Kids Talk Church History

Music has played an important role in church history. In previous episodes, we've talked about many composers who wrote hymns specifically for the church. However, there were also musicians like Bach who wrote sacred and secular music for the glory of God. Bach's compositions covered a wide range of emotions and were filled with theological insights. Join Sophia, Trinity, and Linus as they talk to Dr. Paul Grime, professor of Pastoral Ministry and Mission at Concordia Theological Seminary, about this important composer and his faith.   Show Notes: Bach's pieces that were mentioned in the podcast: Bach's Coffee Cantata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nifUBDgPhl4 The piece Bach wrote shortly before his death is Vor deinem Thron tret ich hiermit ("I hereby come before Your throne"). The catalog number is BW 668. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XTCZ1iUQeQ The cantata movement with the plucking strings imitating the knocking at the door is Cantata 61 (BWV 61), based on the Advent hymn "Savior of the Nations, Come." The movement with the plucked strings begins at the 9:32 mark. The whole cantata is a great example of the genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzWJsRjanC4

Before the famous missionary William Carey was born, a group of Christian Moravians sent over 200 missionaries to 28 countries. Join Emma, Grace, and Priscilla as they ask Dr. Ed Smither, professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity at Columbia International University and author of many books on church history and missions, to tell us all about the Moravians and their fascinating history.

Time-travel back with Trinity, Grace, and Sean to 18th-century Wales to learn about a series of revivals led by young people who wanted to bring people back to a true worship of God. Listen to Dr. E. Wyn James, professor emeritus in the School of Welsh at Cardiff University and author of several books, as he tells us many fun stories about the 18th-century Welsh Revival. We're also pleased to offer our listeners the opportunity to win a free copy of Dr. James' book, Flame in the Mountains, thanks to the generosity of Y Lolfa Publishers. Enter here to win.    Show Notes: Dr. E. Wyn's James website on Ann Griffiths: https://www.anngriffiths.cardiff.ac.uk/  Dr. James' book, Flame in the Mountains: https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781784614546/flame-in-the-mountains   In response to our listener questions, check out the following episodes: Episode: 21: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/early-missions-to-china/ Episode 30: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-medieval-church-and-the-protestant-reformation/

In this episode of Kids Talk Church History, we wrap up our fourteen-episode look at the seventeenth century, a war-torn time when the church crystallized its teachings with catechisms and confessions. Learn from our hosts why these confessions are important, why scholars are not boring, why some missionaries were forced to eat boiled shoes, and many more fun facts. Find out who their favorite characters are and what episodes they liked the best. Also, say goodbye to our veteran host, Lucas, and welcome to our new host, Priscilla. Feel free to write goodbye notes to Lucas and any other comments you want to send us.

In March 1643, Lady Brilliana Harley received a formal demand to surrender her castle to the royalists - those who supported the king against the Parliament. Her husband, Sir Robert Harley, had been in London since the start of the civil war. With six hundred soldiers marching against her and only fifty men fighting on her side, she had to decide whether to resist or surrender. Discover the rest of this exciting story as our hosts Sophia, Linus, and Sean talk with Dr. Michael Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of A Phoenix of Women: Puritan Spirituality in the Letters of Brilliana Harley. Thanks to the generosity of H&E Publishing, we are pleased to offer our listeners a copy of Dr. Haykin's book about Brilliana Harley. Enter here to win!   Show Notes:  If you'd like to find out more about Brilliana Harley, here is a link to Dr. Michael Haykin's book: https://hesedandemet.com/product/a-phoenix-of-women-puritan-spirituality-in-the-letters-of-brilliana-harley/

Have you ever heard of a philosopher named Descartes? The one who said, "I think therefore I am"? Many Christians were not impressed because he made himself the proof of anything that is real. He also believed that soul and body are completely separate, while the Bible teaches they are tightly related. One of the first Christians who challenged his teachings was Elisabeth, Princess Palatine of Bohemia (in today's Czech Republic). Join Sophia, Emma, and Grace as they ask American philosopher and author Dr. Phillip Cary to explain Descartes's ideas and their impact on church history.   Show Notes:  Check our Dr. Cary's book: The Nicene Creed: An Introduction https://lexhampress.com/product/224267/the-nicene-creed-an-introduction

Some of us have heard the names of 17th-century poets like George Herbert, John Donne, and John Milton. But did you know that John Bunyan also wrote poems? And that there were many female poets too? Join Trinity, Mina, and Sean as they discuss these poets and their exciting lives with Dr. David Parry, Tutorial Fellow in English at Regent's Park College in Oxford, England.   Show Notes If you'd like to find out more about the poets Dr. Parry mentioned in this episode, here are their names: John Milton, John Bunyan, George Herbert, John Donne, Lucy Hutchinson, Mary Sydney. "Upon a Snail" by John Bunyan https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/upon-the-snail Some articles by Simonetta Carr about some of the authors mentioned: Lucy Hutchison https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/lucy-hutchinson-%E2%80%93-puritan-woman-changing-times John Donne https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/john-donne-poet-of-grace-and-comfort George Herbert https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/george-herbert-pastor-and-poet

The Protestant Reformation spread around Europe in the 16th century but blossomed in Transylvania during the 17th century. Join Trinity, Mina, and Sean as they discover how Christ protected the Protestant churches in Transylvania and nearby Hungary and Romania. Listen to our Romanian guest, Rev. Mihai Corcea, as he explains the interesting history of the Transylvanian church during this time.   Show Notes: If you'd like to find out more about the people Rev. Corcea mentioned in this episode, here are their names: Istvan Fogorasi, Istvan Szonyi, Istvan Bocskay, and Zsuzsanna Lorantffy.  

