Pastor Lutzer describes Berlin's Cold War division, the Berlin Wall's construction to stop East Germans fleeing, the political manipulation used to justify it, and emphasizes learning from history to prevent communism's dangers today.

At Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie, crossing into East Germany revealed stark contrasts: freedom versus communist oppression. The experience showed the value of liberty and the heavy restrictions imposed under totalitarian rule.

Berlin's Holocaust Memorial evokes fear and reflection on Jewish suffering, built over Hitler's bunker. It teaches that ordinary people can commit evil when a culture loses its moral compass.

On location in Paris, Randy Melchert interviews Pastor Emmanuel Bozzi on the key individuals in the French Reformation

The Reichstag fire shows how crises can erode freedoms. Faced with hardship, people may trade liberty for security, enabling dictatorships. Vigilance is essential to protect both moral and civil principles.

At Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Pastor Lutzer recalls historic triumphs and division, then points to Jesus' teaching: the broad gate to destruction versus the narrow gate to life, inviting all through the gospel.

Our Christian Heritage goes to Northfield, Massachusetts to D.L. Moody's home. Dr. James Spencer of the Moody Center tells us who was D.L. Moody.

At Nuremberg courthouse, Pastor Lutzer stresses transcendent divine law above human courts, warns of redefining justice, and highlights amazing grace—that even repentant Nazis found forgiveness through Christ's gospel of redemption and hope.

From Hitler's Nuremberg podium, Pastor Lutzer recalls Nazi deception, warning such evil can reoccur. He urges moral courage to resist destructive agendas, even at personal cost, praying for strength and faithfulness.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Steve and Matt McCully explain how their father, martyred 70 years ago in Ecuador, has affected their lives.