Revived Thoughts
We are bringing history's greatest sermons back to life! Sermons from famous preachers like Charles Spurgeon, DL Moody, John Calvin, and many more. These sermons contain great wisdom from the past that will encourage believers in their walks with God today. Each episode features a 5-10 minute backstory on who the preacher is to better understand the sermon's context. And each sermon has had its language updated for easy listening for the 21st century believer.
Richard Johnson: Come to Christ, Australia!
Richard Johnson was the first official chaplain to go with the British to found the colony that would be in Australia. Five years into their time on the frontier he gave the following message to the people of Australia.Big thank you to Leigh Ridge for narrating this and many other episodes of Revived Thoughts!For Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not!Â
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John Chester: The Death of Andrew Garfield
John Chester preached a sermon on the week that president Andrew Garfield died. A forgotten president that could teach many of us what being a Christian in the world of leadership and politics should look like. Big thank you to Nick Garland for narrating this and many other episodes of Revived Thoughts!For Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not!Â
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Oswald Chambers: The Ministry of the Unnoticed
Oswald Chambers wrote one of the most famous devotionals of all times, "My Utmost for His Highest." More than that, though, while he was alive he ministered to people all over the world and to soldiers in Egypt during World War 1.Big thank you to Pastor Ed Backell for narrating this and many other episodes of Revived Thoughts!For Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not!Â
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Jerry McAuley: The Riverboat Thief Transformed
Troy walks through the life of Jerry McAuley. He played a hugely pivotal role in church history in a story I had never heard before. Listen to his life as a Riverboat thief, a prisoner, and how Christ came in and changed him. Also, sorry for the awkward audio in the final few minutes. The power went out in my house!
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Revived Conversation: Church Discipline
Joel and Troy discuss Church Discipline and compare it to what we see throughout Church History.
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Edmund Calamy: The Happiness Of Those Who Pass Away Who Know God
Edmund Calamy lived a tough life during a tough era. But he loved the Lord and he preached faithfully about Christ through the tumultuous English Civil War.Big thank you to John Rayner and his audio narration company for helping us with this episode. If you'd like to listen to the London Fire of 1666 episode search for it on your feed and hear more about this story! Also, for Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not!Â
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Jonathan Edwards: Ruth's Resolution
Jonathan Edwards is back on Revived Thoughts with a sermon about Ruth's Resolution. Powerful look at his life on the frontier of Massachusetts and his sermon about Ruth from this time period. Listen to this episode and big thank you to Tom Sullivan, of the Narrated Puritan, for reading this episode for us! Also, for Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available! Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not!Â
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EXCLUSIVE - Jan Hus: The Wheat And The Tares
Excited to jump back into Revived Thoughts with another exclusive sermon by Jan Hus. This is a must-listen episode on his life AND a fantastic sermon. Be among the first people in history to hear it in English! Listen to this episode and big thank you to Tom Sullivan, of the Narrated Puritan, for reading this episode for us! Also, for Patreons, new Deep Dive: Bleeding Kansas available!  Check out our Patreon!ALSO, make sure you are subscribed to Christian Or Not! You can read the transcript of this sermon on our website here.
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George Mueller: The Sermon He Preached For Mrs. Mueller's Funeral
*****Make sure you are subscribed to the newest show: Christian Or Not! New episodes all summer. Available on all podcasting apps and on Youtube here. ****George Mueller is one of the men we love to cover the most on this show. His heroic and faithful work with orphans, missions, and preaching should be an example to all who seek to follow the Lord. Listen in this episode while we hear him recount his beloved wife. Big thanks to Leigh for reading this sermon.  Check out our Patreon!
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Revived Conversation: Time With God
Joel and Troy discuss their own personal time with God and compare it to those in history. They also mention a post Troy made that recently got many comments on the subject.
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New Revived Studios Podcast: Christian Or Not
Christian or Not is a history podcast that takes an honest look at the faith of some of history’s biggest names. Was Isaac Newton really a Christian? What about Charlemagne, Winston Churchill, Constantine, and other major figures from the past?Join Mark and Troy each episode as they dig into their lives with careful research and biblical insight. We will be examining their beliefs, contradictions, theology, and lasting impact. We explore the messy but fascinating relationship between faith and culture through the lens of church history and apologetics.This show comes from Revived Studios, the same team behind Revived Th...