Ready for something different? In this episode, our guests are three kids who, like our hosts, are promoting church history. Jackson, Madelyn, and Owen live in sunny California, where they make fun videos about church history and produce a wonderful podcast called All Things Together, a Five Solas Media Podcast. Join us for an energetic, inspiring conversation and hear about their passion for church history, the Gospel, and what they describe as "the tapestry of God's work" throughout time. And we're thrilled to offer Five Solas Media's John Knox DVD to one of our listeners, which will include a link to the digital version. Thank you Jackson, Madelyn and Owen! Enter here to win.    Show Notes: For more information about Five Solas Media and to see what Jackson, Madelyn and Owen are up to (as well as their parents), visit their website, https://fivesolasmedia.com/.

Have you ever heard about the Waldensians? Who were they? Why did they have to leave their homeland and how did they manage to return? Learn about this exciting story as Emma, Christian, and Linus talk with Dr. Erica Scroppo, Executive Secretary of the Waldensian Church Mission.   Show Notes: Dr. Scroppo found out that the exact distance the Waldensians walked on their march was 160 miles from near Geneva to the first top of the Waldensian mountains! Article by Simonetta Carr about Francis Turretin: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/joshua-janavel-and-the-plight-of-the-waldensians

We often think of William Carey as the father of modern Protestant missions, but did you know that many Protestants went to preach the gospel to foreign lands from the time of the Reformation? Join Emma, Christian, and Sean as they discover the exciting travels of French and Dutch Protestant missionaries in the 16th and 17th centuries. Thankfully, they have  Dr. Zach Purvis, professor of Church History and Theology at Edinburgh Theological Seminary, the author of several articles on this subject, to guide them. Would you like to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History? These wrap-up episodes have been so much fun that we're offering our listeners the opportunity again! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the 17th Century, fill out this form.    Show Notes: Articles by Simonetta Carr about Francis Turretin: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/jean-de-lery-and-the-first-reformed-mission https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/antonius-hambroecks-sacrifice https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/petrus-plancius-%E2%80%93-theologian-and-geographer

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "scholar"? An old man buried behind a pile of old books? Join Emma, Christian, and Sean as they continue their trip through church history and meet some 17th-century scholars who have helped us understand what we believe and why. You'll be surprised by what they discover as they interview  Dr. Nick Cumming, associate professor of Humanities at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and author of the book Francis Turretin and the Reformed Tradition. Would you like to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History? These wrap-up episodes have been so much fun that we're offering our listeners the opportunity again! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the 17th Century, fill out this form.    Show Notes: Francis Turretin (1623-87) and the Reformed Tradition (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History) by Nicholas A. Cumming Episode 55 – John Owen https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/john-owen-the-prince-of-puritans/   Articles by Simonetta Carr about Francis Turretin: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/francis-turretins-italian-family https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/francis-turretin-and-his-love-for-biblical-truth

Piety is a good thing. It means devotion to God. Pietism was a movement in history that started out well and inspired many missionaries and hymn writers but caused some problems when it shifted people's attention from Christ's gospel to the pietists' own acts of devotion. Learn all about it as Trinity, Sophia, and Christian discuss this important movement with  Dr. Larry Rast, president of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and professor of American Christianity and American Lutheranism.

How did the first Protestant hymns start? Who were the most important hymn writers? And how could they write so much about gladness while living through the pain and horrors of the Thirty-Years War? Trinity, Sean, and Grace sit down with Dr. Paul Grime, Dean of Spiritual Formation and Dean of the Chapel at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to discover the answers to these questions and more.

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan has been translated into more than 200 languages, set to music, and made into movies. But who was its author and how did he start writing this book? Why did he have to spend 12 years in prison? And what do we know about his courageous wife Elizabeth and other women who influenced his life? Listen to the answers to these questions and more as Trinity, Sean, and Christian talk with Dr. Shannon Murray, Professor of Early Modern and Children's literature at the University of Prince Edward Island, and president of the executive committee of the International John Bunyan Society. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!   Show Notes:   Giving Tuesday: https://www.alliancenet.org/giving-tuesday   The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan:  https://reformedresources.org/the-pilgrims-progress-clothbound/   Pictures from Pilgrim's Progress by C.H. Spurgeon: https://reformedresources.org/pictures-from-pilgrims-progress-paperback/   John Bunyan: Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/john-bunyan-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/   Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyan https://reformedresources.org/grace-abounding-cloth-bound/   Dig deeper into The Pilgrim's Progress on the Theology on the Go Podcast   The Pilgrim's Progress Part 1: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/the-pilgrims-progress-part-1/   The Pilgrim's Progress Part 2: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/the-pilgrims-progress-part-2/   The Pilgrim's Progress Part 3: https://theologyonthego.podbean.com/e/the-pilgrims-progress-part-3/

