Called out of darkness into the light of Christ, God’s redeemed people live as exiles in this world. Today, Stephen Nichols explains what it means to maintain our distinct Christian identity as we press on toward our eternal home. Request Stephen Nichols’ book 5 Minutes in Church History with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4097/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can get the ebook edition of 5 Minutes in Church History for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Save when you register today for Ligonier’s 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026   Meet Today’s Teacher:   Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 30 Jun 2025