Roman Gunk, Doctrine Drano, and the Birth of the Puritans

Описание: Look, viewer. The Puritans were boss, and no, that was not a typo.

In this introductory episode to our Puritans series, we are doing exactly one thing. We are answering the question, What is a Puritan? without powdered wigs, witch myths, or your high school history teacher’s emotional trauma.

When most people hear the word Puritan, they think of:

Uptight legalists

Joyless rule keepers

Witch burning weirdos

Historically, the Puritans were something far more dangerous. They were Christians who took the Bible seriously and actually tried to live it out.

In this episode, we cover:

Where the word Puritan actually came from

Why it started as an insult and why it stuck

How Roman Catholic doctrine lingered in the Church of England

Why the Puritans wanted to purify doctrine, like Drano for theology

Why they never called themselves Puritans

Why they should be remembered for their discipline, devotion, and love for God’s glory

This episode launches a series designed to correct bad history, challenge lazy assumptions, and help Christians appreciate some of the most faithful believers who ever lived.

Come back next week. We are just getting started.

Chapters:
00:00 – Cold Open: The Puritans Were Boss
00:25 – Perms, The Office, and Bringing “Boss” Back
01:00 – Why People Hate the Word Puritan
02:10 – Who This Series Is For
03:20 – Why the Puritans Had Terrible PR
04:30 – Roman Catholic Influence in the Church of England
06:00 – Doctrine Drano and Purifying the Church
07:45 – Why Puritan Was Originally an Insult
09:10 – Wearing the Name Like a Badge of Honor
10:30 – Why They Did Not Call Themselves Puritans
12:00 – The Reforming Brethren Problem
13:15 – Why We Are Studying the Puritans
14:30 – Stop Believing Your Weird Teacher
15:40 – What Is Coming Next in the Series
16:30 – Final Charge: Getting Smarter Together
17:10 – Reverend Mark Media Out