Tim Challies on his Epic Round-the-World Journey through Christian History

When we think about the ancient church, our minds usually jump to Jerusalem or Rome. But what about Africa, Asia, and the Americas? From the very beginning, the family of God spread throughout the world—and their stories deserve to be told. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Tim Challies acts as our tour-guide as he discusses his recent around-the-world journey to every inhabited continent in search of artifacts that tell the story of Christ and His people throughout the centuries.


Epic: 10-Episode Documentary Series

33 fascinating objects. 1 amazing story. Join author and pastor Tim Challies as he embarks on a three-year journey around the world to understand the long and complicated history of Christianity.

Spanning multiple continents and some of the most unusual places in the world, this 10-episode documentary series takes you on location in an immersive experience that spans the history of Christianity through the ages. Beginning with Jesus and the early church, Tim Challies will show you:

  • The importance of graffiti on an ancient jail cell
  • The creedal significance of a carving on a museum statue
  • The enduring impact of ancient manuscripts and books
  • And much more!

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