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Church History for Chumps

Church History for Chumps

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We're not your grandfather's church history podcast. But we'd also really appreciate it if he still listened.


Saints, heretics, councils...and the occasional crazy stuff. We have fun.

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Episodes
  • 161. The Fifth Crusade: Wait, What's Saint Francis Doing Here?
    27 Oct 2026

    The best thing about the Fourth Crusade? After such a crushing failure, there's no way to go but up! **sunglasses emoji**

    Pope Innocent III has learned from his mistakes after many years, and he's ready to strike again to reclaim Jerusalem.

    King Frederick II stands to be a valuable asset to take up the cross, if he can only get his political affairs resolved first.

    Join us as we discuss Crusade numero cinco! And wait, Saint Francis is in this episode? How???


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 160. Martin Luther and the High Strangeness
    23 Oct 2026

    Martin Luther is a man known for many things. To name a few: nailing documents on doors, wearing stylish German headwear, and spending time in a place named after worms.

    Oh, and the whole Protestant Reformation thing.

    But where did Marty Supreme stand on the issues of ghouls? Changelings? Devils, demons, possessed children?

    That's what we're here to talk about today. Join us as we speak with our special guest, Dr. Robb Torseth, and dive into the absolute coolest topic known to man.

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    1 hr and 6 min
  • 159. Medieval Christianity, Purgatory, and Visions of the Afterlife
    20 Oct 2026

    We've had a spook-tastic time exploring the history of the church's relationship with ghosts, spirits, and apparitions.

    But what about a thoroughly documented vision of the afterlife?

    This week we'll close out our mini-series on a 13th century source detailing a vivid display of a "wild hunt," where the souls of the damned and tormented are displayed before the very eyes of a priest.

    Or so they say?

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    1 hr and 4 min
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