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This Week in Church History

Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.

A weekly review of major moments in the 2000 plus history of the Christian Church, hosted by Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., who holds an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College, a graduate degree (Masters of Divinity) from Harvard Divinity School and a terminal degree (Doctor of Ministry) from United Theological Seminary. Bishop Lewter is the Church Historian for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and is an adjunct professor at Beulah Heights Bible University in Atlanta, GA. He also serves

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All Episodes

16:10

The Post Nicene Church Fathers

This Week in Church History ·

2025/11/09

The Post Nicene Church Fathers This engaging podcast episode features Dr. Rachel Chen and Bishop Andy Lewter exploring the profound contributions of seven pivotal Post-Nicene Church Fathers who shaped early Christianity following the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. The conversation illuminates how Athanasius defended Nicene orthodoxy against Arianism through multiple exiles, how John Chrysostom's "golden mouth" combined powerful preaching with fearless advocacy for the poor, and how Jerome...

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18:30

The Hidden Four Hundred Years, Unveiling History's...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/10/25

Episode Description: What happened between the Old and New Testaments? Discover the dramatic 400-year period that transformed the biblical world from Persian rule to Roman occupation, from a modest temple to Herod's architectural wonder, and from religious unity to competing Jewish sects. Join Professor Rachel Chen and Harvard-trained church historian Bishop Andy Lewter as they trace the epic story from Alexander the Great's Hellenistic revolution through the Maccabean Revolt, the rise and co...

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19:48

The Word Unleashed: John Wycliffe and the Vernacular...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/10/17

The Word Unleashed: John Wycliffe and the Vernacular Bible Revolution Episode Description What if reading the Bible in your own language was considered heresy? In 14th-century England, that's exactly what the Church believed—and people died for defying that belief. Join Professor Rachel Chen in conversation with Bishop Andy Lewter, Harvard-trained church historian, as they explore the remarkable life of John Wycliffe—the "Morning Star of the Reformation"—and his dangerous dream of making Scri...

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Where Did Bishops Come From

This Week in Church History ·

2025/10/15

In this compelling 20-minute episode, host Professor Rachel Chen sits down with Bishop Andy Lewter, a Harvard-trained church historian and serving bishop, to explore one of Christianity's most consequential developments—the emergence of the office of bishop as we know it today. Journey through the crucial period between 96-254 CE as they discuss five pivotal figures who shaped the office of bishop at the close of the first century AD/CE: Clement of Rome - who first articulated apostolic succe...

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12:18

Echoes of Wisdom: From Ancient Philosophers to...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/09/25

Episode Description: Journey through 800 years of educational history as host Rachel Chen interviews Harvard-trained church historian Bishop Andy Lewter about the surprising connections between ancient Greek teaching methods and early Christian discipleship. Discover how Socrates' questioning approach, Plato's Academy, Aristotle's walking lectures, and the intensive communities of Pythagoras and Epicurus laid the groundwork for Jesus's revolutionary teaching style and the early church's trans...

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12:36

The Birth of the Middle Ages and its Impact Upon the...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/09/11

"The Church History Podcast" explores the pivotal moments, influential figures, and theological developments that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Hosted by Rachel Chen, each episode features Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter, who brings scholarly insight and engaging storytelling to illuminate how the church has navigated challenges, adapted to change, and influenced civilization across two millennia. Episode Summary Today's episode explores one of history's most transform...

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15:12

The Fall of Rome and its Impact on the Early Church

This Week in Church History ·

2025/09/04

Join host Rachel Chen and distinguished church historian Bishop Andy C. Lewter for an illuminating exploration of one of history's most pivotal moments - the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and its transformative impact on Christianity. This engaging 30-minute discussion reveals how political chaos became the catalyst for Christianity's remarkable evolution in both the West and East. Bishop Andy C. Lewter brings decades of scholarly expertise to bear on ...

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29:19

The Role of Cathedrals During the Middle Ages

This Week in Church History ·

2025/08/28

Join our Church Historian, Bishop Andy C. Lewter as he takes us on another fascinating journey into the hidden stories of Church History. Step beyond the soaring Gothic arches and stunning stained glass to discover the hidden story of medieval cathedrals - they weren't just magnificent churches, but the beating hearts of European civilization that functioned as universities, hospitals, art centers, and economic powerhouses all under one roof. What You'll Discover: Join our expert medievalist ...

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22:06

The Rise of the Monastic Movement

This Week in Church History ·

2025/08/21

Join host Rachel Chen and special guest Bishop Andy Lewter, church historian and author of "Executive Privilege," for a fascinating exploration of one of Christianity's most influential yet overlooked movements - early monasticism. What You'll Discover: When Constantine legalized Christianity in 313 CE, it created an unexpected crisis: How do you maintain spiritual authenticity when your persecuted faith suddenly becomes the empire's favored religion? The answer came from an unlikely source -...

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23:01

The Rise of Constantine: Christianity Conquers the...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/08/15

The interview systematically explores Constantine's story through five main segments: Opening Segment establishes the historical context, describing Christianity as a persecuted minority religion under Diocletian's Great Persecution (303 CE), practiced by only 10-15% of the Roman population in secret, underground conditions. Segment 1 examines Constantine before his conversion - his birth around 272 CE as son of Constantius Chlorus, his upbringing in the tetrarchy system, and his rise to powe...

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34:59

The Pentecost Phenomenon: A Scholarly Examination of...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/07/28

Episode Description Join Bishop Andy Lewter and Bishop D. A. Sherron in this illuminating theological discussion as they delve deep into one of Christianity's most debated phenomena: the speaking in tongues as recorded in Acts chapter 2 during the Day of Pentecost. This scholarly conversation moves beyond denominational perspectives to examine the historical, linguistic, and theological significance of glossolalia in the early Christian church. Drawing from extensive biblical scholarship, arc...

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13:34

Bonus Podcast: The Jewish Revolt of 70 AD and its...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/07/21

In this crucial bonus episode, our host delivers a masterful examination of one of history's most pivotal moments - the Jewish Revolt of 70 AD and the destruction of Jerusalem. This watershed event fundamentally transformed both Judaism and Christianity, creating the religious landscape we know today. Through detailed historical analysis, the episode explores how three years of Jewish independence under the Zealots came to a devastating end when Rome reasserted its dominance, destroying both ...

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Bonus Podcast: Early Background of Christianity,...

This Week in Church History ·

2025/07/15

Join Harvard-educated Bishop Andy Lewter, Historian of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, as he explores the rich tapestry of Christian history through scholarly insight and pastoral wisdom. In this compelling series, Bishop Lewter examines Christianity's origins within the complex landscape of first-century Jewish sectarianism, revealing how the early church emerged not as an independent movement, but as a branch within Judaism's diverse religious ecosystem. Discover the fascinating ...

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34:33

The Empty Tomb

This Week in Church History ·

2025/07/15

In this compelling opening episode, host, Dr. D. A. Sherron, sits down with Bishop Andy C. Lewter to examine one of history's most consequential claims: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through rigorous historical analysis and thoughtful theological reflection, they explore what the earliest sources tell us about that pivotal Easter morning and its earth-shattering aftermath. From the scattered testimonies of frightened disciples to the bold proclamation that would eventually reshape the anc...

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