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Church History
The story of the church, from the early centuries through the Reformation and after.
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Short episodes on key figures and events. - Luther: In Real Time · Podcast
Follows Martin Luther’s words through the Reformation.
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Ligonier Ministries
Teaching series, conference messages, devotionals and podcasts on Scripture, theology and church history.
Puritan Reformed Seminary
Seminary in the Puritan and Continental Reformed tradition.
The Davenant Institute
Nonprofit offering online graduate-level courses, a journal and a press.
Educational Resources7
Ligonier Ministries
The Bruised Reed
An exposition of Isaiah 42:3 and Matthew 12:20, ‘a bruised reed he will not break’, on Christ’s tenderness toward the spiritually weak and discouraged, in 16 short chapters. Puritan Paperbacks edition, 160 pages; first published 1630.
Heaven on Earth: A Treatise on Christian Assurance
320-page Puritan treatise (first published 1654) on the roots, nature and fruit of assurance, with its hindrances and the difference between true assurance and false confidence, written with pastoral sensitivity.
The Heart of Christ
A 136-page Puritan Paperbacks edition of Goodwin’s most popular book, on Hebrews 4:15 and Christ’s tender affection in heaven toward his people, both in their afflictions and in their sins.
Letters of Samuel Rutherford
First published in 1664. Letters to people from nobility to ordinary parishioners on self-examination, deception, and the love of Christ known through suffering. Includes a 30-page biographical introduction, subject indices, a glossary of archaic terms and notes on the recipients.
Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices
344-page Puritan Paperbacks edition. Brooks sets out Satan’s devices to entice toward sin, to discourage religious practice and to create spiritual doubt, with biblical remedies for each.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
184 pages. Bunyan’s account of how he came to understand and rest in the love of God in Christ, written for his spiritual children; includes his imprisonment narrative and a continuation of his life.
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Mortification of Spin
Podcast of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, hosted by Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman.
The Heidelcast
Podcast of R. Scott Clark's Heidelberg Reformation Association; 800+ episodes since 2009.
5 Minutes in Church History
Short episodes on key figures and events in Christian history.
Open Book with Stephen Nichols
Conversations on influential books and their impact on Christian teachers.
Luther: In Real Time
A historical podcast that follows Martin Luther’s words through the Reformation.
5 Minutos en la Historia de la Iglesia (Spanish)
Spanish edition of 5 Minutes in Church History.
SermonAudio
Free library of audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches and ministries around the world, searchable by speaker, church and topic, with mobile, smart-TV and smart-speaker apps.