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One Who Plants
by Jeremy Winter
Pastor Jeremy Winter leads you through the annals of Christian history to show how the stories of our past can still impact our lives today. Hear about the inspirational lives of the men and women who God worked through to plant the seeds of the gospel throughout history. Let their stories inspire you as you live out your own!
Episodes
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Pachomius
In the early 300's, a Christian hermit came up with a revolutionary idea. One that would change the church forever as he gives birth to a new way to live together as people of Christ. This is the story of Pachomius.
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Joseph Mohr
On Christmas Eve in 1818, a young priest scrambles to put together a new piece of music for that evening's service. The end result gives us one of the greatest songs ever written. This is the story of Joseph Mohr.
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David Livingstone
To boldly go where no one had gone before. To journey into unknown regions of Africa in order to bring them Christ. In doing so, he becomes one of the most famous explorers of his age and opens up Africa in a way never done before. That was the passion of David Livingstone, and this is his story.
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Gerbert of Aurillac
A French peasant encounters mysterious new knowledge through which he gains access to the heights of power in medieval Europe. Sounds like a movie plot, but it was the life of a real person. An innovator and scholar who impressed kings and emperors alike. Yet, the legends that emerge paint him as…
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Alcuin of York
Charlamagne was one of the most important kings in all of history as he ruled over a vast and powerful empire. Yet, one of the most important achievements to come from that time was not from Charlamagne but a educator and scholar. A man whose impact was so large that it is still felt today. This…
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Martin of Tours
A Roman soldier defies his emperor to leave the military and become a soldier for Christ. Through his devout faith and endless service to the church he establishes multiple Christian communities and becomes one of the best known figures in all Christendom. Along the way he performs some pretty...
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Peter Waldo and the Waldensians
Amid the Middle Ages, a man's search for spiritual meaning drives him to a life of poverty and service. Soon others join him and a movement begins. In the face of opposition from the Pope and Catholic authorities, they refuse to back down. Hundreds of years before the Reformation began, they…
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St. George
In the early days of Christianity a Roman soldier is martyred for his faith. Years later legends begin to emerge about this man and his life. Legends which include a dragon! This is the story of St. George
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Catherine of Siena
In the 14th century a young woman rises from poverty and obscurity to become one of the most important voices in Christianity. Through her acts of service and amazing visions of Christ she becomes respected many of the leading powers of her day, including the Pope himself. This is the story of...
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Matteo Ricci
In a time when interior China was closed off to foreigners, this man learned and embraced their language and beliefs in an effort to bring Christ. His efforts were rewarded as he was welcomed in by the Chinese people taking the Christian message to places it had never been before. This is the…
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Robert Robinson
Prone to wander as a youth he lived a reckless life with no thought of God. Yet, Jesus sought him and brought him home. He devotes the rest of his life to sharing the good news and declaring God's praises. In doing so he leaves behind one of the greatest hymns ever written. This is the story of...
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Joseph Scriven
Throughout his life he faced more than his share of grief and sorrow. In the midst of his hurt he clung to Christ as a source of comfort. His trust in God lives on through the words of a poem he wrote. A poem turned into a hymn that still inspires many to this day. This is the story of Joseph...
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Fanny Crosby
Blind her entire she refused to let her disability define her. Instead she used her amazing talent with words to inspire millions with her songs and poetry. This is the story of America's most prolific hymn writer. This is the story of Fanny Crosby.
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John Newton
Amazing Grace is one of the most beloved hymns in Christian history. The man behind the song was a living testament to God's grace and forgiveness. He went from a life of sin out on the seas to becoming a humble preacher obsesses with sharing the gospel. He was lost but Christ found him. This is...
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Horatio Spafford
It Is Well With My Soul has become a favorite hymn for many Christians. A hymn written in the midst of immense pain and hurt from a man facing unimaginable sorrow. This is the story of its author, Horatio Spafford.
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St. Valentine
His day is known for love and romance. Yet, who was the real man behind the day and why do we connect him with love? This is the story of St. Valentine.
