Podcasts about Wittenberg

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare.

In der Szene nennen sie ihn alle den "Angel-Ossi": Uwe Potschka aus der Lutherstadt Wittenberg war einer der Ersten, die in den neuen Bundesländern Angelköder fürs Meeresangeln entwickelt und selbst produziert haben. Host Heinz Galling und der NDR Angelexperte Horst Hennings haben ihn in seinem Geschäft an der Elbe besucht und plaudern mit ihm über seine Erfolgsgeschichte. In einer alten LPG-Lagerhalle hat er legendäre Pilker produziert, die in ganz Deutschland als „Blitz-Pilker“ bekannt wurden. 2007 wurde er mit seiner Mannschaft aus Sachsen-Anhalt sogar Deutscher Meister im Kunstköderangeln. Außerdem sprechen die drei Angelspezis über riesige Welse, die in der Elbe bei Wittenberg gefangen wurden, und über die aktuelle Situation beim Eisangeln. Seit langer Zeit ist diese Angelmethode mal wieder auf vielen Gewässern möglich. Eisbohrer sind bei Uwe Potschka ausverkauft, und in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern wurden bereits einige Meterhechte beim Eisangeln gefangen.Host: Heinz GallingNDR Angelexperte: Horst HenningsGast: Uwe PotschkaFormatautor: Jan-Philipp BaumgartRedaktion: NDR Landesfunkhaus MV, Redaktion NDR FernsehenWeitere Infos zur Fernsehsendung unter www.ndr.de/ruteraus oder auf unser Facebook-Seite.Noch mehr Podcast-Futter für Angelfans: In "Angebissen" besuchen die beiden Krautzieher Frieder Rößler und Eric Mickan jeden Monat eine andere Größe aus der Angel-Community vor allem in Berlin-Brandenburg. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/angebissen-der-angelpodcast/urn:ard:show:9da8fe4a92286732/

We continue with The HAMLET Project, where we explore one scene (or section) of Shakespeare's Hamlet - one month at a time. To our knowledge, this is the first long-form, open rehearsal of this play available online! So yes, something new with Shakespeare.

Nous sommes en 1508, à Nuremberg, cité artistique et berceau de l'Humanisme dans le Saint-Empire. Christoph von Scheurl, juriste et diplomate, écrit : « Que dois-je dire au demeurant du Nurembergeois Albrecht Dürer qui de l'avis général occupe en notre siècle le plus haut rang tant en peinture qu'en sculpture ? Alors qu'il était récemment en Italie où j'ai souvent servi d'interprète, il a été salué par les artistes de Venise et de Bologne comme un deuxième Apelle (Apelle de Cos est un peintre grec du Ve siècle avant notre ère). Les Allemands qui résident à Venise font remarquer que le tableau le plus réussi de la ville a été exécuté par lui, celui où il a représenté l'empereur si précisément que seul le souffle semble lui manquer. Trois tableaux décorent aussi la très sainte église de Wittenberg près de l'autel. Avec ces trois peintures, il pensait pouvoir rivaliser avec Apelle. Comme chez nous, ces anciens peintres habités par une nature joyeuse — comme d'ailleurs tous les gens instruits — notre Albrecht est aussi social amical, aimable et très droit, ce qui explique qu'il soit très apprécié par les hommes les plus remarquables et aimé par-dessus tout comme un frère par Willibald Pirckheimer, un homme hautement instruit en grec et en latin, un orateur remarquable membre du conseil de la ville et chef militaire ». En 1508, il reste vingt années à vivre à Albrecht Dürer. Le peintre est reconnu internationalement, il est un personnage en vue dans sa ville, adoubé par les plus hautes sphères du pouvoir et l'auteur d'une sorte d'autobiographie en images qui le cache plus qu'elle ne le révèle. A quoi est due la fascination qu'exerce encore aujourd'hui l'œuvre de Dürer ? Invitée : Anne Hustache, historienne de l'art sujets traités : Albrecht Dürer, Saint-Empire, Nuremberg, peintre, Apelle Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle pick up the story after Luther’s intensifying crisis of conscience. If the monastery wasn’t bringing peace—what could? Luther’s mentor, Johann von Staupitz, attempts an intervention, first by sending Luther to Rome, hoping the pilgrimage and the center of the Church might relieve the pressure. Instead, Rome does the opposite. Luther returns disillusioned by the moral and spiritual decay he sees—corruption, scandal, and a religious economy saturated with spiritual “transactions.” Rather than loosening Luther’s burden, Rome deepens the problem. The turning point comes through Luther’s move to Wittenberg, where rigorous study of Scripture in the original languages (and in the intellectual wake of the Renaissance and renewed interest in Greek texts) forces Luther to confront a question that had been crushing him: How can an unrighteous sinner stand before a righteous God? Greg explains how Luther’s breakthrough forms as he wrestles with texts like Psalm 31 and then Romans 1—and begins to grasp righteousness not as something he can achieve, but something God can give. Luther’s language for this is striking: “alien righteousness”—a righteousness that belongs to God, received by faith, and credited to the believer. The episode also highlights a key detail that becomes explosive: Luther starts noticing where the Church’s claims don’t match the text itself—especially when he reads Scripture in Greek. The famous early example is the shift from “do penance” to “repent” (metanoia)—a translation issue with massive theological consequences. This segment ends by setting up what comes next: the 95 Theses, the Diet of Worms, and why Luther’s translation work (and his commitment to Scripture as final authority) becomes the fuse that ignites the Reformation. Quotelos Travel offers small, expert-led “Tours for Ten” that provide an intimate and unforgettable way to explore church history and culture with guides who truly know the locations. Learn more at quotelostravelservice.com, and check out their upcoming trips to Germany, England, and Switzerland. Subscribe to our YouTube channel

