Podcasts about John Wycliffe

Before we dive headfirst into Martin Luther we spend a little time talking about a few of his predecessors. We discuss the impact that Augustine of Hippo (354-430), John Wycliffe (1328-1384), and Jan Huss (1369-1415) had on Christian thought. We also discuss the merits of throwing people out of windows as a solution to your problems.  Subscribe to our free newsletter⁠ - ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠ Please visit our website at ⁠www.standardoftruth.com⁠ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

What is the cost? That is the question we are asking today on Like it Matters Radio. There is usually a cost. I am not talking about a number that is placed on an item that we need to exchange currency to have. This is beyond money. Certain things have a COST that is far greater than money, currency or exchange value. The Freedoms America has had for 100+ years had a cost. The loss of our freedom today has a cost. For many around the world, following Jesus has a cost. Today’s hour of power is talking about that cost. The specific question; How much did that Bible cost, to get into your hands. If I mentioned men like William Tyndale, and John Wycliffe, with a little study you would see the COST that these men paid for defying a country, The Catholic Church and the forces of Evil to print a Bible in ENGLISH- it was ILLEGAL! Today you will hear about Tyndale, if you didn’t already know. However, Tyndale is merely our launching point to get us to a ministry called EEM. The mission of EEM began in 1961 when a small band of missionaries bravely answered God’s call to take His Word to the people under the rule of the IRON CURTAIN, the Soviet Union. Today you will hear of a man by the name of Gwen Hensley, and the cost he paid to get the Bible in the native tongue of people who had never read it, never heard it and were outlawed from having it. Tune into Like IT Matters Radio and be inspired and understand that the great things in life have a cost that few are willing to pay! Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page!www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradioTwitter @likeitmatters Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025晨鐘課－每天，都是新的起點 以歷史智慧滋養生活，點亮2025每一天！ 借鑑過去，活在當下，展望未來！ 粵語廣播網站 (時兆出版社授權錄製) https://soundcloud.com/mediahk Podcast@靈修廣播站 5月22日 約翰．威克里夫 「並且你們要為我的名被眾人恨惡。惟有忍耐到底的必然得救。」 馬太福音 10：22   基督教的真英雄們即使面對天大的壓力，也會無條件地忠於基督和祂的聖言。牛津大學的神學教授約翰．威克里夫（John Wycliffe，1320–1384）就是這樣一位英雄人物。他勇敢地宣揚基督的領袖地位、《聖經》的權威和因信上帝的恩典得救的教導。由於擔心這些教導帶來的影響，教皇貴格利十一世於1377年5月22日發佈了五道訓諭來譴責威克里夫的作品，指責他宣揚「錯誤且虛假的主張和結論，甚至帶有異端邪說的味道，企圖削弱並推翻整個教會乃至世俗政府的地位」。 針對教皇的訓諭，威克里夫表示：「我宣告，蒙上帝的恩典，我是一個健全的（即真實、正統的）基督徒；只要還有一口氣在，我就要宣揚並捍衛基督教的法則。我已做好準備，要為我的信念辯護，直至死亡。在我得出的結論中，我已遵循了神聖的《聖經》和聖賢的教導，如果有人能夠證明這些結論與信仰相悖，我非常願意收回我的言論。」 1415年5月4日，康士坦斯大公會議沒有放過已經過世的威克里夫，它宣佈將他逐出教會，禁止人閱讀他的作品。他的書要被焚燒，就連他的遺體也要從教會墓園中移走。此舉得到了教皇馬丁五世的批准，於1428年執行―當時離威克里夫去世已經43年了！在幾位教會權威人士的見證下，他的遺體從拉特沃斯的墳墓中被挖出，燒成灰後丟到附近的史威福溪中。有人在他以前的墓上刻了碑文，污蔑他是「魔鬼的工具，教會的公敵，人民的亂源」。 在《不列顛教會史》（1655年首次出版）中，湯瑪斯．富勒（Thomas Fuller）寫道：「這個河濱（史威福溪）將他的骨灰送入雅芳河，從雅芳河流入塞文河，從塞文河再注入滄海，最後進入大洋之中。如此威克里夫的骨灰便象徵他的教義，現在已經散布到全世界。」 因著上帝的恩典，我們也繼承了這一美好的真理遺產。雖然我們無需付出如此高昂的代價，但我們也應該有與威克里夫同樣的決心。讓我們接過他的火炬，傳承到底！

When you think of Oxford University, what springs to mind. A serious yet peaceful seat of learning, full of people in robes with nothing more on their minds than the study of Latin or Theology.Certainly not a place of murder, of people being thrown into wells or drowned in privies!??!?Well, that's just what Charlie Higson thought of it too, until that is, he studied the life of John Wycliffe in a previous episode, because that's when he discovered the Saint Scholastica's Day Riots.On the 10th February 1355 there was indeed a mass riot in Oxford which led to three days of rioting in which 63 students and about 30 townspeople were killed!Charlie welcomes Professor Rory Cox back to talk about this amazing incident which put Oxford on the murder map over 600 years before Inspector Morse came along. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Wycliffe was driven by a desire to have the common Englishman read God's Word in order to know truth from error. His team gave England its first Bible written in what was called "Middle English". Though he did not live to see the Word of God translated from the Greek and Hebrew, John Wycliffe served as the catalyst to further Bible translation. Hence, he is given the moniker of "the Morningstar of the Reformation".

Gavin Ortlund explains the history of the first translation of entire Bible into English by John Wycliffe and the Lollards.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

Wycliffe courageously fought for the clear teaching of Scripture. He also translated the Bible into common English, earning the nickname Morningstar of the Reformation. The post John Wycliffe: Morningstar of the Reformation appeared first on Two Journeys.

