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Steadfast Saints - Faithful Figures in Church History explores the stories of remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the history of the church. Join us as we delve into the lives and legacies of faithful figures who have inspired and challenged the church over the centuries. Each episode of our podcast is a journey through the lives of these remarkable individuals, told through the lens of narrative non-fiction. We explore their motivations, their struggles, their triumphs, and their impact on the church and the world at large. Written and narrated by Andrew Bulla Production...

Les Grandes Figures de l’Islam est une série dédiée aux femmes et aux hommes qui ont marqué l’histoire spirituelle, intellectuelle et morale de la civilisation musulmane. À travers des épisodes courts, soignés et ancrés dans les sources, cette émission donne à entendre la vie, l’héritage et la profondeur intérieure de figures telles qu’Ibn ʿArabî, Hasan al-Basrî, Rûmî, ʿÂʾisha, Fâtima et bien d’autres encore. Chaque portrait offre un accès vivant aux enseignements, à la sagesse et à l’exemplarité de ces grandes âmes qui ont éclairé le chemin des croyants...

In this definitive and long-awaited biography, Jonathan Edwards emerges as both a great American and a brilliant Christian. George Marsden evokes the world of colonial New England in which Edwards was reared - a frontier civilization at the center of a conflict between Native Americans, French Catholics, and English Protestants. Drawing on newly available sources, Marsden demonstrates how these cultural and religious battles shaped Edwards' life and thought.

"With humor and lyrical grace," Kathleen Norris meditates on a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh, and forgiving, steeped in history and myth (San Francisco Chronicle). A combination of reporting and reflection, Dakota reminds us that wherever we go, we chart our own spiritual geography.

The 12th-century Christian mystic Hildegard of Bingen has been described as "...a visionary, scientist, diplomat, and poet." Created by Dr. Nancy Fierro, CSJ, Hildegard of Bingen and Her Vision of the Feminine transports us through space and time to the medieval cloisters where Hildegard struggled to express her spirituality. How she succeeded in a world open only to men holds lessons for every woman in every age.

We often think of characters in the Bible as larger than life, their stories becoming legends. It’s easy to forget that these were ordinary men and women like you and me, with their own struggles and shortcomings. Yet, God revealed His glory through their journeys, as they placed their trust in Him. We can find hope, encouragement and wisdom, as we explore their lives.

Bienvenue dans notre podcast sur l'histoire musulmane et les figures islamiques qui ont marqué le monde et l'histoire. Dans ce podcast, nous explorons les événements et les personnalités qui ont façonné l'Islam et l'ont porté à travers les âges. Rejoignez nous pour explorer le monde fascinant de l'histoire musulmane et découvrir les figures islamiques qui ont laissé leur empreinte indélébile sur le monde et l'histoire.