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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>282</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - 1 The Church and Its History</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-1-the-church-and-its-history--70037217</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037217</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037217/002_1_the_church_and_its_history.mp3" length="3759616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>243</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - 9 Ebionism and Gnosticism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-9-ebionism-and-gnosticism--70037229</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037229</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037229/010_9_ebionism_and_gnosticism.mp3" length="5440000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>674</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - 10 The Pagan Literary Attack</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-10-the-pagan-literary-attack--70037230</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>456</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - 11 The Christian Defenders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-11-the-christian-defenders--70037233</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>485</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - 12 The Christian Schools</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-12-the-christian-schools--70037234</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - 13 Liberation under Constantine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-13-liberation-under-constantine--70037235</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>408</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - 14 Reaction under Julian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-14-reaction-under-julian--70037236</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>458</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - 15 The Montanistic Reform</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-15-the-montanistic-reform--70037237</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>359</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - 16 Controversies on Christ</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-16-controversies-on-christ--70037238</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - 17 The Later Controversies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-17-the-later-controversies--70037240</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>848</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - 18 Ecclesiastical Schisms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-18-ecclesiastical-schisms--70037241</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037241</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037241/019_18_ecclesiastical_schisms.mp3" length="3359744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>414</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - 19 The Scriptures and Tradition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-19-the-scriptures-and-tradition--70037242</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037242</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037242/020_19_the_scriptures_and_tradition.mp3" length="4432384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - 20 Apocryphal Writings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-20-apocryphal-writings--70037244</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037244</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037244/021_20_apocryphal_writings.mp3" length="2911744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - 21 Theology During the Early Period</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-21-theology-during-the-early-period--70037247</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1033</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - 22 Ecclesiastical Government and the Roman Primacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-22-ecclesiastical-government-and-the-roman-primacy--70037249</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>885</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - 23 Sacred Seasons and Public Worship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-23-sacred-seasons-and-public-worship--70037250</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>522</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>025 - 24 Ecclesiastical Discipline</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-24-ecclesiastical-discipline--70037251</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>026 - 25 Christian Life and Usages</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-25-christian-life-and-usages--70037252</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037252/026_25_christian_life_and_usages.mp3" length="5783552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451/ce63d015-b294-4c19-ba78-226c85bf0451.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>717</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>027 - 26 The Church in the Catacombs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-26-the-church-in-the-catacombs--70037253</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037253</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037253/027_26_the_church_in_the_catacombs.mp3" length="7583744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016/aebb51b7-27fb-4d75-b127-9c0719717016.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>028 - 27 Monasticism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-27-monasticism--70037254</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037254</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037254/028_27_monasticism.mp3" length="3095552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216/97fb5f89-4ade-4d40-b34f-87b2d7bdc216.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>029 - 28 The Age of Gregory the Great</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-28-the-age-of-gregory-the-great--70037255</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037255</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037255/029_28_the_age_of_gregory_the_great.mp3" length="2087936" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd/806f3795-91df-4f05-962e-b9ddc2c9f9bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>255</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>030 - 29 The Expansion of Christianity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-29-the-expansion-of-christianity--70037256</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037256</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037256/030_29_the_expansion_of_christianity.mp3" length="6391808" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af/8726fb88-ecf8-4660-8e79-c6b66d62d5af.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>031 - 30 The Close of the Early Period</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-30-the-close-of-the-early-period--70037258</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>510</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>034 - 3 Church and State under the Later Carolingian Rulers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-3-church-and-state-under-the-later-carolingian-rulers--70037262</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037262</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037262/034_3_church_and_state_under_the_later_carolingian_rulers.mp3" length="2832896" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a/80f5f85a-7619-43f6-b9c9-6499a0ad892a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>348</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>035 - 4 The Fictitious Isidore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-4-the-fictitious-isidore--70037264</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037264</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037264/035_4_the_fictitious_isidore.mp3" length="4473344" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565/538762d9-8393-43d5-9a9b-7483530da565.