Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. Language: English Episodes: 299
Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast moves beyond doctrine to explore the tangible, often surprising intersections where the Christian story meets the broader sweep of world events. This isn't a study of abstract beliefs; it's about the people, places, and artifacts that shaped and were shaped by these historical currents. Each episode digs into the continuation of narratives that begin in the biblical text, following their threads into the fabric of empires, cultures, and philosophical movements. You'll hear how spiritual ideas influenced social structures and how political realities, in turn, redirected the course of religious thought. The host, guided by the principle that this is "not theology," instead focuses on the lived experience and historical impact, connecting dots across time in a way that feels both scholarly and deeply human. Tuning into this podcast offers a grounded perspective, examining how faith has been woven into the everyday realities of different eras-from ancient crossroads to medieval courts and into the modern age. It’s for anyone curious about the forces that shaped our world, who appreciates history told through specific lenses and concrete details. The conversation here lives in that rich space where religion, culture, and history constantly converse, providing context for the present by meticulously unpacking the past.
Episodes
3.04 Exodus Summary Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 14 through 17. These chapters begin with the Israelites on the run from the pursuing Egyptians. They then cross the Red Sea, or maybe the Sea of Reeds,…
3.03 Exodus Summary Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 10 through 13. These chapters correspond with the last three plagues God wrought on Pharaoh and Egypt. Also, the tenth plague corresponds with the first…
3.02 Exodus Summary Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 6 through 9. These chapters correspond with the first seven plagues God wrought on Pharaoh and Egypt. How do Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh interact in the s…
3.01 Exodus Summary Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 1 through 5. These chapters bridge the narrative from Joseph to Moses. We learn of Moses’s birth and reasons for his exile. He spends 40 years with the…
2.76 Genesis Summary Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Genesis Chapters 46 through 50. In these chapters are found the stories of Jacob, Joseph, their sons, and all of the adventures that await them through the end of their…
2.75 Genesis Summary Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Genesis Chapters 29 through 45. In these chapters are found the stories of Jacob, Rachel, their sons, and all of the adventures that await them. Also, Esau, whose deced…
2.74 Genesis 50 Part 2 and Genesis Summary Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
In this episode, I wrap up the summary of Genesis Chapter 50, covering the on-going relationship between Joseph and his brothers, as well as Joseph’s final years. Then, I circle back to the beginning, summarizing Genesis…
2.73 Genesis 50 and Egyptian Mummification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:00
I start out the episode summarizing the first two thirds of Genesis 50. In this chapter a few new places and concepts are mentioned. Specifically, threshing floors, a man or place known as Atad, and a place known as Abel…
2.72 The History of Sidon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:17
This episode covers the history of Sidon, the town that Jacob promised to his son Zebulun. Well, not really, he promises his son that the border of his territory will be at Sidon. I cover Sidon as found in the Bible, as…
2.71 Goshen and Genesis Chapters 46 - 49 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
This episode dives into the history of the Land of Goshen, the place where Jacob and his sons’ families relocated. Also, I summarize Genesis Chapters 46 through 49. In Chapter 49, we first learn of a place called Sidon,…