Episodes

Was Charles Dickens a true Christian… or just a moral storyteller who used Christian themes? He wrote A Christmas Carol , created unforgettable characters shaped by redemption and charity, and even wrote The Life of Our Lord for his own children so they would know Jesus. He claimed the New Testament...

Listen to the exciting second half of Robert Moffat's story. The dangers of Africa, the fruit of his mission work, and answering some of the big critiques of his life. Robert Moffat Part 1 For advertising requests or to reach out:   Contact Us OR Send us a message at: revivedthoughts@gmail.com A...

Was Woodrow Wilson a true Christian… or just a politician who used religion for power? In this episode of Christian or Not , we dig into the faith of America’s 28th president. He was the son of a Presbyterian minister, a man who prayed daily, quoted Scripture, and claimed his policies were guided by...

In our second Feedback episode of Christian or Not, Mark and Troy respond to your thoughts and comments on Drake and Charlemagne and Mozart!  We discuss those who agreed with us, some of the wild comments we saw, and where Troy changed his mind. These feedback episodes help make sure that we get the...

Mozart was one of the greatest musical geniuses in history who wrote incredible sacred music and was raised in a Christian home. But was he truly a Christian? In this episode of Christian or Not, we examine Mozart’s faith, his life, his famous Requiem, and the real story behind his beliefs. Did his ...

In our first Feedback episode of Christian or Not, Mark and I respond to your thoughts and comments on Rockefeller and Newton! We discuss the most common questions people are asking, the surprising pushback, and where we may have gotten it wrong. Thank you for watching and commenting! This show is b...

Charlemagne was the legendary King who united much of Europe, crowned Holy Roman Emperor, and spread Christianity by the sword. But was he truly a Christian? In this episode of Christian or Not, we examine Charlemagne’s faith, his brutal wars of conversion, his reforms, and the real tension between ...

Robert Moffat was a humble gardener who followed God's call to South Africa at a pivotal time in its history. In Part 1, hear about his early ministry, his love life, the HMS Bounty, and his ministry to an infamous warlord. John G. Paton For advertising requests or to reach out:   Contact Us OR ...

Sir Francis Drake was one of England’s most famous explorers and a national hero who helped defeat the Spanish Armada. But was he truly a Christian? In this episode of Christian or Not, we take an honest look at Drake’s Protestant faith, his daring privateering raids, his involvement in the slave tr...