When you think of early American writers, what comes to mind? Perhaps the writings or sermons of Puritans. Maybe you think of the Mayflower Compact. But did you know that Anne Bradstreet, an ordinary wife and mother of eight children in New England, was the first published poet on American soil? Join Emma, Grace, and Linus as they interview Dr. Francis Bremer, Professor Emeritus of Church History at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, about this interesting (and often surprising) Colonial woman. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!   Show Notes: Anne Bradstreet: Christian Biographies for Young Readers by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/anne-bradstreet-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/   Phillis Wheatley: Christian Biographies for Young Readers by SImonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/phillis-wheatley/   Verses upon the Burning of our House, July 10th, 1666 BY ANNE BRADSTREET   In silent night when rest I took, For sorrow near I did not look, I wakened was with thund'ring noise And piteous shrieks of dreadful voice. That fearful sound of “fire” and “fire,” Let no man know is my Desire. I, starting up, the light did spy, And to my God my heart did cry To straighten me in my Distress And not to leave me succourless. Then, coming out, behold a space The flame consume my dwelling place. And when I could no longer look, I blest His name that gave and took, That laid my goods now in the dust. Yea, so it was, and so ‘twas just. It was his own, it was not mine, Far be it that I should repine; He might of all justly bereft But yet sufficient for us left. When by the ruins oft I past My sorrowing eyes aside did cast And here and there the places spy Where oft I sate and long did lie. Here stood that trunk, and there that chest, There lay that store I counted best. My pleasant things in ashes lie And them behold no more shall I. Under thy roof no guest shall sit, Nor at thy Table eat a bit. No pleasant talk shall ‘ere be told Nor things recounted done of old. No Candle e'er shall shine in Thee, Nor bridegroom‘s voice e'er heard shall be. In silence ever shalt thou lie, Adieu, Adieu, all's vanity. Then straight I ‘gin my heart to chide, And did thy wealth on earth abide? Didst fix thy hope on mould'ring dust? The arm of flesh didst make thy trust? Raise up thy thoughts above the sky That dunghill mists away may fly. Thou hast a house on high erect Frameed by that mighty Architect, With glory richly furnished, Stands permanent though this be fled. It‘s purchased and paid for too By Him who hath enough to do. A price so vast as is unknown, Yet by His gift is made thine own; There‘s wealth enough, I need no more, Farewell, my pelf, farewell, my store. The world no longer let me love, My hope and treasure lies above.

Some time ago, we discussed Guido de Bres and the doctrinal statements known as the Three Forms of Unity used by Reformed churches. However, there is another set of documents used by Presbyterian churches everywhere, known as The Westminster Standards, which includes The Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms. These documents were written in the seventeenth century by a group of English and Scottish pastors who met for ten years during one of the most challenging times in British history. But how could a meeting last ten years? How did these pastors live, and how did their families live without them during a time of war? Join Emma, Trinity, and Sean as they pose these questions and others to Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, a leading authority on this subject. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!   Show Notes: https://www.alliancenet.org/giving-tuesday The Westminster Larger Catechism (paperback) https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-larger-catechism-paperback/ The Westminster Larger Catechism (booklet) https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-larger-catechism-booklet/ The Westminster Standards (includes the Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter catechisms: https://reformedresources.org/the-westminster-standards/

Every year on the 31st of October, an Eastern European country named Slovenia celebrates Reformation Day - the day Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. It's a national holiday when people stay home from work and school. Particularly interesting is that less than 1% of Slovenians are Protestant! So why these celebrations? Tune in to Kids Talk Church History as Emma, Christian, and Ruth discuss this with Slovenian historian Todd Hunnicut and delve into the adventurous life of Primoz Trubar, the father of the Slovenian language. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway! Show Notes: Episode 46 about Cyril and Methodius: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/cyril-lucaris-a-controversial-reformer/ Trubar Forum: https://trubarforum.si/ (Be sure to click on the English setting, unless you read Slovenian!) YouTube videos created by Todd Hunnicut and his teammates about Primoz Trubar: https://youtu.be/aQnARBpsK7k?si=jSUKwt6oXk4wgaM7 https://youtu.be/_MJw39g3834?si=p6nynZojtFN8OclT  Article by Simonetta Carr about Primoz Trubar: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/primo%C5%BE-trubar-%E2%80%93-protestant-reformer-who-fashioned-language Other Resources from Todd Hunnicutt:  A small booklet with three chapters summarizing the message of the first Slovene book, the Katekizem. It is designed as an evangelistic tool, but it also shows key ideas from the Katekizem.  An English translation of the first printed Slovene song. Here is a link of my wife, myself and a friend singing it in Slovene. The tune is a German church song, but a completely different text. It's a great summary of the Gospel message, mixing the biblical narrative of Genesis 3 and 4 with extra Gospel/Christ comments. Imagine this being the first ever printed song in the language, and the solid, simple Gospel message in it. https://youtu.be/zZ8LgodEFRk?si=IxFDPv1bJVdqKYxi A section introduction and three chapters I wrote for the Slovene version of the missionary/Christian hero biographies book, Hero Tales. A family devotional with stories from Trubar's life that might be the most appealing of these to kids. The final section of the Katekizem, the “Sermon on Faith.” This is key because the phrase “Stand and Withstand” which is well-known, which is on the Slovene €1 coin, is here in its proper context. It's on page 5 in the fourth paragraph. The part before that, where he defines true faith, I find to be very, very profound; I quote this in sermons in English and in Slovene often because it's a gritty, realistic, biblical view of what faith is – basically holding on to God's truth on the Word no matter what.

