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1947 AD - Scrolls Found - God's Word Endures in Faithful Hearts Today Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd searching for a goat near Qumran tossed a stone into a cave, shattering jars that hid the Dead Sea Scrolls. These ancient manuscripts preserved Scripture for nearly 2,000 years, proving God's Word endures unchanged and reminding believers that His promises never decay. The discovery included a near-complete Isaiah scroll matching modern Bibles with stunning accuracy, silencing skeptics and affirming God's faithfulness. These texts from before Christ, preserved in desert caves, are more than archaeology—they're a testament to God's unchanging Word. Today, we're called to trust and live by the same enduring promises, not as relics but as living truth. What was true in 125 BC remains true today: God's Word stands forever, guiding hearts across generations. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and […]

814 AD – Charlemagne’s Death and His Impact on Church Structure Website: https://ThatsJesus.org When Charlemagne died in 814 AD, an empire mourned—but the church he built stood taller than ever. Through reforms like the Admonitio Generalis, he established trained clergy, standardized worship, and a network of parish schools that shaped medieval Christianity. Bishops such as Theodulf of Orléans and scholars like Alcuin of York turned theology into infrastructure, rooting the gospel in discipline and learning. His vision outlived him, forming the backbone of Christian organization for centuries. This episode explores how one ruler’s love of order helped the faith outlast the empire itself—and what that legacy still asks of today’s church. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire COACH series. Keywords: Charlemagne, 814 AD, Carolingian reform, Admonitio Generalis, Theodulf of Orléans, Alcuin of York, cathedral schools, […]

451 AD – The Council of Chalcedon – When Defining Jesus Divided the Church Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: Five hundred bishops met in 451 AD to solve the most important question the church would ever face: how can Jesus be fully God and fully human at the same time? Their answer — the Definition of Chalcedon — became the standard for Christians from Rome to Constantinople and, later, for Protestants too. But that clarity came at a terrible price: entire ancient churches in Egypt, Syria, Armenia, and Ethiopia refused the formula and walked away. Chalcedon gives us the church’s clearest confession of Christ and one of its deepest wounds. Listen in as we watch doctrine, politics, and devotion collide — and ask whether we would fight for truth if it cost us unity. Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review COACH. Keywords: Council of Chalcedon, 451 AD, two natures of Christ, Tome of Leo, imperial councils, Christology, Oriental Orthodox, […]

1517 AD — Luther Nails the 95 Theses — When Repentance Was Not for Sale Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: In 1517, a German pastor watched his parishioners wave indulgence papers that claimed to erase sin—no confession, no change, just payment. They believed salvation came with a receipt. Johann Tetzel’s sales pitch promised freedom for souls the moment a coin clinked in the coffer. Martin Luther was a scholar, not a rebel, but he couldn’t watch people buy what Jesus died to give. On October 31, he wrote ninety-five complaints in Latin, mailed them to his archbishop, and—by custom or legend—posted them on the church door at Wittenberg. He meant to spark debate. He sparked a movement. The question still burns: can grace ever be sold? Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire COACH series. Keywords: Martin Luther, 95 Theses, indulgences, Tetzel, Wittenberg 1517, repentance for sale, Reformation […]

1141 AD – When the Church Condemned Logic – And Accidentally Launched a Thousand Classrooms – Logic, Faith, and the Birth of Debate CHUNK 0: Pre-Script SEO Framework SECTION 1 — Chunks 0, 1, 2 CHUNK 0: Pre-Script SEO Framework Full Title: 1141 AD – When the Church Condemned Logic – And Accidentally Launched a Thousand Classrooms – Logic, Faith, and the Birth of Debate Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package (one seamless paragraph): A teacher stands trial. The questions will not. In 1141, Peter Abelard faced judgment at a church council in France for training students to think with Scripture and the early teachers held in tension. Some leaders feared logic might hollow out love; Abelard believed honest inquiry could serve it. This episode steps into the cathedral’s hush and listens for what was truly on trial—reason or reverence. We trace Abelard’s book Yes and No (Sic et Non), Bernard of Clairvaux’s challenge, and how a crackdown on questions helped […]