In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Greg Quiggle to continue the German Reformation series—this time focusing on Martin Luther’s years in Erfurt and the startling turn that led him into the Augustinian monastery. Luther wasn’t headed toward ministry. He was a brilliant student on track for law, positioned to become his father’s “golden ticket” in a world with no social safety net. But beneath the surface, Luther’s life was haunted by a question that medieval Europe could not escape: What happens when I die—and how can I stand before a holy God? Greg places Luther’s fear and guilt inside the lived world of late medieval Germany—where death was constant, God was often imagined as perpetually angry, and the Church shaped the calendar, the culture, and the imagination of everyday life. The episode then centers on the famous storm moment: Luther, terrified by lightning, cries out to St. Anne and makes a vow—“Help me, and I will become a monk.” Unlike so many foxhole vows, Luther follows through. From there, James and Greg explore what life in Erfurt’s Augustinian monastery likely entailed: regulated prayer, ascetic discipline, study, and the grinding pressures that could intensify Luther’s already sensitive conscience. The discussion highlights the deep irony of Luther’s early story: the monastery was supposed to bring peace—but for Luther, the spiritual “solutions” only made the struggle worse. The episode ends by setting up the next move in the narrative: the relationship between Augustinian theology, Luther’s extreme ascetic practices, and the transition toward Wittenberg under the guidance of his mentor/confessor, Johann von Staupitz—where the next stage of Luther’s transformation begins. Quotelos Travel offers small, expert-led “Tours for Ten” that provide an intimate and unforgettable way to explore church history and culture with guides who truly know the locations. Learn more at quotelostravelservice.com, and check out their upcoming trips to Germany, England, and Switzerland. Subscribe to our YouTube channel

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For Civility Certified, I worked with three sources. The first is Martin Luther's 95 Theses from 1517. Luther posted his propositions to the church door at Wittenberg, demanding that the institution admit what it was doing - selling salvation, monetizing grace, creating a credential system for the afterlife. The structure of numbered propositions, posted to the institutional door, demanding accountability - that form echoes throughout this novella. There is a character who writes theses. The institution does not welcome them. The second source is Jefferson Davis's address to the Confederate Congress in 1861. This gave me the rhetorical DNA of exclusion dressed as protection. Davis spoke of voluntary participation, states' rights, procedural legitimacy - all while encoding slavery into the constitutional fabric of the Confederacy. The Civic Trust & Access Authority in my novella speaks in that register. It promises safety. It delivers sorting. The third source is Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin from 1925 - specifically, his theoretical writings on dialectical montage. Eisenstein believed that meaning emerges from the collision of images, that the audience assembles truth from fragments. This novella works the same way. You receive documents out of sequence. You reconstruct causation. You become complicit in the interpretation. Three sources. Three different centuries. Three different forms of institutional power confronting individual resistance. And from their collision, a new story emerges - one that feels disturbingly contemporary.

It's Friday, January 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian activists call for self-defense measures for Christians In the middle of the night, Islamic Fulani militias brutally killed seven Nigerian Christian men in a coordinated attack on a mining site in the Plateau State, reports International Christian Concern. The incident has reignited long-standing fears of targeted violence against Christian communities and intensified calls for lawful self-defense amid persistent insecurity. Military sources confirmed that the attack occurred at about 1 a.m. last Thursday when Islamic Fulani militias stormed the site, opening fire on miners who had remained overnight. At the graveside, grief gave way to anger, frustration, and an unmistakable sense of abandonment. Weeping relatives and neighbors spoke of fathers and sons lost — not in open combat, but while struggling to survive in an economy that has pushed many into mining at night which has been banned. Human rights advocate Alex Barbir said, “This is no longer just about illegal mining. It is about our people being hunted in the night, killed without mercy, and buried without justice. How long do we continue to die quietly?” He argued that communities must be empowered to defend themselves where the state has repeatedly failed to provide adequate security. Rev. Dachomo agreed, saying, “We preach peace, but peace must not mean surrender to slaughter.  The right to life is sacred, and protecting that life is not a crime.” Anglican pastor protests confirmation of woke female Archbishop of Canterbury The formal confirmation of Sarah Mullally as the new Anglican archbishop of Canterbury was interrupted when a bold pastor publicly objected and was forcibly removed from the service, reports LifeSiteNews.com. On Wednesday, during the Confirmation of Election service for Sarah Mullally at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Anglican pastor Paul Williamson stood up and shouted his objection after the officiant falsely declared that no opposition had been presented, leading to his restraint and removal from the cathedral by security personnel. Listen. OFFICIANT: “Endorsed on this mandate is a certificate which verifies that public notice was duly given as required and that no person has appeared in opposition to the confirmation.” WILLIAMSON: “I did!” (rest of audio undiscernible) Williamson claimed he was "nearly pushed down the stairs" outside by "four heavies" during his removal from the cathedral on Wednesday. Williamson's protest highlighted ongoing divisions over Mullally's appointment within the Anglican Communion, which has been fracturing for years over sexuality and gender.  1 Corinthians 14:24 says, “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.” On January 26, 2015, during the consecration service at York Minster for Libby Lane, who was to become the Church of England's first female bishop, Williamson was the lone dissenting voice when the gathered clergy were asked whether she should be ordained. And, in 2005, Williamson protested against the legality of the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, reported The Guardian. Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' as US military builds up in Gulf President Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on its nuclear program following the steady build-up of US military forces in the Gulf, reports the British Broadcasting Corporation. The US president said a "massive Armada" was "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran, referring to a large US naval fleet. In response, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the country's armed forces were ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to "immediately and powerfully respond" to any aggression by land or sea. Trump's latest warning follows his promise that Washington will intervene to help those involved in the brutal and unprecedented crackdown on protests in the country earlier this month. Demonstrations began after a sharp fall in the value of the Iranian currency, but swiftly evolved into a crisis of legitimacy for the country's clerical leadership of the Islamic regime. Apple cider vinegar was sprayed on Rep. Ilhan Omar A man accused of attacking Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a Somali-American, during a town hall event on Tuesday reportedly sprayed apple cider vinegar on her, reports Fox News. Anthony James Kazmierczak, age 55, was seen on video lunging at Congresswoman Omar while spraying an unknown substance on her shirt out of a syringe. Right before the attack, Omar called for the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, following two fatal shootings involving federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis. Listen to the lead up to the attack. OMAR: “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment.” (audio of attack) At the time of the attack, Kazmierczak said, “She's not resigning. You're splitting Minnesotans apart,” according to The Western Journal. Man paints over heretical billboard to read 'Jesus is God' A viral video shows a man painting over a heretical billboard campaign in California, altering the message to read, “The Bible says … Jesus is ___ God,” reports The Christian Post. The undated video shows an unidentified man atop a billboard platform with the Los Angeles skyline behind it as he paints over the word “Not” in the ad which had initially stated “Jesus is Not God”, transforming the billboard into a proclamation of faith.  World's Last Chance, the group behind the billboard, claims the message is part of “four billboard themes that dare to shatter the chains of long-held misconceptions.” In addition to the Jesus billboard, which adds the text, “Jesus did not pre-exist in Heaven,” the group's website lists three others, including one that attacks Trinitarian theology and another promoting the so-called “flat earth” theory. In addition to the billboard campaign, the World's Last Chance website features several videos purportedly “debunking” the deity of Jesus and the Trinity.  The billboard campaign has been reportedly spotted in California, Georgia, and other states. In a January 21st video, author and Living Waters founder and CEO Ray Comfort responded to the billboard remodeling job with a stark warning about the impact of false teaching in the public square. Listen. COMFORT: “These signs have been erected by a strange sect that claims to believe the Scriptures, yet openly denies the deity of Christ -- a contradiction the Bible doesn't permit. “Scripture plainly teaches that God was manifest in the flesh [1 Timothy 3:16] and that Jesus Christ is ‘the image of the invisible God' [Colossians 1:15] and ‘the express image of His person.' [Hebrews 1:3] Jesus Himself said, ‘I came down from Heaven,' [John 6:38] and ‘Before Abraham was, I am' [John 8:58], a direct claim to deity that His hearers understood clearly. “He is not merely a moral teacher or a created being, but the Creator Himself. ‘For all things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made that was made.' [John 1:3] The Bible warns that any teaching that denies the Son is not from God.  ‘Who is a liar? He that denies that Jesus is the Christ, he is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.' [1 John 2:22]. This is the spirit of antichrist, which John says was already active in his day and continues now.” [1 John 4:2-3] Updated link to children's book on Martin Luther's wife And finally, yesterday, as we noted the 427th anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther's wife, Katherine von Bora, I referenced a beautifully illustrated children's book entitled Katharine von Bora: The Morning Star of Wittenberg. Written by twins Jenna and Shanna Strackbein, I initially linked to Amazon if you wanted to purchase it.  However, because they have not restocked the book, you can get a copy through Generations. Scott Brown, Director of Church and Family Life, wrote, “When I read it to my grandchildren, I choked up a few times encountering the beauty of marriage and the wonderful way Katy served the Lord in her generation. Now she was inspiring the rising generation of my own family. What a blessing!" Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, January 30th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