The inscription on John Owen's grave says he is "a traveler on earth who grasped God like one in heaven." Later, he was called "the Prince of Puritans." How did he earn these high praises while navigating one of the most tumultuous times in British history, when hundreds of others were forced to leave the country? Why did they find six boxes of pistols in his house? And how was he instrumental in bringing John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress to print? Christian, Grace, and Hannah discuss these questions and others with Dr. Lee Gatiss, the director of Church Society, editor of the NIV Proclamation Bible, and a lecturer in Church History at Union School of Theology, on this episode of Kids Talk Church History. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway! Show Notes: Simonetta Carr's book about John Owen: https://reformedresources.org/john-owen-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/ Daily Readings – John Owen by Lee Gatiss: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/2980/daily-readings-john-owen The New City Catechism: https://newcitycatechism.com/ The Complete Works of John Owen: https://www.crossway.org/articles/introducing-the-complete-works-of-john-owen/ Lee Gatiss' favorite book by Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/hebrews-8/ In case you'd like to do some research of your own, the three people that Lee would like to meet from church history are James Usher, Edward Reynolds, and William Gurnall.

Quakers, Ranters, Seekers, Diggers...so many groups were formed after the Reformation. What were they saying, and why did most Christians warn against them? Did any of them leave a positive legacy? Listen as Trinity, Christian, Emma, and Ruth discuss these questions and more with Dr. Michael Haykin, professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality and director at The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. Stay tuned until the end for some surprising and exciting stories! Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!

When young Thomas Goodwin and his friends went out to have fun, they decided to go to a funeral. Whether they had nothing else to do or were planning to sneer, the sermon Goodwin heard changed his life forever. Join Trinity, Emma, and Christian as they interview Dr. Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, who has written a thesis about Thomas Goodwin. Find out how Goodwin's sermons and writings affected the people of his time and how they continue to speak to us today by pointing us to Christ, not ourselves or our faith. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr's books to two lucky listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway! Show Notes: Dr. Horton recommended the following books to our listeners: Christ Set Forth by Thomas Goodwin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology/christ-set-forth/ The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth by Thomas Goodwin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-heart-of-christ/

Have you ever heard of the Canons of Dort? In case you are wondering, they are not cannons fired by a commander named Dort. They are a set of explanations written in the 17th century to answer some protesters. But if you think that a meeting of pastors writing a list of explanations must be boring, be ready to be surprised as you listen to this episode as Trinity, Emma, Christian, and Sean talk to Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, former president of Westminster Seminary California. If you're interested in finding out more about the Canons of Dort, we are pleased to offer two copies of William Boekestein's book, The Glory of Grace: The Story of the Canons of Dort to our listeners, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books. Register here to win one!   Show Notes: Recommended Reading: Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort by W. Robert Godfrey.

In this episode of Kids Talk Church History, we wrap up our fourteen-episode look at the Reformation, a momentous time that changed the history of the Church. As they did for the early Church and the Middle Ages, most of our hosts get together in this episode to discuss what they have learned and discovered about the period known as the Reformation. And they are joined once again by one of our listeners who entered the “Be Our Guest” contest! Find out who their favorite characters are, what episodes they liked the best, and what they learned from the 16th-century Reformers. Listeners – stay tuned for future opportunities to join our podcast! 

Who were the Puritans? Why were they called Puritans, and did they like this name? Did they always wear black? And what can we learn from them today? Join Sophia, Grace, and Linus as they discuss these and many other intriguing questions with their guest, Dr. David Hall, Bartlett Professor Emeritus of New England Church History at Harvard Divinity School and author of The Puritans, a Transatlantic History.   Show Notes: Books by David Hall: https://reformedresources.org/browse/author/david-hall/

Roman Catholics readily agree that God saves his people by grace, through faith, because of Christ. But is it grace alone, faith alone, and Christ alone? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discover the importance of that little word in the Protestant Reformation and in our churches today with the help of Dr. Scott Clark, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California.   We are pleased to offer a copy of Simonetta Carr's award-winning book, Church History, to our listeners, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books. Click here to enter.  SDG   Show Notes: To learn more about church history, Scott Clark recommends books by Simonetta Carr, and so do we! https://reformedresources.org/books/simonetta-carr/ Here I Stand, by Roland Herbert Bainton: https://a.co/d/8hw0yDp Scott Clark's Blog: https://heidelblog.net/

