REAL-TIME REFORMATION
https://lutherinrealtime.com/
Ligonier Ministries
It’s 10 October 1520, and someone is banging at the door. The pope’s envoy is at Martin Luther’s door in Wittenberg with a letter telling him he has just 60 days to recant, or be excommunicated and executed.
The story of those 60 days and beyond is told in the new Luther in Real Time podcast from Ligonier Ministries through a combination of dramatic reconstruction and narration. Each ten-minute episode is released 500 years to the day after the events it relates. At the time of writing, I’ve been able to listen to the first three episodes and I’m already gripped. The pictures are always better on radio, and this podcast really makes the most of the audio format to engage our imaginations in church history, with sound effects, actors, and Barry Cooper’s clear, calm narration guiding us through it.
Where to start
You’ll want to start from the beginning, with the 10 October episode, in order to really make the most of this series. Without overwhelming the listener, there’s enough background given to help us understand what’s happening and why it’s so important. There are clear, simple explanations of the theological matters at stake, and brief introductions to key characters throughout. These ten-minute episodes would make a great introduction to church history for beginners, whether adults, teenagers, or even younger listeners.
Find out more at https://lutherinrealtime.com/ and make sure you’re subscribed on your preferred podcast app so as not to miss any of the episodes as they are released at irregular intervals to match the real-time history.