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>458</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>037 - 6 The Schools of Charlemagne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-6-the-schools-of-charlemagne--70037266</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>617</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>040 - 9 The Gregorian Reform</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-9-the-gregorian-reform--70037271</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037271</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037271/040_9_the_gregorian_reform.mp3" length="3567616" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2/dc229d0c-efcf-40d4-827f-9d3616f625c2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>440</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>041 - 10 Moral Life and Ecclesiastical Usages</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-10-moral-life-and-ecclesiastical-usages--70037273</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037273</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037273/041_10_moral_life_and_ecclesiastical_usages.mp3" length="3047424" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec/36961676-48ee-447e-bb6f-20f4c1282dec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>375</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>042 - 11 The Public Services</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-11-the-public-services--70037274</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037274/042_11_the_public_services.mp3" length="3776000" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070/402f24e8-29f5-4d36-bbc4-a1f41c86e070.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>466</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>043 - 12 The Writers of the Times</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-12-the-writers-of-the-times--70037275</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037275/043_12_the_writers_of_the_times.mp3" length="2440192" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c/1c4fadef-4211-4fe2-a801-e1c66cb7d64c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>044 - 13 New Missions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-13-new-missions--70037277</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037277</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037277/044_13_new_missions.mp3" length="6119936" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502/fc9c4162-0998-426a-a982-770fffd4a502.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>759</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>045 - 14 Schism between the East and the West</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-14-schism-between-the-east-and-the-west--70037278</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>046 - 15 The Anglo-Saxon Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-15-the-anglo-saxon-church--70037279</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>409</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>047 - 16 Arnold of Brescia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-16-arnold-of-brescia--70037281</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>493</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>048 - 17 The Waldenses and the Albigenses</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-17-the-waldenses-and-the-albigenses--70037282</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037282</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037282/048_17_the_waldenses_and_the_albigenses.mp3" length="2878976" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3/cd1f83c1-d843-4a26-83f0-de9f76b348e3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>049 - 18 Thomas Becket</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-18-thomas-becket--70037283</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037283</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037283/049_18_thomas_becket.mp3" length="3655680" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17/e989c36a-3df9-4a10-a7ae-401a4d62ec17.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>451</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>050 - 19 The Monastic Orders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-19-the-monastic-orders--70037284</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>574</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>051 - 20 Monasteries as Centres of Intellectual Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-20-monasteries-as-centres-of-intellectual-life--70037285</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>054 - 23 The Crusades AD 1096-1270</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-23-the-crusades-ad-1096-1270--70037290</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037290</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037290/054_23_the_crusades_ad_1096_1270.mp3" length="4392448" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4/56e50f36-21b8-4f74-8db6-0214933d4bc4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>543</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>055 - 24 Arabic Philosophy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-24-arabic-philosophy--70037291</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037291</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037291/055_24_arabic_philosophy.mp3" length="1871360" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3/198701dd-c7c2-402f-b0a5-0254b8535dc3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>056 - 25 The Hohenstaufens in Italy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-25-the-hohenstaufens-in-italy--70037292</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>057 - 26 The Jewish Philosophy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/057-26-the-jewish-philosophy--70037294</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037294</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037294/057_26_the_jewish_philosophy.mp3" length="2215936" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d/9fda49c2-69ab-45a1-a5b9-07ed509c534d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>271</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>058 - 27 The Scholastic Philosophy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/058-27-the-scholastic-philosophy--70037295</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037295</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037295/058_27_the_scholastic_philosophy.mp3" length="5408256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c/a3d6a4cf-5064-41f3-a7d5-d0376e8e315c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037297</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037297/060_29_general_literature.mp3" length="1991168" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5/e4e73e32-8df1-461b-915e-79a522030dd5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>243</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>061 - 30 The Great Schools</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/061-30-the-great-schools--70037298</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037298</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037298/061_30_the_great_schools.mp3" length="1423872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf/63b4f601-d2cc-4b1b-b90a-b82239fb3ecf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>172</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>062 - 31 The Divided Papacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/062-31-the-divided-papacy--70037299</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037299</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037299/062_31_the_divided_papacy.mp3" length="3576320" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0/00868309-668f-49ce-b96c-fe9d12be2fa0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>441</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>063 - 32 Retrospect</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/063-32-retrospect--70037300</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>064 - 1 The Heralds of Protestantism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/064-1-the-heralds-of-protestantism--70037303</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2014</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>065 - 2 The Humanism of Italy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/065-2-the-humanism-of-italy--70037304</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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. 