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100 years before the Reformation a man stood up in Prague and openly defied the Church and the Pope as he called for a return to scripture and true Christianity. For his efforts he was labeled a heretic and killed. His ideas lived on though as his teachings inspired others to also stand up and call for reform of the church. This is the story of Jan Hus.
Although living an all too short life one man left us with some of the most brilliant philosophical and theological writings the world has ever seen. Writings which came from places of pain and hurt as he was filled with anguish caused by the world around him. Writings which strove to bring meaning and change to a world and a religion he saw as broken. Writings which still inspire and speak to us today. This is the story of Soren Kierkegaard.
Christ called his followers to be willing to lose their lives. A task that requires self-sacrifice and service to others. One woman in the middle ages took this to the extreme. She lived a life of not only service but also suffering that she believed would bring her closer to the God she dearly loved. This is the story of Elizabeth of Hungary.
In a time when slavery was simply an accepted part of life, one man dared to speak out. In radical and often outlandish ways he challenged the powers that be and stood up for the plight of African slaves. His refusal to be silenced inspired others and helped begin the abolitionist movement. This is the story of Benjamin Lay.
Growth of Christianity into barbarian Germany was difficult and dangerous. The churches that emerged were filled with heresy and corruption.
In the early 200's a young mother converts to a new religion called Christianity. This soon leads her into the horrible position of being forced to choose whether to give up that belief for the sake of her family or face death. Like many others she readily embraced death for Christ and becomes a martyr. This is the story of Perpetua.
St. Patrick's Day has taken on many traditions and legends over the years, but who was the real man it is based on? Today we look at the history of Patrick, the Christian missionary who worked relentlessly to bring Christ to a people who once hurt him. It is a story of forgiveness, love, and passion for sharing Christ with others. This is the story of St. Patrick
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