On November 2, 1561, the gatekeeper at the castle of Tounay found a package which had been thrown over the wall. It included what is known as the Belgic Confession, plus a letter addressed to King Philip II of Spain, who ruled over much of the Netherlands. The author of the letter and the Confession was a pastor named Guido de Bres. What did he try to accomplish, and how was his package received? Join Sophia, Linus, and Emma as they interview Dr. Wes Bredenhof, Pastor of the Free Reformed Church, Launceston, Tasmania, to find these answers and more.

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Show Notes:

The Hypostatic Union by Shai Linne (music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdGMXWSkR1A

Books by Simonetta Carr: https://reformedresources.org/books/simonetta-carr/

The Belgic Confession, written by Guido de Bres: https://heidelblog.net/belgic/

Dr. Brehenhof said that his favorite Australian dish is curried scallop pie, and it’s from Tasmania, the area where he lives which is the smallest state in Australia. Check it out online – it looks delicious!

On June 27, 1638, Cyril Lucaris was ordered to board a boat, then strangled and thrown overboard. He was one of the most important patriarchs in the Orthodox Church. Why was he murdered? Was he really a Protestant? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss this fascinating character with Rev. Mihai Corcea, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Bucharest, Romania.

Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr’s book, Church History, for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.

Show Notes:

Kids Talk Church History episode about Saint Augustine: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/augustine-of-hippo-do-we-need-grace/

Reverend Corcea’s favorite Romanian dish is Sarmale, or Romanian cabbage rolls. They look delicious! Check out some recipes online.

Was there a Protestant Reformation in Poland? Who was Jan Laski, the Polish Reformer, and why do so few people know about him? Why did he want a national church, and how did he influence the Reformation in other countries? Join Emma, Grace, and Christian as they discuss Laski’s fascinating story and the little-known Reformation in Poland with Dr. Dariusz Bryćko, head of the Tolle Lege Institute in Warsaw, Poland.

Our friends at Reformation Heritage Books have provided two copies of Simonetta Carr’s book, Church History, for our listeners. Register here for the opportunity to win a copy.

Show Notes:

For more information on the Heidelberg Catechism: https://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/

Dr. Brycko said his favorite Polish dish is Zurek, a soup made with sausages, smoked meats and rye sourdough starter. There are several recipes online if you’d like to try to make it!