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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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037306</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037306/067_4_the_german_reformation_martin_luther.mp3" length="9007616" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa/b2233246-c388-4547-9cdd-f9872c270cfa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037307</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037307/068_5_luther_further_labors_and_personal_character.mp3" length="7936000" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0/c512ffb3-1e8b-4fb5-abf8-93803c1aa8a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>069 - 6 Melanchthon and other German Reformers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/069-6-melanchthon-and-other-german-reformers--70037308</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037309</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037309/070_7_the_reformation_in_german_switzerland.mp3" length="5167616" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c/eb7a6f21-2432-4948-8a62-b8e86810eb7c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>412</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>075 - 12 The Reformation in the Netherlands</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/075-12-the-reformation-in-the-netherlands--70037314</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>586</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>076 - 13 The Reformation in France</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/076-13-the-reformation-in-france--70037315</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>661</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>077 - 14 The Reformation in Italy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/077-14-the-reformation-in-italy--70037316</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>789</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>078 - 15 The Reformation in Spain and Portugal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/078-15-the-reformation-in-spain-and-portugal--70037317</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>411</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>079 - 16 The Reformation in Scandinavia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/079-16-the-reformation-in-scandinavia--70037318</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>201</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>080 - 17 The Reformation in the Slavic Lands</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/080-17-the-reformation-in-the-slavic-lands--70037319</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>418</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>082 - 19 The Four Hundredth Anniversary of Luther's Birth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/082-19-the-four-hundredth-anniversary-of-luther-s-birth--70037321</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>340</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>083 - 1 Recuperative Measures of Romanism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/083-1-recuperative-measures-of-romanism--70037322</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>378</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>084 - 2 The Order of Jesuits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/084-2-the-order-of-jesuits--70037323</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037323/084_2_the_order_of_jesuits.mp3" length="4744192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>587</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>085 - 3 The English Church under James I and Charles I</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/085-3-the-english-church-under-james-i-and-charles-i--70037324</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037324</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037324/085_3_the_english_church_under_james_i_and_charles_i.mp3" length="3919872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>484</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>086 - 4 The English Puritans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/086-4-the-english-puritans--70037325</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>341</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>087 - 5 The Quakers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/087-5-the-quakers--70037326</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>285</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>088 - 6 Cromwell and the Commonwealth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/088-6-cromwell-and-the-commonwealth--70037327</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>089 - 7 The Church During the Restoration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/089-7-the-church-during-the-restoration--70037328</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>090 - 8 English Deism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/090-8-english-deism--70037330</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>473</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>091 - 9 The Protestant Church in Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/091-9-the-protestant-church-in-germany--70037332</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>343</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>093 - 11 The Thirty Years' War</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/093-11-the-thirty-years-war--70037336</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037336</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037336/093_11_the_thirty_years_war.mp3" length="3711488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>458</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>094 - 12 The Protestant Emigration to America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/094-12-the-protestant-emigration-to-america--70037338</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>170</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>095 - 13 Arminius and the Synod of Dort</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/095-13-arminius-and-the-synod-of-dort--70037339</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>096 - 14 The Salzburg Persecution</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/096-14-the-salzburg-persecution--70037340</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>220</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>097 - 15 Spener and Pietism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/097-15-spener-and-pietism--70037341</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>619</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>098 - 16 The Moravians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/098-16-the-moravians--70037342</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>099 - 17 Swedenborg and the New Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/099-17-swedenborg-and-the-new-church--70037345</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>101 - 19 The Evangelical Reaction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-19-the-evangelical-reaction--70037347</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>102 - 20 French Mysticism and Flemish Jansenism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-20-french-mysticism-and-flemish-jansenism--70037348</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>368</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>103 - 21 French Infidelity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-21-french-infidelity--70037349</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>322</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>104 - 22 French Protestantism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-22-french-protestantism--70037350</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>105 - 23 The Russo-Greek Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-23-the-russo-greek-church--70037351</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>106 - 24 Wesley and Methodism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-24-wesley-and-methodism--70037352</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>549</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>107 - 25 The Tractarian Movement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-25-the-tractarian-movement--70037353</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>414</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>108 - 26 The Schools in the Church of England</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-26-the-schools-in-the-church-of-england--70037355</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>320</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>110 - 28 Scholars and Divines of the English Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-28-scholars-and-divines-of-the-english-church--70037358</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>984</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>111 - 29 Puritan and Presbyterian Scholars and