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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><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6878820/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>History</category><copyright>Copyright Family and Culture</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg</url><title>Short History of the Christian Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/short-history-of-the-christian-church--6878820</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:12:32 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Family and Culture</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker25@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><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:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>abfef7a5-a827-5067-bc68-5e74a3c86c41</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>East by West, Vol. 2-Sir Henry W. Lucy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-by-west-vol-2-sir-henry-w-lucy--74624134</link><description><![CDATA["East by West, Vol. 2" by Sir Henry W. Lucy offers a compelling exploration of cultural intersections and perspectives shaped by geography and experience. This volume invites listeners to reflect on the enduring themes of understanding and connection across diverse backgrounds. Lucy's insights remain relevant today as they echo the ongoing quest for unity in a world often divided by differences. His narrative encourages a deeper appreciation for the richness of varied viewpoints, making it a timeless piece that resonates with anyone interested in the complexities of human experience. Engage with this thought-provoking work that continues to inspire dialogue and reflection on our shared humanity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74624134</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74624134/east_by_west_vol_2_sir_henry_w_lucy.mp3" length="274212846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"East by West, Vol. 2" by Sir Henry W. Lucy offers a compelling exploration of cultural intersections and perspectives shaped by geography and experience. This volume invites listeners to reflect on the enduring themes of understanding and connection...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["East by West, Vol. 2" by Sir Henry W. Lucy offers a compelling exploration of cultural intersections and perspectives shaped by geography and experience. This volume invites listeners to reflect on the enduring themes of understanding and connection across diverse backgrounds. Lucy's insights remain relevant today as they echo the ongoing quest for unity in a world often divided by differences. His narrative encourages a deeper appreciation for the richness of varied viewpoints, making it a timeless piece that resonates with anyone interested in the complexities of human experience. Engage with this thought-provoking work that continues to inspire dialogue and reflection on our shared humanity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>34242</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-003-various--74589416</link><description><![CDATA[Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various offers a diverse array of insightful essays and reflections that delve into various topics, showcasing the power and relevance of concise nonfiction writing. 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Each piece serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding our past and present, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to broaden their perspective.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>First American Sister of Charity Elizabeth Bayley Seton-John Clement Reville</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-american-sister-of-charity-elizabeth-bayley-seton-john-clement-reville--74555034</link><description><![CDATA["First American Sister of Charity Elizabeth Bayley Seton" by John Clement Reville explores the life and legacy of Elizabeth Bayley Seton, the first American to establish a religious order in the United States. This audiobook offers a profound insight into her unwavering faith and dedication to service, which laid the groundwork for the Sisters of Charity and their mission in education and healthcare. Seton's story is a testament to the power of conviction and compassion, themes that resonate deeply in today's world as we seek inspiration from those who have paved the way for social and spiritual progress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74555034</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:01:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74555034/first_american_sister_of_charity_elizabeth_bayley_seton_john_clement_reville.mp3" length="44554541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"First American Sister of Charity Elizabeth Bayley Seton" by John Clement Reville explores the life and legacy of Elizabeth Bayley Seton, the first American to establish a religious order in the United States. 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Seton's story is a testament to the power of conviction and compassion, themes that resonate deeply in today's world as we seek inspiration from those who have paved the way for social and spiritual progress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5564</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dispatches from the Ruhr-Ernest Hemingway</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatches-from-the-ruhr-ernest-hemingway--74520908</link><description><![CDATA["Dispatches from the Ruhr" by Ernest Hemingway offers a vivid portrayal of the post-World War I landscape in Germany's industrial heartland. 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Hemingway's unique narrative style and insightful commentary make this audiobook not only a historical account but also a timeless exploration of the challenges that resonate across generations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520908</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:02:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74520908/dispatches_from_the_ruhr_ernest_hemingway.mp3" length="46575460" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Dispatches from the Ruhr" by Ernest Hemingway offers a vivid portrayal of the post-World War I landscape in Germany's industrial heartland. 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Hemingway's unique narrative style and insightful commentary make this audiobook not only a historical account but also a timeless exploration of the challenges that resonate across generations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5816</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alexander Hamilton-Charles A. Conant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alexander-hamilton-charles-a-conant--74484939</link><description><![CDATA["Alexander Hamilton" by Charles A. Conant delves into the life and legacy of one of America's Founding Fathers, exploring his pivotal role in shaping the nation’s financial system and government structure. 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Conant's insightful narrative not only highlights Hamilton's achievements but also invites reflection on the ongoing challenges of governance and economic policy in our own time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Burston Rebellion-Thomas George Higdon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/burston-rebellion-thomas-george-higdon--74436741</link><description><![CDATA["Burston Rebellion" by Thomas George Higdon delves into a significant yet often overlooked chapter in history, exploring the complexities of resistance and the quest for justice. 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By revisiting these historical narratives, listeners can reflect on the ongoing impact of societal issues and the lessons learned from our collective past.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10408</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Edward I of England Three Essays-Thomas Frederick Tout</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-edward-i-of-england-three-essays-thomas-frederick-tout--74207204</link><description><![CDATA["King Edward I of England Three Essays" by Thomas Frederick Tout delves into the life and reign of one of England's most significant monarchs, offering a scholarly exploration of his impact on the nation. 