155 AD – The Martyrdom of Polycarp in Smyrna – When Faith Meets Fire Website: https://ThatsJesus.org An aged bishop faces flames in a Roman arena. His offense? Refusing to curse Christ. Polycarp’s stand in Smyrna became the early church’s picture of courage under pressure. After eighty-six years of following Jesus, could he deny Him now? His answer still ignites hearts that choose conviction over comfort. When culture rewards compromise, Polycarp’s witness burns bright—reminding believers that faith tested by fire is the faith that endures. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire COACH series. Keywords: Thats Jesus Channel, COACH, Church Origins, Church History, Bob Baulch, Bob Balch, Polycarp, martyrdom, Smyrna, Roman persecution, early Christians, apostolic fathers, Christian courage, faith under fire, 155 AD, proconsul, arena execution, church witness, Christian conviction, persecution history, enduring […]

1347 AD – Black Death and the Response of the Church – When Ministry Costs Us Safety CHUNK 0 – Pre-Script SEO Framework Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: In 1347, ships from the East brought a disease that would kill nearly half of Europe within four years. Priests died twice as fast as others because they stayed to pray with the sick and bury the dead. The church struggled to survive and to make sense of suffering—but some found the courage to stay when everyone else ran. This episode asks what happens when faith has to choose between comfort and calling. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire COACH series. Keywords: Black Death 1347, plague and faith, medieval church response, Pope Clement VI, Christian courage, ministry during crisis, service over safety, church credibility, acts of mercy, plague history, COACH podcast Hashtags: #BlackDeath #ChurchHistory #FaithInCrisis #CourageousMinistry #ClementVI […]

100 AD – The Didache – When the Church Wrote Down How to Live Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: Around 100 AD, small Christian communities were scattered and unorganized. No fixed New Testament. No central oversight. False apostles wandered from house to house demanding food and money. Someone finally wrote a field manual—a document later called The Didache—to help churches survive. It explained how to test teachers, choose leaders, and live out faith in a world without rules. Lost for fifteen centuries and rediscovered in 1873, it revealed how early believers turned chaos into order. Their story forces us to ask: have we kept their balance of conviction, structure, and discernment? Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire COACH series. Keywords: Didache, early church manual, 100 AD, church order, false prophets, Philotheos Bryennios, 1873 discovery, apostolic teaching, early Christian discipline […]

1770 AD – John Wesley’s Methodist Societies Flourish in England – How Accountable Community Sparked Revival CHUNK 0 – Pre-Script SEO Framework (Non-Spoken) Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Hook (≤150 chars): In 1770, Wesley’s classes and bands ignited revival through holiness, accountability, and lay preaching. Description (≤400 chars): By 1770, John Wesley’s Methodist societies reshaped England’s spiritual life. Through field preaching, disciplined class meetings, and lay leadership, ordinary believers pursued holiness together. Opposition rose, but revival spread. This episode explores how accountable community fueled growth — and how Wesley’s model still challenges churches today. Extended Notes (≤650 chars): Wesley organized “societies” and subdivided them into “classes” and “bands” for weekly confession, prayer, Scripture, and mutual care. Attendance was stewarded with tickets to ensure active discipleship. Lay preachers and women’s […]

395 AD – Augustine Cleans House: When Trust Broke and the Church Had to Prove Its Integrity Website: ThatsJesus.org Metadata Summary: In 395 AD, the church of Hippo was bleeding trust. Offerings were untracked, suspicions were rising, and a young bishop-in-training named Augustine had to confront a crisis that could shatter faith itself. This episode unpacks how financial reform became spiritual revival—and why modern churches still wrestle with the same temptation to hide the books. Keywords: Augustine of Hippo, Valerius of Hippo, church finance, accountability, North Africa Christianity, Donatist controversy, Christian stewardship, financial transparency Hashtags: #Augustine #ChurchHistory #Accountability #Hippo #COACH #ThatsJesus CHUNK 10 – Credits (Verbatim Required Text) Host & Producer: Bob Baulch Production Company: That’s Jesus Channel Production Notes: All content decisions, theological positions, historical interpretations, and editorial choices are the sole […]