Divines</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-29-puritan-and-presbyterian-scholars-and-divines--70037361</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>901</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>112 - 30 Critical Periods in the History of the Scottish Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-30-critical-periods-in-the-history-of-the-scottish-church--70037363</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>114 - 32 The Great Disruption</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-32-the-great-disruption--70037368</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>511</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>115 - 33 Learning and Literary Culture in the Roman Catholic Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-33-learning-and-literary-culture-in-the-roman-catholic-church--70037369</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>268</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>119 - 37 The Survival of Superstition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-37-the-survival-of-superstition--70037375</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>219</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>120 - 38 Roman Catholicism in England</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-38-roman-catholicism-in-england--70037376</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>121 - 39 The Vatican Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-39-the-vatican-council--70037378</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>122 - 40 The Old Catholics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-40-the-old-catholics--70037381</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>401</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>123 - 41 The Evangelical Alliance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-41-the-evangelical-alliance--70037383</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>252</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>124 - 42 The Sunday-School</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-42-the-sunday-school--70037386</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>233</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>125 - 43 The Revision of the Bible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-43-the-revision-of-the-bible--70037389</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>249</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>128 - 46 Philanthropy in England and Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-46-philanthropy-in-england-and-germany--70037394</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>447</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>129 - 47 English Preachers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-47-english-preachers--70037395</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>130 - 48 Literature and Religion in England</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-48-literature-and-religion-in-england--70037397</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>307</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>132 - 50 Survey of Religious Life on the Continent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-50-survey-of-religious-life-on-the-continent--70037400</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>554</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>138 - 16 Continental Colonies Dutch Swedes Huguenots and other Protestants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-16-continental-colonies-dutch-swedes-huguenots-and-other-protestants--70037407</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>365</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>146 - 114 Missions to the Indians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-114-missions-to-the-indians--70037421</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>608</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>147 - 115 Theological Movements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-115-theological-movements--70037422</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70037422</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037422/147_115_theological_movements.mp3" length="5111296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>633</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>148 - 116 Religious Literature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-116-religious-literature--70037424</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>736</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>150 - 118 The Influence of the Puritans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-118-the-influence-of-the-puritans--70037426</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>256</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>151 - 119 The Episcopal Defection in Connecticut</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-119-the-episcopal-defection-in-connecticut--70037428</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>450</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>155 - 24 Revival at the Beginning of the Century</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-24-revival-at-the-beginning-of-the-century--70037433</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>358</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>156 - 25 Expansion in the South and West</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-25-expansion-in-the-south-and-west--70037434</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>399</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>157 - 26 The Protestant Episcopal Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-26-the-protestant-episcopal-church--70037435</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>310</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>158 - 27 The Congregational Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/158-27-the-congregational-church--70037436</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>315</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>159 - 28 The Reformed Churches</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/159-28-the-reformed-churches--70037437</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>160 - 29 The Baptist Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/160-29-the-baptist-church--70037439</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>708</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>161 - 210 The Presbyterian Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/161-210-the-presbyterian-church--70037440</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1191</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>164 - 213 The Roman Catholic Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/164-213-the-roman-catholic-church--70037444</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>895</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>165 - 214 The Unitarian Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/165-214-the-unitarian-church--70037445</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>166 - 215 The Universalist Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/166-215-the-universalist-church--70037447</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>552</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>167 - 216 The Moravian Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/167-216-the-moravian-church--70037449</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>516</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>168 - 217 Alexander Campbell and the Disciples of Christ</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/168-217-alexander-campbell-and-the-disciples-of-christ--70037452</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>868</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>174 - 223 The Antislavery Reform</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/174-223-the-antislavery-reform--70037462</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christianity,church,early church,europe,history,medieval,modern,reformation,theology,united states</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a8ad11ad1fefb5f07573f386413992f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>175 - 224 The Temperance Reform</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/175-224-the-temperance-reform--70037464</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. 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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. 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