It's Thursday, January 29th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Evangelical college fired teacher for calling homosexual behavior sin A Christian teacher in England went to court last week to defend his religious freedom. Dr. Aaron Edwards worked at Cliff College in Derbyshire. Three years ago, the Evangelical college fired him after he called homosexuality a sin in a social media post. Edwards is now appealing a tribunal decision that upheld his dismissal with the help of the Christian Legal Centre. Andrea Williams, chief executive of the organization, said, "This case raises serious questions about freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and the lawful limits of institutional authority.” Referencing Acts 4:20, Edwards said he does not regret speaking the truth, saying, “As the apostles said before their accusers, ‘We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.'” Euthanasia bill failed in French Senate A bill to legalize euthanasia failed in France's Senate last week.  Political deadlock among lawmakers effectively killed the bill. Gregor Puppinck is the Director General of the European Centre for Law and Justice. He said, “This text was terrible. It allowed euthanasia and suicide by decision of a single doctor, at the oral request of a patient, in three days, without the relatives being informed and able to take legal action.” Canada euthanized elderly woman against her will Meanwhile, in Canada, an elderly woman was tragically euthanized against her will through the country's Medical Assistance in Dying program.  This according to a report by the Office of the Chief Coroner. The report identified the 80-year-old woman as “Mrs. B.” She initially expressed interest in the program. But later, she wanted to withdraw her request, “citing personal and religious values and beliefs.” However, assessors with the euthanasia program approved the killing after her husband reported experiencing “caregiver burnout.” Proverbs 12:10 says, “The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” Canada backs off deal with China after Trump tariff threat Canada reached a preliminary agreement with China earlier this month to lower tariffs on certain goods. However, U.S. President Trump criticized the deal. He wrote on Truth Social, “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.” In response, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney backed off the agreement with China. Federal Reserve didn't change interest rate In the United States, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged yesterday. The central bank decided to keep its key lending rate between 3.5 percent and 3.75 percent.  The Fed noted, “Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Fewer U.S. pastors leaving ministry A new survey from the Barna Group found fewer pastors are considering walking away from the ministry. Twenty-four percent of U.S. senior Protestant pastors say they have seriously considered leaving full-time ministry within the past year. That's down from 42 percent in 2022. Pastoral burnout heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic but has been stabilizing since then. The report noted, “Fewer pastors appear to be in immediate vocational crisis, even as many continue to carry fatigue, grief, and uncertainty about the future of ministry.” Today is birthday of Martin Luther's wife And finally, today marks the birthday of Katharina Von Bora, the wife of Martin Luther. She was born on January 29, 1499. Her mother died in childhood and she was sent to a Catholic boarding school before becoming a nun. At the convent, Katharina discovered the writings of Martin Luther. Along with other nuns, she learned about salvation by grace through faith in Christ. This led Katharina and the nuns to ask Luther for help to escape the convent.  Luther was able to help the nuns find husbands and jobs, except for Katharina. The two were eventually married. Together, they had six children.  Author Michelle DeRusha described Katharina as “a woman who risked marrying one of the most controversial men of the time – a man who could have very likely been burned as a heretic at any given moment. She was a woman who raised six children; ran a boardinghouse; oversaw a farm complete with fruit orchards, livestock, and a fishpond; and advised and cared for her husband.” Consider an excellent, full-color, beautifully illustrated children's book about her entitled Katharine von Bora: The Morning Star of Wittenberg. It is co-authored by Shanna and Jenna Strackbein, twin sisters who were homeschooled in Aransas Pass, Texas, by their beloved mother Jenny. Joel Beeke, President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan said, "Boys and girls (and adults too) will love this beautiful book about a godly woman who helped to change the world." Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 29th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

When Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, he gave the melancholy Dane two university friends with peculiarly Danish names—Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. For many centuries, audiences assumed these were simply fictional creations. Yet history reveals that Frederik Rosenkrantz and Knud Gyldenstierne were real men—Danish noblemen who traveled to England during Shakespeare's lifetime as part of an official embassy from the Danish court.  Their visit took place during a fascinating moment of cultural diplomacy: King James VI of Scotland's marriage alliance with Denmark, his 1589 voyage to meet Anne of Denmark, and the exchanges of royal gifts that linked two kingdoms. This same period saw Tycho Brahe's astronomical fame rise across Europe, the University of Wittenberg flourish as an intellectual hub, and England's awareness of the Dutch Golden Age begin to take shape.  Today we'll explore these threads with our guest, Paul Lockhart, Professor of HIstory and Drage Gould Distinguished Professor of Research at Wright State University. He has published seven single author books including "Denmark, 1513-1660: The Rise and Decline of the Renaissance Monarchy. You can see more of his publications and links to his current work in the show notes for today's episode.   He joins us today to help us explore the story of two real courtiers whose names—and perhaps personalities—live on in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.   

