Our Church Speaks

Ben Lansing & D.J. Marotta
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Oct 27, 2025 • 46min

Episode 47 - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer (with special guest Orlando Palmer - "IAMSON")

Ben welcomes special guest, musician and songwriter Orlando Palmer (IAMSON) to discuss the life and legacy of the 18th century composer and Lutheran saint, Johann Sebastian Bach. Along the way, Orlando reflects on his own experience growing up in a musical family and how the faith and hymnody of earlier generations continues to bear fruit in his life and creativity. You can listen to IAMSON's music here. Cover art for this episode by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast and leaving a review. You can support the Our Church Speaks project financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Oct 20, 2025 • 33min

Episode 46 - Teresa of Avila, Teacher of the Faith

Ben and Dan talk about the Spanish teacher of the faith, Teresa of the Faith and the role and purpose of Christian Spiritual direction. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast and leaving a review. You can support the Our Church Speaks project financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Oct 13, 2025 • 41min

Episode 45 - William Tyndale, Priest, Reformer, Translator of the Bible, and Martyr (Part 2)

Dive into the life of William Tyndale, the courageous reformer who translated the Bible into English. Discover how Tyndale fled to Germany to print New Testaments, defying Henry VIII’s annulment and igniting controversy. Uncover the political stakes surrounding Henry’s desperate need for a male heir and how Tyndale's work influenced the English church's future. Explore Tyndale’s lasting legacy on the English language and the Bible, provoking thought on the importance and appreciation of Scripture in today's world.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 31min

Episode 44 - William Tyndale, Priest, Reformer, and Translator of the Bible, Martyr (Part 1)

Ben and Dan launch the first part of a two part discussion about the life and times of William Tyndale, the great reformer and translator of the Bible. They begin with the wider historical context of the reformation and then talk about Tyndale's vision for the Bible's translation and why so many of the powers of Tyndale's day opposed this vision. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast and leaving a review. You can support the Our Church Speaks project financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Sep 29, 2025 • 37min

Episode 43 - Francis of Assisi, Deacon & Reformer of the Church

Explore the intriguing life of Francis of Assisi and his profound teachings on poverty, humility, and creation care. Discover the true meaning behind the misquoted phrase about preaching the gospel. Learn how Francis’ early experiences shaped his radical transformation from soldier to servant. Delve into his peaceful mission at the Fifth Crusade and the lasting impact of the Franciscan movement across various traditions. Plus, uncover practical ways to embrace stewardship of the Earth today while fostering unique partnerships for environmental initiatives.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 31min

Episode 42 - Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest & Martyr of Korea

Ben and Dan talk about Andrew Kim Taegon, the first ordained Korean priest and a martyr for the faith. Along the way they discuss the legacy of Korean Christianity, as a whole, and reflect on the importance of keeping the witness of the church in our perspective as we labor in our individual corner of the kingdom of God. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast, leaving a review, and supporting financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Sep 15, 2025 • 30min

Episode 41 - Hildegard of Bingen, Abbess, Composer, Scientist, and Visionary

Ben and Dan explore the remarkable life of the medieval nun Hildegard of Bingen who contributed to the life of the church and society through her music, her theology, her scientific exploration, and her faith. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast, leaving a review, and supporting financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Sep 8, 2025 • 42min

Episode 40 - Lucian Tapedi, Martyr of Papua New Guinea

Ben and Dan consider the life of the World War II-era Papuan martyr Lucian Tapedi, whose courageous dedication to a specific people and place cost him his life and changed the history of Papua New Guinea forever. Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast and leaving a review. You can support the Our Church Speaks project financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Sep 1, 2025 • 50min

Episode 39 - Mother Teresa, Renewer of Society

Ben and Dan discuss the life and witness of Mother Teresa, a saint whose name is so well known that the details of her life are often obscured by pop culture mischaracterizations. // More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast, leaving a review, and supporting financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1
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Aug 25, 2025 • 32min

Episode 38 - Augustine & Monica (Part 2)

Hosts Ben Lansing and D.J. Marotta launch season 3 of the Our Church Speaks podcast with an in-depth look at the lives of two significant African saints - Augustine and Monica. In part two of this discussion, Ben and Dan talk about Augustine's conversion and his many contributions to Christian theology and Christian literature. // Cover art by Ben Lansing. More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, your support would do so much to help promote this content to a wider audience. Please consider rating our podcast, leaving a review, and supporting financially at https://buymeacoffee.com/ourchurchspeaks?new=1

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