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.
Episodes
14 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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16:10
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 8
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12:18
The Birth of the Middle Ages and its Impact Upon the Medieval Church
"The Church History Podcast" explores the pivotal moments, influential figures, and theological developments that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Hosted by Rachel Chen, each episode features Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:36
The Fall of Rome and its Impact on the Early Church
Join host Rachel Chen and distinguished church historian Bishop Andy C. Lewter for an illuminating exploration of one of history's most pivotal moments - the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and its transformative impa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:12
The Role of Cathedrals During the Middle Ages
Join our Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter as he takes us on another fascinating journey into the hidden stories of Church History.Step beyond the soaring Gothic arches and stunning stained glass to discover the hidden story of med...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:19
The Rise of the Monastic Movement
Join host Rachel Chen and special guest Bishop Andy Lewter, church historian and author of "Executive Privilege," for a fascinating exploration of one of Christianity's most influential yet overlooked movements - early monasticism.Wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:06
The Rise of Constantine: Christianity Conquers the Empire
The interview systematically explores Constantine's story through five main segments:Opening Segment establishes the historical context, describing Christianity as a persecuted minority religion under Diocletian's Great Persecutio...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:01
The Pentecost Phenomenon: A Scholarly Examination of Speaking in Tongues
Episode DescriptionJoin Bishop Andy Lewter and Bishop D. A. Sherron in this illuminating theological discussion as they delve deep into one of Christianity's most debated phenomena: the speaking in tongues as recorded in Acts chap...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:59
Bonus Podcast: The Jewish Revolt of 70 AD and its Impact on the Early Church
In this crucial bonus episode, our host delivers a masterful examination of one of history's most pivotal moments - the Jewish Revolt of 70 AD and the destruction of Jerusalem. This watershed event fundamentally transformed both Judaism and Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:34
Bonus Podcast: Early Background of Christianity, Jewish Sectarianism
Join Harvard-educated Bishop Andy Lewter, Historian of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, as he explores the rich tapestry of Christian history through scholarly insight and pastoral wisdom. In this compelling series, Bishop Lewter exam...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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