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Church History Made Simple with Dr. David Watts

Church History Made Simple with Dr. David Watts

By: Dr. David Watts
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Church History Made Simple is a weekly 15-20 minute podcast covering significant moments in church history in easy-to-understand language. Church History Made Simple is hosted by Dr. David Watts, Dean of Bible and Theology at Jimmy Swaggart Bible College.

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Episodes
  • The Formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity Part 1

    The Formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity Part 1
    Apr 10 2026

    In this episode we explore the historical formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity.

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    20 mins
  • The Rise of the Christian Roman Empire Part 2

    The Rise of the Christian Roman Empire Part 2
    Apr 3 2026

    The rise of Constantine: The death of Galerius in May 311 from a severe illness brought an end to the severe persecution of Christians (Edict of Toleration). His death created a power vacuum that allowed Constantine to eliminate rivals, starting with his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312, ultimately leading to Constantine becoming the sole ruler of a reunified Roman Empire by 324.

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    13 mins
  • The Rise of the Christian Roman Empire Part 1

    The Rise of the Christian Roman Empire Part 1
    Mar 27 2026

    The Emperor Constantine is one of the major figures of Christian history. After his conversion, Christianity moved swiftly from the seclusion of the catacombs to the prestige of palaces. The movement started in the fourth century as a persecuted minority; it ended the century as the established religion of the empire.
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    19 mins
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