Giants of the Faith - A Christian History Podcast

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Today's episode's focus is the famous diminutive Southern Baptist missionary Charlotte 'Lottie' Moon. I say famous because if you've attended a traditional Southern Baptist church for any length of time you've probably heard of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. But that doesn't mean you really know anything about Lottie Moon. And, if you aren't or haven't been part of a traditional Southern Baptist church then there's a good chance you've never even heard of Lottie Moon. Either way, I hope you'll find this episode informative and enlightening.

RESOURCES

International Mission Board: https://www.imb.org/2018/11/27/missionaries-you-should-know-lottie-moon/

International Mission Board: https://www.imb.org/2016/11/29/lottie-moon-the-rebel-i-want-to-be/

Patheos: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/faithchelsen/2016/12/7-things-really-know-lottie-moon/

Baylor University: http://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/l-m/moon-charlotte-lottie-diggs-1840-1912/

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This episode marks our first step into antiquity as we review the life, at least what we know of it, and impact of early church father Polycarp. Polycarp's legacy is multi-faceted. He serves as a critical link between the early church and the Apostles He held firm to the emerging orthodoxy and was a rock in Asia, the center of late first-century Christianity. He's also the first recorded martyr of the post-Biblical era.


RESOURCES

Vision.org: https://www.vision.org/biography-polycarp-apostolic-legacy-457

Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/polycarp.html

Christianity.com: https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/polycarp-11629601.html

Christianity.com: https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/old-bishop-polycarp-11629599.html

Polycarp.net (allaboutreligion.org): https://www.polycarp.net/

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In this episode we're looking at someone you may consider a surprising entry into this sort of hall of fame, Roy Rogers. This podcast lends itself to be evergreen but I'm going to inject just a tiny bit of currency into today's episode. As I'm recording this episode we are approaching Father's Day 2020 so I'm going to dedicate this episode to my dad. My dad grew up watching Roy Rogers on the silver screen in small town South Carolina in the 1950s dreaming, I'm sure, of being a wild west cowboy himself. My dad has helped me and my family a lot though the years and it's with that in mind that I'm dedicating this special episode of Giants of the Faith to you, Dad. I hope you enjoy it.

RESOURCES

Guideposts: https://www.guideposts.org/inspiration/miracles/gods-grace/guideposts-classics-roy-rogers-on-how-he-found-faith

Happy Trails: http://www.happytrails.org/roy-rogers.htm

Bible News: http://www.biblenews1.com/astrology/acharts/rogers_roy.html

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_EszBc3Jjo

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Adonriam and Ann Judson are America's first foreign missionaries and so definitely qualify as Giants of the Faith. They lived a life wholly committed to God and His kingdom and gave themselves fully to spreading his Word to new people.


RESOURCES

 Boston University: http://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/i-k/judson-adoniram-1788-1850/

International Mission Board: https://www.imb.org/2018/03/27/missionaries-you-should-know-adoniram-judson/

Christian History Institute: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issue/adoniram-and-ann-judson-american-mission-pioneers

The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-peculiar-proposal/

Wholesome Words: https://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/bjudson5.html

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If you are of a certain age you will almost certainly be familiar with Eric Liddell even though you may not recognize the name. Liddell, along with Harold Abrahams, was the subject of the fantastic 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire'. And if you haven't seen the film then you at least know the theme song from it. If you haven't seen 'Chariots of Fire' you definitely should check it out but there is a lot more to Liddell than the two or three years of athletic focus featured in the film. We'll cover the totality of his life on this podcast episode.

Note: Some of the names of people or places in this episode are completely foreign to me. Please excuse any horribly misspoken pronunciations that may appear.

RESOURCES

Eric Liddell Centre: https://www.ericliddell.org/about-us/eric-liddell/biography/

The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/for-the-glory/

Missions Box: https://missionsbox.org/missionary-bio/eric-liddell/

Weihsien Paintings: https://www.weihsien-paintings.org/NormanCliff/people/individuals/Eric01/txt_dates.htm

http://www.weihsien-paintings.org/EricLiddell/index.php

ABWE International: https://www.abwe.org/blog/%E2%80%98jesus-running-shoes%E2%80%99-honoring-eric-liddell-75-years-later

Christianity.com: https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1901-2000/eric-liddell-champion-athlete-11630736.html


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Aimee Semple McPherson was a 20th Century leader in the Pentecostal movement. Her church services at the Angelus Temple in California were a forerunner of the modern evangelical worship services. Whether you know of her or not, there's a good chance that Aimee has had an influence on your life.


RESOURCES

Challies: https://www.challies.com/articles/facts-about-aimee-semple-mcpherson/

The Revival Library: http://www.revival-library.org/index.php/pensketches-menu/american-pentecostal-pioneers/aimee-semple-mcpherson

Cyberjournal for Pentecostal-Charismatic Research: http://www.pctii.org/cyberj/cyberj13/Hudson.html

God's Generals and Revivals: http://godsgeneralsandrevivals.com/?p=1426

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Episode 02 focuses on Charles H Spurgeon, renowned 19th century Baptist minister. This man has had a tremendous impact on Christians throughout the world. His influence on modern church life cannot be overstated. Spurgeon's own works are prolific and widely available and highly recommended to the Christian of today.



RESOURCES

Christian History Magazine: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issue/charles-spurgeon-englands-prince-of-preachers

Pictures from Pilgrim's Progress: http://grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles%20Spurgeon/CHS_Pictures%20From%20Pilgrims%20Progres

Themelios: https://themelios.thegospelcoalition.org/article/spurgeons-use-of-luther-against-the-oxford-movement/

Wholesome Words: https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/biospurgeon6.html

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Today's subject is the renowned journalist, apologist, debater, author, theologian, and renowned wit - G.K. Chesterton. This will be a short episode. There's a lot of meat in Chesterton's writings but some of it doesn't translate well to audio form. I've heard plenty of folks reading Chesterton on podcasts and broadcasts and there always seems to be something missing in the conveyance. If you are unfamiliar with GK Chesterton I hope to give you just a taste of his importance and encourage you to seek out and read some of his works for yourself.

RESOURCES

Orthodoxy: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16769/16769-h/16769-h.htm

Autobiography: http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks13/1301201h.html

G.K. Chesterton: A Gallery of Beloved Enemies: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/chesterton-gallery-of-beloved-enemies

Gkc.org.uk: http://www.gkc.org.uk/gkc/

Chesterton.org: https://www.chesterton.org/who-is-this-guy/

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Welcome to Episode 0 of a brand new podcast, Giants of the Faith. My name is Robert Daniels and I'll be the host of this new show. I want to spend a few minutes to introduce myself and give you an idea what Giants of the Faith is all about, what you can expect from the show, and – just as importantly – what not to expect.