Episodes

  • 096 - 14 The Salzburg Persecution
    Apr 18 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    4 mins
  • 095 - 13 Arminius and the Synod of Dort
    Apr 17 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    5 mins
  • 094 - 12 The Protestant Emigration to America
    Apr 16 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    3 mins
  • 093 - 11 The Thirty Years' War
    Apr 15 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    8 mins
  • 092 - 10 Mysticism in Germany
    Apr 14 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    6 mins
  • 091 - 9 The Protestant Church in Germany
    Apr 13 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    5 mins
  • 090 - 8 English Deism
    Apr 12 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    8 mins
  • 089 - 7 The Church During the Restoration
    Apr 11 2026
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).
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    7 mins