"Angedacht" – das geistliche Wort und eine kleine Portion Optimismus für den Start in den Tag. Heute mit Brigitte Neumeister aus Wittenberg.

Happy New Year! Today, the America's Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Ariel Wittenberg, journalist and unit chair of the Politico-E&E News (PEN) Guild, a union representing journalists at Politico and E&E News. Wittenberg discussed the challenges and victories union journalists face as artificial intelligence tools become increasingly prevalent in newsrooms. She provided insight into the PEN Guild's contract negotiations, their fight for editorial standards in an era of AI and ongoing arbitration over contract violations related to AI-generated content. On this edition of the Best of 2025 series, we return to the Presidents Day interview with Claude Cummings Jr., President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), who joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey, the challenges of maintaining diversity initiatives and the critical role of unions in advocating for workers amid political and corporate pressures.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv Articulo: https://semperreformandaperu.org/2025/12/29/johannes-agricola-la-vida-del-enemigo-mas-intimo-de-lutero/ Video: https://youtu.be/7KjuGmW_pok  PPT: https://semperreformandaperu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/agricola_defining_orthodoxy.pdf  En este episodio exploramos la figura fascinante y polémica de Johannes Agricola (1494–1566): humanista, colaborador temprano de Lutero y protagonista de una de las disputas teológicas más tensas del siglo XVI. Desde su formación en el clima intelectual de Wittenberg y su cercanía al círculo reformador, Agricola se mueve entre dos mundos: la Reforma como renovación evangélica y la Reforma como reorganización social, educativa y política. Su nombre quedó marcado por la controversia antinomiana (1537–1540), donde la pregunta decisiva no fue académica sino pastoral: ¿cómo se predica el arrepentimiento?, ¿qué lugar ocupa la Ley frente al Evangelio? Mientras Lutero insistía en la función acusadora de la Ley para quebrantar al pecador, Agricola empujó hacia una predicación del arrepentimiento fundada “solo” en el anuncio de Cristo.  Pero Agricola no fue solo un polemista: también fue un arquitecto de cultura vernácula, compilando proverbios alemanes con una intención pedagógica y moral, y más tarde un actor en la política confesional del Imperio al participar en el Interim de Augsburgo (1548), decisión que le ganó sospechas y enemistades.    Este episodio te invita a mirar, sin caricaturas, cómo una vida puede condensar las tensiones entre libertad, orden, doctrina, predicación y poder.

In Germany's Reformation church, Hitler's regime co-opted the church under Mueller, while Bonhoeffer and Niemöller resisted, showing moral courage and warning that true faith demands standing for truth over conformity.

In Germany's Reformation church, Hitler's regime co-opted the church under Mueller, while Bonhoeffer and Niemöller resisted, showing moral courage and warning that true faith demands standing for truth over conformity.

They finally got him! Despite being the hide and seek champion, Hildebrand has finally been cornered into being pope. And what a papacy he will have! In his episode (now officially our longest episode to date), we will discuss the Investiture Controversy, the famous Walk to Canossa, what the hell a 'toot' could be, and something that Fry hates, but Bry loves.  Episode features Ben Jacobs from Wittenberg to Westphalia, David Montgomery from The Siecle, and Gregg Gassman of Popeular history.  Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Martin Luther's priesthood of all believers broke clergy-laity barriers, gave value to everyday work, enabled all to access God directly, and transformed life, worship, and society with dignity and purpose.

Martin Luther's priesthood of all believers broke clergy-laity barriers, gave value to everyday work, enabled all to access God directly, and transformed life, worship, and society with dignity and purpose.

In Wittenberg, Pastor Lutzer highlights the Judensau sculpture, reflecting historic Christian anti-Jewish hatred, Luther's harsh writings, and modern church efforts seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity with the Jewish community.

Pastor Lutzer highlights a Wittenberg church painting by Cranach, illustrating the Reformation: Catholics neglect the vineyard, while Luther and Reformers remove weeds, nurturing the gospel of Christ for believers.

In Wittenberg, Pastor Lutzer highlights the Judensau sculpture, reflecting historic Christian anti-Jewish hatred, Luther's harsh writings, and modern church efforts seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity with the Jewish community.

Pastor Lutzer highlights a Wittenberg church painting by Cranach, illustrating the Reformation: Catholics neglect the vineyard, while Luther and Reformers remove weeds, nurturing the gospel of Christ for believers.

