Most of us have heard of William Carey. He’s often known as the Father of Modern Missions and is famous for his mission to India in the 18th century. But he was not the first protestant to go to India, and he didn’t go alone. So why is he known as the Father of Modern Missions? And why did so few Protestants go out as missionaries before him? Join Sophia, Linus, and Sean as they discuss the history of early missions to India with Dr. Michael Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality and Director of The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Show Notes:
Our episode about the Moravians was mentioned several times during this episode and you might want to check it out if you haven’t already listened.
https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-moravians/
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The Marrow Men
Can a simple question and a forgotten book change the direction of a national church? It's hard to imagine, but it's exactly what happened in 18th-century Scotland. Join Emma, Grace, and Sean as they ask Dr. Stephen Myers, professor of systematic and historical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, to shed light on these men, the events they participated in, and what they mean for us today.
Show Notes:
Simonetta Carr's latest book is all about Thomas Boston, one of the Marrow Men. You can purchase a copy at Reformed Resources:
https://reformedresources.org/thomas-boston-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/
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The Enlightenment
We often hear about the Enlightenment. Some ideas were born during this period of time, and others were called into question. But what actually was the Enlightenment, and how much does it influence the way we think today? What influence, if any, did it have on the church? Join Emma, Grace, and Sean as they ask Dr. Michael Lee, professor of Early American History and chair of the History Department at Eastern University, to tell us more about this important time in history.
Show Notes:
Previous episodes of Kids Talk Church History referenced in this episode:
Episode 37 – Martin Luther
https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/martin-luther-and-the-recovery-of-the-gospel/
Episode 39 – John Calvin
https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/john-calvin/
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Augustus Toplady and the English Revival
Most Christians are familiar with John and Charles Wesley, as well as George Whitefield, who were among the leading promoters of the English Revival. However, there is much more to discover about that period of church history. Listen as Trinity, Christian, and Mina talk to Rev. Lee Gatiss, director of the Church Society, about these and other remarkable people and significant discussions of this period in history.
Show Notes:
Church Society: https://www.churchsociety.org
Other episodes mentioned during the discussion of the English revival:
Episode 73 – The Moravians: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-moravians/
Episode 78 – Phillis Wheatley: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/
Episode 52 – The Canons of Dort: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-canons-of-dort/
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Phillis Wheatley
How did a seven-year-old girl who was brutally taken from her family and sold as a slave grow up to become the first African American woman to have her poems published? Join Trinity, Mina, and Priscilla as they listen to Professor Vincent Carretta, author of Phillis Wheatley: Biography of a Genius in Bondage, recount the fascinating story of this intriguing poet. Learn how her poems helped to change some of the mistaken opinions many people in Europe and the American colonies held about Africans.
Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to award a copy of Simonetta Carr's biography of Phillis Wheatley to two of our listeners. Congratulations to Mari L. from Post Falls, ID and Jim Paul D. from Jackson, MI!
Kids Talk Church History is a one-of-a-kind podcast where kids investigate the history of the Church. Over two thousand years ago, Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” How has Jesus built and preserved His Church against all odds? Come with us on a trip through history to find the answer on Kids Talk Church History—a podcast in partnership with the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.
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