Wycliffe courageously fought for the clear teaching of Scripture. He also translated the Bible into common English, earning the nickname Morningstar of the Reformation. The post John Wycliffe: Morningstar of the Reformation appeared first on Two Journeys.

Wycliffe courageously fought for the clear teaching of Scripture. He also translated the Bible into common English, earning the nickname Morningstar of the Reformation. The post John Wycliffe: Morningstar of the Reformation appeared first on Two Journeys.

Wycliffe courageously fought for the clear teaching of Scripture. He also translated the Bible into common English, earning the nickname Morningstar of the Reformation. The post John Wycliffe: Morningstar of the Reformation appeared first on Two Journeys.

John Wycliffe, though born in obscurity, would attain high status in Britain. A lifetime student of theology, he would gain the enmity of the pope and the Catholic church because of his writings. What marked this man's faith was his desire to live according to the Received Text of God's Word and not the perverted teachings of the Catholic church.

As Charlie Higson guides us through some of the fascinating folk who litter English history, he lands upon John Wycliffe, an academic, a philosopher, a priest, a preacher and a religious reformer who lived during the reigns of Edward III and Richard II. A passionate reformer, he was behind the first translation of the bible to into English – creating the so called Wycliffe bible - one that didn't require a knowledge of Latin to read and understand. In fact, you could even argue that Wycliffe's ideas fed into the beginnings of socialism in the UK and the foundation of the welfare state. Helping Charlie understand the man, he welcomes back Rory Cox, author of John Wycliffe on War & Peace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

on todays show we talk about The discussion delves into the historical and theological impact of John Wycliffe, a 14th-century Oxford professor who challenged the Catholic Church's authority and practices. Wycliffe's reforms included advocating for laypeople to read the Bible in their own language, criticizing the church's wealth and corruption, and questioning doctrines like Transubstantiation. His influence extended to Jan Hus and later reformers like Luther and Calvin. The conversation also touches on the broader context of the Middle Ages, the role of scholasticism, and the political dynamics between the church and state. The speakers emphasize the importance of individual faith and the need for a balanced approach to religious authority and practice. In the conversation, Speaker 1 expresses gratitude and plans to exchange emails for further discussion. Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and opposing views of one's own theological beliefs, suggesting that this deeper understanding can lead to a stronger faith. Speaker 1 humorously mentions that marrying a Catholic could shake one's certainty. The discussion then shifts to a light-hearted comment about the significance of batteries in the context of AI development, with Speaker 1 joking that whoever masters batteries will have the best AI, implying that AI could replace the need for God. Glenn Cox clarifies the joke.  Do Not Miss IT!

Discover the fascinating journey of how the English Bible came to be in this enlightening sermon. From the original Greek manuscripts of the New Testament to the groundbreaking translations of figures like John Wycliffe and William Tyndale, this message explores the struggles, sacrifices, and dedication that made the Bible accessible to everyday people. Pastor Roscoe delves into how language barriers, church control, and even personal danger could not stop the spread of God's word. He also highlights the importance of engaging with the Bible in our own language today and challenge listeners to deepen their connection with scripture as a living, transformative guide.

Discover the fascinating journey of how the English Bible came to be in this enlightening sermon. From the original Greek manuscripts of the New Testament to the groundbreaking translations of figures like John Wycliffe and William Tyndale, this message explores the struggles, sacrifices, and dedication that made the Bible accessible to everyday people. Pastor Roscoe delves into how language barriers, church control, and even personal danger could not stop the spread of God's word. He also highlights the importance of engaging with the Bible in our own language today and challenge listeners to deepen their connection with scripture as a living, transformative guide.

Lael Weinberger, member at Del Ray Baptist ChurchChurch History: Lesson 11.Taught March 16, 2025.

In this segment (of our 2-part series), Bible teacher Dave Bigler (founder of Iron Sheep Ministries) does an overview of Bible translation theory and covers all major Bible translations from the pre-Christ Septuagint to modern day translations.Watch part 1 on Textual Criticism here: https://youtu.be/UO2FgjZ87r4Talk Outline:00:11 - What is the Goal00:39 - REVIEW - part 1 lecture on Textual Criticism- WHEN, WHY, and HOW were NT spread- Textual Criticism- Confidence in our text- God is sovereign (2 Tim 3:16-17)04:50 - Why are Bible Translations so controversial?06:51 - Why are there translations? Languages change, New manuscripts are found, & Translation theory10:11 - Translation Theory- Formal Equivalence (word for word)- Focus on a literal translation of the words of the text- Dynamic (or Functional) Equivalence (thought for thought)- Paraphrase 12:21 - Ancient translations to today13:10 - Septuagint (LXX - 280 - 100 BC)Earliest translation of the Bible. It is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (before Christ and the NT). 72 translators (6 from each tribe of Israel), translated at the request of the King in Alexandria. The name was eventually shortened from 72, to just 70. Septuagint is Latin for 70.15:47 - Latin Vulgate (VUL 404 AD)Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymusin aka “Jerome” was a student of languages. He was charged by Pope Damasus to complete a translation of the OT and NT into the “common tongue.” Name: Vulgate “common or commonly known.”17:18 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC - 1382)John Wycliffe was an Oxford theologian who wanted the English people to have a Bible in their own language. Wycliffe's Bible was done by hand. It is a word-for-word translation of the Latin Vulgate. Wycliffe was heavily criticized by the Church of Rome as well as the Church of England because he taught that salvation was only available through the suffering of Christ, not through the power of the church. Wycliffe was called “The Morning Star of the Reformation.” In 1415, John Wycliffe was condemned as a heretic and in 1428 (44 years after Wycliffe's death) the Bishop of England ordered Wycliffe's remains exhumed and burned and the ashes thrown into the river.22:31 - Gutenberg Bible (1455) 1450 - Johann Gutenberg invented the Gutenberg press23:18 - The Protestant Reformation. Revolt from the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. Martin Luther (Germany), John Calvin (France), Ulrich Zwingli (Switzerland) were foundational in the protestant reformation. 26:03 - Tyndale Bible (1534)28:15 - Geneva Bible (1560)30:29 - King James Bible (1611)35:08 - Modern English translations.36:07 - Interlinear Bible38:53 - New American Standard Bible NASB39:57 - Amplified Bible AMP42:00 - English Standard Version ESV42:56 - King James Version KJV43:18 - What is the received text or textus receptus?45:03 - New King James Version NKJV45:57 - Christian Standard Bible CSB or HCSB47:17 - New International Version NIV49:00 - New Living Translation NLT50:02 - Good News Bible GNB50:44 - The Message MSG53:05 - Bad translations of the Bible53:35 - What is the Thomas Jefferson Bible?55:28 - what is the New World Translation of the Bible?57:45 - What now, what do you do with this information?Resources:https://www.blueletterbible.org/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.gotquestions.org/Books used for this talk:Gurry, Peter J.. Scribes & Scripture. Weatonm, IL: Crossway, 2022.Lightfoot, Neil R.. How we got our Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2003.More information on Dave Bigler and Iron Sheep Ministries: https://ironsheep.org

