This podcast explores the rich history of the English Non-Conformist and Separatist movements, examining their ties to the broader development of the Christian faith.
At its heart, it tells the story of how Protestantism evolved and made a significant global impact.
The podcast, illustrates how this emerging movement, reshaped fundamental Christian beliefs, leading to division in Western Christianity between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant groups.
The narrative unfolds chronologically, starting in early 16th century Germany with the excommunication of Martin
Luther and ending a century later in England.
The first series features twelve episodes, spotlighting influential figures such as Beza, Vermigli, Calvin, Tyndale, Knox, and Robert Browne, who is often hailed as the Father of Congregationalism.
The podcast's goal is not to sway beliefs, but rather to explore key historical events.
A complete transcript will be made available for each episode.
The artwork is Exsurge Domine, 'Arise, O Lord'.
It is the cover page of the Papal Bull promulgated or ‘exposed to public view’, on 15 June 1520 by Pope Leo X. It was issued in response to Martin Luther's teachings, which contradicted the beliefs upheld by the Catholic Church.
The Music accompaniment is Dies Irae, or The Day of Wrath'.
This is a medieval Latin poem, best known for its use in the Roman Rite Requiem, Mass for the Dead, and funeral Mass.
Transcripts
Welcome.!
This podcast explores the history of the English Non-conformist and Separatist movements, examining their connections to the broader development of the Christian faith. At its heart, it tells a story of how Protestantism evolved, and made a significant impact around the world.
The podcast, describes how this emerging movement, reshaped fundamental Christian beliefs, leading to division in Western Christianity, between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant groups.
th century and concluding in:
For it was from here that a group of ordinary people, having been confronted by malevolent forces, and armed only with resilience, courage, and unwavering faith in their God, embarked on a journey of redemption, that would forever transform the world.
A complete transcript will be available for each episode.
The podcast's goal is not to sway beliefs, but rather to explore key historical events and their significance. Each episode of the series allows readers to witness the remarkable resilience and unwavering faith of the early Puritans and Separatists.
They courageously defied societal norms, and bravely endured severe persecution and even death, all in the name of their deeply held beliefs.
Their struggles, laid the groundwork for religious freedom, and the fundamental rights of individuals.
The first series, features twelve episodes, shining a light on influential figures such as Beza, Vermigli, Calvin, Tyndale, Knox, and Robert Browne, often recognised as the Father of Congregationalism.
The second series begins in:
It delves into the events that preceded the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots, uncovering another significant, yet unnamed, Martin.
These developments ultimately led us into the eventful reign of King James I, the ruler of England and Scotland, and the only son of Mary Queen of Scots.
Puritan non-conformists up to:
From there, we follow their transition from Puritan to Separatist, tracing their exodus to different English separatist enclaves, in Holland and across Europe. We investigate the motivations that drove the Leiden recusants to request permission from King James to create a colony in Virginia. Finally, we describe their adventures, leading them to anchor at Plymouth Sound in England by September 1620.
