Journeys from the Past, Ep.7: Counter Reformation, Enlightenment and Great Awakening (Audio)

Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) lead the Reformation in Switzerland. Learn about the exiting life of Zwingli as a priest, reformer, and solider!

In the production of this podcast, Andy referenced these resources:

• History of the Christian Church: Modern Christianity. The Swiss Reformation Vol. VIII by Philip Schaff
• Theology of the Reformers by Timothy George
• The Reformation of the Sixteenth Century by Ronald H. Bainton

In this episode, Andy covers Martin Luther (1483-1546), the man who sparked the Reformation. Luther pointed Christians back to the truth of the Bible and in his ninety-five thesis criticized unbiblical Catholic teachings and traditions.

In this episode, Andy covers John Wycliffe (c1324-1384), the morning star of the Reformation. Wycliffe courageously stood against the false teachings of the infallibility of the Pope and transubstantiation. Wycliffe taught dominion founded on grace, the priesthood of all believers, the authority of scripture, and the importance of scripture translations in the common vernacular.

In the production of this podcast, Andy referenced these resources:

• Bruce Shelley, Church History in Plain Language: Fourth Edition.
• Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Volume VI: The Middle Ages. A.D. 1294-1517.
• Kenneth S. Latourette, History of Christianity Volume 1: Beginnings to 1500.

In this episode, Andy first provides context by taking a quick look at the Crusades, the Inquisition, and the development of gun powder, then moves to an examination of the life of Raymon Llull (1232-1316) and his missionary efforts to reach Muslims. 

Andy referenced these resources in the production of this podcast:

• GFA Missions Website
• Your Dictionary
• Stanford Encyclopedia

In this episode, Andy Davis covers the mysticism movement and Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153 AD). Learn about the complicated and interesting life of Bernard.

In the production of this podcast, Andy referenced these resources:

• Foundations of Mysticism: Origins to the Fifth Century, and The Growth of Mysticism : Gregory the Great through the 12th Century by Bernard McGinn

In this episode, learn about how the Irish monks saved Western civilization, and the warrior monk Columba (521-597AD) and his bold missionary efforts to the bellicose Picts.

In the production of this podcast, Andy referenced these resources:

• How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe  by Thomas Cahill
• Civilisation by Kenneth Clark

In this episode, Andy Davis covers the missionary bishop Patrick (c.387-461AD), best known to us today at Saint Patrick. Did you know that Patrick was actually British? Did you know that he was enslaved by the Irish at the age of 16 years-old?

In the production of this podcast, Andy referenced these resources:

• How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe  by Thomas Cahill
• Civilisation by Kenneth Clark

In this episode, Andy covers Augustine's battle against Pelagianism as well as the things Augustine got wrong.

In the production of this podcast, Andy Davis referenced:

• Book 1 of John Piper's 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful.

In this episode, Andy Davis covers the theological giant Augustine (354-430AD). Specifically, Andy covers Augustine's early life, conversion, and battle against Manichaeism and Donatism.

In the production of this podcast, Andy Davis referenced:

• Book 1 of John Piper's 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful.

In this episode, Andy Davis focuses in on the church father John Chrysostom (347-407 AD). John Chrysostom was nicknamed "golden mouth" because he was an extraordinary preacher. Additionally, John Chrysostom exemplified what it means to speak the truth when it is unpopular, to love one's enemies, and to care for the poor and needy.

Resource referenced by Andy Davis in the production of this podcast:

• Schaff, Philip. “The Life and Work of St. John Chrysostom.” Chapter. In Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers. First Series.