Today the History of the Germans is honoured to host David Crowther, doyen of the guild of podcasters and host of the most excellent History of England Podcast. Wycliffe's writings were to prove controversial and proved an interesting early echo of the Reformation. They heavily influenced the view of Jan Hus and the movement in Bohemia. And his ability to develop and present those views owed a lot to Oxford University, and its desire to protect intellectual debate and investigation. Enjoy

In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange examines more forerunners of the Reformation, focusing on key figures like John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, and Erasmus. The discussion with host Jared Luttjeboer explores these reformers' revolutionary ideas challenging the medieval Catholic Church, including critiques of church authority, biblical interpretation, and clerical corruption. Dr. Strange also highlights Wycliffe's groundbreaking assertion of Scripture as the sole criterion of doctrine, Hus's continuation of Wycliffe's reformist teachings, and Erasmus's critical yet nuanced approach to church reform.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange examines more forerunners of the Reformation, focusing on key figures like John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, and Erasmus. The discussion with host Jared Luttjeboer explores these reformers' revolutionary ideas challenging the medieval Catholic Church, including critiques of church authority, biblical interpretation, and clerical corruption. Dr. Strange also highlights Wycliffe's groundbreaking assertion of Scripture as the sole criterion of doctrine, Hus's continuation of Wycliffe's reformist teachings, and Erasmus's critical yet nuanced approach to church reform.

