It's 1520. Martin Luther has been declared a heretic by Pope Leo X, and his books are being burned. How much longer before Luther himself is thrown into the fire?
Enter the German Reformer's dramatic story with Luther: In Real Time. First released 500 years after the events described, this podcast allows you to walk in Martin Luther's footsteps from his heresy charges to his famous stand for the authority of God's Word at the Diet of Worms. Share this podcast with people of all ages so they can hear—in Luther's own words—what Protestants are protesting and why it still matters today.
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May 5, 1521: The End of Luther [Rebroadcast]
As Martin Luther makes his escape from Worms, he knows there may be nowhere left for him to go. Suddenly, armed horsemen surround the wagon, and Luther is taken captive.
Dec 31 2021 9 min
April 26, 1521: Judgment Day [Rebroadcast]
Martin Luther has taken his stand at the Diet of Worms, and the council has made its deliberations. What will be done to the man who refused to compromise God's Word? Tod
Dec 24 2021 11 min
April 18, 1521: Here I Stand [Rebroadcast]
The day has come at last. Martin Luther stands trial at the Diet of Worms. How will he respond when he is called to recant his teaching and reject God's Word? Today, the
Dec 17 2021 12 min
April 16, 1521: Bundschuh [Rebroadcast]
Nine days after leaving Erfurt, Martin Luther arrives in the city of Worms. Today, the cries of revolt rise, reminding Luther that he will soon be standing before the mos
Dec 10 2021 7 min
April 7, 1521: The Road to Erfurt [Rebroadcast]
As Martin Luther arrives at Erfurt, the thought comes to him: his journey to Worms had really begun here 16 years ago. Today, Luther preaches to more than 2,000 listeners
Dec 3 2021 11 min
March 10, 1521: The Goose and the Swan [Rebroadcast]
A message from the city of Worms has just arrived in Wittenberg. If the rumor is true, then what Martin Luther has most hoped--and most feared--is finally happening. Toda
Nov 26 2021 10 min
February 3, 1521: The Gate to Paradise [Rebroadcast]
As his students gather around him, Martin Luther answers their questions and plays along with their goading. But when the professor starts to tell of his miraculous conve
Nov 19 2021 9 min
January 3, 1521: Excommunication [Rebroadcast]
Indignant with Martin Luther's defiance, Pope Leo X is preparing to exercise the full force of his authority to bring his enemy to nothing. Today, enter the pope's luxuri
Nov 12 2021 9 min
December 10, 1520: Time's Up [Rebroadcast]
Martin Luther has put up a good fight against Pope Leo X. But if the monk does not renounce his teachings now, there can be no turning back. Today, join Luther on the day
Nov 5 2021 10 min
November 28, 1520: The Articles of Antichrist [Rebroadcast]
If Martin Luther is right about the Bible's message of salvation, then the Roman Catholic Church must reform itself--radically. Today, the monk's books are being burned i
Oct 29 2021 11 min
November 10, 1520: The Lost Boy [Rebroadcast]
On his 37th birthday, Martin Luther's thoughts turn to his troubled past. For most of his life, he was driven by fear, striving to earn God's favor and escape the torment
Oct 22 2021 9 min
October 16, 1520: The Wild Boar [Rebroadcast]
In the eyes of Pope Leo X, Martin Luther is a boar running wild in his vineyard, and this pest must be hunted down. Today, Leo turns to Luther's patron, Frederick, to hel
Oct 15 2021 8 min
October 10, 1520: Damnable Heretic [Rebroadcast]
It's been three years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. Now the pope's envoy is knocking on Luther's door, and the message
Oct 8 2021 12 min
Introducing Season 2
Walk again with Martin Luther to hear how God used the conviction of a lone German monk to spark reformation in the church and change the world forever. Every Friday, lis
Sep 28 2021 1 min
May 5, 1521: The End of Luther
As Martin Luther makes his escape from Worms, he knows there may be nowhere left for him to go. Suddenly, armed horsemen surround the wagon, and Luther is taken captive.
May 5 2021 9 min
April 26, 1521: Judgment Day
Martin Luther has taken his stand at the Diet of Worms, and the council has made its deliberations. What will be done to the man who refused to compromise God's Word? Tod
Apr 26 2021 10 min
April 18, 1521: Here I Stand
The day has come at last. Martin Luther stands trial at the Diet of Worms. How will he respond when he is called to recant his teaching and reject God's Word? Five hundre
Apr 18 2021 12 min
April 16, 1521: Bundschuh
Nine days after leaving Erfurt, Martin Luther arrives in the city of Worms. Today, the cries of revolt rise, reminding Luther that he will soon be standing before the mos
Apr 16 2021 7 min
April 7, 1521: The Road to Erfurt
As Martin Luther arrives at Erfurt, the thought comes to him: his journey to Worms had really begun here, in Erfurt, 16 years ago. Today, Luther preaches to more than 2,0
Apr 7 2021 11 min
April 2, 1521: Departure
It's April 2, and the herald has arrived to escort Luther from Wittenberg to the Diet at Worms. Today, Martin Luther begins the 250-mile journey, leaving the relative saf
Apr 2 2021 8 min
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What a wonderful challenge and serious reminder of how our faith in the 21st century was achieved by those that came before! Thank you for a broadcast that puts us right in the historical scene of what was happening to the beloved Martin Luther! Our emotions hit high and low points as we heard of the suffering, and the tribulation that he faced over a number of months and years! Thank you for placing us back in HISTORY to experience the grace of God to give us such wonderful truth of the scriptures in today’s language!!
Garylr4 · Jan 2025
The stage production is bar none! Not only is the character development incredible but it also gives theological insight that only Ligonier could provide! A wonderful show that hooks the listener.
If I could give a suggestion. Maybe give an abridge version of Pilgrim’s Progress for the next series!
Thanks for this podcast!
Patrick2081 · Sep 2024
Outstanding! Ive been waiting for a dramatization about Martin Luther and found yours. I can’t wait to plug my earbuds in each day and go on my 10,000 step walk to hear the next one! Well done and thanks!
chloetyra · Jul 2023
Excellent production! A wonderfully entertaining and instructive way to learn more about Martin Luther. Thank you Ligonaire!
Steward 777 · Apr 2023
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