30 Best Church History Podcasts

1. 5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

This weekly podcast provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each week as we take a brief break from the present to go exploring the past. Travel back in time as we look at the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. Each episode offers an easily digestible glimpse of how the eternal, unchangeable God has worked in the church over prior generations and how this can encourage us today. This is our story—our family history.
Podcast ligonier.org
Hosts Stephen Nichols, Ligonier Ministries
Email ****@ligonier.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 13.3KTwitter Followers 11.4KInstagram Followers 149.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 5 min Since Aug 2013 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Christian History Almanac

The Christian History Almanac is a daily 5-minute podcast that highlights those stories- sometimes well known, other times less so- that have shaped the history of the church. Hosted by historian and author Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, each daily podcast concludes with a piece of prose or poetry and the reminder that because of the Good News, everything is going to be ok.
Podcast 1517.org
Email ****@1517.org
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 585Twitter Followers 557 Frequency 5 episodes / week Avg Length 12 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Church History Matters

Equipping the saints for tomorrow by studying the church of yesterday.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
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Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 4.6KTwitter Followers 259Instagram Followers 176 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. Ecclesiastical History Society

Interviewing academics at all levels in order to promote all levels of study on the history of Christian Churches. From C to A level History. Glance through the Past with Us.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Ecclesiastical History
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1KTwitter Followers 2.8K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 27 min Since May 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Controversies in Church History

My name is Darrick Taylor, and I am the founder and proprietor of Controversies in Church History, a podcast that takes an in depth look at difficult, even disturbing, issues in the history of the Catholic Church. My perspective is unique, in that I am a faithful Roman Catholic, yet trained as a secular historian. Designed for Catholics but accessible for anyone interested in history, it balances storytelling with an academic sensibility.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Darrick N Taylor
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 514Twitter Followers 240 Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 42 min Since Dec 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Kids Talk Church History

Kids Talk Church History is a one-of-a-kind podcast where kids investigate the history of the Church. Over two thousand years ago, Jesus said: 'I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.' How has Jesus built and preserved His Church against all odds?
Podcast kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com
Email ****@AlliianceNet.org
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 9.2KInstagram Followers 595 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Truce

The truce is a history podcast about the Christian Church, from pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Is the US a Christian nation? Why do some Christians like Donald Trump? Season three explores how the rise of communism and socialism in Russia changed the American Christian Church. Podcast Magazine says Truce is, reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell. The truce is hosted by Chris Staron, writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls, and author of Cradle Robber.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 23 min Since Mar 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. The Whole Church Podcast

We aim to see the whole Church, whole again. We will do this by interviewing Church leaders of various backgrounds, cultures, and denominations to see how we can pursue complete unity in Christ. We will also investigate historic arguments in the Church and how the Church has maintained unity in the face of diverse beliefs in the past. In each episode, we will leave our audience with a tangible takeaway that will enable us to take action towards real, practical Church unity.
Podcast the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 288Twitter Followers 76Instagram Followers 208 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 62 min Since Feb 2019 Play Get Email Contact

9. Church History for Chumps

CH4C isn't your grandfather's church history podcast.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram Followers 315 Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 50 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. Church History on SermonAudio

The latest podcast feed searching 'Church History' on SermonAudio.
Podcast sermonaudio.com
Frequency 7 episodes / week Since Mar 2021 Play Get Email Contact

11. Church History Matters

The Church History Matters Podcast features in-depth conversations between Scott and Casey where they dive deep into both the challenges and beauty of Latter-day Saint Church History
Podcast doctrineandcovenantscentral.org
Email ****@scripturecentral.org
Facebook Followers 129 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Church History and Theology

A methodical walkthrough of the Church's 20 centuries of history, theological issues, and political forces.
Podcast sermonaudio.com
Host Timothy Easley
Email ****@proton.me
Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 67 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. 100+ Significant Moments in Church History

Our current culture seems more interested in the last two minutes than the last two thousand years. This is unfortunate. It's also avoidable. Join Mike Woodruff each week as he breaks down some of the most significant people, events, and ideas in church history. Gain insight. Avoid mistakes. Take ground. Mike Woodruff is a pastor at Christ Church, a multisite ministry with four campuses in the north suburbs of Chicago.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@christchurchil.org
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 1.2K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 58 min Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. Big Truths

A weekly podcast where we grow in Christian doctrine by looking through the door of church history.
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Host David Attebury
Email ****@bigtruths.net
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 26 Frequency 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 49 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. The History of the Early Church

This podcast is about telling a detailed narrative of the history of the early Church from its founding to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 A.D. Covering Christianity in and outside the Roman Empire, the Apostles, Bishops, Saints, Heretics, Ascetics, and Martyrs of the early Church.
Podcast podomatic.com
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Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 2.2K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. The History of the Christian Church

Providing Insight into the history of the Christian Church
Podcast sanctorum.us
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Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2K Frequency 7 episodes / year Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Eusebius' History of the Christian Church

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points:1. the successions of bishops in the principal see 2. the history of Christian teachers 3. the history of heresies 4. the history of the Jews 5. the relations to the heathen 6. the martyrdoms.
Podcast loyalbooks.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Since Dec 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. Present Perfect

Welcome to Present Perfect. No grammar, but plenty of history This podcast takes an innovative approach to church history. We won't just slog through names and dates. Instead, we'll apply history to answer your questions about the past and to inform your decisions in the present.
Podcast present-perfect-church-history.libsyn.com
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Apple Rating 5 / 5 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

19. Historia Ecclesiastica

A comprehensive examination of Church history, beginning immediately after the Ascension of our Lord into heaven.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Host Daniel Sute
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 58 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. History of the Christian church by Samuel Cheetham

This work intends to provide a sketch of the History of the Church in the first six centuries of its existence, resting throughout on original authorities, and also giving references to the principal modern works which have dealt specially with its several portions. It is hoped that it may be found to supply a convenient summary for those who can give but little time to the study, and also to serve as a guide for those who desire to make themselves acquainted with the principal documents from which the History is drawn.
Podcast loyalbooks.com
Apple Rating 2.9 / 5 Since Nov 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

21. Explore Church History

Explore Church History with Monsignor Michael Witt.
Podcast ourcatholicradio.org
Email ****@ourcatholicradio.org
Facebook Followers 763Instagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 29 episodes / year Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. Journey Through Church History

Studying the history of God's Church allows us to understand how He has been at work. Whether we are studying the Church's theology, doctrine, methods, or mission, history needs to be a part of the conversation in order to have a well-rounded approach.
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Host Fletcher Abbott
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 9 episodes / year Avg Length 24 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Readings from Church History

Readings from Church History.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Since Aug 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

24. The History of Christianity Podcast

Making church history cool again. Or at least trying to. On this podcast Erik, Anna, and Skylar talk with leading historians of the Christian faith about their own journeys into studying the history of Christianity, as well as the relevance of their work for the church and Christian faith today. We also occasionally discuss life as a graduate student, especially thorny or interesting bits of church history, and whatever else comes to mind.
Podcast historyofchristianitypodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 262 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 26 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. Church History and Heroes...for Kids!

Join us as we learn all about Church history and heroes of the faith!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@protonmail.com
Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 5 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

26. Steadfast Saints

Steadfast Saints - Faithful Figures in Church History explores the stories of remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the history of the church. Join us as we delve into the lives and legacies of faithful figures who have inspired and challenged the church over the centuries.
Podcast steadfastsaints.podbean.com
Frequency 1 episode / year Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. This Week in Church History

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.
Podcast mbts.edu
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 27.4KInstagram Followers 15.5K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact