Holy History

St. Teresa of Avila

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:37:02 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the life of a woman who revolutionized the experience of prayer for millions: St. Teresa of Avila. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Muggeridge: The 20th Century as Spiritual Pilgirmage

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:53:46 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the life of Malcolm Muggeridge and his spiritual journey through the major events of the 20th century. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

The Dead Sea Scrolls

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 23:07:23 +0000

In this episode, Dwain and Ben explore the story behind one of the 20th century's greatest discoveries in biblical archeology: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

St. Lawrence of Rome

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain tell the story of St. Lawrence, the deacon of Rome who face martyrdom with generosity, courage, and humor. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Constantine and the Christianization of Rome

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:15:09 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at another of history's so called "greats": the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Christmas at King's College Cambridge

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain survey the history of the renowned Nine Lessons and Carols service at King's College, Cambridge. From its origin as a response to WWI, to the present day, this tradition has become the signature sound of Christmas. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Was St. Jack a Grinch?

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:37:30 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben return to one of their favorite subjects, C.S. Lewis, to ask the question: how did he really feel about Christmas? Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

The Messiah Revisited

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 02:22:07 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain revisit Handel's "Messiah", shedding new light on the desperate lives and troubled times behind this sacred masterwork. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

75 Years in Narnia

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:46:14 +0000

In this episode, Dwain and Ben celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Quem Quaeritis and the Christian Origins of Drama

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain explore the surprising Christian origins of drama. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

70 AD: The Fall of Jerusalem

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:28:48 +0000

In this episode, Dwain and Ben take a look at the siege and fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Benedict, Books, and the Medieval Scriptorium

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this bibliophilic episode Ben and Dwain take a look at the medieval history of copying, illuminating, and preserving texts. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

On Matthew

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 21:56:29 +0000

In this episode Dwain and Ben take a historical look at the gospel according to Matthew. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Fillan, Saint of the Highlands

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 18:13:29 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain explore the curious history and miraculous legends of Fillan, saint of the Scottish highlands. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Sarah Edwards, American Mystic

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode Dwain and Ben take a look at the life and faith of Sarah Edwards, an influential figure in the American Great Awakening. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Elizabeth Cruciger, Reformation Songstress

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain look at Elizabeth Cruciger, the first female hymn writer of protestant reformation. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Daniel and the Age of Empire

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Dwain and Ben take a look at the historical context surrounding the biblical book of Daniel...fantastical beasts and all. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain take a look at social reformer, journalist, and candidate for Catholic sainthood, Dorothy Day. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Gregory the Great

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:21:10 +0000

In this episode Dwain and Ben take a look at the life and accomplishments of Pope Gregory "the Great", noting how his leadership still affects the lives of modern Christians across denominations. Find us on social media at @holyhistory pod. Join our subscriber community and get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/holyhistorypod

Revolutionary Reading: The Book of Common Prayer

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:30:40 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain dive into the revolutionary history of The Book of Common Prayer, a book which has fueled civil wars, confronted kings, and changed the landscape of the English-speaking church. Find us on social media @holyhistorypod. Join our community and get exclusive content at patreon.com/holyhistorypod

In the Shadow of the Nazis: Bonhoeffer, pt. 2

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 2 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In the episode Dwain and Ben continue their series about the church in Nazi-controlled Germany, focusing on one of the most famous Christian dissidents of the period: Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.

In the Shadow of the Nazis: Bonhoeffer, pt. 1

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:57:11 +0000

In the Shadow of the Nazis: The Lion of Munster

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:36:02 +0000

Ben and Dwain continue their series on the church in Nazi Germany. In this episode they look at the remarkable work of Bishop von Galen, also known as The Lion of Munster. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.

In The Shadow of the Nazis: The Confessing Church

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 07:56:18 +0000

In this episode, Dwain and Ben launch a 3-part series about the church during WWII in Nazi-controlled Germany, focusing specifically on the "Confessing Church" and Martin Niemoller. Join our Holy History community and get special access at patreon.com/holyhistorypod.

The Doctrine of Dickens

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode Ben and Dwain take a look at the unique faith and faithfulness of Charles Dickens, taking special note of his book "The Life of our Lord". Join our community and get extra access at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Making of Middle Earth

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:48:41 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a deep dive into one of their favorite things: JRR Tolkien, Middle Earth, and the baptized imagination. Join our community and get extra access at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Christmas Stories: The Shop of Ghosts

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this second Christmas Special, Ben and Dwain share "The Shop of Ghosts" by friend of the podcast, G.K. Chesterton, and discuss its powerful commentary on the resilience of Christian wonder. Join the community at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Christmas Stories: The Goblins Who Stole the Sexton

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:21:57 +0000

In the first of two Christmas Specials, Ben and Dwain share the classic Dickens Christmas story, "The Goblins Who Stole the Sexton" and discuss its place in Christian holiday imagination. Join the community on Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Hebridean Revivals

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:28:38 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben tell the story of the Hebridean Revivals - a series of miraculous revivals that swept the Scottish isles and had far-reaching influence. Join our listener community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Nude Warriors of Galatia

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:05:19 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a deep dive into early church history, looking at who the Galatians were and why they were significant. Join the community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Dr. Johnson

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:49:20 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the life and legacy of Samuel Johnson, the great moralist, culture-maker, and man of letters. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

St. Antony & the Desert Fathers

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 5 Oct 2024 04:06:01 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the life of St. Antony, the so called “father of monasticism”. Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 4

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

This week concludes a four-part series about Ben and Dwain's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.

On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 3

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:03:50 +0000

This week continues a four-part series about Ben and Dwain's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.

On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 2

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 22:59:49 +0000

This week continues a four-part series about Dwain and Ben's epic walking tour across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.

On the Road with Jack and Warnie, pt. 1

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 21:37:13 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain begin a multi-part series about their epic hike across Wales, retracing the steps of C.S. Lewis and his brother, Warren. History, cross-country adventure, and imagination come together in this intriguing series.

An Important Announcement!

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 19:11:16 +0000

We're changing our name! Hear the "what" and "why" in this special announcement episode.

RERUN: The Flying Scot

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:55:35 +0000

This week, in honor of the 2024 Olympics, we are reposting one of our favorite episodes: the story of a runner who took the world by storm exactly 100 years ago.

Field Trip: New York City

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:12:24 +0000

A new kind of episode! Ben is flying solo this week as he checks out Christian history in New York City.

Peter's Moment

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

This week Dwain gives Ben a sort-of-first-hand-account of the life and death of the Apostle Peter. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Easter Over Time

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at Easter traditions from the earliest celebrations through the present day. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Liberating Arts

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:10:35 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the rough-and-tumble origins of liberal arts education, discovering its roots in the Church. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Tolkien, Lewis, and the Great War

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 07:05:31 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at two of their favorite historical figures, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and how their experience in WWI influenced their legendary fiction. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Thor, Christ, and Drama at the Cathedral

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:19:36 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at some of the creative genius that came out of the early days of the Canterbury Festival. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Joyous Exile, Worldly Christian

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:10:22 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at the remarkable life of James M. Houston, whom Dwain playfully describes as "The Forrest Gump of Christian History". Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Münster Rebellion

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:19:09 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain walk through the wild ride that was the Münster Anabaptist rebellion, one of the most notorious uprisings in the wake of the protestant reformation. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Duty and Destiny

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 22:02:28 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the faith of one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century: Winson Churchill. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Levitating Professor

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:23:30 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain take a look at the remarkable story of the greatest mind of the Middle Ages: St. Thomas Aquinas. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Caught Up in the Delights of Paradise

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:42:52 +0000

Welcome to a new year full of new podcasts! This week, Dwain and Ben take a look at arguably the most significant figure of the so called "Dark Ages": Bernard of Clairvaux. Help us grow the podcast and get all kinds of additional benefits by joining our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Tolkien's Father Christmas

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas from the These Days podcast! Here on Christmas day, we're taking a look at the Father Christmas letters of the great Christian myth-maker J.R.R. Tolkien. Join our Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

BONUS: The Thunder Oak and The Christmas Tree

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this lively BONUS Christmas episode, Ben and Dwain take a look at the story of St. Boniface and the origins of the Christmas tree. Get more bonus content by joining the These Days Patreon community at Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

A Very Merry Twelvetide To You

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:42:48 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the traditions and commemorations of the traditional twelve days of Christmas. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Go Humbly

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:35:44 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the "wise men" mentioned in Matthew, chapter 2. Who were they? Where did they come from? Why were they searching for Jesus? Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

A Blessed Inspiration

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 23:08:12 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain do a deep dive into the history of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and the revolution of kindness it generated. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Here We Come A-Caroling

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:49:26 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a journey through the surprising, centuries-old history of Christmas carols. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Prayers in a time of Plague

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:18:34 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the surprising life of John Donne: from profligate poet to prayerful pastor. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Radio in Wartime

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:28:43 +0000

This week, Dwain and Ben look at the story of James Welch during WWII, unsung hero of Christian broadcasting. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

GF and the Qs

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 21:46:44 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain look at the remarkable life and legacy of George Fox: Preacher. Revolutionary. Rock musician?

They Just Give Glory to Jesus

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:20:15 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the surprising and subversive faith of music legends Bono and U2. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Reformation Day

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:09:06 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain look at the history-making events of October 31st, 1517. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Gospel Itself - Part 2

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:04:12 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben dive back into the Scottish Reformation and take a deep look at its most well-known leader, the human canon ball himself (or maybe not), the preacher John Knox.

The Gospel Itself

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 04:42:45 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben begin a dive deep into one of the most contentious (and redemptive) episodes in Scottish history: The Scottish Reformation. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Monsignor Versus the Fascists

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 01:12:55 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain review the thrilling story of Hugh O’Flaherty and his lifesaving efforts during WWII.

The Only Thing That Has Ever Really Happened

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:10:28 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at the remarkable life and work of Dorothy L. Sayers: mystery novelist, playwright, and theologian. Petreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Light From the Heavenly Realms

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:04:07 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain take you on a tour through the history of stained glass windows - the why, what, how, and when of this form of sacred art and architecture. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Handmaid of the Living God

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:13:59 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at the life and impact of St. Thecla, one of the great women of the early church. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Sacred and Profane

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 04:30:44 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain look at the vision of earthy grace revealed in the art and life of the great painter, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

On the Way to Whipsnade

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 2 Sep 2023 19:18:11 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at the remarkable conversion of a remarkable Christian thinker: C.S. Lewis. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Top 10 Christian Writings

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:24:08 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain give an overview of their top 10 Christian writings (outside the Bible) from the 1st century all the way up to present day! Join us on patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Moses of Her People

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:30:28 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at the life and legacy of the great abolitionist and freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman.

The Church and the Empire

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 18:26:33 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at some of the more unsavory episodes in Christian history and highlight the renewing role of the church as a counter-cultural movement. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Suffering is Never For Nothing

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 00:28:36 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben reflect on the life and legacy of Jim and Elizabeth Elliot, a story of devotion, sacrifice, and hope. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The 100-Year Prayer Meeting

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:41:48 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain tell the incredible story of Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians, and how this small group of people changed the course of human history. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Seed of the Church

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:08:00 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the causes and effects of persecution in the early church. Join the fun and support the show at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

400 Years of Silence

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:32:21 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain race through four centuries of intertestamental history (the biblical era between the Old and New Testaments), and discuss how these 400 years prepared the way for the arrival of Jesus. Become a supporter at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Mind on Fire

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 05:24:25 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben tell the incredible story of an incredible mind: the life and impact of Blaise Pascal. Become a member at patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

Something Beautiful for God

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the remarkable, quietly radical life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Big God Theology

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:32:10 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben give an overview of John Calvin and his impact as a defining theologian of the Protestant Reformation. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

I Worship and Adore the True and Living God

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:04:36 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain tell the legendary story of St. Alban, the protomartyr of Britain.

The Rise of the Laity

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 21:26:16 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben playfully discuss the move from hierarchy to laity in the world of medieval Christianity, highlighting some of the great stories and figures from the centuries.

A “These Days” Field Trip

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 29 May 2023 21:07:27 +0000

Tolkien’s writing desk. Lewis’s Narnian wardrobe. And much, much more. This week Ben and Dwain recount their recent field trip to the Marion E. Wade Center and all the amazing stories and people they came across.

God Takes a Nobody and Makes Him a Somebody

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 23 May 2023 02:36:49 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the surprising and powerful life of Stephen Lungu, Africa’s great 20th century evangelist.

The Fifth Evangelist

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 15 May 2023 16:38:44 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the greatest church musician in history, a composer loved by Einstein, Karl Barth, Nietzsche, Mozart, Beethoven and countless others: Johann Sebastian Bach.

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 8 May 2023 15:41:33 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben play history sleuths and take a look at the historicity of the gospel accounts.

The Last Adventures of the Twelve

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 4 May 2023 01:51:14 +0000

This week, in the final installment of the adventures of the apostles, Ben and Dwain tell stories from the amazing lives of Jesus’ early followers. Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

To Bring It Joy

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 1 May 2023 19:09:59 +0000

Part two of Ben and Dwain’s adventures with the twelve apostles! Patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Thanes of God

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain begin looking at the lives of the 12 apostles and their impact on the early church. https://www.patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

The Flying Scot

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:52:01 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a deep dive into the astounding life of Eric Liddell, olympic gold medalist and dedicated missionary. https://www.patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

God’s Troubadour

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:13:25 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at one of the most joyous, creative, and fascinating saints in the history of the church. https://www.patreon.com/wellbegoingnow

As of First Importance

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take on the role of history sleuths, looking at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

To Frighten and Despise

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain tell the thrilling story of Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms and how this single event changed the course of history.

The Dogma is the Drama

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:17:34 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben take a look at the thrilling, surprising, and world-changing story surrounding the Council of Nicea.

The Secret Seminary

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:25:00 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain tell the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the secret seminary at Finkenwalde.

Jesus Freaks

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 17:43:06 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben explore the 1960s and ‘70s Jesus Movement that transformed a generation.

Fighting for the Soul of a Nation

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:05:34 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain take a look at the life and legacy of the great author, statesman, and abolitionist preacher, Frederick Douglass.

God’s Going to Show Up

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:49:37 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben talk about the Asbury Revivals “then and now”, reviewing the amazing move of God that occurred in 1970 and the one currently underway.

The Other Augustine

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:52:55 +0000

And now for the OTHER St. Augustine! This week Ben and Dwain take a look at Augustine of Canterbury and the Christian mission to England.

Belatedly I Loved You

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 19:23:49 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben tell the surprisingly relatable story of St. Augustine’s conversion, and how God captured the attention of one of Christianities most influential thinkers.

Towards Resistance

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:24:54 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain tell the remarkable story of the Dom Bruno, and the Belgian Catholic resistance to the Nazis.

Watershed

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:28:51 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain tell the remarkable story of of the culture-shaping 1949 Billy Graham crusade in Los Angeles.

Let Us Inspect the Wonders of God

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:30:02 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain go on a high seas adventure following the life and ministry of St. Brendan the Navigator.

The Soul of the World

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:08:27 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain take a look at the So Called Letter to Diognetus, one of the earliest Christian manuscripts in existence.

All is Calm

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben tell the story of the WWI Christmas Truce. Cozy up with your hot drink of choice and experience this remarkable moment from history.

Through the Wardrobe

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:19:59 +0000

This week, Ben and Dwain continue to celebrate the Christmas season by discussing the history and impact of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis.

The Original Secret Santa

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 18:30:40 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain talk about an ancient Christian bishop who has become a Christmas cultural icon. Enjoy some holiday cheer as they attempt to sort out fact and fiction regarding jolly old St. Nicholas.

The Subject That Excels Every Other Subject

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:54 +0000

Handel’s “Messiah” is among the greatest works for Christian art ever created. This week, to kick off the Christmas season, Ben and Dwain dive into the true story of devotion and inspiration behind this unparalleled music.

I Hope I Have

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:56:46 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain continue the story of William Wilberforce, the man who, more than any other, contributed to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

The Shrimp that Became a Whale

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:25:49 +0000

Beneath a benign exterior raged a burning passion for justice, freedom, and the Kingdom of God. This week and next, Ben and Dwain look at the life of unlikely abolitionist hero, William Wilberforce.

The Greening Power

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Hildegard von Bingen was one of the greatest figures of the high middle ages. Officially designated a “Doctor of the Church”, she made groundbreaking contributions in the realms of theology, music, drama, and medicine. This week Dwain and Ben meet this great saint (or almost-saint) of the church.

The Impious Christians

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The Roman plagues were among the most significant events in the history of the empire. More terrible than most of of us can imagine, they were nonetheless instrumental in spreading and gaining widespread respect for the fledgling Christian movement. This week, Ben and Dwain look at how early Christians’ response to these pandemics helped win over the empire.

A Beneficent Bomb

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to These Days 2.0! New format, new studio, same great conversations! On this week's episode, one of our favorite writers, the "Beneficent Bomb" himself, Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

The Abundant Christmas Episode

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:34:08 +0000

In this last episode of the year, Ben and Dwain sum up the entire season as they reflect on Jesus' famous promise of "life abundantly". Join us in the new year for a brand new season! In meantime, follow @TheseDaysPodECC on Instagram for updates and fun tidbits!

Abundance of Power

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:50:56 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at Jesus' promises about the Holy Spirit and the abundant power we experience in Christ. As always, lots of laughter and good conversation abounds.

A JoyFULL Life

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:30:23 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain unpack Jesus' promise of "full", "complete", or "abundant" joy. How is such a thing possible in this world?! Find out on this week's episode!

Abundantly Provided

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:00:36 +0000

Loaves and fishes, manna and meaning - this week Ben and Dwain discuss how in Jesus we have all our needs met in abundance.

Deep & Wide

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:59:31 +0000

Continuing on the theme of abundance, Dwain and Ben look God's promises of overflowing presence. Or, as Jesus puts it, "streams of living water welling up to eternal life."

For Those Who Think, "He Can't Mean Me"

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Tue, 2 Nov 2021 19:20:13 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain keep rolling along on the theme of abundance as found in the Gospel of John. Often the first way in which we experience abundance when we come Jesus is in his abundant forgiveness. Today we look at a famous story and an even more famous verse from the book of John.

Springs of Overflowing Glory

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:03:41 +0000

In this episode, Ben and Dwain introduce the theme of abundance. How does Jesus provide a way into a full and abundant life with God? Find out in this first episode of season 6!

A Late Summer Night's Quote

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:42:11 +0000

A Cacophony of Quotes

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:57:57 +0000

In this one-off summer episode, Ben and Dwain share some of their favorite quotes...isn't that what they do in every episode? Yes! But this time it's on purpose!

What the Podcast Was All About

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 13 May 2021 02:05:10 +0000

In the final episode of season 4, Ben and Dwain summarize the past twelve episodes, riffing on the words "fruitful" and "faithful"!

Compassionate Boldness

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 2 May 2021 00:19:48 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain look at a powerful prayer for boldness, and the kind of winsome, caring, Jesus-style boldness that comes from it.

Praying to Rise Again

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:42:54 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben return to the theme of prayer, thinking about what it would mean to pray in the power of the Resurrection.

Seeing the Unseen

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 9 Apr 2021 21:55:12 +0000

It's vitally important to see things the way they really are. So many things can cloud our vision, but this week Dwain and Ben talk about what it means to see God, the world, and ourselves through the eyes of Christ.

The Wholehearted Way

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:12:37 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain talk about the resilience and joy that come as we wholeheartedly walk the way of Jesus.

Jesus in the Present Tense

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:35:06 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain talk about locating ourselves in the story of God, and the resilience that happens when we see our story as part of God's greater story of hope.

The Really Real

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:34:05 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben talk about what's really real, and how we can orient our lives moment-by-moment around the real and active presence of Jesus.

What? You Too?

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 6 Mar 2021 04:15:23 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben talk about Christian Friendship, that unique camaraderie and deep connection we find on the way of Jesus...and how it's the answer to our fractured and isolated times.

The Great identifier

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:13:13 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain jump into the deep waters of identity, security, and what it really means to be "In Christ"...and they have a lot of fun along the way!

The Sovereign One

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:13:38 +0000

In this candlelit episode, Ben and Dwain dive into a central truth for resilience in these days: the sovereignty of God. They discuss practically what it means and how to live in the peace of God's sovereign care.

The Wise One

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 02:14:27 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben look at how we can live with true wisdom in the Information Age. What is wisdom? Where do we find it? And how do we live it?

The Presence Perspective

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 6 Feb 2021 00:28:43 +0000

Ben and Dwain are back, launching season 4! This week they discuss the way God's presence can change the way we see EVERYTHING.

And a Happy New Episode!

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 1 Jan 2021 23:59:53 +0000

Happy New Year from Ben and Dwain! This week they wrap up the conversation on happiness and talk about what's next on the podcast.

We Wish You a Merry Podcast

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:26:00 +0000

It's one week until Christmas and we're feeling the holiday cheer! This week Ben and Dwain explore the phrase "Merry Christmas" and why we have every reason to make merry during this time of year.

Good Government

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 08:04:46 +0000

The birth of Jesus often gives us warm and comforting feelings. But do we ever think of it as a revolution, inaugurating the government of joy? This week Dwain and Ben discuss words like "Lord" and "Messiah" and "Savior," discovering how they transcend all other kinds of authority.

Joy to the Podcast

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 23:30:15 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain continue talking about happiness, this time jumping into the Christmas story. What is this "good news of great joy" and why does it matter for us?

The Surprise Discussion

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 02:37:37 +0000

This week Dwain and Ben finish up talking through the Beatitudes and discuss the surprise of resilient happiness.

The Satisfying Podcast

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:55:36 +0000

This week the Beatidudes keep on working through Jesus' "blessed" or "happy" statements in Matthew chapter 5, discussing the deep and satisfying happiness of trusting God in the midst of our meekness.

The Counterintuitive Episode

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:04:22 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain dive into the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) and discuss the surprising places where true happiness is found. They're also VERY excited for the holidays.

The Happy Season

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 22:56:57 +0000

It's the season of happiness...literally! This week Ben and Dwain launch in to a series all about the Bible's vision of happiness. What is it? Where is it found? And how do we find it in THESE DAYS?

The Q(uotes) & A(ntics) Session

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:37:45 +0000

It's the Q&A episode of season 2! Listen to Ben and Dwain wrap things up by talking about gratitude...and also hear the what-and-when of season 3!

The Hope of the Cross

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 02:34:32 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain get to the rock-bottom foundation of hope in the resilient way of Jesus: the work of Jesus on the cross, and the ultimate resilience of his resurrection! The conversation goes in many directions and they look at the cross from some if its many angles.

The Blessed Hope

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 3 Oct 2020 21:19:14 +0000

Jumping off of last week's episode, Dwain and Ben unpack Titus' reference to "the blessed hope" - the appearing of Jesus and the here-and-now-hope it provides.

Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:50:13 +0000

CS Lewis said that, "heaven works backwards." What did he mean? Is there a sense in which we can taste heaven now? What is the heavenly, hopeful quality to life in the resilient way of Jesus? This week Ben and Dwain talk about how heaven invades the here-and-now with a pervasive sense of hope.

The Truth of Hope

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:59:53 +0000

Truth gives rise to hope. In a world where everything is constantly shifting and changing, we find a solid foundation for hope as we open up to the truth of God. This week Dwain and Ben talk about truth as a freeing, flourishing, and hope-giving thing.

Resonating Acts of Renewal

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:48:50 +0000

Personal renewal and public revival often come when we least expect it to be possible. Our hope is not in our circumstances or the state of our society, but in the often unexpected moves of God. This week Dwain and Ben discuss our cause for hope as we trust God to bring renewal in our lives and in the world.

Hope From a Higher Plane

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Sat, 5 Sep 2020 04:24:19 +0000

What is worship? How do we practice it? And does it have any bearing on real life? This week Ben and Dwain talk about worship, wonder, and the fried gourd of Moses.

Hope and Human Friendship

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:00:15 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain talk about how real Jesus-centered friendships make us resilient and hopeful people, and how, when it comes to finding a true friend, "two is two-thousand times one."

The Re-Framation of Hope

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:12:28 +0000

This week Ben and Dwain pull way back to see how Jesus calls on our reason and imagination, opening our eyes to a whole new world.

Enjoying God Forever

bdtissell@gmail.com (Ben Tissell) — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:08:43 +0000

We often think about serving God, obeying God, listening to God, etc. But do we ever think about enjoying God? This week, Ben and Dwain continue discussing the Trinity and how God's triune nature means that we can know and enjoy God deeply.