Join Pastor Lance Ralston for this 75th episode of Church History, where we explore the dramatic lead-up to the Protestant Reformation! Before Martin Luther and John Calvin launched the Reformation, a long struggle for church reform had already been underway. In this episode, we explore that journey—featuring John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, and the Council of Constance (1414–1418). We also unpack the chaotic Western Schism (also known as the Great Papal Schism) with three rival popes, the Conciliar Movement, and the failed efforts of the Council of Pisa and Council of Basel. Discover how simony, nepotism, absenteeism, and the corruption of the Avignon Papacy set the stage for massive upheaval in the Church—and why the Reformation was not a sudden rebellion, but an inevitable reckoning. Let us know in the comments! Topics: -Church Reform before the Reformation -Wycliffe & Hus’s theological legacy -Sigismund of Hungary -Papal corruption & ecclesiastical politics -The role of Church Councils (Nicaea to Florence) -East-West Church relations -End of Conciliarism For extensive commentary on the entire Bible, in 10+ languages, visit the Enduring Word website: https://enduringword.com/ Download the Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f Watch the full Church History series playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX4I3CQ9O97gcxP_uKMFPgNf Pastor Lance Ralston founded and lead-pastored Calvary Chapel Oxnard, California for nearly 40 years. In addition to serving on the Executive Board for Enduring Word, he is an author, holds a Master's degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry, and leads the Communio Sanctorum podcast, which delivers engaging & scholarly journeys into Church History without the slant of Academia. Discover more at: Communio Sanctorum: https://www.sanctorum.us/ Pastor Lance's channel: @INTOHISIMAGE ⛪️ CC Oxnard: https://calvaryoxnard.org/ Read Enduring Word's new devotional, thinkpiece, and Christian living blog authored by renowned pastors and Bible teachers: https://post.enduringword.com/ #bible #christian #faith #churchhistory #history #christianhistory #christianity #MartinLuther #Reformation #Renaissance #MedievalHistory #Spirituality #NorthernRenaissance #Reformation #JanHus #CouncilOfConstance #MartinLuther #JohnCalvin #Wycliffe #PapalSchism #AvignonPapacy #ConciliarMovement #WesternSchism #Simony #CatholicHistory #ProtestantReformation
Church History - Ep. 75: The Long Road to Reform Pt 3 | Pastor Lance Ralston
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