The Life and Times of Martin Luther Podcast
1) Episode 31: Reading, Writing & Heretics!
This is a rather eclectic episode, digging into literacy and communication methods in the late Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation. The move from Latin to writing in the vernacular. We’ll also ...Show More
2) Episode 30: The Empire Strikes Back…Well, Kind’a Pushes Back
Leo X, Archbishop of Mainz and Johann Tetzel respond to the 95 Theses
3) Episode 29: The Postman Always Rings Thrice? The 95 Theses Hits the Road
Based on where we are in the story of Martin Luther, this is essentially the beginning of “Book II” in the telling of The Life nd Times of Martin Luther. In this episode we meet three friends of Mar...Show More
4) Episode 28: If I had a Hammer: The Posting of the 95 Theses
Luther posts the 95 Theses! In the program up to date, we have delved into Martin Luther’s life up to now. We have looked at the history of the Holy Roman Empire, and also a history of the Papacy; ea...Show More
5) Episode 27: The Indulgence Game
Albrecht of Brandeburg Leo X Jakob Fugger In Episode 27, we look at the penance process, the role […]
6) Episode 26: Breakthrough!
Cloaca Tower at the Wittenberg Monastery No Way! Way! Finally, a New Episode! My apologies that it has been too long between episodes. I explain a bit in the preface to the show. With 1517 looming,...Show More
7) Episode 25: The Augustinian Administrator
In this episode, we return to the life of Martin Luther, with a recap of where we have been in his life up to now, learn about the city of Wittenberg, and discuss Martin’s rise in the Augustinian orde...Show More
8) Episode 24: Papa Don’t Preach; The History of the Papacy Part 5
Finally, the end of the survey of the Papacy! This time we look at the more notorious popes during the Renaissance. Sixtus IV, Innocent VIII, Alexander VI, Julius II, and Leo X. Spoiler alert for up...Show More
9) Episode 23 Papa was a Rolling Stone, The History of the Papacy Part 4
On this episode we discuss the move of the Papacy to Avignon, and then the Great Papal Schism. These seismic events will have far reaching effects on to Papacy, and the rise of the Renaissance popes....Show More
10) Episode 22: The Monarchs and The Papas; the History of the Papacy Part 3
This time, we will look at some of the popes and events which shaped the papacy’s up and down status with monarchs throughout Europe. Old friends Charles “The Hammer”, Pepin the Short, Charlemagne, O...Show More