The Protestant Reformation swept throughout Europe in a way no other movement had before. There was great energy as people rediscovered the gospel - the good news of what Christ has done for sinners. How did the Roman Catholic Church respond? Find out the answer to this question with Emma, Grace, and Christian as they interview Dr Matthew Barrett, author of The Reformation as Renewal. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to offer a copy of Simonetta Carr's award-winning book, Church History, to our listeners. Click here to enter.  Show Notes: “Triumph of Religion Over Heresy” by Pierre Legros the Younger “The Triumph of Faith Over Idolatry” by Jean-Baptiste Theodon The Reformation as Renewal, by Matthew Barrett: https://zondervanacademic.com/reformation-as-renewal The Nicene Creed: https://rts.edu/historical-creeds-of-faith/the-nicene-creed/  

On November 2, 1561, the gatekeeper at the castle of Tounay found a package which had been thrown over the wall. It included what is known as the Belgic Confession, plus a letter addressed to King Philip II of Spain, who ruled over much of the Netherlands. The author of the letter and the Confession was a pastor named Guido de Bres. What did he try to accomplish, and how was his package received? Join Sophia, Linus, and Emma as they interview Dr. Wes Bredenhof, Pastor of the Free Reformed Church, Launceston, Tasmania, to find these answers and more. For the opportunity to win a copy of Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guido de Bres by William Boekestein, please click here. Thank you Reformation Heritage Books for your generosity!   Show Notes: The Hypostatic Union by Shai Linne (music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdGMXWSkR1A Books by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/books/simonetta-carr/ The Belgic Confession, written by Guido de Bres: https://heidelblog.net/belgic/ Dr. Brehenhof said that his favorite Australian dish is curried scallop pie, and it's from Tasmania, the area where he lives which is the smallest state in Australia. Check it out online – it looks delicious!

On June 27, 1638, Cyril Lucaris was ordered to board a boat, then strangled and thrown overboard. He was one of the most important patriarchs in the Orthodox Church. Why was he murdered? Was he really a Protestant? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss this fascinating character with Rev. Mihai Corcea, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Bucharest, Romania. Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr's book, Church History, for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.    Show Notes: Kids Talk Church History episode about Saint Augustine: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/ Reverend Corcea's favorite Romanian dish is Sarmale, or Romanian cabbage rolls. They look delicious! Check out some recipes online. 

Was there a Protestant Reformation in Poland? Who was Jan Laski, the Polish Reformer, and why do so few people know about him? Why did he want a national church, and how did he influence the Reformation in other countries? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss Laski's fascinating story and the little-known Reformation in Poland with Dr. Dariusz Bryćko, head of the Tolle Lege Institute in Warsaw, Poland. Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr's book, Church History, for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.    Show Notes: For more information on the Heidelberg Catechism: https://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/ Dr. Brycko said his favorite Polish dish is Zurek, a soup made with sausages, smoked meats and rye sourdough starter. There are several recipes online if you'd like to try to make it!

Growing up in a small town in southeast Scotland, John Knox could never have imagined that he would play a significant role in a powerful movement that transformed his country. From tutor to bodyguard to slave on a French galley, he was involved in some of the most crucial events of Scottish history before he turned 35. After a brief time in England, where he served as a preacher and pastor and met his wife, he moved to Germany and Geneva, only to be called back to Scotland to inspire a powerful reformation. Find out more about this enthralling story as Lucas, Linus, and Emma talk to Dr. Ewen Cameron, the Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr's book about John Knox for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.  Would you like to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History? We had so much fun the first time, we're offering our listeners the opportunity again! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the Reformation, fill out this form. 

In 1536, an English priest and scholar was led from his cell to a place of execution, where he was burned to death on a pile of dry wood. His crime? He translated the Bible into English. His name is William Tyndale. Why would an esteemed scholar put himself in such danger just to see the Bible placed in the hands of all English people? And why would the government hunt him down and kill him? Find out more as Lucas, Linus, and Grace chat with Emily Lucas, tutor in Church History at Union School of Theology in London. Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr's book about Lady Jane Grey for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.    Would you like to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History? We had so much fun the first time, we're offering our listeners the opportunity again! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the Reformation, fill out this form.    Show Notes: Article by Simonetta Carr about William Tyndale: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/william-tyndale-and-sola-scriptura

Did the message of the Protestant Reformation reach Spain? If so, why was it completely repressed while other countries embraced it? Why don't we know more about the thousands of Spanish people who followed the Reformation? Find out all this and more as our hosts, Lucas, Linus, and Grace, interview Dr. Andrew Messmer, professor at the International Faculty of Theology in Barcelona, and hear the exciting stories of the brave men and women of the Spanish Reformation. Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr's book about Julia Gonzaga for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.  We're also excited to offer a listener the opportunity to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History like we did for the first time a few months ago! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the Reformation, fill out this form.    Show Notes: The most widely used version of the Bible in Spain today is the Reina-Valera. For more information: https://www.museumofthebible.org/book-minute/the-reinavalera-bible Article by Simonetta Carr about Juan Pérez de Pineda and other Spanish Reformers: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/juan-p%C3%A9rez-de-pineda-and-other-spanish-reformers  

In December 1560, Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, displayed great courage by publicly professing her Reformed faith at a time when the larger Kingdom of France, to which Navarre was strongly connected, was firmly Roman Catholic. Join Lucy, Trinity, and Christian as they discover what happened after Jeanne's profession of faith and how the Reformation in France progressed for a while and was eventually suppressed by the government. Their guest today is Christine Farenhorst, author of Wings Like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne D'albret, published by P&R Books. Thanks to P&R Publishing, we have two copies of Christine Farernhorst's book to offer our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win one. 

