This podcast episode explores the radical reformers and their impact on the Protestant Reformation, focusing on figures like Thomas Müntzer, Andreas Karlstadt, and Martin Luther. The episode delves into the German Peasants' War and the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, highlighting the divisions and challenges within the Reformation movement. It also discusses the influence of these reformers on Protestantism in various regions, including England, Scotland, and the Netherlands. The episode examines Luther's response to the Peasants' War and his controversial views on the Jews, as well as his marriage and legacy. Ultimately, the episode explores the lasting impact of Luther's ideas and actions on religious authority, atheism, and secularism.
