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Discover the captivating tales of two of Englands most renowned cathedrals, Canterbury Cathedral and St. Pauls Cathedral. Originally penned for young readers in 1910, these engaging narratives appeal to all ages. Explore the rich tapestry of English history, focusing on the lives of spiritual leaders, saints, sinners, politicians, and common folks alike. From profound pilgrimages to everyday spiritual journeys, this collection weaves together the diverse experiences that shape the spiritual and civil life of the nation. - Summary by David Wales

Explore the riveting tale of Saul of Tarsus, a man born into privilege and schooled by the most respected teacher of his era. A prominent thinker among the Pharisees, his fervor for the law drove him to become the principal oppressor of the emerging Christian sect, mercilessly imprisoning countless individuals. However, a life-altering encounter on the road to Damascus transformed him into a remorseful man, often self-labeled as the chief of sinners. Despite his previous actions, no other Apostle demonstrated such dedication or achieved as much in propagating the Gospel. This podcast delves ...

In this insightful commentary, Martin Luther offers a thorough verse-by-verse exegesis of the Epistle to the Galatians. Originally penned in Latin around 1516, Luthers extensive work has been meticulously translated by Theodore Graebner into a format that resonates with todays English-speaking American audience. Join us as Timothy Perkins guides you through this profound exploration of faith and theology.

The remarkable and inspiring story of how London was transformed after the Great Fire of 1666 into the most powerful city in the world, and the men who were responsible for that achievement. Opening in the 1640s, as the city was gripped in tumult leading up to the English Civil War, The Phoenix charts the lives and works of five extraordinary men who would grow up in the chaos of a world turned upside down: the architect, Sir Christopher Wren; gardener and virtuosi, John Evelyn; the scientist, Robert Hooke; the radical philosopher, John Locke; and the builder, Nicholas Barbon.

Explore the extraordinary life of St. Vincent De Paul, a man of humility, compassion, and generosity whose impact resonates even today. Born around 1581 and living until 1660, Vincents early life was shaped by his own experience of slavery, having been captured by Turkish pirates and sold in Tunis. His escape in 1607 led him to a life of service, becoming a priest and devoting his ministry to the poor. In 1625, he founded the Congregation of the Mission, a society of missionary priests known as Vincentians or Lazarists. Alongside Louise de Marillac, he established the Daughters of Charity, a ...

Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of St Augustine in just one hour. Augustine’s Confessions details his personal struggles with morality, his spiritual crisis and the conversion to Christianity that ultimately led him to his major contribution to philosophy...

Rewriting the Rules® interviews community and business leaders, youth champions, and other radicals whose work builds on the power and genius fundamental to Black communities, Indigenous Communities, and Communities of color. We shine a light on the legacies of creativity, strength and innovation sustaining these communities and offer practical tools for building smart, fair, and loving communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tracine Asberry, Executive Director of St. Paul Youth Services, a Minnesota US based non-profit that is a leader in reimagining how our community engages with and ...

An intimate portrait of Stephen Spender’s extraordinary life written by Matthew Spender, shifting between memoir and biography, with new insights drawn from personal recollections and his father’s copious unpublished archives. Stephen Spender’s life was a vivid prism on the twentieth...

The Borgia family have become a byword for evil. Corruption, incest, ruthless megalomania, avarice, and vicious cruelty - all have been associated with their name. And yet, paradoxically, this family lived when the Renaissance was coming into its full flowering in Italy. Examples of infamy flourished alongside some of the finest art produced in western history.           

James Carville and Paul Begala, two of the Democratic party's top political strategists, visit with CNN senior analyst Jeff Greenfield in this edition of Live at the 92nd Street Y. Carville and Begala discuss the hottest issues of the day, providing colorful political commentary and insight "from the left".