Christian Or Not
Christian or Not is a history podcast that takes an honest look at the faith of some of history’s biggest names. Was Isaac Newton really a Christian? What about Charlemagne, Winston Churchill, Constantine, and other major figures from the past?
Join Mark and Troy each episode as they dig into their lives with careful research and biblical insight. We will be examining their beliefs, contradictions, theology, and lasting impact. We explore the messy but fascinating relationship between faith and culture through the lens of church history and apologetics.
This show comes from Revived Studios, the same team behind Revived Thoughts and Martyrs & Missionaries.
New episodes drop every two weeks.
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Learn more at: https://revivedthoughts.com
Your Verdict on Newton & Rockefeller – Christian Or Not Feedback Episode 1
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...
Was Charlemagne Truly A Christian? | Christian or Not Ep. 4
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 ...
Was Francis Drake Truly a Christian? | Christian or Not Ep. 3
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...
Was John D. Rockefeller Truly a Christian? | Christian or Not Ep. 2
In our second episode we examine the faith of a man who once had 2% of America's GDP. Was America’s richest man truly a Christian? We explore his Baptist upbringing, how faith influenced his business empire, his massive philanthropy, and double check the conspiracy theories. For more go to reviv...
Was Isaac Newton Truly a Christian? | Christian or Not Ep. 1
In the first episode of Christian or Not, we explore the faith of Isaac Newton. Was he truly a Christian? We examine what history and his own writings actually reveal about his beliefs in God, the Bible, and Jesus. A thoughtful look at one of history’s greatest minds and the real story behind his fa...