For Christmas, Joel and Troy replay a classic episode from Christmas Evans, The Ascension. Christmas Evans lived and preached in Wales. The "One-Eyed-Preacher" has an amazing back-story and was a fantastic preacher. Special thanks to Chips Ross for reading this sermon. Chips was saved when attending a Sunday evening service that featured the prayer life of DL Moody. He lives with his wife and 4 kids in Fresno, California, where he serves as pastor of Westwood Baptist Church. Support this podcast...
Dec 21, 2023•45 min
DL Moody is one of the most famous evangelists of the 19th Century. His background before he came to Christ was about as hard as a person could have. Special thanks to Dustin Garrett for reading this sermon. If you would like to read a sermon for Revived Thoughts, reach out to us at revivedthoughts@gmail.com Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
Dec 14, 2023•59 min
Charles Kingsley lived in the 19th century and was a literary household name. But beyond that, he also rubbed shoulders with some of history's most famous atheists, such as Charles Darwin and Aldous Huxley. Special thanks to John Raynar for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. You can get all of your audio needs taken care of by this amazing voice talent by going over to his website ! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6...
Dec 07, 2023•52 min
Peter Kierkegaard, the older brother of the famous philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, was invited to a meeting at night of Mormons. This is the response he was given in real time. Special thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode. Check out his works on Spotify "Crooked Hill Chiasm," and "All Generations" Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries of all time. Yet he did not start out that way. Listen to his early days in traveling to Shanghai and living in Shanghai during a massive civil war. Then listen to his sermon on "Abiding in Christ." Make sure you have not missed our other episodes on Taylor: Compassion on the Multitude Source Of Power If you'd like to join the premium team go to our Patreon . If you'd like to narrate a sermon, send us an email at revivedthoughts@gmail.com Supp...
Nov 23, 2023•55 min
Troy discusses America's post-millennial president, Woodrow Wilson. His obsession with the League of Nations, his unraveling, and what we can learn from him. Check out our store and buy your newest hoodie for the season! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min
Troy does a "deep dive" of sorts on America's premiere post-millennial president. History regards Woodrow Wilson as one of the most Christian presidents that the United States ever had. Yet most Christians do not know much about him or ever talk about him. What was his legacy? And what can we learn from his presidency? In part 1, we discuss his early days at Princeton, his personal friendships with J. Gresham Machen and other Princeton Theological Seminary professors, and what kind of president ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Joseph Butler was a defender of the faith in an age of deism. Listen to his sermon on man's ignorance! Special thanks to David K. Martin for reading this episode. He does audiobooks and other audio recordings. Go to his website to check him out! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min
Every year Revived Thoughts puts out a Martin Luther sermon in honor of Reformation Day! This year listen as Joel and Troy take a look at the end of Luther's life. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 26, 2023•43 min
Joel and Troy discuss the use of technology throughout the years. How would people in church history discuss new innovations and technology? And what should our attitude be towards it today? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 19, 2023•43 min
Benjamin Keach was a famous pioneer of the Baptist movement. He was persecuted heavily for his beliefs but his church has gone on to make history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 12, 2023•47 min
Troy gets the opportunity to speak with David Guzik, the man behind the Enduring Word Commentary. He has also done a great series on Church History that can be found on Youtube or by going here . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 05, 2023•37 min
John Hancock Jr, is the father of the famous American revolutionary. Him, his father, and his son were each named John Hancock and had a huge impact on America's founding. Special thanks to Jason Stanley for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 28, 2023•35 min
William Bacon Stevens was a world-class doctor and philosopher who became a pastor. He was invited twice to give this speech that declares the work of God from inside the human body to graduating classes of doctors. Special thanks to Ed Backell for this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Troy does an interview with Ben Garrett of the Haunted Cosmos Podcast to discuss some of the "strange" parts of church history that so often get overlooked. Click the link to learn more about the Haunted Cosmos podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 14, 2023•47 min
Ezekiel Hopkins was an Anglican Bishop at the end of the 17th century who worked in Ireland during a contentious era. His sermon was preached at the funeral of a dear congregant. Special thanks to Nathan Pabarcus is a Youth Minister from Cabool Christian Church in Southern Missouri. He graduated with his Masters in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Nathan enjoys spending his time with his wife and three kids, playing disc golf, & talking Church History. Most importantl...
