Podcast Episode 24
Oswald Chambers
with Amy Boucher Pye & host Nick Walters
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This episode of This Week in Christian History features a conversation with Nick Walters, founder of the Center for Christian History at Mississippi College. Each weekly installment highlights Christian figures, events, and turning points that have shaped the global church, connecting viewers to the deeper story of Christian history.
The Deep Dive for this episode focuses on the birth and early formation of Oswald Chambers, whose devotional classic My Utmost for His Highest continues to influence millions of Christians worldwide. The guest for this week’s Deep Dive is Amy Boucher Pye, a Christian author, retreat leader, literary critic, and trustee of the Oswald Chambers Publications Association. Amy is widely recognized for her work in spiritual formation, devotional writing, and her stewardship of the Chambers archives. Her background in both British and American Christian publishing, combined with her experience leading retreats and writing for major devotional outlets, brings depth to understanding Chambers’ spiritual development and enduring legacy.
Two major historical highlights from this same week in Christian history are featured in the episode: July 25, 1899 – Stuart K. Hine, the writer of the English version of the hymn How Great Thou Art, was born. Hine was a British missionary to Russia who encountered a Swedish poem translated into Russian. He then translated and adapted it into the English hymn that has become one of the most beloved songs in Christian worship across the world. The hymn rose to prominence through revival services, church choirs, and evangelistic crusades, and Hine was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1994 in recognition of its global impact. July 26, 1603 – When King James VI of Scotland became King James I of England, he sought to create unity within the Church of England by commissioning a new English translation of the Bible. This translation, produced by a group of scholars, theologians, and linguists, became known as the Authorized Version or King James Version. Its influence has been profound, shaping theology, preaching, literature, and the English language for more than four centuries. This episode continues the series’ commitment to providing clear and engaging historical context without summarizing the actual content of the interview. Image credit: Oswald Chambers photograph, public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
