The Revolution That Changed Christianity Forever - What Was the Reformation? - Suzannah Lipscomb | #47

How did one man change the course of history, and how does his revolution still shape our lives today?From Luther to Henry VIII, historian Suzannah Lipscomb and I take a deep dive into this fascinating period. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society and professor emerita, Suzannah has written and edited a number of books, presented numerous TV programmes and is host of the podcast, Not Just the Tudors - available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cE3piJ1dtOB0Phe8LEBgW?si=f3fd55d6b6854eb3Follow Suzannah on X: https://x.com/sixteenthCgirl00:00 What was the Reformation?03:19 The impact of the Printing Press and new technologies12:39 How Martin Luther shaped history15:33 Henry VIII’s love life changes everything20:31 How religion dominated life24:52 Medieval vs Modern rhythms of life30:14 The creation of the Church of England37:32 Being ‘hung, drawn and quartered’40:14 Clashes and iconoclasm over the new CofE46:12 When Christianity is used for political ends54:10 Can grace and truth be reconciled in Christian societies?57:37 Why Suzannah was drawn to this era1:03:46 Does your personal faith get in the way of your studies?1:08:52 How modern is the meaning crisis? 1:18:42 We have a sickness of self-absorption1:23:33 A historian’s perspective on Gen Z1:33:49 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.