When we think of the Protestant Reformation, we usually think of countries like Germany, Switzerland, England, and the Netherlands. We rarely think of Italy. And yet, a Reformation started there too, but was quickly crushed by the Roman Catholic Church. What most people don't know is that teachings like justification by faith were not officially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church until 1547. And yet, many people who believed in that teaching in Italy were imprisoned or killed before then. Learn more about the intriguing story of the Italian Reformation as Lucy, Trinity, and Christian talk to Rev. Michael Brown, pastor of Chiesa Riformata Filadelfia in Milan, Italy. One of the Italian Reformers mentioned in the podcast was Peter Martyr Vermigli. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to offer two copies of Simonetta Carr's book about Vermigli to our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy! Show Notes: Pastor Brown's ministry in Italy: https://www.reformationitaly.org/

Who was John Calvin, and why was he important in church history? Was he a killjoy, as some people say (and some portraits make him look)? What does the word predestination mean, and why is it good news? Find out all these things and more with our hosts, Trinity, Christian, and Linus, as they interview their knowledgeable and enthusiastic guest, Dr. Herman Selderhuis. As a bonus, learn how to say "good-bye" in Dutch! Thanks to our generous friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we have a couple giveaway copies of Simonetta Carr's book about John Calvin. To enter to win, click here.     Show Notes: Books by and about John Calvin: John Calvin by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/john-calvin-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/ Letters of John Calvin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/letters/letters-of-john-calvin/

When we talk about the Protestant Reformation, most people remember Martin Luther and John Calvin. However, a third man had a significant influence at the start of the Reformation: Ulrich Zwingli. Join Trinity, Christian, and Linus as they travel back to Reformation Switzerland with their guest, Rev. William Boekestein, to discover who Zwingli really was. Also, find out why having a sausage-fest on March 9 might be a good idea! Thanks to our generous friends at Christian Focus Publications, we have a couple copies of William Boekestein's book, Ulrich Zwingli: Shepherd Warrior to give away. To enter the drawing, click here.    Show Notes: Books by Reverend Boekestein: Ulrich Zwingli: Shepherd Warrior: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1832/ulrich-zwingli The Best Day of the Week: Why We Love the Lord's Day: https://reformedresources.org/the-best-day-of-the-week-why-we-love-the-lords-day-hardcover/ https://heritagebooks.org/brands/Boekestein%2C-William.html

In today's podcast, Emma, Lucas, and Sophia begin their journey through the exciting time of the Protestant Reformation by discussing the life and teachings of Martin Luther with Professor Phillip Cary, author of the audio course Martin Luther, Gospel, Law, and Reformation. Was Luther really the spark for the Reformation? What made him stand out from earlier Reformers? Find out this and more on Kids Talk Church History. Thanks to our generous friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to offer a couple copies of Simonetta's Carr, Martin Luther. To enter the drawing, click here.    Show Notes: Episode #11 - Augustine of Hippo: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/

For the first time, the hosts of Kids Talk Church History are joined by two listeners, Priscilla and Hosea, for a fun, lively discussion of favorite episodes, characters, and guests from their survey of the Middle Ages. Learn what encouraged them and what surprised them. And stay tuned for future opportunities to join our podcast!

Around the time that John Wycliffe and Jan Hus shook the Western church by challenging its authority and traditions, a lesser-known monk did something similar in Ethiopia. He was known as Abba Estifanos (in English, Father Stephen). How similar were his protests to the ones made by European Reformers? Why does the Ethiopian Church claim to have the true Ark of the Covenant? Join Trinity, Lucas, and Linus as they explore these questions and learn more about Estifanos's story and how he was persecuted.   Show Notes: Eric Clausen's Podcast: https://faithfulforebearers.com/ Episode 3 of Kids Talk Church History: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-first-christian-nations/

We often hear of medieval men like John Wyclif and Jan Hus as forerunners of the Reformation. That means they had many of the same questions and ideas as those who started and carried out the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. These men saw some serious problems in the church and wanted to fix them, but were they really forerunners, or Reformers in their own rights? And were they the only ones? What happened to them and to their followers? How were the Bible and the Psalter used in those days? Explore these and many other topics with Trinity, Lucas, and Linus as they bring their questions to Dr. Audrey Southgate, lecturer in Medieval English at Lincoln College, Oxford, and teacher at Emmanuel Christian School.   Show Notes: Book recommended by Audrey Southgate: Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History     

