Church history isn’t just for scholars—it’s for every believer.

In this episode of Sound Reads, Dr. Matthew Shrader of Central Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to share books that bring church history to life. Discover why understanding the past helps us stay rooted in the truth and stand firm in the faith once for all delivered to the saints.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
02:02 "Not just names and dates"
07:35 Understand God's Work Throughout History
12:57 Overlooked Aspects of Church History
15:20 Why Church History is Important Today
20:50 Church History and Praising God
24:15 How to Start Studying Church History
26:56 Preferred Ways of Reading

Resources mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/swp-church-history

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