HIStory Through The Eyes Of Faith

Dr. Tim Farris is back with us as we continue our journey into the Scientific Revolution! This time, we meet some of the big personalities and big ideas that helped change the way people understood the world around them. We talk Galileo, Francis Bacon, and René Descartes. Together, their ideas helped shape what we now think of as modern science—and had an enormous impact on the course of history. This is anything but a dry science lecture. Expect plenty of questions, banter, and laughs as we explore another major shift in the way people thought about God, humanity, and the universe in HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith.

Science is starting to have a moment—and we’ve brought in an expert! Dr. Tim Farris joins us as we explore some of the inventions that helped set the stage for the Scientific Revolution and the surprising ways scientific thinking began showing up in commerce and art.Then we turn our eyes to the heavens with Copernicus and Kepler, as old assumptions about the universe begin to shift and a new way of understanding the world starts taking shape. Along the way, there’s plenty of rabbit chasing, good-natured banter, and more than a few laughs with our guest.Join us as we watch science, art, commerce, and faith collide at another fascinating turning point in HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith.

In this episode, we take some of the major events of the 16th century and put them on a timeline, giving us a big-picture look at how everything fits together. Along the way, there are plenty of giggles—and possibly even an appearance by Producer Wes! Join us for a fun and informative episode as we continue chaining together HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith.

When Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to a church door in 1517, he wasn't trying to start hundreds of denominations. He was calling the Church to reform. Yet within a century, Europe would be divided by competing confessions, devastating religious wars, and a growing realization that Christians would have to learn how to live with theological differences.In this episode of HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith, we explore how what began as a debate over authority, salvation, and church practice soon became intertwined with politics, national identity, and the ambitions of kings and princes. The result was more than a theological disagreement—it was a century of upheaval that culminated in some of the bloodiest conflicts in European history.Out of these struggles emerged something new. As governments gradually abandoned the dream of a single unified Christian society, denominations became a way for believers to organize around shared convictions without resorting to constant conflict...enter the age of denominational Christianity.

The Puritans are often remembered as stern, black-clad settlers who came to America seeking religious freedom. But the real story is far richer—and far more influential—than the popular caricature.In this episode of HIStory Through the Eyes of Faith, we explore the origins of the Puritan movement in England, their desire to "purify" the Church of England, and the growing pressures that eventually pushed many of them across the Atlantic. We follow their journey from the religious conflicts of the Reformation to the shores of New England, where they sought to build a society ordered around their understanding of God's Word.The Puritans did not set out simply to find a new home; they believed they were participating in God's unfolding story. Their successes and struggles reveal what happens when people attempt to build a society shaped by faith and conviction. Join us as we discuss one of the most influential movements in the English-speaking world.Resource for this episode: Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley https://amzn.to/4xx6evc

In this episode, we step into the blood-soaked and politically fractured world of 16th-century France through the life of Catherine de' Medici. Raised amid the intrigue of Renaissance Italy and thrust into the French throne room, Catherine became one of the most controversial women in European history. As Protestant Reformation ideas spread across Europe and the Catholic Counter-Reformation hardened divisions, France erupted into decades of religious violence between Catholics and Huguenots. We explore how Catherine tried to preserve both her family dynasty and the unity of France through political maneuvering, shifting alliances, and fragile compromises—yet repeatedly found herself swept into escalating chaos."Source: "Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century" https://amzn.to/4a93ha1

In this episode, we revisit Loyola and the Council of Trent from the perspective of their impact on history using Mark Knoll's book, "Turning Points." We follow the remarkable global reach of the Society of Jesus, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, as they carried the message of Christianity far beyond Europe in the wake of the Counter-Reformation. We also discuss how the declarations of Trent enabled the movement to take hold.

In this episode we discuss and learn some new things about the birth of Jesus; the shepherd's experience; the visit of the magi; and....Ben Hur?!?

Here we discuss dreams and angels; introduce Mary and Elizabeth; and have some laughs with Zacharias.