A CMO Confidential Interview with Evan Wittenberg, Chief People Officer of VuMedi formerly CPO of Ancestry and Box, Google's Head of Leadership Development, and a Saturday Night Live Page. Evan discusses why HR has become a much tougher position over the last 5 years, AI's negative impact on leadership development, and the similarities between marketing and HR. Key topics include: his belief that every function should have a dedicated people partner; why "the burden of proof" is often higher for marketers; why he always interviews for "learning agility;" and why "doing the job you are hired for is better for your career than trying for "the next job." Tune in to hear questions marketers should ask in an interview and a great behind the scenes story from SNL Season 18. **What HR Really Thinks About Marketing — Evan Wittenberg (CPO) on CMO Confidential**Four-time Chief People Officer Evan Wittenberg sits down with host Mike Linton to unpack the real relationship between HR and Marketing: decision rights, how DEI evolves, AI's impact on entry-level careers, why hybrid work threatens apprenticeship, and what great CMOs do differently at the exec table. Evan also shares hiring signals (what CPOs look for now), the right way to use engagement surveys, and a live-from-8H SNL story you won't forget. **Guest:** Evan Wittenberg — CPO (VuMedi; ex-Box, Ancestry, Pivot Bio; Google/Wharton leadership)**Host:** Mike Linton — former CMO (Best Buy, eBay, Farmers), CRO (Ancestry)**Chapters**00:00 – Welcome + sponsor message (Typeface)02:00 – Evan's background and today's HR reality03:30 – “Seat at the table” meets burnout and intractable problems04:40 – Inside the COVID pivot: who owned it and why HR took point06:10 – Should HR own cross-functional crises? Coordination vs. ownership07:10 – HR ↔ Marketing parallels: everyone has an opinion, few have the brief09:00 – Sponsor break (Typeface)10:00 – DEI after the backlash: belonging, equity, and business need11:30 – Pay parity and what still isn't fixed12:00 – AI's real risk: erasing entry-level ladders and craft-building13:30 – Hybrid work, lost apprenticeship, and how leaders must respond15:10 – “People are our #1 asset” (or not): how to actually tell16:10 – HR nirvana: solutions that serve both the company and the person18:00 – How HR sees Marketing: service vs. business driver21:10 – What great CMOs do: range (data ↔ creative) and business framing22:40 – At the exec table: problem → data → options → choice → execution24:20 – The higher burden of proof for HR and Marketing24:40 – Should Marketing have a dedicated HR/People partner?26:10 – What CPOs now screen for: learning agility28:00 – AI fluency: no tourists, hands-on only29:10 – Real collaboration vs. heroics and end-runs30:40 – Due diligence for candidates: decision rights & cross-functional buy-in33:00 – Extra interview questions worth asking (on both sides)34:10 – SNL cold open rescue: the Rob Schneider story38:30 – Career advice: do the job you have at 120%40:00 – Sponsor close + sign-offCMO Confidential, Mike Linton, Evan Wittenberg, Chief People Officer, CPO, HR strategy, Marketing leadership, DEI, diversity equity inclusion, belonging, employee engagement, pay parity, hybrid work, return to office, mentorship, apprenticeship, AI in HR, AI in marketing, entry-level jobs, recruiting, learning agility, collaboration, decision rights, org design, people partner, HRBP, Box, Ancestry, Pivot Bio, Vmed, Google leadership, Wharton, SNL story, Rob Schneider, executive team, business outcomes, brand vs performance, Typeface, marketing operations, C-suite leadership, career adviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Lutzer, in Wittenberg, describes Martin Luther's life, teachings, and theology. He emphasizes Luther's wit, focus on Scripture, understanding of the devil, commitment during the plague, and message of grace and faith.

Pastor Lutzer, in Wittenberg, describes Martin Luther's life, teachings, and theology. He emphasizes Luther's wit, focus on Scripture, understanding of the devil, commitment during the plague, and message of grace and faith.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv Más sobre la Primera Confesión Helvética (1636), aquí: https://teologiaparavivir.com/dennison-confesiones-vol-1/  Una confesión “olvidada” que sostuvo una Reforma entera. En 1536, la Primera Confesión Helvética unificó a Zúrich, Berna, Basilea y aliados en 27–28 artículos (latín/alemán) redactados por Bullinger, Leo Jud, Myconius, Grynäus y Megander, con Bucer y Capito como mediadores. Su meta: asegurar el Bündnis interno y abrir un canal con Lutero.  En doctrina, fijó un comienzo sorprendente: Sola Scriptura y reglas de interpretación bíblica (la Escritura se interpreta a sí misma), delineó Iglesia, ministerio y disciplina (Kirchenbann) y proclamó al magistrado como custos utriusque tabulae (cuidado de religión y justicia).  En los sacramentos apostó por una fórmula irénica: cœna mystica—“se exhibe la verdadera comunión del cuerpo y sangre de Cristo”—que permitió conversar sin ceder la comprensión espiritual reformada.  El episodio narra su génesis en el sínodo de Basilea, su uso junto con la Declaratio de Zúrich y por qué, aunque triunfó como pacto suizo, fracasó como concordia con Wittenberg. Explicamos también su eclipse por la Helvética posterior (1566) y cómo su transmisión manuscrita, frente al nuevo confesionalismo impreso, selló su destino. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

In this episode, we trace how the Reformation rediscovered the gospel—from Luther's 95 Theses to the rise of Protestant movements—and how God used ordinary people, Scripture, and the printing press to bring His Word back to the world.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Episode SummaryBy the early 1500s, the Catholic Church had become powerful, wealthy, and deeply political. Salvation was treated like a transaction through rituals and indulgences, and the gospel was buried under centuries of human authority. The Bible was locked away in Latin, unreadable to most people. But God was preparing a movement of rediscovery—the Protestant Reformation.In this episode, we'll see how men like Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, John Knox, and the lesser-known Anabaptists helped bring Christianity back to the simple gospel of faith in Jesus Christ.The Reformation wasn't rebellion—it was rediscovery. It was a return to the gospel buried under layers of religion.The Reformation BeginsMartin Luther, a German monk, struggled with guilt and never felt good enough for God. While reading Romans 1:17, he discovered that righteousness is a gift from God—received by faith, not earned by works. Around that time, the Church was selling indulgences to raise money for St. Peter's Basilica, claiming that people could buy forgiveness. Outraged, Luther wrote his 95 Theses and nailed them to a church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517.The document spread quickly thanks to the newly invented printing press, and a movement was born. Luther stood before church authorities and declared, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here I stand. I can do no other.” While hiding from persecution, he translated the Bible into German so ordinary people could read it for themselves.Other Reformers Across EuropeWhile Luther led in Germany, others joined the cause across Europe:Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland preached directly from Scripture, opposed indulgences, and emphasized simple, Bible-centered worship.John Calvin in France and later Geneva wrote The Institutes of the Christian Religion, organizing Christian theology and emphasizing God's sovereignty, grace, and the authority of Scripture.John Knox in Scotland, a student of Calvin, boldly preached the gospel to kings and queens and helped establish the Presbyterian Church, governed by elders with Christ as its head.William Tyndale in England translated the Bible into English so people could read it in their own language.The Reformation spread rapidly, dividing Europe between those who followed the old system and those who embraced this rediscovered gospel of...

