Voices of Renewal

Ignatius of Antioch was an early Christian writer and bishop of Antioch. Tradition identifies Ignatius, along with his friend Polycarp, as a disciple of John the Apostle. Ignatius' letters now form a central part of a later collection of works known to be authored by the Apostolic Fathers. Hear more about his life and legacy from Dr. John-Paul Lotz, Instructor at the Regent School of Divinity and pastor of Courtland Baptist Church in Courtland, VA. 

William Seymour was an American holiness preacher who initiated the Azusa Street revival, the most influential event in the rise of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Seymour’s theology and ministry emphasized the renewing power of the Holy Spirit and love of neighbor. Hear more about Seymour’s life and impact from Dr. Charles Fox, senior pastor of Christ Community Church (Bowie, MD) and founder of Victory Breakthrough Ministries. 

Corrie Ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who helped save hundreds of persecuted Jews during World War II. After imprisonment in the Ravensbrück concentration camp, Ten Boom set up rehabilitation centers for concentration camp survivors. By the end of her life, she carried the message of God's love to more than 60 countries. Hear more about her life and ministry from Dr. Kathleen Patterson, Professor, and Director of the Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree at Regent University. 

St. Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, also known as the Poor Clares, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition, and wrote their Rule of Life, the first set of monastic guidelines known to have been written by a woman. Hear more about her life and ministry from a world-renowned Franciscan scholar, Sr. Madge Karecki in this week's episode of Voices of Renewal. 

St. Patrick was a fifth-century Christian missionary and bishop of Ireland. During his youth, Patrick was enslaved in Ireland. Many years after escaping, God, through a visionary experience, called him back to reach the lost. Known as “the Apostle of Ireland” Patrick brought missionary revival to an area of the world previously neglected. Hear more about his life and ministry from the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Gordon Robertson. 

St. Catherine of Sienna was the first woman to be declared a “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Paul VI. During her short life, St. Catherine helped bring renewal to the Church of her day. Today, Catherine is known primarily through her faithful service to the Church and her work "The Dialogue of Divine Providence". Hear more about her life and ministry from Dr. Mara Crabtree, Associate Professor at Regent University School of Divinity. 

Richard Green (R. G.) Spurling was an American Baptist minister who founded the Pentecostal denomination Church of God. Hear from the Dean of the Library at Lee University, Dr. Louis Morgan, on the life and impact of R. G. Spurling. 

Jonathan Edwards is widely regarded as one of America's most important and original theologians. Through sermons and written texts, he contributed to and participated in the First Great Awakening. Learn more about Edward's view of revival and renewal from Dr. James Henderson. 

Francis Asbury's life and ministry was devoted to preaching the good news of the Gospel. During the Second Great Awakening, Asbury helped spread Methodism across colonial America. Hear more about him from Assistant Provost and Affiliate Professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Brian Yeich. 

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached boldly and widely on the renewing power of God. Hear about his life and ministry from leading Holiness Movement scholar, Dr. Bill Kostlevy.