Henry Jessey: The State Of The Jews
Henry Grattan Guinness is a man who led multiple revivals and had a massive heart for missions. Often unknown today, he was also related to the famous Guinness family. This sermon of his is extremely relevant for us today. Thank you so much Nick Garland for reading this episode for us. As always, you did great!
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The Men Who Destroyed The Church Part 2
Continuing from part two listen as we look at the wrap up of those who set out to destroy the church. Baby Factories, Snow Becomes Black, and the men destroying it today.Thank you for listening to this series! I hope you enjoy it and we may possibly lead to a future series on this exact subject.
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The Men Who Destroyed The Church Part 1
It is no secret that the church has diminished in the West. But we rarely talk about the men who made it their goal to destroy that church.
Listen as we chronologically walk through the guys who set their aim to wipe out the church and decide together if they were successful or not.
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Revived Conversation: Nuclear Bombs Proving God?
Joel and Troy discuss Troy's argument proving God exists using nuclear weapons. Listen and enjoy!
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New Podcast About Modern Missions - Real Missionaires in Real Time
Joel here at Revived Studios is excited to launch a brand new podcast, Real Missionaries in Real Time.This show follows a group of missionaries throughout the year, giving you a window into what God is doing in missions right now. Each month, you’ll hear directly from them:what’s happening in their ministrywhat’s been encouragingwhat’s been challengingwhat daily life really looks likeand how you can be praying
Real Missionaries in Real Time invites you into the ongoing story of God’s work around the world, not as a recap, but as it unfolds in real time. Sear...
Henry Grattan Guinness: Refuge of Lies
Henry Grattan Guinness is a man who led multiple revivals and had a massive heart for missions. Often unknown today, he was also related to the famous Guinness family. This sermon of his is extremely relevant for us today. Thanks to Daniel H. for reading this sermon for us. Thank you so much Daniel! Check out our Patreon!
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Daniel Rowland: He Knocks At The Door
Daniel Rowland was a part of a group of Welsh revivalists during the Great Awakening which, under immense persecution, made a huge impact for God. Hear his amazing and often unknown story! Plus his most famous sermon.Thanks to Guthrie for reading this sermon for us. Thank you so much Guthrie! Check out our Patreon!
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Oliver Cromwell: Perils of England
Oliver Cromwell famously took over England as the "Lord Protector" and enforced puritanism on England. What was his story? And listen to his speech on the Perils of England and their delicate Christian situation. Thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this sermon for us. Thank you so much Patrick! Check out his channel "Cave to the Cross" podcast or the YouTube channel hereMake sure to check out our Patreon!
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John Zubly: Repeal of the Stamp Act Sermon
John Zubly played a key role in the struggle for independence in Colonial America. He also has a tragic story as he tried to stand for what he thought was best. Thanks to Jason Stanley for reading this sermon for us. Thank you so much Jason! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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John Calvin: Passion of the Christ #2
Every year we cover one of the famous 8 sermons by Calvin in his sermon passion sermon series. This year we cover sermon number 2. Thanks to Timothy Frierens for reading this week's sermon! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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Deep Dive: Fall Of The Knights Templar
Joel and Troy pick back up in the Promised Land where the newly minted Knights Templar begin to run into trouble. Listen to the epic clashes, the intrigue, and the fall of the Templar. And have all your mysterious questions answered! (Included stories about pirates, banking, and Friday the 13th!)
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Solomon Stoddard: Stirring Up Young People!
Solomon Stoddard was an early colonial pastor who had a tremendous influence on New England. Not only was he the grandfather of Jonathan Edwards, but he also had a huge and overlooked impact on world history.Thanks to John Rayner for reading this sermon! He runs an audio narration service and should be looked into for all of your voice-work needs. We appreciate all the sermons he has generously helped us with over the years. Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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J. M. Pendleton: Twisting The Scriptures
J. M. Pendleton preached in Kentucky during a very contentious age both theologically and in terms of the contentious issue of slavery. Thanks to Justin Scott Rea for reading this sermon! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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Revived Conversation: Savings Or Eternity?