Czy wiecie jaka jest historia chrześcijaństwa? Jak powstała ta religia oraz dlaczego się podzieliła? Dlaczego dzisiaj jest tak wiele religii chrześcijańskich? Ten odcinek zawiera uproszczoną wersję historii chrześcijaństwa w Europie. Musicie też pamiętać o tym, że dzisiaj w wielu krajach istnieje tolerancja religijna. To znaczy, że wyznawcy różnych religii tolerują siebie nawzajem. W przeszłości tak jednak nie było. Dochodziło czasem do okropnych rzeczy.Zacznijmy od samego początku. Kiedy zaczyna się historia chrześcijaństwa? Jezus został ochrzczony przez Jana Chrzciciela gdy miał około 30 lat. Trzy lata później został zabity. Ponieważ nasz kalendarz jest liczony od momentu kiedy Jezus miał się narodzić, tak więc dzień jego śmierci czyli rok 33 uznaje się za moment od kiedy istnieje religia chrześcijańska.Chrześcijanie byli bardzo długo prześladowani. Oznacza to, że zakazywano tej religii, palono jej księgi, np. Biblię, a samych chrześcijan zamykano do więzień oraz zabijano. Kiedy zakończyły się te prześladowania? W tamtych czasach w Europie rządzili cesarze rzymscy. To właśnie oni kazali prześladować chrześcijan. Nie wszyscy, ale wielu z nich, np. Neron, Domicjan, Hadrian, Trajan czy Dioklecjan. Te prześladowania zakończył cesarz Konstantyn Wielki w roku 313. Wprowadził on w cesarstwie tolerancję religijną. Tolerancja oznacza, że każdy może sobie wybrać jaką religię chce i nie będzie prześladowany.Dlaczego cesarz Konstantyn Wielki zakończył prześladowania chrześcijan? Tego cesarza wielu uznaje za pierwszego cesarza, który sam został chrześcijaninem. W 313 zakończył prześladowania chrześcijan. Rok wcześniej czyli w 312 odbyła się bitwa przy moście Mulwijskim. Podobno cesarz Konstantyn zobaczył wtedy na niebie krzyż i miał umieścić go na sztandarach swojego wojska.Konstantyn Wielki miał być pierwszym chrześcijańskim cesarzem. Po nim prawie wszyscy cesarze także byli chrześcijanami. Gdy jednak chrześcijan przestano prześladować zaczęli się oni dzielić na różne religie chrześcijańskie. Podział religii oznacza, że z jednej religii, z jednej organizacji religijnej powstają dwie mniejsze. Dlaczego jednak religie dzielą się? Są dwa główne powody. Po pierwsze religie dzielą się dlatego, że nie zgadzają się co do jakiejś nauki. Np. na soborze nicejskim w 325 spierano się o to czy Jezus jest Bogiem? Po tym soborze nastąpił podział na tych, którzy wierzyli w Trójcę i tych, którzy nie wierzyli w tą naukę.Drugi powód dla którego religie się dzielą to kwestia tego kto jest najważniejszy. Np. w kwietniu 1378 wybrano nowego papieża Urbana VI. Potem we wrześniu wybrano drugiego papieża Klemensa VII. Przez parę lat było dwóch papieży. Wszyscy katolicy dalej mieli tą samą wiarę, nauczali tego samego, np. nauczali o Trójcy. Jednak różne państwa uznawały różnych papieży np. Francja i Szkocja uznawały za papieża Klemensa VII, a Polska, Anglia i Niemcy Urbana VI.Te dwa przykłady pokazują, że czasami do podziału dochodzi gdy jest różnica w wierzeniach, np. czy wierzyć w Trójcę, a czasem gdy jest różnica w tym kto jest najważniejszy, np. kto jest papieżem. Jednak oba te podziały nie były trwałe. Chrześcijanie ponownie się połączyli w jedną religię. Były jednak trwałe podziały czyli takie które trwają do naszych czasów.Jaki był pierwszy trwały podział chrześcijaństwa? Cesarstwo rzymskie podzieliło się na część zachodnią oraz wschodnią. Na zachodzie mówiono po łacinie, a na wschodzie po grecku. W tamtym okresie było pięć najważniejszych miast chrześcijańskich. Biskupi tych miast byli uznawani za najważniejszych. Były to: Jerozolima, Antiochia, Aleksandria, Konstantynopol oraz Rzym. Gdy jednak powstał Islam muzułmanie zdobyli pierwsze trzy miasta: Jerozolimę, Antiochię i Aleksandrię i to przestały być chrześcijańskie miasta. O Islamie mówiliśmy w odcinku 123.Pozostały dwa główne chrześcijańskie miasta Rzym i Konstantynopol. Doszło do kłótni, kto jest ważniejszy czy papież w Rzymie, czy patriarcha w Konstantynopolu i 1054 roku doszło do wielkiej schizmy czyli wielkiego podziału. Powstał kościół katolicki na zachodzie oraz prawosławny w Konstantynopolu. Ten podział widać do dzisiaj i to nie tylko w religii. Na zachodzie używa się innego alfabetu niż na wschodzie Europy.Polska znalazła się w części katolickiej dlatego u nas używa się alfabetu łacińskiego, a Rosja była w tej części prawosławnej dlatego oni mają inny alfabet. Tak więc zachodnia Europa miała religię katolicką oraz alfabet łaciński, a wschodnia Europa miała religię prawosławną oraz alfabet grecki.W XVI wieku doszło do kolejnego podziału w Europie zachodniej czyli podziału w kościele katolickim. Co się wydarzyło?Odpusty to były opłaty za przebaczenie grzechu. Do czego kościół katolicki potrzebował tych pieniędzy? W tym czasie papierze chcieli zbudować Bazylikę św. Piotra w Rzymie i potrzebowali na to dużo pieniędzy. Jeden z takich wysłanników sprzedających odpusty pojechał do Niemiec.Marcin Luter był mnichem, któremu nie podobało się, że sprzedaje się odpusty.Podobno do drzwi kościoła w Wittenberdze przybił spisane przez siebie 95 tez przeciwko tym odpustom. Rozpoczął on reformację czy próbę zmiany kościoła. Nie był on pierwszy, bo przed nim takimi reformatorami byli John Wycliffe w Anglii i Jan Hus w Czechach. Marcin Luter miał jednak coś czego oni nie mieli.W 1455 Gutenberg wynalazł druk. Od tej pory można było wszystko drukować. Tak więc kiedy w 1517 roku Luter przybił do drzwi kościoła te 95 tez jakiś drukarz zaraz zaczął je kopiować i sprzedawać. W ten sposób idee Lutra się rozpowszechniły bardzo szybko. Wycliffe i Hus tego nie mieli ich pisma trzeba było przepisywać.Luter zapoczątkował powstanie religii protestanckiej. Ta nazwa pochodzi od tego, że Luter zaprotestował przeciwko odpustom. Później religie protestanckie podzieliły się dalej na wiele mniejszych religii, ale często określa się je właśnie jako religie protestanckie.Co zapamiętaliście?Kiedy w cesarstwie rzymskim zakończyły się prześladowania chrześcijan?Czy pamiętacie wszystkie główne podziały w chrześcijaństwie?Dlaczego cesarstwo rzymskie podzieliło się na dwie części?Dlaczego ten podział jest ważny dla religii chrześcijańskiej?Kto się pojawił w XV wieku?Kim był Jan Hus?Przeciwko czemu był Luter?Dzisiaj panuje tolerancja religijna, ale w przeszłości tak nie było. Dochodziło do wielu wojen z powodu religii. Np. gdy Luter stworzył religię protestancką doszło do wojny 30-letniej w Europie, podczas której kraje katolickie walczyły z krajami protestanckimi.Do podziałów religijnych dochodzi gdy dwie grupy mają różne wierzenia lub mają różnych przywódców. Np. jedni wierzą w Trójcę, a inni nie lub jedni mają jednego papieża, a inni drugiego.

Matthew Cain preaches on the background to the 16th Century Protestant Reformation, looking at the politics of Europe, the condition of the Roman Catholic Church, the influence of the Renaissance, the invention of the printing press, English Bible translations. and leading early Reformers like John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. He then gives an overview of the life and influence of Martin Luther. Reading: Rom 1:16. (Recorded in Pope Road Gospel Hall, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Oct 2017) (Photo above: The post Martin Luther and the Background to the Reformation (66 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Prof. John Wycliffe - The Morning Star of the Reformation and the Lollards Subtitle: Reformation History Seminar 24 Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Conference Date: 10/16/2024 Length: 15 min.