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This work remains relevant today as it prompts listeners to consider the role of culture in shaping moral values and fostering community amid modern challenges. Its enduring themes encourage a deeper contemplation of how shared cultural experiences can bridge divides and promote a more cohesive society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74100463</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74100463/culture_and_anarchy_matthew_arnold.mp3" length="173751022" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Culture and Anarchy by Matthew Arnold explores the interplay between culture and society, emphasizing the importance of cultural development in the face of social chaos. 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Murray meticulously examines the transition from primitive forms of worship to more sophisticated theological concepts, highlighting the profound impact of these stages on culture and society. The themes of faith, ritual, and the quest for understanding the divine remain relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring nature of spirituality and its influence on human experience.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74050480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74050480/five_stages_of_greek_religion_gilbert_murray.mp3" length="192472977" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Five Stages of Greek Religion" by Gilbert Murray explores the evolution of religious practices and beliefs in ancient Greece, offering a fascinating insight into the spiritual life of a civilization that laid the groundwork for much of Western...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Five Stages of Greek Religion" by Gilbert Murray explores the evolution of religious practices and beliefs in ancient Greece, offering a fascinating insight into the spiritual life of a civilization that laid the groundwork for much of Western thought. Murray meticulously examines the transition from primitive forms of worship to more sophisticated theological concepts, highlighting the profound impact of these stages on culture and society. The themes of faith, ritual, and the quest for understanding the divine remain relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring nature of spirituality and its influence on human experience.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24035</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Age of Elizabeth-Mandell Creighton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/age-of-elizabeth-mandell-creighton--74001972</link><description><![CDATA["Age of Elizabeth" by Mandell Creighton explores the significant period of the Elizabethan era, highlighting its cultural and religious transformations. This work delves into the profound impact of Queen Elizabeth I's reign on the Christian Church and society, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersections of faith, politics, and history. The themes of resilience and adaptation in the face of change resonate strongly today, as they reflect ongoing struggles within institutions to navigate evolving beliefs and societal norms. This enduring narrative not only illuminates a pivotal moment in history but also invites listeners to consider the lasting influence of leadership on faith and community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001972</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74001972/age_of_elizabeth_mandell_creighton.mp3" length="218881899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Age of Elizabeth" by Mandell Creighton explores the significant period of the Elizabethan era, highlighting its cultural and religious transformations. This work delves into the profound impact of Queen Elizabeth I's reign on the Christian Church and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Age of Elizabeth" by Mandell Creighton explores the significant period of the Elizabethan era, highlighting its cultural and religious transformations. This work delves into the profound impact of Queen Elizabeth I's reign on the Christian Church and society, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersections of faith, politics, and history. The themes of resilience and adaptation in the face of change resonate strongly today, as they reflect ongoing struggles within institutions to navigate evolving beliefs and societal norms. This enduring narrative not only illuminates a pivotal moment in history but also invites listeners to consider the lasting influence of leadership on faith and community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27333</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel-John Donne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/devotions-upon-emergent-occasions-together-with-death-s-duel-john-donne--73949764</link><description><![CDATA["Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel" by John Donne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human condition. Written during a time of personal crisis, Donne's meditations reflect on the nature of life and death, urging readers to confront their own spiritual struggles. The themes of introspection, the fragility of existence, and the quest for divine understanding resonate deeply in today's world, where many seek solace amidst uncertainty. This timeless work invites listeners to engage with their own beliefs and the inevitable realities of life, making it an enduring piece of literature that continues to inspire reflection and contemplation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949764</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73949764/devotions_upon_emergent_occasions_together_with_death_s_duel_john_donne.mp3" length="264842200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel" by John Donne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human condition. Written during a time of personal crisis, Donne's meditations reflect on the nature of life and death,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel" by John Donne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human condition. Written during a time of personal crisis, Donne's meditations reflect on the nature of life and death, urging readers to confront their own spiritual struggles. The themes of introspection, the fragility of existence, and the quest for divine understanding resonate deeply in today's world, where many seek solace amidst uncertainty. This timeless work invites listeners to engage with their own beliefs and the inevitable realities of life, making it an enduring piece of literature that continues to inspire reflection and contemplation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33072</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906-Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, Otto Erich Hartleben</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-earth-vol-1-no-2-april-1906-max-baginski-john-russell-coryell-john-davidson-emma-goldman-mary-hansen-otto-erich-hartleben--73894892</link><description><![CDATA["Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906" features contributions from notable figures such as Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, and Otto Erich Hartleben. 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The themes explored in this volume, such as the pursuit of liberation and the critique of authority, continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about social change and personal autonomy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894892</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73894892/mother_earth_vol_1_no_2_april_1906_max_baginski_john_russell_coryell_john_davidson_emma_goldman_mary_hansen_otto_erich_hartleben.mp3" length="70763279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906" features contributions from notable figures such as Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, and Otto Erich Hartleben. This collection highlights the early 20th-century...