Dr. James Beller was the author of America in Crimson Red, a book which takes a look at some of the lesser-known figures in American history and the Christians who, many of them, sacrificed their lives to ensure that we would have the religious freedom that we take for granted today. Join Vickie Beller, wife Read more…
Category: Christian Heritage
S2E3: Dr. Clayton Shumpert on the Sin of Neglect
What does “the sin of neglect” mean for the Christian? We have the message of the Gospel and can save lives, but is it possible that Christians are involved in murder by neglecting to do so? Listen in as Dr. Clayton Shumpert illustrates this point and shares seven benefits to our churches having a Bible-based, Read more…
S2E2: Pastor Bob Hassel on “A Revival Story”
In September, 2006, Faith Baptist Church of Champaign, Illinois, was going to be holding revival meetings. They had held revival meetings many times before, but this time was going to be different. Instead of just the evangelist showing up, God was going to show up, too. Listen in as Pastor Bob Hassel tells the inspiring Read more…
S2E1: Dr. David Smith on Hymn Stories
Dr. David Smith is the son of Al Smith, founder of Singspiration. In this episode, Dr. Smith tells the fascinating histories behind some of the most loved hymns of today. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/och-dr-david-smith-hymn-stories
S1E12: Dr. Milton Loyer on Hymns of Central Pennsylvania
A surprising number of Gospel songs in our hymnals come from central Pennsylvania. In this episode, Dr. Loyer, the archivist for the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church, talks about these songs and the stories behind them. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/our-christian-heritage-s1e12-milton-loyer
S1E11: Pastor Brian De Jong on John DeWaard and Arthur Franklin Perkins
Brian De Jong, pastor and archivist of the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, talks about the early history of the OPC and introduces us to some of the lesser-known characters, like John DeWaard and Arthur Franklin Perkins. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/our-christian-heritage-s1e11-brian-de-jong
S1E10: Pastor Brian De Jong on J. C. Ryle
Brian De Jong, pastor and archivist of the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, introduces us to J. C. Ryle, a man who was a gifted writer and broke the mold of the stuffy clergy elite. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/our-christian-heritage-s1e10-brian-de-jong
S1E9: Pastor Brian De Jong on Dr. J. Gresham Machen
Dr. J. Gresham Machen was a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary when the crisis came. Was it merely theological issues… or was it a dividing line between truth and error? Brian De Jong, pastor and archivist of the Midwest Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, talks about the founder of the OPC, Dr. J. Gresham Read more…
S1E8: Dr. David Saxon on George Whitefield
Dr. David Saxon, professor of Church History at Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wisconsin, talks about George Whitefield (1714-1770). Friend to Benjamin Franklin and founder of an orphanage in Georgia, he preached over 10,000 times to millions in England and America. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/our-christian-heritage-s1e8-dave-saxon
S1E7: Dr. David Saxon on Charles Spurgeon
Dr. David Saxon, professor of Church History at Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, Wisconsin, talks about the Prince of Preachers, Charles Spurgeon. Watch online: https://www.vcy.tv/our-christian-heritage-with-randy-melchert/videos/our-christian-heritage-s1e7-dave-saxon