In today's Mailbag Dr. Anders answers questions about how to explain the basics of Christianity, John Wycliffe, Eastern and Western understandings of heaven and much more.

In today's Mailbag Dr. Anders answers questions about how to explain the basics of Christianity, John Wycliffe, Eastern and Western understandings of heaven and much more.

Who was John Wycliffe and why was he called the morning star of the reformation? Today we're exploring the life and the impact of John Wycliffe, who was called the morning star of the reformation. His revolutionary ideas and translation of the Bible into English paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. Join Pastor Steve as he looks at this pre-reformer.

Who was John Wycliffe and why was he called the morning star of the reformation? Today we're exploring the life and the impact of John Wycliffe, who was called the morning star of the reformation. His revolutionary ideas and translation of the Bible into English paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. Join Pastor Steve as he looks at this pre-reformer.

A @Christadelphians Video: Would you risk your life for a book? This may seem a ridiculous concept today, but this wasn't always the case. Not only was it once illegal to own a copy of the Bible, for centuries people were forbidden to even read it! Even more interesting is that some of those who risked their lives to ensure we can have it in our homes today have a connection to Rugby and the surrounding area. John Wycliffe (1329-1384) was an English theologian, philosopher, and religious reformer. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into English, which was the first complete translation of the Bible into English from the original languages. Wycliffe was a controversial figure in his own time, and he was eventually excommunicated by the Catholic Church. He died in 1384, and his bones were later dug up and burned by order of the Pope William Tyndale (1494-1536) was an English scholar and translator who is best known for his translation of the Bible into English. Tyndale's translation was based on the original Hebrew and Greek texts, and it was the first English translation to be made from these sources. Tyndale was a Protestant, and his translation was critical of the Catholic Church. He was eventually arrested by the authorities and burned at the stake in 1536. Miles Coverdale (1488-1569) was an English Protestant Bible translator. He was the first person to publish an English translation of the entire Bible, which was published in 1535. Coverdale's translation was based on the work of Tyndale and other scholars. He also translated the Bible into German and Latin. John Rogers (1500-1555) was an English Protestant martyr. He was the first person to be burned at the stake for heresy during the reign of Queen Mary I. Rogers was a minister in the Church of England, and he was arrested for his opposition to the Catholic Church. He was burned at the stake in 1555, along with other Protestant leaders. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was an English religious reformer who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1533 to 1555. Cranmer was a key figure in the English Reformation, and he was responsible for the introduction of many Protestant reforms in the Church of England. He was also a translator of the Bible, and he was one of the authors of the Book of Common Prayer. Cranmer was burned at the stake in 1556 for heresy during the reign of Queen Mary I. These are just a few examples of the many people who suffered for making the Bible available in English. Their sacrifices helped to ensure that the Bible would be accessible to all people, regardless of their social status or religious beliefs. This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by the Christadelphian community worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our twitter... http://cdvideo.org/twitter #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 Watch/read / Listen to other thoughts for the day on our site here https://christadelphianvideo.org/tftd/ __________________________________________________________________________ CHRISTADELPHIANVIDEO.ORG, a worldwide collaboration by Christadelphians to help promote the understanding of God's Word to those who are seeking the Truth about the Human condition and God's plan and Purpose with the Earth and Mankind upon it. #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast 'Christadelphians

In this episode of *Men Who Rocked the World*, Dr. Steven Lawson delves into the roots of the Protestant Reformation by exploring the lives of three key figures: John Wycliffe, John Huss, and Martin Luther. He highlights Wycliffe's pioneering work in challenging the authority of the Pope, translating the Bible into English, and his influence on future reformers. Dr. Lawson explains how Wycliffe's teachings passed to Huss, and ultimately to Luther, forming the foundation of the Reformation. This episode underscores the vital role of these pre-reformers in laying the groundwork for the movement that reshaped church history.

In Reclaiming the ‘Dark Ages': How the Gospel Light Shone from 500–1500 (Christian Focus), authors Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert challenge the popular Protestant perception of the Middle Ages as a period of spiritual darkness and theological decay. They argue that this millennium was not devoid of Christian influence and that it produced many significant and influential Christian thinkers. Wright and Imbert join us to present a more nuanced view of the medieval period, highlighting the spiritual and theological contributions of figures such as Bernard of Clairvaux, Anselm of Canterbury, and John Wycliffe, among others. They emphasize the continuity of orthodox Christian theology and the guiding hand of providence throughout this era, urging modern Christians to appreciate the historical richness and spiritual insights of the Middle Ages. Iain Wright is pastor of Covenant OPC, Orland Park, Illinois. Yannick Imbert holds the William Edgar Chair of Apologetics at Faculté Jean Calvin, Aix–en–Provence, southern France. He also serves on the theological committee of the National Council of French Evangelicals. Chapters 00:07 Introduction 06:01 Thinking about the Middle Ages 15:24 Reconsidering the Middle Ages 21:57 Selecting the Theologians to Include in the Book 27:24 Anselm of Canterbury 36:19 Peter Waldo, John Wycliffe, and Jan Hus 42:10 Lessons for the Church Today 46:42 Conclusion

In this episode of "Men Who Rocked the World," Dr. Steven Lawson explores the profound influence of John Wycliffe, the "Morning Star of the Reformation." Lawson traces Wycliffe's journey from a brilliant scholar at Oxford to a fierce advocate for biblical authority over church tradition. Highlighting Wycliffe's role in translating the Bible into English and his bold defiance of the Roman Catholic Church, Lawson illustrates how Wycliffe's legacy paved the way for future reformers like John Huss and Martin Luther. This episode sheds light on how one man's unwavering stand on God's Word can ignite transformative movements that echo through history. You can find Dr. Lawsons biography of John Wycliffe here. 