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906" features contributions from notable figures such as Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, and Otto Erich Hartleben. This collection highlights the early 20th-century discourse on social justice, individual freedom, and the role of art in society, reflecting the vibrant anarchist and progressive movements of its time. The themes explored in this volume, such as the pursuit of liberation and the critique of authority, continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about social change and personal autonomy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fear and Trembling (selections)-Soren Kierkegaard</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-trembling-selections-soren-kierkegaard--73799792</link><description><![CDATA["Fear and Trembling" by Soren Kierkegaard delves into the complexities of faith, exploring the tension between ethical duties and personal beliefs through the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. This selection invites listeners to reflect on the nature of sacrifice and the paradoxes inherent in true faith, making it a profound meditation on the relationship between the individual and the divine. Kierkegaard's exploration of faith challenges conventional moral reasoning and remains relevant today as it resonates with contemporary struggles in understanding belief and commitment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73799792</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73799792/fear_and_trembling_selections_soren_kierkegaard.mp3" length="36523347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Fear and Trembling" by Soren Kierkegaard delves into the complexities of faith, exploring the tension between ethical duties and personal beliefs through the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. This selection invites listeners to reflect on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Fear and Trembling" by Soren Kierkegaard delves into the complexities of faith, exploring the tension between ethical duties and personal beliefs through the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. This selection invites listeners to reflect on the nature of sacrifice and the paradoxes inherent in true faith, making it a profound meditation on the relationship between the individual and the divine. Kierkegaard's exploration of faith challenges conventional moral reasoning and remains relevant today as it resonates with contemporary struggles in understanding belief and commitment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4561</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scholasticism A Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford-Walter Waddington Shirley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scholasticism-a-lecture-delivered-before-the-university-of-oxford-walter-waddington-shirley--73763565</link><description><![CDATA["Scholasticism: A Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford" by Walter Waddington Shirley offers a profound exploration of the intellectual movement that shaped medieval thought and Christian theology. This insightful lecture delves into the principles and methods of scholasticism, highlighting its significance in the development of rational inquiry and its enduring impact on the relationship between faith and reason. As contemporary society grapples with similar questions about belief, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth, Shirley's examination serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and dialogue in understanding complex ideas.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73763565</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73763565/scholasticism_a_lecture_delivered_before_the_university_of_oxford_walter_waddington_shirley.mp3" length="21356824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Scholasticism: A Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford" by Walter Waddington Shirley offers a profound exploration of the intellectual movement that shaped medieval thought and Christian theology. This insightful lecture delves into the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Scholasticism: A Lecture Delivered Before the University of Oxford" by Walter Waddington Shirley offers a profound exploration of the intellectual movement that shaped medieval thought and Christian theology. This insightful lecture delves into the principles and methods of scholasticism, highlighting its significance in the development of rational inquiry and its enduring impact on the relationship between faith and reason. As contemporary society grapples with similar questions about belief, knowledge, and the pursuit of truth, Shirley's examination serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and dialogue in understanding complex ideas.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2667</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Discoveries at Jamestown-John L. Cotter, J. Paul Hudson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-discoveries-at-jamestown-john-l-cotter-j-paul-hudson--73730999</link><description><![CDATA["New Discoveries at Jamestown" by John L. Cotter and J. Paul Hudson delves into the significant archaeological findings at the historic site of Jamestown, offering insights into the early years of the American colony. This exploration reveals the complexities of life in the 17th century, including the challenges faced by settlers and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. The themes of survival, adaptation, and cultural exchange resonate strongly today, as they remind us of the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. By uncovering the past, this work encourages listeners to reflect on the foundations of American history and the ongoing impact of these early encounters on contemporary society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73730999</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73730999/new_discoveries_at_jamestown_john_l_cotter_j_paul_hudson.mp3" length="61264035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"New Discoveries at Jamestown" by John L. Cotter and J. Paul Hudson delves into the significant archaeological findings at the historic site of Jamestown, offering insights into the early years of the American colony. This exploration reveals the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["New Discoveries at Jamestown" by John L. Cotter and J. Paul Hudson delves into the significant archaeological findings at the historic site of Jamestown, offering insights into the early years of the American colony. This exploration reveals the complexities of life in the 17th century, including the challenges faced by settlers and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. The themes of survival, adaptation, and cultural exchange resonate strongly today, as they remind us of the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. 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This collection invites listeners to engage with rich narratives and insights that resonate with contemporary issues, encouraging reflection on our shared human experience. The essays highlight the enduring nature of knowledge and the importance of understanding our past to navigate the present. 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This collection invites listeners to engage with rich narratives and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 059-Various" brings together a diverse array of thought-provoking essays that explore significant themes and ideas across various subjects. This collection invites listeners to engage with rich narratives and insights that resonate with contemporary issues, encouraging reflection on our shared human experience. The essays highlight the enduring nature of knowledge and the importance of understanding our past to navigate the present. 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Toland's ideas encourage a reevaluation of the relationship between humanity and the divine, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the evolution of religious thought.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/footnote-to-history-eight-years-of-trouble-in-samoa-robert-louis-stevenson--73658683</link><description><![CDATA["Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the tumultuous events surrounding Samoa during a period of intense political strife and foreign intervention. This insightful narrative captures the complexities of colonialism and the impact of international power struggles on a small nation, making it a compelling listen for those interested in history and its enduring lessons. Stevenson's keen observations and vivid storytelling resonate with contemporary themes of conflict, identity, and the consequences of external influence.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658683</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:09:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73658683/footnote_to_history_eight_years_of_trouble_in_samoa_robert_louis_stevenson.mp3" length="204355125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the tumultuous events surrounding Samoa during a period of intense political strife and foreign intervention. 