"If I could train for ministry all over again the one thing I'd change is add some boxing classes."

Frank Higgins did ministry to one of the toughest groups of people on the planet. He was the only one sharing Christ with them, though. Listen to his incredible story and the impact he made.

Joel and Troy discuss some different, "not typical" topics that DL Moody covered in his book, "Golden Counsels"

We look at "How to have a good prayer meeting," "The Sunday Newspaper" (His thoughts on news) "Should you mark your Bible?" And "How should you spend a sabbath?"

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William Knibb was a missionary to Jamaica who helped bring an end to slavery in the British Empire. He lived through a massive revolt, was persecuted across the Island, and helped lead a massive revival on the Island.

Thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode! Make sure to check out our Patreon!

Peter Chrysologus was the archbishop of the capital of Rome during its days of decline. He is famous for many things but one of which is his very short sermons. Thanks to Leigh Ridge for reading this episode!

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Every year Joel, Troy, and Elise (From Martyrs and Missionaries) come together and give our top 5 episodes of the year.

We also find out who is better at Church History Trivia: Elise or Troy?

Chrysostom was an early church father who did a lot of good! But when he died he may not have seen the situation the way we do today.

Big thanks to Richard Roodt for reading this sermon for us! We were in a pinch and are really appreciative of all the help he has given our show this year.

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Lyman Beecher lived through the end of the 18th and 19th century. A tumultous time for Christianity and Beecher was at the forefront of many battles from abolition to prohibition.

Big thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this episode! Make sure you check out his show Cave to the Cross!

Joel and Troy discuss how sermons, songs, and subjects on Heaven have gone missing in most modern churches today. And how different that is from history!