Sep 07, 2023•53 min
Joel and Troy discuss their thoughts on money and how the view of money has changed over time in church history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 31, 2023•30 min
John Nelson Darby was a lawyer well on his way to money and fame. But he gave it all up to be a minister in the countryside. Hear his story and his sermon, "The Wheat and The Tares." Special thanks to Phil Yanda. Phil married his wife Christina 8 years ago (no kids, but we do have two dogs), is a Starbucks partner, and received his Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling from the College of Biblical Studies, my Master’s in Biblical Studies from Grace School of Theology, and is a member of the Free Gra...
Aug 24, 2023•58 min
David Livingstone is one of the most famous missionary-explorers in world history. In this, the final episode featuring David Livingstone this show will do, we talk about whether he was a successful missionary or not. Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this sermon. Patrick is one half of the Cave To The Cross podcast with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website development business supporting small churches and Christian creators. He lives in southwest Michigan with...
Aug 17, 2023•36 min
Cyril of Alexandria lived in Egypt and fought against heresies in the 5th century. He was also embroiled in multiple controversies and conflicts in a contentious era at the end of the Roman Empire. Special thanks to Josh Doorenbos for reading this episode. Josh is a husband and father of five sons, with a sixth on the way, who works as a pastor of youth and music in a small church in southeastern Iowa. The part of this sermon that spoke to him--very convictingly!--was the call for us teachers to...
Aug 10, 2023•32 min
Joel and Troy take a look at the story of the fire of 1666. This one event is full of conspiracies, wars, plagues, royal drama, and ramifications for all of us today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 51 min
Ephrem the Syrian lived in the fourth century in the region of Iraq. He withstood invasions by the Persians, persecution from the Arians, wrote hundreds of hymns, and died ministering to plague victims. Special thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts.Nick Garland is the music pastor at Berean Bible Church in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He has produced two independent albums titled 'all generations' and 'crooked hill chiasm' [pronounced key - asm.. as in, the chiastic str...
Jun 22, 2023•44 min
Robert S. Candlish was a leading Scottish minister in the nineteenth century. He was a part of everything from founding newspapers to leading church assemblies. Special thanks to Nathaniel Fosdahl for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 15, 2023•46 min
Joel and Troy discuss Richard Baxter's ideas on how to use free time. Video games, Social Media, TV, Sports, does Richard Baxter have advice that speaks to this today? The article: Richard Baxter's Directions for Amusement and Recreation Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 08, 2023•34 min
Arthur T. Piersen was a world famous evangelist who filled the pulpit for Charles Spurgeon after his death. His heart for missions and preaching the Gospel to the lost can be seen in this sermon. Special thanks to Nathaniell Owen for narrating this sermon. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 01, 2023•45 min
Moses Dow preached this sermon in the War of 1812 in the United States of America. At the onset of the war, America declared a day of fasting for the evil that was occurring in their land. Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this sermon. He is the host of the Cave to the Cross Podcast and a wonderful friend of Revived Thoughts. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
May 25, 2023•43 min
Elise joins Troy from the Revived Thoughts podcast in a Revived Studios crossover episode to discuss some of the perhaps unfamiliar and unseen aspects in the life of the modern missionary, from getting to the field to going home for furloughs. We also share some stuff from our own lives including our summer plans. Our personal Facebook group: Following the Frasiers Interested in partnering with us? Tap here For advertising requests or just to reach out: Contact Us OR revivedthoughts@gmail.com Su...
May 18, 2023•29 min
Heman Humphrey was one of the first presidents of Amherst College. He pushed abolitionism and was an early proponent of the temperance movement. Special thanks to Tom Sullivan. Tom recently retired from the Postal Service where he has worked since 1994. He began narrating sermons in December of 1985 for the Chapel Library when it was in Venice, FL. He teaches American Church History and The Theology of Christian Experience. He has lived in Grand Rapids, MI for 31 years and has been a Reformed Ba...
May 11, 2023•38 min
Joel and Troy celebrate 4 years of Revived Thoughts! What have we learned from doing this show now for 4 years? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 04, 2023•35 min
Adolphe Monod preached the truth in continental Europe at a time when the continent was moving away from the faith. In his final months, he gave a series of sermons from his death-bed to a small group that would gather to hear the world-famous preacher speak.This is one of those sermons. Special thanks to Pleas (plez) Evans. Plez has been married for 10 years and has two kids. He lives in Texas and is fostering-to-adopt. He works in the cement industry. He loves reading the Puritans and Reformer...
Apr 27, 2023•27 min