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Jehu Jones Jr.
In the early 1800's American Lutheranism was almost entirely white. This man strove to change that. He became the first African-American Lutheran pastor and worked tirelessly to establish black Lutheran churches in America. This is the story of Jehu Jones Jr.
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Sojourner Truth
In an age where being a black woman gave you little voice, she refused to be silenced. Her message of equality for both blacks and women became a rallying cry for many. A message centered in her belief in Christ and the freedom he brings. This is the story of Sojourner Truth.
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Bartolomé de Las Casas
In 1492 Columbus discovers a new world and new people who have not heard of Jesus. As Spain brings civilization and Christ to these people through conquest one man stands up to speak against the wrongs he has seen. In the midst of grave injustices he fights for the rights of the native peoples he...
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Hussites: Part Two - Jan Zizka
Jan Hus has been labeled a heretic and killed. His ideas live on though through people now called the Hussites. Their refusal to back down leads to all out war. The Hussites are outmanned and under armed, yet they have a secret weapon. A former mercenary who has been hardened by battle and is…
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Hussites: Part One - Jan Hus
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…
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Soren Kierkegaard
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…
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Elizabeth of Hungary
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...
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Benjamin Lay
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…
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Boniface
Growth of Christianity into barbarian Germany was difficult and dangerous. The churches that emerged were filled with heresy and corruption. They needed a leader to solidify and grow the church. That leader came from the shores of England. A monk who was as relentless as he was fearless. This is...
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Perpetua
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...
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Jesus of Nazareth
The quest for the historical Jesus has captivated historians for hundreds of years. Who was the man behind the mythology? The Jewish Rabbi who ended up changing the world. This is the story of Jesus of Nazareth.
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C.S. Lewis
You may have read some of his amazing pieces of literature, but do you know the story of the man behind the books? A man who faced much sadness and lost his faith. A man who went on to become one of the greatest Christian voices in modern times. This is the story of C.S. Lewis
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
As Nazi Germany raged across Europe committing unspeakable atrocities a number of people stood up and opposed it. One of them was a young theologian and pastor who refused to be silenced. There was a cost to this fight against evil; his very life. This is the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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St. Patrick
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...
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Justin Martyr
In the earliest days of the Church one of the most adamant defenders of the faith is killed for refusing to turn away from his belief in Christ. Before this tragic event, he leaves us with some of the greatest writings from the early church. This is the story of Justin Martyr.
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Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Stolen from his home as a child by slave traders he goes on to become the 1st black Bishop in the Anglican church and a hugely important figure for the growth of Christianity in Africa. This is the story of Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
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Theodora
A true rags-to-riches story. Hear how one woman goes from nothing to becoming one of the most powerful people in the world. Along the way, she finds Christ and is able to share his love as her influence grows. This is the story of Empress Theodora.
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St. Nicholas
Nicholas Bishop of Myra's story is steeped in legend has captivated the imagination of people for generations. Who was really though? This is the story of the real man behind the jolly old St. Nicholas figure we all know and love.
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Constantine
In only 7 years Christianity went from being heavily persecuted to becoming the religion of the Emperor. The conversion of Constantine was an act that not only changed the world dramatically at the time but is one that still has an impact on the lives of Christians today. This is the story of how...
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Augustine of Hippo
Over 1,600 years ago a rebellious young man finds God in the middle of a garden. The impact of this moment brings about some of the most important and longest-lasting theological writings outside of the Bible itself. This is the story of Augustine of Hippo. The saint and theologian whose thought...
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Martin Luther
One man, armed with the word of God, takes on the powers of the world. Refusing to be silenced he ends up changing the church, and the world, forever. This is the story of Martin Luther.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pastor Jeremy Winter leads you through the annals of Christian history to show how the stories of our past can still impact our lives today. Hear about the inspirational lives of the men and women who God worked through to plant the seeds of the gospel throughout history. Let their stories inspire you as you live out your own!
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