In this episode, we trace how the Reformation rediscovered the gospel—from Luther's 95 Theses to the rise of Protestant movements—and how God used ordinary people, Scripture, and the printing press to bring His Word back to the world.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Episode SummaryBy the early 1500s, the Catholic Church had become powerful, wealthy, and deeply political. Salvation was treated like a transaction through rituals and indulgences, and the gospel was buried under centuries of human authority. The Bible was locked away in Latin, unreadable to most people. But God was preparing a movement of rediscovery—the Protestant Reformation.In this episode, we'll see how men like Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, John Knox, and the lesser-known Anabaptists helped bring Christianity back to the simple gospel of faith in Jesus Christ.The Reformation wasn't rebellion—it was rediscovery. It was a return to the gospel buried under layers of religion.The Reformation BeginsMartin Luther, a German monk, struggled with guilt and never felt good enough for God. While reading Romans 1:17, he discovered that righteousness is a gift from God—received by faith, not earned by works. Around that time, the Church was selling indulgences to raise money for St. Peter's Basilica, claiming that people could buy forgiveness. Outraged, Luther wrote his 95 Theses and nailed them to a church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517.The document spread quickly thanks to the newly invented printing press, and a movement was born. Luther stood before church authorities and declared, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here I stand. I can do no other.” While hiding from persecution, he translated the Bible into German so ordinary people could read it for themselves.Other Reformers Across EuropeWhile Luther led in Germany, others joined the cause across Europe:Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland preached directly from Scripture, opposed indulgences, and emphasized simple, Bible-centered worship.John Calvin in France and later Geneva wrote The Institutes of the Christian Religion, organizing Christian theology and emphasizing God's sovereignty, grace, and the authority of Scripture.John Knox in Scotland, a student of Calvin, boldly preached the gospel to kings and queens and helped establish the Presbyterian Church, governed by elders with Christ as its head.William Tyndale in England translated the Bible into English so people could read it in their own language.The Reformation spread rapidly, dividing Europe between those who followed the old system and those who embraced this rediscovered gospel of...

Send us a textA coin in the coffer, a soul released—Tetzel's famous pitch turned grace into a marketplace. We go straight to the fault line it exposed and still exposes: are we justified by faith plus works, or by faith that works? Walking from the medieval penance and indulgence economy to Wittenberg's doors, we set the historical stage for a sharper reading of Scripture and then open Romans 3 and James 2 side by side.We make a crucial distinction that unlocks the tension. Paul speaks to the courtroom of God: justification by faith apart from works silences pride and rests in Christ's imputed righteousness. James speaks to the watching world: a claim of faith that never feeds the hungry or alters a life is dead on arrival. Before God, faith alone saves. Before people, works alone show that faith is real. Think of it like a newborn's cry—it doesn't create life; it proves life exists. That's how visible obedience functions in authentic Christianity.Along the way, we revisit Luther's conversion in Romans, the 95 Theses amplified by the printing press, and the abuses of selling indulgences and venerating relics. Then we hold a steady course through Scripture: the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, Paul's “where then is boasting?” and James's blunt “what use is it?” The goal is clarity without compromise: defend the gospel with Paul against faith plus works, and demonstrate the gospel with James against faith that doesn't work. You'll come away with a richer grasp of justification, sanctification, and how to make your faith visible in ordinary acts of love and courage.If this helped sharpen your understanding, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves church history and Scripture, and leave a review telling us where you see living faith at work today.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Send us a textA coin in the coffer, a soul released—Tetzel's famous pitch turned grace into a marketplace. We go straight to the fault line it exposed and still exposes: are we justified by faith plus works, or by faith that works? Walking from the medieval penance and indulgence economy to Wittenberg's doors, we set the historical stage for a sharper reading of Scripture and then open Romans 3 and James 2 side by side.We make a crucial distinction that unlocks the tension. Paul speaks to the courtroom of God: justification by faith apart from works silences pride and rests in Christ's imputed righteousness. James speaks to the watching world: a claim of faith that never feeds the hungry or alters a life is dead on arrival. Before God, faith alone saves. Before people, works alone show that faith is real. Think of it like a newborn's cry—it doesn't create life; it proves life exists. That's how visible obedience functions in authentic Christianity.Along the way, we revisit Luther's conversion in Romans, the 95 Theses amplified by the printing press, and the abuses of selling indulgences and venerating relics. Then we hold a steady course through Scripture: the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, Paul's “where then is boasting?” and James's blunt “what use is it?” The goal is clarity without compromise: defend the gospel with Paul against faith plus works, and demonstrate the gospel with James against faith that doesn't work. You'll come away with a richer grasp of justification, sanctification, and how to make your faith visible in ordinary acts of love and courage.If this helped sharpen your understanding, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves church history and Scripture, and leave a review telling us where you see living faith at work today.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

James 2:14-26. In this message we explore one of the most debated topics in church history: faith and works. From Martin Luther's bold stand at Wittenberg to James' challenge to believers, we'll wrestle with timeless questions: Is faith enough? Do works matter? And what does a living faith really look like? Join us as we dive deep into Scripture to rediscover that we are saved by grace alone through faith, yet that very faith should move us to action. Because faith without works is dead—and a living faith changes lives.For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

Every October 31st, the Church commemorates Reformation Day. In this episode, Pastor Jeff discusses the most pivotal moments in church history: the Protestant Reformation and the bold faith of Martin Luther.Pastor Jeff explores the story behind Luther's 95 Theses, his struggle for assurance, and how his discovery of justification by faith alone reshaped the course of Christianity. This episode is a reminder that the Church must always return to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture because God's Word is never peripheral; it's central.What We Discussed00:19 Reformation Day and Its ImportancePastor Jeff explains why October 31st should be remembered not only as Halloween but as Reformation Day, a turning point in church history.03:11 What Was the Protestant Reformation?Pastor Jeff explains how reformers Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and John Knox led a movement to return the Church to the gospel and the authority of Scripture, standing against corruption and unbiblical practices.05:22 The Spark: Luther's 95 ThesesPastor Jeff recounts the moment Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, igniting a movement that shook Europe.06:49 The Story Behind Luther's ConvictionFrom a near-death lightning storm to entering the monastery, Luther's personal journey reveals how God led him to grace through faith.08:20 The Breakthrough in RomansLuther's study of Romans opened his eyes to the truth of “the just shall live by faith” and transformed his understanding of salvation.10:17 The Selling of IndulgencesPastor Jeff explains how the Church's corrupt sale of indulgences for profit sparked Luther's outrage and his call for reform.12:23 Rome's Response and Luther's TrialAfter the Pope condemned his views, Luther was summoned to the Diet of Worms to defend his faith and refused to recant.14:31 Luther's LegacyLuther's defiance and devotion to Scripture changed the Church forever. Pastor Jeff recommends Here I Stand by Roland Bainton for those who want to learn more about his life and faith.Read Here I Stand by Roland Bainton: https://lionandlambapologetics.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Here-I-Stand-A-Life-of-Martin-Luther-Bainton.pdf“I pray that you'll never forget those who have gone before us to ensure that we hear and heard the gospel in its purest and simplest forms.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Het zal je niet zijn ontgaan: gisteren was het... Reformatiedag! Je weet wel, die dag waarop Maarten Luther als progressieve christenwappie een hele nieuwe christelijke stroming veroorzaakte door 95 statements, (stellingen) vast te nagelen aan de deur van de Slotkerk te Wittenberg. Wat je misschien niet weet, is dat er nóg een feestje werd gevierd deze week. Een voorval wat uit een heidense storm vanuit de Vernigde Staten via de kapitalistische bovenstroming zo Nederland in is gewaaid: Halloween! En zeg je 'Halloween', dan zeg je natuurlijk ook spanning, sensatie en macabere HORROR!  Anne-Maartje Lemereis is Componist der Nederlanden en neemt Dolf, die er zelf uitziet alsof hij zó uit het spookslot van de Efteling is gestapt, mee in de wereld van de spannendste horrormuziek. Verder:  * Zwemmen we de Atlantische oceaan over met Maarten van der Weijden * Horen we waarom een theekransje van bejaarden misschien de cel in moet. * En wat apen al kunnen maar waar veel mensen nog wat van mogen leren! Presentatie: Dolf Jansen & Willemijn Veenhoven Cabaret: Vera van Zelm, Shariff Nasr, Lotte Velvet, Aron Elstak, Owen Schumacher, Wina Ricardo Column: Djoni de Vos Livemuziek: Kraak & Smaak

