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  • When young Thomas Goodwin and his friends went out to have fun, they decided to go to a funeral. Whether they had nothing else to do or were planning to sneer, the sermon Goodwin heard changed his life forever. Join Trinity, Emma, and Christian as they interview Dr. Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California, who has written a thesis about Thomas Goodwin. Find out how Goodwin's sermons and writings affected the people of his time and how they continue to speak to us today by pointing us to Christ, not ourselves or our faith.

    Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we are excited to offer a bundle of Simonetta Carr’s books to two lucky listeners! The winner will be selected just in time for Christmas. Register here to win this special giveaway!

    Show Notes:

    Dr. Horton recommended the following books to our listeners:

    Christ Set Forth by Thomas Goodwin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology/christ-set-forth/

    The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth by Thomas Goodwin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-heart-of-christ/

  • Have you ever heard of the Canons of Dort? In case you are wondering, they are not cannons fired by a commander named Dort. They are a set of explanations written in the 17th century to answer some protesters. But if you think that a meeting of pastors writing a list of explanations must be boring, be ready to be surprised as you listen to this episode as Trinity, Emma, Christian, and Sean talk to Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, former president of Westminster Seminary California.

    If you're interested in finding out more about the Canons of Dort, we are pleased to offer two copies of William Boekestein's book, The Glory of Grace: The Story of the Canons of Dort to our listeners, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books. Register here to win one!

    Show Notes:

    Recommended Reading: Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort by W. Robert Godfrey.

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

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

    Show Notes:

    Books by David Hall: https://reformedresources.org/browse/author/david-hall/

    Painting referenced by Dr. Hall:https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/The-Freake-Limner/Mrs.-Elizabeth-Freake-And-Baby-Mary-1671-74.html

    Here are some books about well-known Puritans by Simonetta Carr you might want to look into:

    John Owen: https://reformedresources.org/john-owen-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/ John Bunyan https://reformedresources.org/john-bunyan-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/ Anne Bradstreet https://reformedresources.org/anne-bradstreet-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/ And here's an article about Grindal: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/edmund-grindal-and-his-letter-queen
  • Roman Catholics readily agree that God saves his people by grace, through faith, because of Christ. But is it grace alone, faith alone, and Christ alone? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discover the importance of that little word in the Protestant Reformation and in our churches today with the help of Dr. Scott Clark, professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California.

    We are pleased to offer a copy of Simonetta Carr's award-winning book, Church History, to our listeners, thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books. Click here to enter.

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    Show Notes:

    To learn more about church history, Scott Clark recommends books by Simonetta Carr, and so do we! https://reformedresources.org/books/simonetta-carr/

    Here I Stand, by Roland Herbert Bainton: https://a.co/d/8hw0yDp

    Scott Clark’s Blog: https://heidelblog.net/

  • The Protestant Reformation swept throughout Europe in a way no other movement had before. There was great energy as people rediscovered the gospel - the good news of what Christ has done for sinners. How did the Roman Catholic Church respond? Find out the answer to this question with Emma, Grace, and Christian as they interview Dr Matthew Barrett, author of The Reformation as Renewal.

    Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, Franklin S. from West Chester, OH will receive a copy of Simonetta Carr's award-winning book, Church History!

    Show Notes:

    “Triumph of Religion Over Heresy” by Pierre Legros the Younger

    “The Triumph of Faith Over Idolatry” by Jean-Baptiste Theodon

    The Reformation as Renewal, by Matthew Barrett: https://zondervanacademic.com/reformation-as-renewal

    The Nicene Creed: https://rts.edu/historical-creeds-of-faith/the-nicene-creed/

  • On November 2, 1561, the gatekeeper at the castle of Tounay found a package which had been thrown over the wall. It included what is known as the Belgic Confession, plus a letter addressed to King Philip II of Spain, who ruled over much of the Netherlands. The author of the letter and the Confession was a pastor named Guido de Bres. What did he try to accomplish, and how was his package received? Join Sophia, Linus, and Emma as they interview Dr. Wes Bredenhof, Pastor of the Free Reformed Church, Launceston, Tasmania, to find these answers and more.

    Congratulations to Kelvin M. from Lansing, IL and Kate R. from Bronx, NY, each of whom won a copy of Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guido de Bres by William Boekestein! Thank you Reformation Heritage Books for your generosity.

