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
Podcasting since 2023 • 124 episodes
Church History for Chumps
Latest Episodes
123. CHUMP TALK: Is it still cool to talk about Deconstruction?
Deconstruction feels like a big 2017 idea. Talking about it today feels kinda dated. But you know what? CH4C didn't exist in 2017. So here we are. Deconstruction, popularized by folks like Joshua Harris or Rhett and Link...
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122. Saint Anselm: Thinker, Philosopher, Theologian
The "dark ages" really get a bad wrap, if you ask us. The phrase tends to make you think of something from a Monty Python skit: a toothless peasants, constant famine, and a wildly corrupt and inept church. And while ever...
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121. Jerusalem has Fallen: The Rise of the Crusader States
July 15th, 1099. The walls of Jerusalem are breached by the Crusaders, and finally the holy city has been conquered by the Franks. To some, a long and arduous road was finally coming to an end. But for many more, things were just ge...
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120. The Crusades Begin...The Promised Land Awaits
It's been several years since Pope Urban's call to arms in 1095. Many of the crusaders are worn out and exhausted. For years they have endured famine, starvation, and widespread loss of life. Yet, the Promised Land is on the horizon. Jerusalem ...
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119. The Crusades Begin...The Siege of Antioch
So far in our series on the First Crusade, we've discussed the failures in great detail. But what about the victories? Surely our Frankish friends had to taste some success, right?Right you are indeed. After cruising through the Battle o...
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Hey, have been binging through this podcast after hearing about it from Bippity Boppity Betz! (Aka, Better Bryan) I absolutely love it!! It's so amazing and well done. I was wondering if I could throw you guys the name Soren Kierkegaard. He is remembered more for his philosophy but that all steamed from his thoughts on the Church of Denmark. Thank y'all for doing what you do -Luke
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