in New England
December 24, 2025|The Person of ChristA Little Church History of a Middle Colony: The First Great Awakening
December 17, 2025|American Church HistoryA Little Church History of a Middle Colony: Early Influences
December 10, 2025|American Church History
Stephen Nichols
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Christianity and Liberalism, author of many books, including Bible Basics, R.C. Sproul: A Life, and 5 Minutes in Church History, and host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.
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