    Show Notes:

    The Hypostatic Union by Shai Linne (music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdGMXWSkR1A

    Books by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/books/simonetta-carr/

    The Belgic Confession, written by Guido de Bres: https://heidelblog.net/belgic/

    Dr. Brehenhof said that his favorite Australian dish is curried scallop pie, and it’s from Tasmania, the area where he lives which is the smallest state in Australia. Check it out online – it looks delicious!

  • On June 27, 1638, Cyril Lucaris was ordered to board a boat, then strangled and thrown overboard. He was one of the most important patriarchs in the Orthodox Church. Why was he murdered? Was he really a Protestant? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss this fascinating character with Rev. Mihai Corcea, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Bucharest, Romania.

    Thank you Reformation Heritage Books for providing a copy of Simonetta Carr’s book, Church History, for our listeners. Congratulations, Jonathan C. from Jeffersonville, IN!

    Show Notes:

    Kids Talk Church History episode about Saint Augustine: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/

    Reverend Corcea’s favorite Romanian dish is Sarmale, or Romanian cabbage rolls. They look delicious! Check out some recipes online.

  • Was there a Protestant Reformation in Poland? Who was Jan Laski, the Polish Reformer, and why do so few people know about him? Why did he want a national church, and how did he influence the Reformation in other countries? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss Laski’s fascinating story and the little-known Reformation in Poland with Dr. Dariusz Bryćko, head of the Tolle Lege Institute in Warsaw, Poland.

    Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books provided a copies of Simonetta Carr’s award-winning book, Church History, for our listeners. Congratulations to Dan W. from Woodbridge, VA!

    Show Notes:

    For more information on the Heidelberg Catechism: https://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/

    Dr. Brycko said his favorite Polish dish is Zurek, a soup made with sausages, smoked meats and rye sourdough starter. There are several recipes online if you’d like to try to make it!

  • Growing up in a small town in southeast Scotland, John Knox could never have imagined that he would play a significant role in a powerful movement that transformed his country. From tutor to bodyguard to slave on a French galley, he was involved in some of the most crucial events of Scottish history before he turned 35. After a brief time in England, where he served as a preacher and pastor and met his wife, he moved to Germany and Geneva, only to be called back to Scotland to inspire a powerful reformation. Find out more about this enthralling story as Lucas, Linus, and Emma talk to Dr. Ewen Cameron, the Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books provided two copies of Simonetta Carr’s book about John Knox for our listeners. Congratulations to John V. from Kentwood, MI, and Pam H. from St. Paul, MN!

  • In 1536, an English priest and scholar was led from his cell to a place of execution, where he was burned to death on a pile of dry wood. His crime? He translated the Bible into English. His name is William Tyndale. Why would an esteemed scholar put himself in such danger just to see the Bible placed in the hands of all English people? And why would the government hunt him down and kill him? Find out more as Lucas, Linus, and Grace chat with Emily Lucas, tutor in Church History at Union School of Theology in London.

    Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books provided a copy of Simonetta Carr’s book about Lady Jane Grey. Congratulations to our winner, Christopher D. from Gulf Breeze, FL!

    Show Notes:

    Article by Simonetta Carr about William Tyndale:

    https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/william-tyndale-and-sola-scriptura

  • Did the message of the Protestant Reformation reach Spain? If so, why was it completely repressed while other countries embraced it? Why don't we know more about the thousands of Spanish people who followed the Reformation? Find out all this and more as our hosts, Lucas, Linus, and Grace, interview Dr. Andrew Messmer, professor at the International Faculty of Theology in Barcelona, and hear the exciting stories of the brave men and women of the Spanish Reformation.

    Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr’s book about Julia Gonzaga for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.

    We’re also excited to offer a listener the opportunity to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History like we did for the first time a few months ago! If you’d like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the Reformation, fill out this form.

    Show Notes:

    The most widely used version of the Bible in Spain today is the Reina-Valera. For more information: https://www.museumofthebible.org/book-minute/the-reinavalera-bible

    Article by Simonetta Carr about Juan PĂ©rez de Pineda and other Spanish Reformers:

    https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/juan-p%C3%A9rez-de-pineda-and-other-spanish-reformers

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

    Thanks to P&R Publishing, we awarded two copies of Christine Farernhorst's book to offer our listeners. Congratulations to Amanda W. from Cedar Creek, TX and Richard P. from Madera, CA!

