The John Calvin Podcast

Get ready to step into the 16th-century theological arena as we kick off our series on John Calvin’s epic clash with Albert Pighius. In this episode, we set the historical and theological stage for t…

Sam Ha is currently Theological Librarian and Curator of the Meeter Centre at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids where he is also a PhD candidate. Sam is also an ordained pastor in the Presb…

In this episode we explore the popularity of Calvin among evangelicals of various stripes and the degree to which Calvin fits or does not fit the "evangelical" label. Did Calvin advocate for a conver…

Dr Jon Balserak is a top Calvin scholar and early modern historian. He is currently Visiting Lecturer at the University of Illinois Chicago and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. In this ep…

In this episode we look at the perception of Calvin as a diligent Pastor.

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Today we look at the accuracy of the perception that Calvin was a Logician who set out to construct a system of theology.

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In this final episode on Michael Servetus we look at the historical and theological context of the sentencing and execution of Servetus and John Calvin's involvement in these sad and dreadful events.…

Michael Servetus is arrested in Geneva on 13th August 1553. In this episode we delve into the details of the trial and John Calvin's involvement in it. The "Show Down" series seeks to understand the …

Professor Charles Partee is a world authority on John Calvin. At 90 years old he has massive experience, wisdom and scholarship from which those seeking to understand Calvin can learn. Charles is the…

The controversy surrounding the burning of Michael Servetus on the 27th October 1553 in Geneva has followed John Calvin's name ever since. But who was Michael Servetus, and why was he regarded as a h…

Did Calvin have a sense of humour? Join Matt in this bonus episode as he discusses Calvin's funny moments - intentional or otherwise!

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Was John Calvin the miserable killjoy he is often perceived as?

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The perception of Calvin as a manipulative tyrant is endlessly repeated, but is it historically accurate? In this episode Matt explains where this perception of Calvin might come from, and suggests a…

In this episode we look in more detail at Calvin's incredibly interesting formative years - his twenties. These crucial years see Calvin find a fiery lifelong friend (Farel), a spiritual father figur…

Welcome to the first episode of the John Calvin Podcast! In this episode we hear about the early formative influences that shaped the young Calvin. Featuring the austere, Collège de Montaigu, the rel…

This episode focuses on the volcanic events that propelled John Calvin from obscurity to fame during his highly influential Geneva years.

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The John Calvin podcast is all about the enormously influential, sixteenth century reformer John Calvin. My name is Matt White and I’m a Vicar and PhD student studying John Calvin. Endlessly intrigui…