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Delve into the captivating narrative of 'The Church History Podcast,' a remarkable journey that unfolds the history of God's Church from the time of Jesus Christ to the present day. Hosted by Lorelee Siemens, this podcast brings to life the inspiring stories of men and women who, guided by the Holy Spirit, dedicated their lives to Jesus Christ. Experience the rich tapestry of the Church's evolution, one episode at a time, as Lorelee skillfully recounts the challenges, triumphs, and unwavering faith that have shaped the course of history. From the earliest days of Christianity to the ...

When conflicts become entrenched over generations, the language of war infiltrates everyday life, concealing destruction and hardening positions. Nowhere is this truer than in the Middle East. Award-winning author Raja Shehadeh explores the politics of language and the language of politics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting on the walls that they create - legal and cultural - that confine today's Palestinians just like the borders, checkpoints and so-called "Separation Barrier".

We're not your grandfather's church history podcast. But we'd also really appreciate it if he still listened. Saints, heretics, councils...and the occasional crazy stuff. We have fun. IG: @churchhistory4chumps

Black churches in America have long been recognized as the most independent, stable, and dominant institutions in Black communities. Drawing on interviews with more than 1,800 Black clergy in both urban and rural settings, combined with a comprehensive historical overview of seven mainline Black denominations, C. Eric Lincoln and Lawrence H. Mamiya present an analysis of the Black church as it relates to the history of African Americans and to contemporary Black culture.

“Servolution is a must-read. It is inspirational. It is practical. And it has the potential to revolutionize your life.” Mark Batterson—Lead Pastor, National Community ChurchA movement is rumbling through the body of Christ—a revolutionary army of people giving hope to a hurting world...

In Inventing a Christian America, Green, a leading historian of religion and politics, explores the historical record that is purported to support the popular belief in America's religious founding and status as a Christian nation.

High on God gives the first robust and plausible explanation for why megachurches have conquered the churchgoing market of America. Without condescension or exaggeration, the authors show the genius of megachurches: the power of charisma, the design of facilities, the training of leaders, the emotional dynamics, and the strategies that bring people together and lead them to serve and help others.

This sharp commentary on the rise and current decline of Western Civilization touches on historical moments - including the building of early universities in the Middle Ages and the American Revolution - and figures - including Augustine, Acquinas, Edmund Burke, and Adam Smith - that exemplify the faith-reason synthesis at the heart of Western Civilization, as well as the modern villains that threaten to destroy it.

The stunning popularity of the “New Atheist” movement - whose most famous spokesmen include Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens - speaks to both the growing ranks of atheists and the widespread, vehement disdain for religion among many of them. In Faitheist, Chris Stedman tells his own story to challenge the orthodoxies of this movement and make a passionate argument that atheists should engage religious diversity respectfully.

The prophets of old were not easy to listen to because they did not flatter. They did not cajole. They spoke hard words that often chafed and unsettled their listeners. Like the Old Testament prophets, and more recent prophetic voices like Frederick Douglass, Dr. Eric Mason calls the evangelical church to a much-needed reckoning.

What is the true nature and mission of the church? Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order? This question is especially fraught when the church is one built by an enslaved people and formed, from its beginning, at the center of an oppressed community's fight for personhood and freedom. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the Black church in the United States.

From colonial times into the 20th century, our laws and court cases ignored atheism, assuming that all good Americans were religious. Only in the 20th century, with the passage of laws allowing for conscientious objection to war, did nonbelief enter debates about religious liberty. Still, today every one of the 20 states has God written into its constitution. God is everywhere in American public life. R. Laurence Moore and Isaac Kramnick explore both God's omnipresence and the dramatic rise in nonbelievers that has led to an "atheist awakening" intent on holding the country to its secular principles.

The anonymous.church podcast is a safe space where we read and share real stories submitted anonymously by people who’ve been shaped, challenged, or hurt in church settings.Each episode gives voice to experiences that are often silenced while offering honesty, empathy, and hope for safer, healthier spiritual communities.

The proclaimed hope of America rings most hollow for Native peoples, people of color, the rural poor, and other communities pressed to the margins. Author Jonathan Walton exposes the cultural myths and misconceptions about America's identity. Focusing on its manipulation of Scripture and the person of Jesus, he redirects us to the true promises found in the gospel. Walton identifies how American ideology and way of life has become a false religion and reveals that orienting our lives around American nationalism is idolatry.

Dive into the intriguing history of Henry the Fifth in this concise overview, eloquently summarized by KevinS.

Immerse yourself in the remarkable life and works of Bacon, the scholar and man of letters. Our journey starts from his humble beginnings and ventures into his intriguing relationships with Queen Elizabeth and James I. Explore his roles as solicitor general, attorney-general, and chancellor and witness his eventual downfall. This podcast provides an in-depth understanding of Bacons philosophy and offers succinct summaries of his prolific writings. (Summary by Bill Boerst)

Explore the rich tapestry of medieval life and culture in France, with insights drawn from across Europe. This engaging account delves into various aspects of daily life, including private rituals, culinary traditions, hunting practices, games, clothing styles, social privileges, justice systems, and more. With over 400 contemporary illustrations enhancing the narrative, this book brings history to life. Please note that sections 27 and 28 on punishments may be unsettling for sensitive readers. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

Why “undead”? Because we have died to our sins and are alive again in Christ!  This is a side-channel of Weird Darkness.  Here in the Church of the Undead (COTU), host Darren Marlar can shine a spotlight on certain aspects of recent episodes of Weird Darkness that have an interesting or important religious aspect he feels needs to be addressed more fully. COTU will also post episodes not related to Weird Darkness stories which are still relevant to those who may deal with depression, and/or those who enjoy macabre subject matter but also love (or are curious about) God and want to ...

Welcome to The Ephesians Church serial podcast: an inspirational instruction, interview, conversational podcast production of Darryl S. Erby about the Divinely predestined purpose and plan for the only Church, as revealed in the Bible book Ephesians, along with other locations within Scripture, to participate in His predetermined plan to reconcile the world to himself.

The Great Divide – A New Season from Prymehub Podcast, Presented by Albasir Hussien In a world torn between power and the powerless, truth and deception, love and betrayal, The Great Divide dares to explore the thin line that separates us. This thrilling new season of Prymehub Podcast, presented by Albasir Hussien, delves deep into the conflicts, conspiracies, and crossroads that define our lives. Each episode peels back the layers of society’s most intriguing divisions—whether political, cult