Reformation Day, celebrated on October 31st, marks one of the most transformative moments in church history — the day Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. In today's prayer and devotional, we reflect on the fact that though Luther never sought to divide the Church, his bold stand for truth and his devotion to Scripture became a catalyst for reformation and renewal across the Christian world. As Lynette Kittle reflects, Luther wasn’t a rebel or revolutionary — he was a truth seeker who rediscovered the heart of the Gospel: we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8). His translation of the Bible into German opened the Word of God to everyday people, making Scripture accessible to all who longed to know God personally. Today, we commemorate Reformation Day not only as a historic event but as a call to continue valuing God’s Word above all else. Scripture is living and active — teaching, correcting, and equipping us for righteousness. Let us be inspired by Luther’s example to study God’s Word deeply and boldly share the Good News of salvation by grace alone. Today's Bible Reading:“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” – 2 Timothy 3:16

What gives someone the courage to stand up for truth—even when it costs them everything? Martin Luther’s bold stand for the Gospel wasn’t born from rebellion but from revelation. Rooted in Ephesians 2:8, his discovery that salvation comes by grace through faith ignited a movement that changed history. Having the heart of a reformer means loving God, loving His Church, and being unwilling to compromise the truth of Scripture—no matter the consequences. Highlights A reformer’s heart begins with a deep passion to draw close to God and live by His Word. Luther’s relentless study of Scripture led him to uncover the truth of salvation by grace, not works. True reformers love the Church enough to seek its correction, not its destruction. Luther’s bold action—nailing his 95 Theses—sparked a spiritual awakening that shaped Christianity. Sharing the truth requires courage, humility, and a willingness to face rejection. Luther’s legacy reminds us that faithfulness to God’s Word outweighs fear of man. Every believer is called to carry that same conviction—to speak truth in love and protect the purity of the Gospel. Join the Conversation What truth has God been stirring in your heart to stand for, even if it’s uncomfortable? Share your thoughts with us and tag @LifeAudioNetwork using #FaithThatTransforms #StandForTruth #HeartOfAReformer.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el capítulo 30 del libro The Oxford Handbook of the Protestant Reformations, titulado “Music”, por Christopher Boyd Brown. Ver aquí: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-the-protestant-reformations-9780199646920?cc=gb&lang=en& .  ¿Cómo sonaba la Reforma? Este episodio cuenta la revolución del “paisaje sonoro” que convirtió a los cristianos en oyentes y cantores (fides ex auditu): himnos vernáculos luteranos que salieron del coro escolar a la plaza; salmos métricos ginebrinos que disciplinaron la piedad como oración común; y hasta silencios programáticos en Zúrich, donde Zwinglio expulsó órgano y polifonía. También visitamos Inglaterra, donde el salterio de Sternhold y Hopkins colonizó parroquias y hogares, y escuchamos a anabaptistas cantando martirios en manuscritos clandestinos. El resultado no fue “música sí / música no”, sino modelos rivales: para Lutero, canto como proclamación sonora; para Calvin, canto como oración regulada; para muchas ciudades, una pedagogía que pasó por escuelas, imprentas y casas. La Reforma se impuso tanto por lo que se predicó como por lo que se cantó (y dejó de cantarse): nuevos timbres, nuevas coreografías del culto y una industria editorial que vendió fe en octavos. Así nació una Europa que aprendió doctrina a varias voces… y marcó su identidad confesional con melodías. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2025“HOY ES TENDENCIA”Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================31 de OctubreSolamente por fe«El justo por la fe vivirá». Romanos 1:17Hace ya más de quinientos años, un día como hoy, Martín Lutero clavó sus 95 tesis en la puerta de la catedral de Wittenberg. En ellas protestaba contra la venta de indulgencias y abogaba por una fe sincera que produjera buenas obras. Permíteme compartir contigo dos de las 95 tesis de Lutero que resumen la esencia del tratado:36. Todo cristiano que siente sincero arrepentimiento y contrición por sus pecados, tiene perfecta remisión de penas y culpas, aun sin cartas de indulgencia.45. Debe enseñarse a los cristianos que el que ve a un indigente y, sin prestarle atención, da su dinero para comprar indulgencias, lo que obtiene en verdad no son las indulgencias papales, sino la indignación de Dios.Aunque estas declaraciones pueden parecernos lógicas hoy en día, en 1517 eran ideas revolucionarias. ¿Cómo llegó Lutero a semejantes conclusiones en una época en la que la venta de indulgencias era la norma? Mediante la experiencia personal. Su lucha contra la venta de indulgencias fue el resultado de su lucha contra la culpa. «A veces se iba a acostar con el corazón angustiado, pensando con temor en el sombrío porvenir, y viendo en Dios a un juez inexorable y un cruel tirano más bien que un bondadoso Padre celestial».Lutero mismo describió su angustia mental con las siguientes palabras: «Yo, cuando era fraile, creía que se acababa mi salvación, tan pronto me ocurriera sentir la concupiscencia de la carne, es decir, un mal impulso, un deseo (libido), un movimiento de cólera, de odio o de envidia [...]. No sabía cómo sosegarme. Estaba constantemente crucificado con pensamientos como este: "He aquí que la envidia y la impaciencia todavía te atormentan">. ¿Cómo encontrar la paz en medio de una lucha así? Lutero la halló en la Biblia, concretamente en el versículo de hoy: «El justo por la fe vivirá» (Romanos 1: 17).Encontrar en la Biblia la idea de que somos salvos por gracia (ver Efesios 2:8) transformó el corazón de Lutero. Sus dudas se disiparon para dar paso a la fe. Sus temores desaparecieron y la fe y la confianza en Dios renacieron en él. La guerra en su interior cesó y al fin hubo paz en él. Han pasado más de quinientos años desde entonces, pero el mundo todavía necesita saber que «el justo por la fe vivirá». 