This is message 14 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 2:18-29 The Thyatira period, spanning A.D. 500 to 1500, is notable for the Roman Catholic Church's dominance, characterized by widespread idolatry and the centralization of power under the Pope, akin to Old Testament Jezebel's influence in Israel. Practices such as praying to saint images and valuing religious relics were prevalent, and the church promoted salvation through works and sacraments, contradicting biblical teachings. Notable dissenters like the Waldensians, John Wycliffe, and John Huss began challenging these practices, advocating for scriptural authority and laying the groundwork for the Reformation. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

A new MP3 sermon from First Scots Presbyterian (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: John Wycliffe Subtitle: 20 Centuries of Christ's Power Speaker: Alex Mark Broadcaster: First Scots Presbyterian (PCA) Event: Sunday School Date: 6/30/2024 Length: 53 min.

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         II TRIMESTRE DEL 2024Narrado por: Gustavo PérezDesde: Málaga, EspañaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchDOMINGO 28 DE ABRILSOLO LA PALABRA DE DIOS Lee Salmo 119:103, 104, 147 y 162. ¿Cuál era la actitud de David hacia la Palabra de Dios? ¿Cómo influyó esto en los reformadores, y cómo influye en nuestra vida en la actualidad? La Biblia era el fundamento de la fe de los reformadores y la esencia de su enseñanza. Comprendieron que estaban tratando con la inspirada “palabra de Dios que vive y permanece para siempre” (1 Ped. 1:23). Atesoraban cada palabra. A medida que leían sus páginas y creían en sus promesas, su fe se fortalecía y su valor se renovaba. “Así sucede con todas las promesas de la Palabra de Dios. En ellas, nos habla a cada uno en particular, y de un modo tan directo como si pudiéramos oír su voz. Por medio de estas promesas, Cristo nos comunica su gracia y su poder. Son hojas de ese árbol que son ‘para la sanidad de las naciones' (Apoc. 22:2). Recibidas y asimiladas, serán la fortaleza del carácter, la inspiración y el sostén de la vida. Nada tiene tal virtud curativa. Ninguna otra cosa puede impartirnos el valor y la fe que dan energía vital a todo el ser” (Elena de White, El ministerio de curación, p. 85). Las Escrituras irradian gozo a nuestro dolor, esperanza a nuestro desaliento, luz a nuestra oscuridad. Dan dirección a nuestra confusión, certeza a nuestra perplejidad, fortaleza a nuestra debilidad y sabiduría a nuestra ignorancia. Cuando meditamos en la Palabra de Dios y confiamos por fe en sus promesas, el poder vivificador de Dios vigoriza todo nuestro ser, física, mental, emocional y espiritualmente. Los reformadores saturaban su mente con las Escrituras. Vivían por la Palabra, y muchos de ellos murieron por la Palabra. No eran cristianos casuales, complacientes y descuidados, con una vida devocional superficial. Sabían que sin el poder de la Palabra de Dios no resistirían las fuerzas del mal dispuestas contra ellos. La pasión de John Wycliffe era traducir la Biblia al inglés a fin de que la gente común pudiera leerla y entenderla. Como eso era ilegal, fue juzgado por su fe, condenado como hereje y sentenciado a muerte. En su juicio, Wycliffe hizo un serio llamado: “ ‘¿Contra quién piensan que están contendiendo? ¿Contra un anciano que ya está al borde del sepulcro? ¡No!, ¡contra la Verdad!; ¡la Verdad que es más fuerte que ustedes y que los vencerá!' ” (Wylie, lib. 2, cap. 13, citado en Elena de White, El conflicto de los siglos, p. 97). Las últimas palabras de Wycliffe se cumplieron cuando la luz de la verdad de Dios disipó la oscuridad de la Edad Media. ¿De qué manera te han consolado las Escrituras en tiempos de prueba? 

Introduction We are continuing our apologetics study about how we got the English Bible. Last week we discussed John Wycliffe and the Bible…

