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Holy History
by Dwain Tissell, Ben Tissell
The good, the bad, and the downright strange; this podcast explores Christian history from its origins to the present day. Learn and laugh with us!
Episodes
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The Schism
In this episode, Dwain and Ben explore the origins, events, and echoes of the first major church split in Christian history. Find us on social media at @holyhistorypod.
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The Pilgrim's Way
In this episode, Ben and Dwain go on a journey through the history of Christian pilgrimage. Find us on social media at @holyhistorypod.
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St. Basil the Great
In this Episode, Dwain and Ben take a look at the dramatic tale of St. Basil the Great, a fascinating and deeply influential figure in both the Eastern and Western church. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod.
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Gerard Manley Hopkins
In this episode Ben and Dwain look at the life and genius of the Jesuit poet-priest, Gerard Manley Hopkins.
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Julian of Norwich
In this episode Dwain and Ben explore the life and work of Julian of Norwich, one of the great women of the medieval church.
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The Marburg Colloquy of 1529
In this episode, Ben and Dwain take a look at the reformation-defining events of the Marburg Colloquy. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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St. Teresa of Avila
This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the life of a woman who revolutionized the experience of prayer for millions: St. Teresa of Avila. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Muggeridge: The 20th Century as Spiritual Pilgirmage
This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the life of Malcolm Muggeridge and his spiritual journey through the major events of the 20th century. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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The Dead Sea Scrolls
In this episode, Dwain and Ben explore the story behind one of the 20th century's greatest discoveries in biblical archeology: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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St. Lawrence of Rome
In this episode Ben and Dwain tell the story of St. Lawrence, the deacon of Rome who face martyrdom with generosity, courage, and humor. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Constantine and the Christianization of Rome
This week Dwain and Ben take a look at another of history's so called "greats": the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Christmas at King's College Cambridge
This week Ben and Dwain survey the history of the renowned Nine Lessons and Carols service at King's College, Cambridge. From its origin as a response to WWI, to the present day, this tradition has become the signature sound of Christmas. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our...
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Was St. Jack a Grinch?
This week Dwain and Ben return to one of their favorite subjects, C.S. Lewis, to ask the question: how did he really feel about Christmas? Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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The Messiah Revisited
This week Ben and Dwain revisit Handel's "Messiah", shedding new light on the desperate lives and troubled times behind this sacred masterwork. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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75 Years in Narnia
In this episode, Dwain and Ben celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Quem Quaeritis and the Christian Origins of Drama
This week Ben and Dwain explore the surprising Christian origins of drama. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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70 AD: The Fall of Jerusalem
In this episode, Dwain and Ben take a look at the siege and fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Benedict, Books, and the Medieval Scriptorium
In this bibliophilic episode Ben and Dwain take a look at the medieval history of copying, illuminating, and preserving texts. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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On Matthew
In this episode Dwain and Ben take a historical look at the gospel according to Matthew. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Fillan, Saint of the Highlands
In this episode Ben and Dwain explore the curious history and miraculous legends of Fillan, saint of the Scottish highlands. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Sarah Edwards, American Mystic
In this episode Dwain and Ben take a look at the life and faith of Sarah Edwards, an influential figure in the American Great Awakening. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Elizabeth Cruciger, Reformation Songstress
In this episode Ben and Dwain look at Elizabeth Cruciger, the first female hymn writer of protestant reformation. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Daniel and the Age of Empire
Dwain and Ben take a look at the historical context surrounding the biblical book of Daniel...fantastical beasts and all. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker
In this episode Ben and Dwain take a look at social reformer, journalist, and candidate for Catholic sainthood, Dorothy Day. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod
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Gregory the Great
In this episode Dwain and Ben take a look at the life and accomplishments of Pope Gregory "the Great", noting how his leadership still affects the lives of modern Christians across denominations. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus...
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Revolutionary Reading: The Book of Common Prayer
In this episode Ben and Dwain dive into the revolutionary history of The Book of Common Prayer, a book which has fueled civil wars, confronted kings, and changed the landscape of the English-speaking church. Find us on social media @holyhistorypod. Join our community and get exclusive content at...
