This podcast explores the rich history of the English Non-Conformist and Separatist movements, examining their ties to the broader development of the Christian faith.

At its heart, it tells the story of how Protestantism evolved and made a significant global impact.

The podcast, illustrates how this emerging movement, reshaped fundamental Christian beliefs, leading to division in Western Christianity between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant groups.

The narrative unfolds chronologically, starting in early 16th century Germany with the excommunication of Martin

Luther and ending a century later in England.

The first series features twelve episodes, spotlighting influential figures such as Beza, Vermigli, Calvin, Tyndale, Knox, and Robert Browne, who is often hailed as the Father of Congregationalism.

The podcast's goal is not to sway beliefs, but rather to explore key historical events.

A complete transcript will be made available for each episode.

The artwork is Exsurge Domine, 'Arise, O Lord'.

It is the cover page of the Papal Bull promulgated or ‘exposed to public view’, on 15 June 1520 by Pope Leo X. It was issued in response to Martin Luther's teachings, which contradicted the beliefs upheld by the Catholic Church.

The Music accompaniment is Dies Irae, or The Day of Wrath'.

This is a medieval Latin poem, best known for its use in the Roman Rite Requiem, Mass for the Dead, and funeral Mass.

Regular episode • Season 1 • Episode 1  • Protestant Beginnings. 

The Artwork is a Painted portrait of Martin Luther, 1528

Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553). Painting Location: The Coburg Fortress, a medieval fortress, situated above the town of Coburg, in the Upper Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany.

The Music is Kyrie, from the Gregorian Plainsong Mass, Missa Orbis Factor.

This episode examines the origins of a Protestant movement that significantly altered fundamental Christian beliefs.

The term "Protestant" originated from the Protestation at Speyer in 1529, where nobles opposed the decrees from the Diet of Worms that threatened the forfeiture of property for supporters of Lutheranism.

Martin Luther, a German priest, theologian, religious reformer, author, and Augustinian friar, was born on November 10, 1483, in Saxony. He was a key figure in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation and is often regarded as the pivotal leader of the movement whose followers became known as Lutherans.

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam was one of the leading activists and thinkers of the European Renaissance. A man of remarkable intellect, he played a significant role in defining the humanist movement in Northern Europe.

At this point, it is also important to understand the concept of predestination. The Puritans believed that at the time of the world's creation, God had already predetermined who would be saved or condemned.

Lastly, it is essential to mention William Tyndale, who is widely regarded as the greatest English biblical scholar.

Regular episode  • Season 1  • Episode 1  • Protestant Beginnings. - Shorter listen.

The Artwork is a Painted portrait of Martin Luther, 1528

Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553). Painting Location: The Coburg Fortress, a medieval fortress, situated above the town of Coburg, in the Upper Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany.

Music is not present in the Shorter Listen.

The Music in the Full episode is: Kyrie, from the Gregorian Plainsong Mass, Missa Orbis Factor.

This episode examines the origins of a Protestant movement that significantly altered fundamental Christian beliefs.

The term "Protestant" originated from the Protestation at Speyer in 1529, where nobles opposed the decrees from the Diet of Worms that threatened the forfeiture of property for supporters of Lutheranism.

Martin Luther, a German priest, theologian, religious reformer, author, and Augustinian friar, was born on November 10, 1483, in Saxony. He was a key figure in the 16th-century Protestant Reformation and is often regarded as the pivotal leader of the movement whose followers became known as Lutherans.

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam was one of the leading activists and thinkers of the European Renaissance. A

man of remarkable intellect, he played a significant role in defining the humanist movement in Northern Europe.

At this point, it is also important to understand the concept of predestination. The Puritans believed that at the time of the

world's creation, God had already predetermined who would be saved or condemned.

Lastly, it is essential to mention William Tyndale, who is widely regarded as the greatest English biblical scholar.