Did you know many of our Christmas hymns were written in the Middle Ages or earlier? Join Emma, Christian, and Grace as they discuss these ancient hymns with Rev. Jonathan Landry Cruse, pastor at Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Rev. Cruse has authored many books, including one that's coming out next fall, Sing in Exaltation, about Christmas hymns of the past. Don't miss hearing Emma's beautiful rendition of the hymn, "Of the Father's Love Begotten," and enjoy our hosts' fun guessing game. Try it with your families and see how you do!  We are grateful to our friends at Christian Focus Publications for donating a couple copies of the beautiful book by Heather Lefebvre, The History of Christmas: 2,000 Years of Faith, Fable, and Festivity, for a giveaway. Congratulations to our winners: Monica K. from Odessa, MO, and Bridget B. from Powhatan, VA! Show Notes: "Of the Father's Love Begotten" in Latin: Corde natus ex Paréntis ante mundi exórdium Alpha et Omega vocátus,  ipse fons et cláusula  ómnium quae sunt, fuérunt,  quaeque post futúra sunt.  Saeculorum saeculis. Here is a link to the beautiful Christmas song "In the Manger" -- text by Jonathan Landry Cruse, music by Josh Bauder: https://youtu.be/7U7M_oCnaYE?si=aZVcGXcWWCUkGlgB To check out the books Jonathan has written: https://reformedresources.org/authors/jonathan-cruse/

Inspired by her interest in Hildegard's unique music that has been virtually forgotten for centuries, our host Emma and her co-hosts Christian and Grace explore medieval mystics, with a particular emphasis on Hildegard and Bernard. Tune in as they bring their many questions to our guest, Dr. Ben Wheaton, a Ph.D. graduate from the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto and author of many books on the Middle Ages. Discover why Hildegard was called a mystic, who the mystics were, and what we can learn from them.   Show Notes: Dr. Wheaton had some great book recommendations for our listeners. If you're interested in reading a primary source which is more challenging but rich, check out A History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours: https://a.co/d/6JMz0lV Some other books of historical fiction based in the middle ages which Dr. Wheaton enjoyed very much: Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman: https://a.co/d/6q0ZXbs The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli: https://a.co/d/jcmlwS7 The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/h1Tokp3

Anselm of Canterbury is one of the most celebrated medieval thinkers. He is especially famous for the questions he asked and answered. Join our hosts, Lucy, Sophia, and Grace, as they bring their own questions to Dr. Samu Niskanen, professor of Medieval History at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and learn more about this fascinating person—his struggles with a king and his loving and gentle personality. (And learn what Hei Hei means in Finnish.) We are grateful to Reformation Heritage Books for providing two copies of Simonetta Carr's book on Anselm of Canterbury for a giveaway for our listeners. Congratulations to Kate R. from Bronx, NY, Maria S. from Greer, SC, and Stephanie S. from Monrovia, CA, our giveaway winners! Show Notes: How do you say “Why the God-man?” in Finnish? Miksi Jumala mies Dr. Niskanen said that J.R.R. Tolkien's well known trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, inspired his interest in medieval history!  He also said his favorite Finnish food is karjalanpiirakka, or Karelian pie, which sounds delicious! Maybe you could try to make one with your mom or dad!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karelian_pasty

Why would a Christian pray to a dog? And why would a pope be taken out of his grave and brought to trial? In previous episodes about the Middle Ages, we discovered inspiring people who loved the Lord and the gospel, and we learned that it was a time of missions and important studies. So we don't want to say, “The Middle Ages were all bad and the Reformation all good.” But, there were many problems that can be traced to biblical ignorance.  Join our hosts, Lucy, Sophia, and Grace, as they explore some of these problems and their solutions with Dr. Leonardo de Chirico, pastor of the Church Breccia di Roma in Rome, Italy, and lecturer in historical theology at the institute IFED in Padova, Italy. (And you may learn an Italian word or two.) Show Notes: Dr. de Chirico recommended novels by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien which were written in modern times but are shaped around medieval imaginations, such as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.  He also recommended The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis: https://www.amazon.com/Imitation-Christ-Thomas-%C3%A0-Kempis/dp/1514694085 To learn more about the Franciscan monk Bonaventure who Dr. de Chirico would like to meet: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Bonaventure

What would happen if kings and rulers claimed authority over popes, and popes claimed authority over kings and rulers? Well, it did happen, and it was quite a mess! Join our hosts, Lucy, Sophia, and Grace, as they explore this tumultuous time in the Middle Ages with Mike Corradi, host of the popular History of Italy podcast. (And learn an Italian word you may or may not already know.) Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are pleased to offer two copies of Simonetta Carr's book on Anselm of Canterbury to our listeners . Enter here for an opportunity to win. Show Notes: Mike's Podcast: https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ More information about Matilda being buried at St. Paul's Basilica: http://stpetersbasilica.info/Monuments/MatildaofCanossa/MatildaofCanossa.htm Here are two podcasts recommended by our guest, Mike Corradi: Pontifacts: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ History of the Papacy: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/learnoutloud/id590968693

Today, we use the word "crusade" to mean different things. Historically, it typically referred to armed ventures - especially to those that took place in the Middle East between the 11th and 13th centuries. But were they really limited to that time period? And how many crusades were there? The answers might surprise you. Join Emma, Mina, Grace, Christian and Lucas as they discuss this important subject and the fascinating answers provided by Alfred J. Andrea, Professor Emeritus of the University of Vermont, past president of The World History Association, and prolific author.   Show Notes: It was not until the early twentieth century that historians settled on assigning fixed numbers to the first five “really big ones” to the eastern Mediterranean: the First (1096-1099), the Second (1147-49), the Third (1188-92), the Fourth (1202-04), and the Fifth (1217-21). Episode 11 about Augustine of Hippo: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/

Does the rain not fall equally upon all people? Does the sun not shine for all, and do we not all breathe the air in equal measure? Why then, are you not ashamed to recognize only three languages and command the other nations and races to be blind and deaf?” Who said this? A sixteenth-century Reformer, right? Wrong. It was a ninth-century missionary, Cyril, who worked with his brother Methodius to bring the Scriptures to the Slavs – even when it meant inventing an entirely new alphabet! Join Emma, Grace, Christian, and Mina as they discover more about these early missionaries and translators and the struggles they encountered. To guide them in their discoveries is Dr. Ed Smither, professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity at Columbia International University.

