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Is the Reformation Over? | Episode 48 | Lineage The reformation was not a singular event or fixed date, but rather a progression of ideas and beliefs that once circulated would become unstoppable. Who were the key players and what would the future hold? The faith and belief of groups such as...

Mary Jones & World Mission | Episode 47 | Lineage 16 year old Mary Jones saved her pennies and walked barefoot 28 miles through the desolate Welsh countryside to buy a Bible. This story would inspire countless others and give impetus to the many fledgling Bible societies and mission movements.

John Wesley & George Whitfield | Episode 46 | Lineage John Wesley and George Whitfield would have a huge impact on Christianity throughout the world. George Whitfield would be instrumental in the First Great Awakening in America and John Wesley would lead a revival in England that some say...

John Wesley: The Origins of Methodism | Episode 45 | Lineage Today the Methodist church spans the globe, yet its birth was unintentional and its roots go back to a Bible study group at Oxford University. However some would say its roots go back even further, to the Wesley brothers’ godly...

Marie Durand : Righteous Resistence | Episode 44 | Lineage Marie Durand spent 38 years in prison with her only crime being her Protestant faith. All she needed to do be to released was to say two words - ‘I recant’, something that she refused to do. Her righteous resistance is an example of...

The Waldenses: Massacre at Castelluzzo | Episode 43 | Lineage Casteluzzo towers over the valley and town of Torre Pelice as a constant reminder of the persecution that the Waldenses have been through. The 17th century would see probably their worst episode with the massacre at Mount...

Martin Luther: The Protest Is Not Over | Episode 42 | Lineage Martin Luther’s protest 500 years ago has been debated at length. Is it still valid? Are the reasons for it still relevant? Is it now outdated or have people today simply forgotten the lessons of history?

The Mayflower | Episode 41 | Lineage The Mayflower ship sailed from England to America in 1620 and would change history forever. Fleeing persecution and seeking a place where they could worship freely, the Pilgrims made the journey from the land they knew into the unknown.

Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot | Episode 40 | Lineage In 1605 there would be another attempt to forcibly remove the King of England, though this time the chosen method was to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Guy Fawkes was found with 36 barrels of gunpowder on the 5th November, but England...

The Spanish Armada | Episode 39 | Lineage The Spanish Armada was one of the largest fleets ever assembled and yet they never accomplished what they set out to do. They would be soundly defeated by a mix of factors and England would survive the attempted invasion and an attempt to change...

Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre | Episode 38 | Lineage One of the saddest and most gruesome events to occur in the 16th century was without doubt the St Bartholomew's Day massacre. In the absence of mutual respect and freedom of religion, this massacre marked possibly the lowest point for...

Thomas Cranmer: Cowardice and Courage | Episode 37 | Lineage Thomas Cranmer would go from a peaceful life at Cambridge University to being the Archbishop of Canterbury, then a prisoner in the Tower of London before dying a martyr’s death in Oxford. He was the most high profile of all those...

Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle | Episode 36 | Lineage During the reign of Mary Tudor, over 260 Protestants were put to death in England, earning her the title, Bloody Mary.' The most high profile group were the Oxford martyrs, and the first two of these to be killed were Hugh Latimer and...

The Waldenses Meet the Reformation at Chanforan | Episode 35 | Lineage After being isolated for many years, in the 16th century the Waldenses would meet with the leaders of the reformation. The result was twofold, containing both positive and negative elements with perhaps the best outcome...

John Knox: Showdown At Holyrood | Episode 34 | Lineage Mary Queen of Scots had a fearsome reputation, causing many a strong man to wilt in her presence, but this was not true of John Knox. Their encounter that took place in Holyrood Palace stands to us as an example, inspiring courage in the...

John Knox: Scotland's Greatest Reformer | Episode 33 | Lineage Join us for Season 2 as we continue our epic journey and see how God led His people after the Reformation. Travel with us to new frontiers as the light of the gospel increased and went to the whole world.

George Wishart: Scotland's Forgotten Forerunner | Episode 32 | Lineage George wishart lived just 33 years yet he made a significant impact on Scotland through his Godly life and powerful preaching. He also mentored and trained the man who would solidify and carry forward the Scottish...

William Tyndale | Episode 31 | Lineage Voted as the 26th top Briton of all time on a BBC poll, William Tyndale sits comfortably amongst the most significant reformers. As a scholar and Bible translator he had a lasting impact on Britain and Europe shaping the English language and leaving a...

Scandinavian Reformation | Episode 30 | Lineage The Reformation swept across Europe in the 16th century, creating strongholds in Germany, Switzerland, England and Scotland leaving a trail of conflict and martyrdom in its wake but in the Nordic countries of Scandinavia the truth took hold in...

Geneva: International Hub of Reform | Episode 29 | Lineage It would seem that nearly everyone who made a significant impact in the 16th century reformation passed through Geneva. It became a centre of networking and study, known for its theological pedigree and missionary training with John...