Martin Luther: Captive Conscience

Martin Luther's wife Katie wasn't the only nun who ran away from a convent during the 1520's. After embracing the truth of justification by faith, an intrepid noblewoman named Ursula and two fellow sisters staged their own dramatic escape and joined the dozens of other nuns slipping out of convents during this time. Learn why Ursula's story is special, however, in this tenth and final episode of Season 3 of Great in God's Sight. It's a story of faith and courage you won't want to miss! Check out the great artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

Most of us who have heard of Melanchthon at all tend to think of him as Luther's shy, soft-spoken sidekick. This is somewhat true, but it's a mere fragment of the big picture. If Martin Luther was the beating heart of the Reformation, then Philipp Melanchthon was its brains. You won't want to miss this episode of Great in God's Sight as we explore the life and contributions of one of the Protestant Reformation's most intelligent, systematic thinkers.  Enjoy the amazing artwork that was custom-created for today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived! Some use this macabre jingle to remember the wives of infamous King Henry VIII, but the queen who survived had a much more rich and interesting story than most history books give her credit for. In this episode of Great in God's Sight, meet Katherine Parr, a fearless woman of the Reformation and the sixth wife of Henry VIII, who outlasted him by nearly two years. Your understanding of the English Reformation will never be the same! Enjoy the terrific artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

Join us for part 2 of Albrecht Dürer’s story! This talented German artist was privileged to live in a particularly exciting era and felt the quickening heartbeat of the Protestant Reformation. As we trace the trajectory of his life, we see God’s hand clearly drawing Dürer to Himself. In this episode, we will explore not only the artist’s personal faith journey, but also the way it was expressed in one of his most monumental and revealing works of art. Don't miss the fantastic artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org

Albrecht Dürer is best known for his emblematic Christian artwork, “Praying Hands.” But beyond being one of the most brilliant artists of the German Renaissance, Dürer was also a staunch friend of the Reformation. Join us for part one of Albrecht Dürer’s journey in this episode of Great in God’s Sight!  As always, don't miss the amazing artwork on our website, thegreatpodcast.org

Imagine a Christian leader afraid of reading the Bible. In the early 16th century this was relatively common. Superstition and fear led many believers to mistrust the Scriptures, for fear they would beguile them into heresy. In this episode of Season 3, learn how Menno Simons, a Catholic priest, began to trust the Word of God in an age when it was well-nigh considered taboo. Check out the awesome artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

In 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was produced— the combined masterwork of 47 scholars. However, by the time of his martyrdom in 1536, William Tyndale had translated the entire New Testament from Greek to English, along with portions of the Old Testament— alone. Only his untimely death prevented him from finishing the entire Bible. You won’t want to miss the tale of Tyndale’s life of tenacious service, with the intrigue and betrayal that eventually brought him to a fiery execution. Even in the 21st century, we still owe a great deal to this godly and extraordinary English scholar. Check out the fantastic artwork that goes along with this episode on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

Princess, poet, playwright, politician. . . . These are only several of the words that would aptly describe Marguerite of Navarre. Perhaps the most important would be “lover of God and His truth.” She welcomed and sheltered Reformers in her tiny realm, and interceded for them with her brother, the haughty and mighty king of France. Meet this remarkable Renaissance woman who gave the Lord her best— even when it cost her dear. Don't miss the awesome artwork, specially crafted for today's episode! You can find it on our website, thegreatpodcast.org

Zwingli is to Switzerland as Luther is to Germany. Although eclipsed in our consciousness by its German counterpart, the Swiss Reformation sprung up simultaneously and was no less transformative. Meet the godly man who spearheaded this movement, Ulrich Zwingli. Born seven weeks after Luther, Zwingli was a dedicated pastor, preacher, and patriot who deserves to be remembered. This episode of Great in God’s Sight is one you won’t want to miss! Check out the fantastic artwork that goes along with today's story at thegreatpodcast.org!

SEASON 3 IS HERE!!!! And so, we begin with the man without whom any mention of the Reformation would be incomplete. In the early 1500’s, Martin Luther took God’s Word as his compass and navigated through some of the most threatening circumstances one could imagine: excommunication, death sentences, and life as a fugitive. Today, 505 years after the first cannon shots of the Protestant Reformation, we still remember his contributions with warm gratitude. As always, check out the amazing ARTWORK for today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!