1819 AD - Mary Mason's Missionary Society - From Tracts to TikTok, the Timeless Call to Faithful Evangelism CHUNK 0: Pre-Script SEO Framework Full Title: 1819 AD - Mary Mason's Missionary Society - From Tracts to TikTok, the Timeless Call to Faithful Evangelism Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: In 1819, Mary Mason did what women weren't supposed to do—she organized. As First Directress of the New York Female Missionary Society, she mobilized laywomen to fund missions, distribute tracts, and spread the gospel. Her generation used paper and postage; ours has TikTok and podcasts. The question is the same: are we sharing sound doctrine or just noise? Mason's tracts were vetted for sound doctrine. Much of today's viral content isn't. This episode explores Mason's pioneering work and invites grateful hearts to remember why we share at all: because Jesus first loved us and still saves. The mission field is no longer "out there"—it's online, on every screen, in every […]

Full Title: 411 AD – Synesius of Cyrene Refuses to Renounce His Marriage – When Conviction Outweighs Conformity Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: Hook (≤150 chars): When obedience to Jesus meant saying no to the Church. Description (≤400 chars): Between 410 and 411 AD, bishop-philosopher Synesius of Cyrene refused to abandon his wife at his ordination when pressures for clerical celibacy were increasing. His stand for conscience over conformity still challenges believers to choose truth above rule-keeping. Extended Notes (≤650 chars): Educated under Hypatia of Alexandria, Synesius became bishop of Ptolemais against his will but not against conviction. He vowed to serve Christ faithfully without forsaking his wife, writing letters that revealed a heart for both reason and grace. This episode explores how his quiet courage recorded his case for married ministry. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and the entire […]

1704 AD - Ancestor Altars and Gospel Boundaries - The Papal Decision That Changed China's Christian Future Website: https://ThatsJesus.org Metadata Package: In 1704, Pope Clement XI condemned Chinese Christians for honoring their ancestors—and with that sentence, a century of hope began to crumble. For decades, Jesuit missionaries had accommodated Confucian rites, seeing them as cultural respect, not worship. But Rome saw idolatry. The papal decree sparked a crisis. Emperor Kangxi restricted missionaries. Conversions slowed. A century of progress unraveled. The controversy still asks the church a piercing question we can't escape: where does cultural adaptation end and compromise begin? This episode explores the theological debate, the imperial backlash, and what happens when conviction and compassion collide. It's about gospel boundaries in a globalized world—and the cost of getting them wrong. Make sure you Like, Share, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Review this episode and […]

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CHUNK 0: METADATA & ENGAGEMENT TITLE: 897 AD - How a Corpse Was Put On Trial - The Cadaver Synod Exposed Church Corruption WEBSITE: https://ThatsJesus.org HOOK: In 897, Pope Stephen VI staged an unprecedented trial: a dead predecessor seated in papal robes, charges read to a corpse. DESCRIPTION: The Cadaver Synod became a byword for abuse of power. This episode traces the trial, the backlash that followed, and what it reveals about corruption—and Christ's faithful care for His church. EXTENDED NOTES: Pope Formosus (891–896) became a pawn in factional warfare at Rome. Nine months after his death, Stephen VI had his body exhumed, vested, and set upon a throne while a deacon answered the charges. The synod declared Formosus guilty, severed his blessing fingers, and cast the body into the Tiber. Months later Stephen was imprisoned and strangled; subsequent popes annulled the verdicts and affirmed Formosus's legitimacy. The episode exposes political manipulation of sacred office while […]