Scotland's Forgotten History Podcast
Journey with Reformation Scotland's Matthew Vogan to the places where Scotland's Forgotten History happened. Discover the stories of how the Church in Scotland was led to a more extensive reformation according to God’s Word. Learn about the people God used to bring a spiritual revival that transformed an entire nation. Hear how they dealt with the repression, heavy fines, imprisonment and execution that took place during the time of Scotland’s Greatest Persecution. And discover the surprising and hard hitting lessons for the future that we can learn from the legacy they left behind for us today.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
“The off-scourings of all things, yet…precious”: Alexander Pitcairn, Dron – SFH111
People suffered a lot for attending the preaching of Alexander Pitcairn. For many years he continued to minister near Perth without compromise or capture. We find out how. Returning again to Dron nea…
“No more night nor darkness”: John Welwood, Dron – SFH110
We explore the story behind a secret burial at dead of night. The deceased young man was only 30 years old but his brief life is worth remembering and some of his dying words retain a unique power. …
The Secret and True History of James Kirkton – Greyfriars, Edinburgh – SFH109
“Constant in the truth”: Archibald Simson of Dalkeith – SFH108
How did hissing pupils lead their teacher to discover Reformation teaching? And how did the number 7 feature in the life and ministry of Archibald Simson of Dalkeith? We explore his imprisonment and …
To be “weighed and laid to heart” – John Sinclair and the Ormiston Covenant – SFH107
We conclude our series about the Solemn League and Covenant in Ormiston and we discover how and why the international covenant made an international journey from here. What abiding significance did t…
Conversations that Still Endure – Necropolis, Glasgow – SFH105
More than 370 years ago two men were in deep conversation as they walked on the hill now known as the Necropolis in Glasgow. The impact of those deliberations still endures in a publication that they…
Covenant Close and the International Covenant – The Royal Mile, Edinburgh – SFH104
The Royal Mile was the trunk of Old Edinburgh with a large number of small alleyways called closes, courts or wynds branching off on each side. Most of the alleyways are called “closes” which tend to…
Newbattle Abbey and the International Covenant – Lothian Burial Ground, Newbattle Abbey – SFH103
You would never realise that this neglected spot within the grounds of Newbattle Abbey witnessed considerable events of such historical significance. Our story weaves around Robert Leighton and the l…
Freedom and Faithfulness? – George Johnstone of Newbattle – SFH102
“So great an engagement, than which nothing is higher”: The International Covenant in England – SFH099
“Smoking Desires for Union” – The International Covenant at St Giles – SFH098
“Such a wife, such a friend, such a counsellor” – Janet Carstairs – SFH095