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The Retrieval Podcast

The Retrieval Podcast

By: Dr. Andy Nichols and Ben Jones
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We exist to retrieve the Church of the past for the Church of today. So much of Church history is foreign to our modern ears - and when honest theological thinkers engage with church history, they find that there's no place for them in evangelical and protestant circles. Our mission is to provide a place for historical theological thinkers to connect and fellowship, and to encourage like-minded individuals that they don't need to leave their movements - but that they can work within them to deepen the faith of their brothers and sisters.

We also want to enrich the faith of those who've never engaged in church history, and to show all faithful believers everywhere that there is a rich inheritance of biblical interpretation, theology, and discipleship available for you.

You just have to retrieve it.

Dr. Andy Nichols and Ben Jones 2026 Christianity Spirituality World
Episodes
  • The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 7 // Why we aren't Eastern Orthodox

    The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 7 // Why we aren't Eastern Orthodox
    21 Oct 2026

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

    Welcome to the Retrieval Podcast where we're retrieving the Church of the past for the Church of today. Hosted by Andy Nichols, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Ozark Christian College and Lincoln Seminary, and co-hosted and produced by Ben Jones, associate pastor at Gateway Christian Church, we explore the teachings of the ancient church, talking about how they can help us better love Jesus today.

    Today we talk about the draw some people are experiencing towards Eastern or Oriental Orthodoxy, about what we appreciate in the Orthodox church, and ultimately, why we aren't part of them. We also work to reassure you - if you are in Christ, then you are a part of the Church.

    #churchhistory #churchfathers #christianity #theology #podcast
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 6 // Why we aren't 'Catholic'

    The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 6 // Why we aren't 'Catholic'
    14 Oct 2026

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

    Welcome to the Retrieval Podcast where we're retrieving the Church of the past for the Church of today.

    Hosted by Andy Nichols, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Ozark Christian College and Lincoln Seminary, and co-hosted and produced by Ben Jones, associate pastor at Gateway Christian Church, we explore the teachings of the ancient church, talking about how they can help us better love Jesus today.

    Today we talk about the draw young people feel towards Roman Catholicism. We talk about how we've felt that draw, what the Catholic church does well, and why we aren't Catholic.

    We invite people to a TRUE Catholicism - to rest in the truth that we belong to the Church if we belong to Christ, and to see other brothers and sisters in Christ as truly the Church.

    #churchhistory #churchfathers #christianity #theology #podcast
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 5 // Are we getting worship right?

    The Retrieval Podcast // Episode 5 // Are we getting worship right?
    7 Oct 2026

    Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

    Welcome to the Retrieval Podcast where we're retrieving the Church of the past for the Church of today.

    Hosted by Andy Nichols, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Ozark Christian College and Lincoln Seminary, and co-hosted and produced by Ben Jones, associate pastor at Gateway Christian Church, we explore the teachings of the ancient church, talking about how they can help us better love Jesus today.

    Today we talk about worship - how did the early church engage in worship, specifically worship services, and what can we learn from them about how we worship today. We explore the Didache, Tertullian, Ephrem the Saint, and so much more.

    #churchhistory #churchfathers #christianity #theology #podcast
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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