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: California, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES, 24 DE ABRILEL LUCERO DE LA REFORMAEn el siglo XIV surgió en Inglaterra "la estrella matutina de la Reforma". John Wycliffe fue el heraldo de la Reforma, no solo para Inglaterra, sino para toda la cristiandad... En ellas [Wycliffe} encontró lo que antes había buscado en vano. Vio allí una revelación del plan de salvación, y a Cristo como el único Abogado del hombre. Descubrió que Roma había abandonado el sendero señalado por la Biblia para seguir las tradiciones humanas. Se entregó a si mismo al servicio de Cristo, y se decidió a proclamar las verdades que había descubierto. La mayor obra de su vida fue la traducción de las Escrituras al inglés. Esa fue la primera traducción completa de la Biblia a ese idioma que se haya hecho jamás... [L]a gente de Inglaterra recibió la Biblia en su propio idioma. De ese modo la luz de la Palabra de Dios comenzó a proyectar sus brillantes rayos en medio de las tinieblas. Una mano divina estaba preparando el camino para la gran Reforma (La historia de la redención, pp. 353, 354). El valor del agente humano se estima de acuerdo con la capacidad que tiene el corazón para conocer y comprender a Dios. "Tú, pues, hijo mío, esfuérzate en la gracia que es en Cristo Jesús. Lo que has oído de mí ante muchos testigos, esto encarga a hombres fieles que sean idóneos para enseñar también a otros. Tú, pues, sufre penalidades como buen soldado de Jesucristo". 2 Timoteo 2:1-3. El mayor beneficio posible se obtiene por medio del conocimiento de Dios. "Y esta es la vida eterna: que te conozcan a ti, el único Dios verdadero, y a Jesucristo, a quien has enviado". Juan 17:3. Este conocimiento es la fuente secreta de la cual fluye todo poder. Es a través del ejercicio de la facultad de la fe que se nos habilita para recibir y practicar la Palabra de Dios (Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 341). Fueron halladas tus palabras, y yo las comí; y tu palabra me fue por gozo y por alegría de mi corazón; porque tu nombre se invocó sobre mí, oh Jehová Dios de los ejércitos. Jeremías 15:16... [S]e abrió ante mí la Palabra de Dios y la vi rodeada de una luz hermosísima y sorprendente. Fueron pasando página tras página, y leí las misericordiosas invitaciones y palabras de súplica a buscar la gloria y la voluntad de Dios, y todas las demás cosas serían añadidas... Buscad primeramente conocer a Dios antes que nada. Escudriñad las Escrituras. Alimentaos de las palabras de Cristo, que son espíritu y vida, y vuestro conocimiento aumentará y se expandirá. Estudiad vuestra Biblia. No estudiéis la filosofía contenida en muchos libros, sino estudiad la filosofía de la Palabra del Dios viviente. Otras producciones literarias tienen poca importancia cuando se comparan con esta. No pongáis en vuestra mente tantas cosas vulgares que no satisfacen. En la Palabra de Dios se despliega un rico banquete ante vosotros. Es la mesa del Señor, abundantemente provista, donde podéis comer y satisfaceros (A fin de conocerle, 14 de julio, p. 201). 

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA         II TRIMESTRE DEL 2024Narrado por: Gustavo PérezDesde: Málaga, EspañaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES 24 DE ABRILEL LUCERO DE LA REFORMA Lee Salmos 19:7 al 11; 119:140 y 162; y Jeremías 15:16. ¿Qué actitudes similares tuvieron David y Jeremías hacia la Palabra de Dios, que fueron, en realidad, la piedra angular de la Reforma? Cada uno de los reformadores se “regocijaba” en la Palabra de Dios. Se “alegraban” en hacer la voluntad de Dios. “Amaban” su Ley. Una de las verdades fundamentales más significativas de la Reforma fue el gozo que producía el estudio de las Escrituras. El estudio de la Biblia no era una tarea laboriosa. No era un ejercicio legalista. No era un requisito rígido, sino un deleite. Mientras estudiaban las Escrituras, eran transformados por el poder del Espíritu Santo. “El carácter de Wiclef es un testimonio del poder educador y transformador de las Santas Escrituras. A la Biblia debió él todo lo que fue. El esfuerzo hecho para comprender las grandes verdades de la Revelación imparte lozanía y vigor a todas las facultades. Expande la mente, aguza las percepciones y madura el juicio. El estudio de la Biblia ennoblecerá, como ningún otro estudio, el pensamiento, los sentimientos y las aspiraciones. Da constancia en los propósitos, paciencia, valor y perseverancia; refina el carácter y santifica el alma. Un estudio serio y reverente de las Escrituras, al poner la mente de quienes se dedicaran a él en contacto directo con la mente del Todopoderoso, daría al mundo hombres de intelecto más robusto y más activo, como también de principios más nobles, que los que pueden resultar de la más hábil enseñanza de la filosofía humana” (Elena de White, El conflicto de los siglos, p. 101). Lee 2 Timoteo 2:1 al 3. ¿Qué consejo dio el apóstol Pablo a Timoteo en lo referente a compartir la Palabra de Dios? La verdad de la Palabra de Dios y el gozo de la salvación en Cristo llenaban tanto el corazón de los reformadores que tenían que compartirlos. John Wycliffe dedicó su vida a traducir la Palabra de Dios al inglés solo por dos razones: el Cristo viviente lo transformó mediante la Palabra y el amor de Cristo lo motivó a compartir con los demás lo que había aprendido con otros. Antes de Wycliffe había muy poco de la Biblia en inglés. Aunque falleció antes de que Roma llegara a él, sin inmutarse el papado desenterró sus restos, los quemó y arrojó sus cenizas a un río. Pero, así como el agua dispersó esas cenizas, así también la Palabra de Dios, el agua de vida, se extendió a lo largo y ancho como resultado de su obra. Así lo usó Dios: “El lucero de la Reforma”. 