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In the Shadow of the Nazis: Bonhoeffer, pt. 2
In the episode Dwain and Ben continue their series about the church in Nazi-controlled Germany, focusing on one of the most famous Christian dissidents of the period: Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.
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In the Shadow of the Nazis: Bonhoeffer, pt. 1
In the episode Dwain and Ben continue their series about the church in Nazi-controlled Germany, focusing on one of the most famous Christian dissidents of the period: Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.
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In the Shadow of the Nazis: The Lion of Munster
Ben and Dwain continue their series on the church in Nazi Germany. In this episode they look at the remarkable work of Bishop von Galen, also known as The Lion of Munster. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.
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In The Shadow of the Nazis: The Confessing Church
In this episode, Dwain and Ben launch a 3-part series about the church during WWII in Nazi-controlled Germany, focusing specifically on the "Confessing Church" and Martin Niemoller. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.
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The Doctrine of Dickens
In this episode Ben and Dwain take a look at the unique faith and faithfulness of Charles Dickens, taking special note of his book "The Life of our Lord". Join our community and get extra access at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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The Making of Middle Earth
This week Dwain and Ben take a deep dive into one of their favorite things: JRR Tolkien, Middle Earth, and the baptized imagination. Join our community and get extra access at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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Christmas Stories: The Shop of Ghosts
In this second Christmas Special, Ben and Dwain share "The Shop of Ghosts" by friend of the podcast, G.K. Chesterton, and discuss its powerful commentary on the resilience of Christian wonder. Join the community at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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Christmas Stories: The Goblins Who Stole the Sexton
In the first of two Christmas Specials, Ben and Dwain share the classic Dickens Christmas story, "The Goblins Who Stole the Sexton" and discuss its place in Christian holiday imagination. Join the community on Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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The Hebridean Revivals
This week Dwain and Ben tell the story of the Hebridean Revivals - a series of miraculous revivals that swept the Scottish isles and had far-reaching influence. Join our listener community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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The Nude Warriors of Galatia
This week Dwain and Ben take a deep dive into early church history, looking at who the Galatians were and why they were significant. Join the community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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Dr. Johnson
This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, the great moralist, culture-maker, and man of letters. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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St. Antony & the Desert Fathers
This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the life of St. Antony, the so called “father of monasticism”. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 4
This week concludes a four-part series about Ben and Dwain's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.
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On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 3
This week continues a four-part series about Ben and Dwain's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.
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On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 2
This week continues a four-part series about Dwain and Ben's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.
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On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 1
This week Ben and Dwain begin a multi-part series about their epic hike across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.
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An Important Announcement!
We're changing our name! Hear the "what" and "why" in this special announcement episode.
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RERUN: The Flying Scot
This week, in honor of the 2024 Olympics, we are reposting one of our favorite episodes: the story of a runner who took the world by storm exactly 100 years ago.
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Field Trip: New York City
A new kind of episode! Ben is flying solo this week as he checks out Christian history in New York City.
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Peter's Moment
This week Dwain gives Ben a sort-of-first-hand-account of the life and death of the Apostle Peter. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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Easter Over Time
This week Ben and Dwain take a look at Easter traditions from the earliest celebrations through the present day. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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The Liberating Arts
This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the rough-and-tumble origins of liberal arts education, discovering its roots in the Church. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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Tolkien, Lewis, and the Great War
This week Dwain and Ben take a look at two of their favorite historical figures, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and how their experience in WWI influenced their legendary fiction. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at...
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Thor, Christ, and Drama at the Cathedral
This week Ben and Dwain take a look at some of the creative genius that came out of the early days of the Canterbury Festival. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The good, the bad, and the downright strange; this podcast explores Christian history from its origins to the present day. Learn and laugh with us!
HOSTED BY
Dwain Tissell, Ben Tissell
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The good, the bad, and the downright strange; this podcast explores Christian history from its origins to the present day. Learn and laugh with us!
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Holy History is created and hosted by Dwain Tissell, Ben Tissell.
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