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Listening to these poems today allows us to connect with the enduring themes of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about identity and governance. The beauty of these works lies in their ability to evoke a sense of shared history and inspire a deeper understanding of the values that shaped the United States.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73633395</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73633395/poems_of_american_history_the_revolution_various.mp3" length="275648952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Poems of American History, The Revolution-Various" presents a collection of poetic reflections on the pivotal events and figures of the American Revolution. 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This insightful work invites listeners to reflect on the enduring impact of ideas and the evolution of thought in society. Santayana's exploration of the relationship between doctrine and opinion remains relevant today, as it encourages critical thinking about the beliefs that influence our lives and communities. By engaging with these timeless themes, listeners can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of faith, reason, and the ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73590201</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:44:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73590201/winds_of_doctrine_studies_in_contemporary_opinion_george_santayana.mp3" length="193707442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>John Fletcher Hurst</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Winds of Doctrine Studies in Contemporary Opinion" by George Santayana delves into the interplay between contemporary beliefs and philosophical thought, examining how doctrines shape human experience and understanding. 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By engaging with these timeless themes, listeners can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of faith, reason, and the ongoing dialogue between tradition and modernity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7ba4f5f81f49aa72cc5732567a41542.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Essays of Travel-Robert Louis Stevenson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/essays-of-travel-robert-louis-stevenson--73553673</link><description><![CDATA["Essays of Travel" by Robert Louis Stevenson invites listeners on a journey through the author's reflections on the art of travel and the experiences that shape our understanding of the world. Stevenson's keen observations and vivid prose capture the essence of adventure, curiosity, and the transformative power of exploration. 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This volume captures the essence of the war, highlighting its political, religious, and social dimensions that shaped the future of nations. The themes of struggle, faith, and the quest for power resonate even today, reminding listeners of the enduring complexities of human conflict and the importance of understanding our past. 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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>1145</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>181 - 230 Theology of the American Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/181-230-theology-of-the-american-church--70037470</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>773</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>180 - 229 The American Pulpit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/180-229-the-american-pulpit--70037469</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>777</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>179 - 228 Christian Literature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/179-228-christian-literature--70037468</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>454</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>177 - 226 Missions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/177-226-missions--70037466</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>1032</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>173 - 222 The Mormons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/173-222-the-mormons--70037461</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>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>172 - 221 Communistic Churches</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/172-221-communistic-churches--70037459</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>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. 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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>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>163 - 212 American Methodism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/163-212-american-methodism--70037443</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>775</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>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>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. 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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>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>589</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. 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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>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>347</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>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>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. 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>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>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. 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/70037395</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037395/129_47_english_preachers.mp3" length="2615296" 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>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>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. 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>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>127 - 45 The Temperance Reform</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-45-the-temperance-reform--70037393</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>126 - 44 The Protestant Mission Field</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-44-the-protestant-mission-field--70037392</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>982</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>275</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>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. 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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>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>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. 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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>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>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>118 - 36 The Contest with Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-36-the-contest-with-germany--70037374</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>117 - 35 The End of the Temporal Power of the Papacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-35-the-end-of-the-temporal-power-of-the-papacy--70037373</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>361</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>116 - 34 The Growth of Mary-Worship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-34-the-growth-of-mary-worship--70037372</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>371</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>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>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>651</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>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. 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>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>109 - 27 The English Universities</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-27-the-english-universities--70037356</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>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>817</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. 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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>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>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>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>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. 