One the of the most significant influences on Shakespeare's works is the Holy Bible. There are references to biblical characters and even specific Bible verses found throughout Shakespeare's works. Of course the original Bible was not written in English, but famous translators of the Bible including John Wycliffe who created the first modern English translation of the Bible produced from the original Biblical languages. During Shakespeare's lifetime, the Protestant Reformation fueled more Bible translations to be created, including Erasmus's version, who wrote a New Testament in 1519, which was the source book for Protestant reformist Martin Luther when he translated the text into German in the mid-16th century. Subsequent editions of Erasmus' text also provided source material for William Tyndale whose English translation of the Bible has been called the most influential single translation of the Bible ever made into English, an opinion backed up by the fact that King James' version of the Bible, published in 1611, is over 90% copied straight from the Tyndale Bible. All together, there were at least 9 English Bible Translations completed in the early modern period, and of those, three were published during Shakespeare's lifetime. Here today to take us back to the 16th century and explore the history of the Bibles being translated, and their significance, are experts in the history of Bible translations, Jacobus and Cynthia Naudé. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romans chapter 13 is constantly used to say that Christians, or citizens in general, should always obey the civil authorities. There's a whole series of debates that come out of this. When is it proper for a Christian to obey authority? Is it ever proper to rebel against authority? Our founding fathers were constantly debating whether it was legitimate for those with a Christian worldview to rebel against the king. Mike Winther continues his lecture on Biblical principles of government in this recording of the fourth episode in this series. He talks about concepts like power versus authority. Then he goes into the five forms of government. It goes back to the Bible and God being the source of authority. This is about understanding scripture being critical to political science if we want to have a Christian worldview.    You'll Learn: [01:22] Mike reads Romans 13. This chapter is the proof test of where our authority comes from. Our source of rights comes from God. Government authority comes from God.  [02:02] You can read this as every authority and power has been put there by God or the only legitimate authority comes from God. [02:32] Power is the ability to make something happen. Authority is being authorized to do something. What is the government authorized to do and does it have enough power to do it? [05:52] There are five forms of government. A monarchy is a rule of one. [08:35] An oligarchy is a rule by an elite few. This is one of the most common forms of government on the planet. [10:32] A democracy is ruled by the majority. Typically majorities don't always have a mind of their own. The real rulers are those who control the opinions of the majority like education and the media. [12:53] The next form of government is a republic. This is the rule by law. Our founding fathers intended for us to be a republic. [16:04] Is a rule by law the best system of government? That would depend on the laws. [16:23] The last system of government is anarchy which is ruled by no one. This is a temporary state, because it creates a vacuum. [18:04] Mike talks about different sources of law. [24:58] John Wycliffe, the father of the English Bible. [26:11] The Bible is a source of authority. [26:50] If there is no God, then there is no liberty. This is where political science is critical to understanding scripture. [27:26] Proving the necessity of God if you want to have a government. We need a non-human source for our rights. [28:14] God is the source of law and above it. [32:03] As Christians, we need to think through our logic on some of these issues.   Your Resources: Books to browse The Federalist Papers Biblical Principles of Government (1a) Biblical Principles of Government (1b) Biblical Principles of Government (2a)

[Note: audio crackling in the original. Sorry!]When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture.The sermon today is titled "Read Reverently." It is the first installment in our series "Read Well." The Scripture reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 4, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Bible Interpretation.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:John W. Kleinig, God's Word: A Guide to Holy Scripture (chap 2).Brad East, The Doctrine of Scripture (chap 1).Ken Cukrowski, et. al., God's Holy Fire: The Nature and Function of Scripture (chap 1)."John Wycliffe" -- a mistake! I mean to refer to William Tyndale.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

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/

“The followers of John Wycliffe undertook the first complete English translations of the Christian scriptures in the 14th century. These translations were banned in 1409 due to their association with the Lollards.[33] The Wycliffe Bible pre-dated the printing press but it was circulated very widely in manuscript form, often inscribed with a date which was earlier than 1409 in order to avoid the legal ban. Because the text of the various versions of the Wycliffe Bible was translated from the Latin Vulgate, and because it also contained no heterodox readings, the ecclesiastical authorities had no practical way to distinguish the banned version. Consequently, many Catholic commentators of the 15th and 16th centuries (such as Thomas More) took these manuscripts of English Bibles and claimed that they represented an anonymous earlier orthodox translation. In 1525, William Tyndale, an English contemporary of Martin Luther, undertook a translation of the New Testament.[34] Tyndale's translation was the first printed Bible in English. Over the next ten years, Tyndale revised his New Testament in the light of rapidly advancing biblical scholarship, and embarked on a translation of the Old Testament.[35] Despite some controversial translation choices, and in spite of Tyndale's execution on charges of heresy for having made the translated Bible, the merits of Tyndale's work and prose style made his translation the ultimate basis for all subsequent renditions into Early Modern English.[36]” Many religionists shame people for not “falling out on the altars.” In religion, going through the motions and not being truly reformed is rampant. There is denominational tribalism, praise and worship tribalism, houses of worship tribalism, popular preacher tribalism, and religious ritualism tribalism. There is what is called “Filthy Rag Theology” within their beliefs, their teachings, their music, their rituals, and their practices. Many of them don't allow The Greatest Commandment to guide all areas of their lives. They are not even comfortable discussing dinosaurs which is saddening to me. Traditionalists are hypocritically outraged over the Queen James Bible, but they celebrate King James even though he was sexually fluid. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

In part 2 of our look at the life of the great pre-reformer John Wycliffe, we examine how Wycliffe went from being one of the most beloved figures in England to a disgraced rebel in the eyes of the Roman Church and Royal Court. We will also see how, in exile, Wycliffe launched a movement of disciple-making and contributed his greatest life's work: the translation of the Bible into English. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highviewpodcast/message

Born almost 200 years before Luther's 95 theses were written, John Wycliffe was called “The Morning Star of the Reformation”. But how did Wycliffe, the son of an English sheep farmer, rise to national prominence and become an early forerunner of the reformation? Check out Episode 2 of Anatomy of a Reformation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highviewpodcast/message

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.     In Today's Show Reading material to get a feel for what life was like in Medieval times (see show resources) Can a Catholic be pro-life and pro-military at the same time without being hypocritical? When a Bishop is asked to "resign" what does that mean exactly? What happens if they accept resignation? Is the firmament mentioned in Genesis an actual physical thing or a metaphor; can you describe what it is? Did the Church excommunicate John Wycliffe, or was he censored? Interpretation of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Ten Virgins  Is it sinful to find transgender people unattractive? Where do you think the process of parish renewal should be focused? Are there any resources or is there anything I can do to help my daughter see that her homosexual mindset is wrong? What would you say is the difference in roles between a godparent and a confirmation sponsor?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!