This Week in Church History
A weekly review of major moments in the 2000 plus history of the Christian Church, hosted by Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., who holds an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College, a graduate degree (Masters of Divinity) from Harvard Divinity School and a terminal degree (Doctor of Ministry) from United Theological Seminary. Bishop Lewter is the Church Historian for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and is an adjunct professor at Beulah Heights Bible University in Atlanta, GA. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of the Hollywood Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral of Amityville, NY and the Queens Ministry of New York City.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
This Week in Church History
Latest Episodes
The Post Nicene Church Fathers
The Post Nicene Church FathersThis engaging podcast episode features Dr. Rachel Chen and Bishop Andy Lewter exploring the profound contributions of seven pivotal Post-Nicene Church Fathers who shaped early Christianity follo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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The Hidden Four Hundred Years, Unveiling History's Secrets
Episode Description:What happened between the Old and New Testaments? Discover the dramatic 400-year period that transformed the biblical world from Persian rule to Roman occupation, from a modest temple to Herod's architectural w...
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Episode 8
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18:30
Where Did Bishops Come From
In this compelling 20-minute episode, host Professor Rachel Chen sits down with Bishop Andy Lewter, a Harvard-trained church historian and serving bishop, to explore one of Christianity's most consequential developments—the emergence of the off...
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Episode 9
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21:31
The Word Unleashed: John Wycliffe and the Vernacular Bible Revolution
The Word Unleashed: John Wycliffe and the Vernacular Bible RevolutionEpisode DescriptionWhat if reading the Bible in your own language was considered heresy? In 14th-century England, that's exactly what the Chu...
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Episode 10
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19:48
Echoes of Wisdom: From Ancient Philosophers to Christian Discipleship
Episode Description:Journey through 800 years of educational history as host Rachel Chen interviews Harvard-trained church historian Bishop Andy Lewter about the surprising connections between ancient Greek teaching methods and ea...
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Episode 8
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