434. Luther: The Revolution Begins (Part 2)

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Martin Luther's journey from monk to Reformer was shaped by a spiritual transformation. Today, Stephen Nichols explores Luther's early life, including a vow made during a storm and his realization that salvation comes through Christ alone.

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"Condemned. Reprobated. Rejected." A monk by the name of Martin Luther has been declared a heretic by the most powerful man on earth. Luther is left with a choice: will he recant his teachings or stand alone for the truth? Each episode of this new podcast is released 500 years to ...  Afficher plus

The mid-15th to mid-16th centuries in Europe was an era of political, social, and religious unrest, when the Roman Catholic Church was being questioned by those who sought a more direct connection with God. 

In the midst of this turmoil in Germany stood Thomas M ...

It's been three years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. Now the pope's envoy is knocking on Luther's door, and the message is dire. As season 2 of the podcast begins today, travel back to 1520 to witness why Luther was called to rec ...  Afficher plus