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/70037348</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037348/102_20_french_mysticism_and_flemish_jansenism.mp3" length="2992128" 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>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>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. 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/70037347</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037347/101_19_the_evangelical_reaction.mp3" length="2855424" 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>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>100 - 18 Rationalism in Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-18-rationalism-in-germany--70037346</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>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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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>294</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>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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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>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>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>092 - 10 Mysticism in Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/092-10-mysticism-in-germany--70037334</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>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>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. 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>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>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>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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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>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>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. 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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/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>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>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>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>081 - 18 Survey of Results</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/081-18-survey-of-results--70037320</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>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>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>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>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>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. 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/70037316</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037316/077_14_the_reformation_in_italy.mp3" length="6359552" 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>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>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. 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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/70037315</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037315/076_13_the_reformation_in_france.mp3" length="5335552" 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>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>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. 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/70037314</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037314/075_12_the_reformation_in_the_netherlands.mp3" length="4736512" 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>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>074 - 11 The Scotch Reformation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/074-11-the-scotch-reformation--70037313</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/70037313</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037313/074_11_the_scotch_reformation.mp3" length="3344384" 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>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>073 - 10 The English Reformation Second Period</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/073-10-the-english-reformation-second-period--70037312</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/70037312</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037312/073_10_the_english_reformation_second_period.mp3" length="4240896" 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>524</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>072 - 9 The English Reformation First Period</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/072-9-the-english-reformation-first-period--70037311</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/70037311</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037311/072_9_the_english_reformation_first_period.mp3" length="8409600" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34/59fe890c-b6cf-49e0-a499-bd96f74e8f34.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>1045</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>071 - 8 The Reformation in French Switzerland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/071-8-the-reformation-in-french-switzerland--70037310</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>1130</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>070 - 7 The Reformation in German Switzerland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/070-7-the-reformation-in-german-switzerland--70037309</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>745</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>068 - 5 Luther Further Labors and Personal Character</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/068-5-luther-further-labors-and-personal-character--70037307</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/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>067 - 4 The German Reformation Martin Luther</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/067-4-the-german-reformation-martin-luther--70037306</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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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>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>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. 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>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>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>060 - 29 General Literature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/060-29-general-literature--70037297</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/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. 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>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>059 - 28 Abelard and his Fortunes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/059-28-abelard-and-his-fortunes--70037296</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/70037296</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037296/059_28_abelard_and_his_fortunes.mp3" length="4000256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316/3c2291db-2267-4e5e-b3d4-ed7d9f14f316.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>494</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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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>670</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. 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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>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. 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/70037292</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037292/056_25_the_hohenstaufens_in_italy.mp3" length="2855424" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f/0375bd10-eedf-45a3-8bfd-1eeabc27446f.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>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>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>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>053 - 22 Christian Worship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-22-christian-worship--70037289</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/70037289</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037289/053_22_christian_worship.mp3" length="2535424" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893/6e01c9ee-87e3-4d81-b926-b6a5d9ca4893.