The English Reformation: 1066 to 1700

Matthew J. Teves
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The English Reformation is very unique from the the Reformations of the Continent. At first blush, it seems to have been a top down movement, being initiated by Henry VIII's desire to put away Catherine of Aragon. However, William the Conqueror actually laid the ground work that continued suspicion of the Throne of Peter - becoming a part of English national identity. Join Matthew Teves as he guides us through the middle ages and into the lives of Lollards and Puritans bringing to life the storied past of our Anglican brethren from across The Pond.

  1. 17/12/2023

    English Reformation Week 13 - The Pilgrimage of Grace and the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    After the Great Matter was resolved, Henry moved forward, taking control of all that the Roman Catholic church had in England. Not everyone was excited for the changes that were being made. Unrest erupted in parts of the eastern counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. This uprising has become known as the Pilgrimage of Grace. The Pilgrimage of Grace illustrates that the English Reformation was not only about religion, but had social and economic issues attached to it, as well. It is also the jumping off point for our discussion on the dissolution of the monasteries and the effects that had on its occupants. This is the last in this season, but we will be picking up the story next Fall with season 2.

    39 min

  2. 10/12/2023

    English Reformation Week 12 - Thomas Cranmer

    Thomas Cranmer was an accidental character in the unfolding drama of Henry and Catherine. Born to lower gentry, he studied at Cambridge University where he became a professor. He had given himself to a thorough study and Scripture and developed reformational ideas. In a chance meeting with Fox and Gardiner, Cranmer explained a new tactic that the King could use in convincing the Pope and Charles V of his case to annul his marriage to Catherine. Henry takes Cranmer into his "dream team" of advisors, where he is eventually promoted to Archbishop of Canterbury. Cranmer has a lasting impact on the color and shape of the Church of England.

    52 min

  3. 04/12/2023

    English Reformation Week 11 - Divorce...Almost

    This week Cardinal Wolsey, one of the 3 Thomases, makes his appearance in the unfolding story of Henry and Catherine as we march closer to the inevitable annulment. Wolsey is a controversial character who wielded a great deal of power, not only over the English monarch, but also through out Europe. He was not fond of Catherine of Aragon, or her successor, Anne Boleyn, which leads to his eventual undoing. This episode lays the groundwork for the upcoming annulment and the out-workings of the Reformation as it takes shape in England.

    49 min

  4. 19/11/2023

    English Reformation Week 10 - Henry & Catherine

    Henry's relationship with Catherine of Aragon has been depicted in pop culture without much thought or care. This episode we take some time to get to know both Henry and Catherine as people - who had hope and dreams and also dealt with hardship and disappointment. The breakdown of their marriage was not the result of an illicit affair. Henry chose to divorce a loyal and capable Queen over something she had no control over. Join us in getting to know a bit more of the story and about the Tutors.

    52 min

  5. 12/11/2023

    English Reformation Week 9 - Martin Luther Part 2

    This week we take a look at Luther's understanding of Justification. Luther was plagued with doubts and anxiety about his sin. He was an impeccable monk, who could not work his way into Heaven. Whilst studying the book of Romans, Luther came across a passage that changed his life and Western Civilization forever.

    52 min

  6. 10/11/2023

    English Reformation Week 8 - Martin Luther Pt 1

    Martin Luther marks for us the beginning of the Modern Age. The Reformation that was sparked by the teachings of this troubled monk have had lasting affects to this very day. The English Reformation would not have happened in the way it did, were it not for the impact of Luther. This episode grapples with the question, "who was Martin Luther, as a person?" We talk about his background, family, and the culture that he lived in.

    47 min

  7. 29/10/2023

    English Reformation Week 7 - John Wycliffe

    This week, we finally get to John Wycliffe, the Morning Star of the Reformation. Wycliffe's life and work were centered around the Bible, as he produced a translation of scripture into English. He trained men to be missionaries - to go out into the world and share the truth and joy of the gospel, as described in God's Word, rather than promote the heterodoxy of the Roman Catholic Church.

    50 min

  8. 23/10/2023

    English Reformation Week 6 - The Babylonian Captivity / Avignon Papacy

    We will take a deeper dive into the reasons why the papacy moved from Rome to Avignon, France. This was the seminal event of the 14th century that was the backdrop to John Wycliffe's calls for reform, and the Hundred Years War between England and France. Generations would suffer the effects of the upheaval that this move caused.

    50 min
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The English Reformation is very unique from the the Reformations of the Continent. At first blush, it seems to have been a top down movement, being initiated by Henry VIII's desire to put away Catherine of Aragon. However, William the Conqueror actually laid the ground work that continued suspicion of the Throne of Peter - becoming a part of English national identity. Join Matthew Teves as he guides us through the middle ages and into the lives of Lollards and Puritans bringing to life the storied past of our Anglican brethren from across The Pond.

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