Joel and Troy discuss how to view money in terms of things like retirement, savings, etc. We compare modern ideas of "legacy building" and "generational growth," with Scripture and church history. It is quite the debate!
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Henry Martyn: Christian India
Henry Martyn was one of the earliest missionaries into India and the first to ever reach and do ministry as a protestant in Iran. Listen to his tragic story and his heroic call to share the Word of God.Thanks to Pastor Ed Backell for reading this episode! Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon, Washington and Nebraska, currently in Spokane Valley, WA. He has been serving Holy Trinity Lutheran Church since September, 2024. Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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John Rippon: Time Of My Departure Is At Hand
John Rippon served faithfully at his church for fifty years. His work helped establish one of the most important Baptist churches in history. Thanks to Daniel H. for reading this episode! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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EXCLUSIVE - Jan Hus: Forgiveness
EXCLUSIVE: For the first time in 611 years, the sermons of Jan Hus are in English. We are extremely grateful to Evan H. for helping us get this amazing episode into English so we can share the sermons and story of one of the church's most important martyrs! Thanks to Jacob for reading this episode! If you appreciate what we do, please check out our PatreonYou can read the sermon from this episode and share it by going to this link: Jan Hus Forgiveness
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Frank E Higgins: The Pastor Who Punches
"If I could train for ministry all over again the one thing I'd change is add some boxing classes." Frank Higgins did ministry to one of the toughest groups of people on the planet. He was the only one sharing Christ with them, though. Listen to his incredible story and the impact he made.
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Revived Conversation: DL Moody's List
Joel and Troy discuss some different, "not typical" topics that DL Moody covered in his book, "Golden Counsels"
We look at "How to have a good prayer meeting," "The Sunday Newspaper" (His thoughts on news) "Should you mark your Bible?" And "How should you spend a sabbath?"
Thank you for listening!
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William Knibb: Speech To The Missionary Society
William Knibb was a missionary to Jamaica who helped bring an end to slavery in the British Empire. He lived through a massive revolt, was persecuted across the Island, and helped lead a massive revival on the Island. Thanks to Nick Garland for reading this episode! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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Peter Chrysologus: Jesus in His Hometown
Peter Chrysologus was the archbishop of the capital of Rome during its days of decline. He is famous for many things but one of which is his very short sermons. Thanks to Leigh Ridge for reading this episode! Make sure to check out our Patreon!
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Top 5 Episodes of 2025 (Feat. Martyrs and Missionaries)
Every year Joel, Troy, and Elise (From Martyrs and Missionaries) come together and give our top 5 episodes of the year. We also find out who is better at Church History Trivia: Elise or Troy?
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Chrysostom: The Good Shepherd
Chrysostom was an early church father who did a lot of good! But when he died he may not have seen the situation the way we do today.Big thanks to Richard Roodt for reading this sermon for us! We were in a pinch and are really appreciative of all the help he has given our show this year.
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Lyman Beecher: Nature of Alcoholism
Lyman Beecher lived through the end of the 18th and 19th century. A tumultous time for Christianity and Beecher was at the forefront of many battles from abolition to prohibition.
Big thanks to Patrick Studebaker for reading this episode! Make sure you check out his show Cave to the Cross!
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Revived Conversation: Why Don't We Talk About Heaven?
Joel and Troy discuss how sermons, songs, and subjects on Heaven have gone missing in most modern churches today. And how different that is from history!
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RT Rewind: How Should Christians Read The News?
Christians are constantly bombarded with news, headlines, and politics. But how should Christians read the news?
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John Cennick: Naaman Cleansed
John Cennick was an incredibly influential but often forgotten member of the Great Awakening. He is sometimes called the "Apostle to Northern Ireland" because of his work in sharing the Gospel there.Special thanks to Todd Nicklas for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts! Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!
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JC Ryle: Two Bears
JC Ryle is one of the most famous pastors in church history. And in this episode we have one of his children's sermons read by a young man who listens to the show! Special thanks to Mordechai for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts!Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!
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Martin Luther: Temptation of Satan
Martin Luther is the man who started the Reformation with his 95 Theses. Many people know his story of being hidden away in a castle after the Catholic Church put out a warrant for his death. But a less known part of his story is what brought him out of hiding from that castle. This sermon was the reason he left hiding. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts!Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more!
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