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>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>052 - 21 Christian Art</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-21-christian-art--70037286</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>380</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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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>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. 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>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>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>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. 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/70037281</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037281/047_16_arnold_of_brescia.mp3" length="3991552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1/801fafc8-f2d8-4087-b6ee-d16a58a66bd1.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>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>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. 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/70037279</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037279/046_15_the_anglo_saxon_church.mp3" length="3320320" 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>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>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. 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/70037278</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037278/045_14_schism_between_the_east_and_the_west.mp3" length="3351552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be/74d6b15d-0a6d-4ef1-bf1e-69a0ac3930be.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>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>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>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. 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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>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>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. 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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>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. 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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>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>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. 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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>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>039 - 8 The Rule of the Popes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-8-the-rule-of-the-popes--70037268</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/70037268</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037268/039_8_the_rule_of_the_popes.mp3" length="4983808" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d/9a7bea99-522c-4993-9ba5-74891b1e271d.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>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>038 - 7 Theological Movements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-7-theological-movements--70037267</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>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>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. 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>553</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. 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>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>033 - 2 The Reign of Charlemagne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-2-the-reign-of-charlemagne--70037261</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/70037261</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037261/033_2_the_reign_of_charlemagne.mp3" length="4129792" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120/f290ad82-bf35-466c-bcf3-1f38623b0120.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>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>032 - 1 The Medieval Transition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-1-the-medieval-transition--70037259</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/70037259</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:14:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037259/032_1_the_medieval_transition.mp3" length="2839552" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd/620c87bb-5e4f-433b-8e31-b0ca6c43c3bd.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>349</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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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>426</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>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>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. 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>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>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. 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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>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>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. 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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>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>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>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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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/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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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>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. 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/70037233</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037233/012_11_the_christian_defenders.mp3" length="3928064" 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>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>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. 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/70037230</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037230/011_10_the_pagan_literary_attack.mp3" length="3696128" 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>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>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>009 - 8 Ecclesiastical Organization</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-8-ecclesiastical-organization--70037228</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/70037228</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:13:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70037228/009_8_ecclesiastical_organization.mp3" length="1991680" 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>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>008 - 7 The Life of Christians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-7-the-life-of-christians--70037227</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>267</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>007 - 6 Christian Worship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-6-christian-worship--70037225</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>264</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>006 - 5 The Period of Universal Persecution</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-5-the-period-of-universal-persecution--70037223</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>468</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>005 - 4 The Attitude of Judaism towards Christianity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-4-the-attitude-of-judaism-towards-christianity--70037221</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>472</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>004 - 3 The Greek and Roman Conditions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-3-the-greek-and-roman-conditions--70037220</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/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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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>464</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>001 - Preface</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-preface--70037216</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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