30 episodes

Heroes are often underrated.
Our world honors and extols people with great intelligence, physical abilities, or outward beauty, while the meek, the humble, and the lowly are often passed by.
But “the Lord sees not as man sees.” (1 Samuel 16:7, ESV)
In this podcast, we document the stories of Christian heroes—people who may not have been highly esteemed by the world, but who were truly great in God's sight.
Visit thegreatpodcast.org for more information!

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    • History

Heroes are often underrated.
Our world honors and extols people with great intelligence, physical abilities, or outward beauty, while the meek, the humble, and the lowly are often passed by.
But “the Lord sees not as man sees.” (1 Samuel 16:7, ESV)
In this podcast, we document the stories of Christian heroes—people who may not have been highly esteemed by the world, but who were truly great in God's sight.
Visit thegreatpodcast.org for more information!

    Ursula von Münsterberg: Escape Artist for God

    Ursula von Münsterberg: Escape Artist for God

    Martin Luther's wife Katie wasn't the only nun who ran away from a convent during the 1520's. After embracing the truth of justification by faith, an intrepid noblewoman named Ursula and two fellow sisters staged their own dramatic escape and joined the dozens of other nuns slipping out of convents during this time. Learn why Ursula's story is special, however, in this tenth and final episode of Season 3 of Great in God's Sight. It's a story of faith and courage you won't want to miss!
    Check out the great artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

    • 9 min
    Philipp Melanchthon: Nothing but Heaven

    Philipp Melanchthon: Nothing but Heaven

    Most of us who have heard of Melanchthon at all tend to think of him as Luther's shy, soft-spoken sidekick. This is somewhat true, but it's a mere fragment of the big picture. If Martin Luther was the beating heart of the Reformation, then Philipp Melanchthon was its brains. You won't want to miss this episode of Great in God's Sight as we explore the life and contributions of one of the Protestant Reformation's most intelligent, systematic thinkers. 
    Enjoy the amazing artwork that was custom-created for today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

    • 11 min
    Katherine Parr: The Survivor

    Katherine Parr: The Survivor

    Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived! Some use this macabre jingle to remember the wives of infamous King Henry VIII, but the queen who survived had a much more rich and interesting story than most history books give her credit for. In this episode of Great in God's Sight, meet Katherine Parr, a fearless woman of the Reformation and the sixth wife of Henry VIII, who outlasted him by nearly two years. Your understanding of the English Reformation will never be the same!

    Enjoy the terrific artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

    • 11 min
    Albrecht Dürer: Brushstrokes of the Reformation, Part 2

    Albrecht Dürer: Brushstrokes of the Reformation, Part 2

    Join us for part 2 of Albrecht Dürer’s story! This talented German artist was privileged to live in a particularly exciting era and felt the quickening heartbeat of the Protestant Reformation. As we trace the trajectory of his life, we see God’s hand clearly drawing Dürer to Himself. In this episode, we will explore not only the artist’s personal faith journey, but also the way it was expressed in one of his most monumental and revealing works of art.

    Don't miss the fantastic artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org

    • 12 min
    Albrecht Dürer: Brushstrokes of the Reformation, Part 1

    Albrecht Dürer: Brushstrokes of the Reformation, Part 1

    Albrecht Dürer is best known for his emblematic Christian artwork, “Praying Hands.” But beyond being one of the most brilliant artists of the German Renaissance, Dürer was also a staunch friend of the Reformation. Join us for part one of Albrecht Dürer’s journey in this episode of Great in God’s Sight! 

    As always, don't miss the amazing artwork on our website, thegreatpodcast.org

    • 12 min
    Menno Simons: A Forbidden Book

    Menno Simons: A Forbidden Book

    Imagine a Christian leader afraid of reading the Bible. In the early 16th century this was relatively common. Superstition and fear led many believers to mistrust the Scriptures, for fear they would beguile them into heresy. In this episode of Season 3, learn how Menno Simons, a Catholic priest, began to trust the Word of God in an age when it was well-nigh considered taboo.

    Check out the awesome artwork that goes along with today's story on our website, thegreatpodcast.org!

    • 10 min

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