Church History

In this episode, we journey through the tumultuous landscape of China during the 1920s, highlighting the life and mission of Hubert Sone, an American Southern Methodist missionary. We explore the challenges and triumphs he faced as he worked to build a resilient, indigenous church in a time of great social upheaval and political tension. Join us as we uncover the profound lessons of faithfulness, humility, and enduring presence amidst chaos.

Chapters:

(08:36) Hubert and Helen Sone began missionary work in China in the 1920s

(15:22) Nationalism was rising, and with it a growing suspicion of foreign influences

(17:28) Mission strategy changed when war became unavoidable in China in 1937

(22:23) Hubert Song helped establish a civilian safety zone during World War II

(29:32) Hubert and Helen served as missionaries in China during World War II

(37:17) Hubert Sone's life asks the church a difficult question: Will we remain faithful

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In today's episode, we explore the vibrant yet complex landscape of African missions during the 1920s. Join host Lorelee Siemens as she delves into the transformative impact of healthcare and education led by missionaries, the emergence of indigenous church leadership, and the legacy of figures like John Edward Church.
This episode unveils how the church navigated a world on the brink of another war while fostering a revival that would reshape Christianity across East Africa.

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(05:44) During the 1920s, nearly 600 African American missionaries were serving across Africa

(09:26) John Edward Church's early years were shadowed by World War I

(14:32) John Edward Church left England in 1927 to become a missionary in Rwanda

(24:14) John Edward Church served when revival was visible and when it wasn't

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(02:07) Church History Podcast explores missionary movements during World War I and 1920s

(05:44) During the 1920s, nearly 600 African American missionaries were serving across Africa

(09:26) John Edward Church's early years were shadowed by World War I

(14:32) John Edward Church left England in 1927 to become a missionary in Rwanda

(24:14) John Edward Church served when revival was visible and when it wasn't

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In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous 1920s, a decade marked by the aftermath of World War I and the challenges the Church faced. Host Lorelee Siemens explores the shifting landscapes of faith as empires crumble, economies boom and bust, and new ideologies emerge.

From the struggles of the Russian Orthodox Church under Bolshevik rule to the clash between modernism and fundamentalism in the United States, we examine how these events shaped the Church's identity and mission. Join us as we uncover the lessons learned during this pivotal decade that continue to resonate today.

Chapters:

(03:22) The 1920s were a decade of rebuilding, but also rethinking

(07:24) Across Europe in the 1920s, the ground beneath the church's feet is shifting

(15:06) Tennessee law prohibited teachers from teaching evolution as a theory

(18:17) The Scopes trial reveals a widening divide between rural and urban America

(23:22) In Germany, the interwar years gave rise to something far more dangerous

(25:34) In the interwar years, there was a remarkable expansion of Western missionary work

(27:07) When we step back and look at the church between the wars, the lesson is sobering

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In this powerful episode, Lorelee explores the harrowing aftermath of World War I in Russia, where violence erupted against Jewish communities long before the term genocide was coined.

We examine the church's struggle between courage and complacency during a time of moral crisis, as neighbors turned against neighbors and faith was tested in the bloodstained streets.
Join us as we recount the chilling pogroms, the silent complicity of many, and the extraordinary act of one Christian man who stood against the tide of violence, risking everything to save lives.

Chapters:

(01:36) Historians estimate that more than 100,000 Jews were killed during 1918

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(15:35) During this time period, many Christians were afraid, confused, or themselves under threat

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