Church History for Chumps
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
Church History for Chumps
Latest Episodes
147. When Did Churches Begin Singing Hymns? The Legacy of Benjamin Keach
The late 17th century was a wild time for Christianity in England. While the Catholics and Anglicans fought to be the top dog of the land of beans and toast, Baptists quietly went about changing stuff with no one's permission. ...
146. The Dying Breath of the Third Crusade
The siege of Acre was a grueling yet spectacular success for the Crusader armies. With the coastline cleared and easy access to supplies secured, the greatest task was before them: to siege the city of Jerusalem and retake the True Cross.
145. The Third Crusade: The Final Days of Acre
The Siege of Acre has been a punishing ordeal for both Muslim and Christian armies. Each time the Crusaders believe they're inching towards victory, Saladin pulls yet another trick out of his seemingly endless hat. But today we will...
144. CHUMP TALK: Why Bother Studying Church History?
Finally, the question that everyone (usually our wives and loved ones) constantly asks us."Why bother studying church history?" "Isn't it all so boring?""Isn't it just a bunch of dead guys?"So after putting on a...
143. The Third Crusade: The Tragic Fall of Frederick Barbarossa
Frederick I was no ordinary crusader. As a young man, he'd participated in the disastrous Second Crusade. Now in his sixties, Frederick was adamant to not follow in the footsteps of those who attempted to liberate the Holy Land befo...
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