Geoffrey of Monmouth: The Architect of Arthurian Legend
Who is the man behind the myths of Camelot? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Geoffrey of Monmouth (c. 1095–1155), the cleric and writer who is generally viewed as the prima...
1 Feb 29min
Jan Hus: The Bohemian Goose and the First Reformation
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Jan Hus, a Czech theologian and philosopher considered by many to be the very first Church reformer, anticipating the Protestant movement a full centu...
1 Feb 38min
The Mystic in the Cell: St. John of the Cross and the Dark Night
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the dramatic life and profound interior world of Juan de Yepes y Álvarez, known to history as St. John of the Cross. Born into a family of Jewish converts in 16th...
1 Feb 34min
Teresa of Ávila: The Mystic Reformer, The Interior Castle, and the Golden Spear
In this episode of pplpod, we step inside the walls of 16th-century Spain to explore the life of Saint Teresa of Ávila, a powerhouse of the Catholic Reformation who blended intense mysticism with grit...
1 Feb 34min
Martin Luther: The Monk Who Broke the Church
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the explosive life of Martin Luther (1483–1546), the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation who forever changed Western history. From his terrifying vow in ...
1 Feb 37min
Huldrych Zwingli: Sausages, Soldiers, and the “Third Man” of the Reformation
Move over Luther and Calvin—this week on pplpod, we are heading to the Swiss Confederation to explore the life of Huldrych Zwingli, the often-overlooked "Third Man of the Reformation" . Join us as we ...
1 Feb 31min
Francis Xavier: The Apostle of the East, The Goa Inquisition, and the Severed Arm
In this episode of pplpod, we traverse the globe to examine the life of Francis Xavier (1506–1552), the Navarrese noble who co-founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) alongside Ignatius of Loyola. Join...
1 Feb 33min
King of the Road: The Wild Life and Whimsical Genius of Roger Miller
In this episode, we explore the unclassifiable career of Roger Miller, the "Wild Child" of country music known for his honky-tonk novelty songs and unique scat singing style. We trace his journey from...
1 Feb 1h 6min