Did the Medieval church keep the traditions and teachings of the early church, or did something get lost along the way? Were the Protestant Reformers the first to challenge some of these traditions and teachings? Join Lucy, Linus, Mina, and their guest, Dr. Scott Clark, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California, as they explore some of the meaningful theological discussions that took place in the Middle Ages.   Show notes: Article written by Simonetta Carr about Ratrammus, a Benedictine monk at Corbie Abbey in Picardy, France during this time period: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/ratramnus-corbie-and-his-book-lord%E2%80%99s-supper   *Image: Of Monks, Medieval Scribes, and Middlemen, By Peter K. Yu, Michigan State Law Review, Vol.1 (2006), CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

When we hear the word Renaissance, we normally think of 14th and 15th-century Europe. But this word was used for other times in history. The 9th century was another important time of discovery and learning - particularly at the court of the powerful Charlemagne, king of the Franks, later known as Holy Roman Emperor. How did he get that title? Did he really have a pet elephant and a favorite cheese shipped to his door from Italy? Join Lucy, Linus, and Mina as they travel back to Charlemagne's court to discover all this and more with the expert guidance of the Reverend Dr. Robert Evans, Chaplain at Radley College in Oxford, England. And don't miss a riddle presented by Alcuin, an important teacher at Charlemagne's court. Try answering it without looking it up! Here's the riddle: “Three there have been: one never born and once dead; another once born, never dead; the third once born and twice dead.”   Show notes https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/alcuin-of-york-%E2%80%93-more-than-a-scholar https://www.medievalists.net/2015/08/questions-and-answers-with-alcuin/ More puzzles by Alcuin (for older children) https://www.medievalists.net/2016/02/can-you-solve-alcuins-puzzles/

Remember Patrick of Ireland and how he left his home in England to bring the gospel to the land where he had been previously enslaved, Ireland? Well, the gospel went full circle when Irish monks traveled to England to spread the gospel in places where it had been forgotten. Some also traveled to Scotland, Iceland, other parts of Europe, and, some say, as far as North America. Join Emma, Lucas, and Mina as they explore the lives and legends of these intrepid monks and the Irish church's contribution to the rest of the continent. Helping them in this discovery is Dr. Crawford Gribben, professor at Queen's University in Belfast, Ireland, and author of The Rise and Fall of Christian Ireland. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy of Simonetta Carr's book on Patrick of Ireland.   Show Notes: Glendalough: http://monastic.ie/history/glendalough/ Book of Kells: https://www.museumofthebible.org/book-minute/book-of-kells Pangur Bán: http://irisharchaeology.ie/2013/10/pangur-ban/ The Rise and Fall of Christian Ireland by Crawford Gribben: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Fall-Christian-Ireland/dp/0198868189

In the eighth century, when England was still considered a wild and far-off land, a local monk wrote some of the most influential books in the Middle Ages. His name was Bede. Historian, scientist, Bible translator, and poet, he preserved the story of the early church in England and the people who helped in spreading the gospel. Among these people was Hilda, abbess of the monastery of Whitby and probably the most influential woman in the early English church. Join Emma, Lucas, and Sophia on a discovery of this fascinating time with the able guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Nesbitt, who has studied ancient and modern history at Oxford University and is now principal of Emmanuel Christian School in Oxford, England.   Show Notes Episode 18 on Augustine of Canter: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/missions-to-north-america/ Episode 20 on Medieval queens: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/christian-medieval-queens/ Caedmon's hymn (from the website of the church where Bede's monastery was) https://www.stpeters-wearmouth.org.uk/caedmons-hymn-song/ A short introduction to Chad: https://stchads-southhill.org/st-chad A prayer thanking God for the life of Chad which some Anglican churches use:  Almighty God, from the first fruits of the English nation who turned to Christ, you called your servant Chad to be an evangelist and bishop of his own people: give us grace so to follow his peaceable nature, humble spirit and prayerful life, that we may truly commend to others the faith which we ourselves profess; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.   Emmanuel Christian School, Oxford website: ecschool.org.uk Articles written by Simonetta Carr: Augustine of Canterbury: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/augustine-of-canterbury-a-reluctant-missionary Medieval Wives: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/medieval-christian-brides Hilda: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/hilda-the-abbess-of-whitby Aidan: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/aidan-of-lindisfarne-a-seventh-century-door-to-door-missionary Theodore: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/hadrian-of-nisida-and-theodore-of-tarsus-seventh-century-star-teachers