The defeat of evil and of demonic powers is associated with Halloween. For this reason, Martin Luther posted his 95 challenges to the wicked practices of the Church to the bulletin board on the door of the Wittenberg chapel on Halloween. He picked his day with care, and ever since Halloween has also been Reformation Day. The power of Satan has been broken once and for all, and our children can mock him by dressing up like ghosts, goblins, and witches.

Most people think of October 31st as Halloween—but it’s also Reformation Day, a cornerstone of Christian history that forever changed how believers understand salvation. Rooted in Romans 5:1–2, this devotional reminds us that faith—not works—justifies us before God. Martin Luther’s courage to challenge corruption in the church reignited the truth of salvation by grace alone through faith alone, and his bold stand still calls us to live out the Gospel with conviction today. Highlights Reformation Day commemorates October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Wittenberg church door. Luther’s actions reclaimed the biblical truth that salvation comes by grace through faith, not by works or wealth. His translation of the Bible into German gave ordinary people access to God’s Word for the first time. Today, over 700 languages have Scripture translations—a legacy of the Reformation’s impact. Believers are called to guard against modern distortions of the Gospel, like prosperity or works-based teachings. Living out Reformation truths means boldly proclaiming salvation through Christ alone and standing firm in sound doctrine. Join the Conversation How can you live out the truths of the Reformation in your daily faith walk? Share your reflections and gratitude for the freedom we have in Christ. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #ReformationFaith #GraceAlone #FaithInChrist to join the conversation.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el capítulo 8 del libro The Oxford Handbook of the Protestant Reformations, titulado “Luther and Lutheranism”, por Thomas Kaufmann. Ver aquí: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-the-protestant-reformations-9780199646920?cc=gb&lang=en& .  ¿Qué ocurre cuando un monje descubre que la verdad puede imprimirse más rápido que la censura? Este episodio radiografía el “fenómeno Lutero”: del estallido de 1517 a la ola editorial que convirtió a Wittenberg en central telefónica de Europa, con humanistas, redes agustinianas y prensas disparando folletos en latín y vernáculos.  Seguimos su arco: profesor, predicador, traductor de la Biblia y autor de catecismos e himnos que reeducaron hogares y oficios —un cristianismo del libro y de la canción que moldeó la piedad luterana durante siglos.  Recorremos también los choques que definieron fronteras: la controversia eucarística, la partición con los reformados y, tras su muerte, las tormentas internas (adiáforas, ley y evangelio, sinergia) que desembocaron en la Fórmula de Concordia y el Libro de Concordia (1580).  Sin reducirlo a un único “Lutero”, presentamos las lecturas en disputa —del enfoque agustiniano-tardomedieval a la “deificación” finlandesa— y preguntamos por qué, cinco siglos después, su voz sigue marcando el tempo de nuestra conversación sobre autoridad, libertad y comunidad. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

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QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Official Christianity, of late years, has been having what is known ‘as a bad press'. We are constantly assured that the churches are empty because preachers insist too much upon doctrine — dull dogma as people call it. The fact is the precise opposite. It is the neglect of dogma that makes for dullness. The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the imagination of man — and the dogma is the drama…. That God should play the tyrant over man is a dismal story of unrelieved oppression; that man should play the tyrant over man is the usual dreary record of human futility; but that man should play the tyrant over God and find him a better man than himself is an astonishing drama indeed. Any journalist, hearing of it for the first time, would recognize it as news; those who did hear it for the first time actually called it news, and good news at that; though we are likely to forget that the word Gospel ever meant anything so sensational.”~Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957), novelist and playwright, in “The Greatest Drama Ever Staged” “Let us become like Christ, since Christ became like us. He assumed the worse that He might give us the better; He became poor that we through His poverty might be rich.”~Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390), 4th century church leader and theologian “Once, when Paul came to Athens, a mighty city, he found in the temple many ancient altars, and he went from one to the other and looked at them all, but he did not kick down a single one of them with his foot. Rather he stood up in the middle of the marketplace and said they were nothing but idolatrous things and begged the people to forsake them; yet he did not destroy one of them by force. When the Word took hold of their hearts, they forsook them of their own accord, and in consequence the thing fell of itself…. For the Word created heaven and earth and all things; the Word must do this thing, and not we poor sinners.”~Martin Luther, at his return to Wittenberg under an Imperial death threat (March 10, 1522) “I would propose that the subject of the ministry in this house, as long as this platform shall stand, and as long as this house shall be frequented by worshippers, shall be the person of Jesus Christ. I am never ashamed to avow myself a Calvinist; I do not hesitate to take the name of Baptist; but if I am asked what is my creed, I reply, ‘It is Jesus Christ.' …Christ Jesus, who is the sum and substance of the gospel, who is in himself all theology, the incarnation of every precious truth, the all-glorious personal embodiment of the way, the truth, and the life.”~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), his first words at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London “As for me, my charter is Jesus Christ, the inviolable charter is His cross and His death and resurrection, and faith through Him.”~Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35 - c. 107), student of John the Apostle “…upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”~Jesus in Matthew 16:18SERMON PASSAGEselected passages (ESV)Romans 1 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” 1 Corinthians 1 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God….  22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 2 1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.1 Corinthians 15 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.  Galatians 2 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Colossians 1 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.

In Wittenberg, Luther challenged indulgence abuses with the 95 Theses, emphasizing heartfelt repentance over purchased forgiveness, sparking the Reformation, advancing religious freedom, and showing small actions can have global impact.