Here We Stand

Luther stood not on the pronouncements of popes, or the decisions of councils, or the winds of popular opinion, but on “that word above all earthly powers.”

Discover the remarkable story of Katharina von Bora, who escaped a convent and married Martin Luther. Their union challenged societal norms and shaped the role of the pastor's wife. Hear about the daring escape plan involving a fish wagon and the risks nuns faced returning to everyday life. Katharina's innovative domestic management turned her home into a thriving parsonage, where she blended faith and everyday tasks. The couple's shared grief through loss adds a deeply human element to their powerful legacy.

The Reformation required more than theological giants. It also demanded organizational geniuses.

He took the lead role in writing the Heidelberg Catechism, one of the most ringing affirmations of faith in all of Christian history.

Theodore Beza gave form to what we now call Calvinism by explaining and defending the biblical doctrines Calvin had rediscovered.

Discover the remarkable story of Lady Jane Grey, a teenage martyr caught in a storm of political and religious turmoil. Explore her profound theological debate with a Catholic chaplain just before her execution. Dive into contrasting views on her life, seeing her as either a political pawn or a woman of deep faith and knowledge. Experience her poignant final writings and her unwavering faith in Christ as she faces her tragic fate with grace. This narrative reveals a young woman's strength amid societal conspiracies.

German Reformer Balthasar Hübmaier had a powerful voice, a mightier pen, and a life that echoed his Reformed and Baptistic beliefs, even under torture.

Robert Estienne was the premier printer of the Protestant cause. He put Reformation doctrine and the Bible itself into the hands of ordinary people.

The key to John Calvin’s life: he recovered and embodied a passion for the absolute reality and majesty of God.

The podcast dives into the life of John Knox, a fearless reformer battling church corruption in 16th-century Scotland. It highlights his transformation following the martyrdom of George Wishart and his harrowing experience as a galley slave. The narrative explores Knox's influential years in England and Geneva, shaping his radical ideas. His return to Scotland sparked a movement against Catholic influence, cementing his legacy as a champion of the Kirk. Finally, it reflects on Knox's belief that simple men could bring profound renewal through divine empowerment.