  • When we think of the Protestant Reformation, we usually think of countries like Germany, Switzerland, England, and the Netherlands. We rarely think of Italy. And yet, a Reformation started there too, but was quickly crushed by the Roman Catholic Church. What most people don't know is that teachings like justification by faith were not officially condemned by the Roman Catholic Church until 1547. And yet, many people who believed in that teaching in Italy were imprisoned or killed before then. Learn more about the intriguing story of the Italian Reformation as Lucy, Trinity, and Christian talk to Rev. Michael Brown, pastor of Chiesa Riformata Filadelfia in Milan, Italy.

    One of the Italian Reformers mentioned in the podcast was Peter Martyr Vermigli. Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we awarded a copy of Simonetta Carr's book about Vermigli to one of our listeners. Congratulations, Kate R. from Bronx, NY!

    Show Notes:

    Pastor Brown's ministry in Italy: https://www.reformationitaly.org/

  • Who was John Calvin, and why was he important in church history? Was he a killjoy, as some people say (and some portraits make him look)? What does the word predestination mean, and why is it good news? Find out all these things and more with our hosts, Trinity, Christian, and Linus, as they interview their knowledgeable and enthusiastic guest, Dr. Herman Selderhuis. As a bonus, learn how to say "good-bye" in Dutch!

    Thanks to our generous friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we had two copies of Simonetta Carr’s book about John Calvin to give to our listeners. Congratulations to Chris B. from Camp Hill, PA and Christopher D. from Gulf Breeze, FL!

    Show Notes:

    Books by and about John Calvin:

    John Calvin by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/john-calvin-christian-biographies-for-young-readers-hardcover/

    Letters of John Calvin: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/letters/letters-of-john-calvin/

  • When we talk about the Protestant Reformation, most people remember Martin Luther and John Calvin. However, a third man had a significant influence at the start of the Reformation: Ulrich Zwingli. Join Trinity, Christian, and Linus as they travel back to Reformation Switzerland with their guest, Rev. William Boekestein, to discover who Zwingli really was. Also, find out why having a sausage-fest on March 9 might be a good idea!

    Thanks to our generous friends at Christian Focus Publications for providing two copies of William Boekestein's book, Ulrich Zwingli: Shepherd Warrior for a giveaway. Congratulations to our winners, Scott C. from Sandy, UT and Heather B. from Newnan, GA!

    Show Notes:

    Books by Reverend Boekestein:

    Ulrich Zwingli: Shepherd Warrior: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1832/ulrich-zwingli

    The Best Day of the Week: Why We Love the Lord's Day: https://reformedresources.org/the-best-day-of-the-week-why-we-love-the-lords-day-hardcover/

    https://heritagebooks.org/brands/Boekestein%2C-William.html

  • In today's podcast, Emma, Lucas, and Sophia begin their journey through the exciting time of the Protestant Reformation by discussing the life and teachings of Martin Luther with Professor Phillip Cary, author of the audio course Martin Luther, Gospel, Law, and Reformation. Was Luther really the spark for the Reformation? What made him stand out from earlier Reformers? Find out this and more on Kids Talk Church History.

    Thanks to our generous friends at Reformation Heritage Books, we were given a couple copies of Simonetta Carr's book about Martin Luther for a drawing. Congratulations to Stephane S. from Lewistown, PA and Judah H. from Tazewell, VA!

    Show Notes:

    Episode #11 - Augustine of Hippo: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/

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

  • Around the time that John Wycliffe and Jan Hus shook the Western church by challenging its authority and traditions, a lesser-known monk did something similar in Ethiopia. He was known as Abba Estifanos (in English, Father Stephen). How similar were his protests to the ones made by European Reformers? Why does the Ethiopian Church claim to have the true Ark of the Covenant? Join Trinity, Lucas, and Linus as they explore these questions and learn more about Estifanos's story and how he was persecuted.

    Show Notes:

    Eric Clausen’s Podcast: https://faithfulforebearers.com/

    Episode 3 of Kids Talk Church History: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-first-christian-nations/

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

    Show Notes:

    Book recommended by Audrey Southgate:

    Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History