Scotland's Forgotten History Podcast

Mar 17 2022 546

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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.

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“One of the old sufferers”: William Reid, Dunning – SFH112

Mar 17 2022 4 mins

Why did William Reid promise to give himself up to the authorities as a wanted field preacher? And why did he once preach in church with a loaded pistol hung around his neck? There are other stories of narrow escapes even in his death when he escaped the malice of the leader of the Jacobite troops, Lord George Murray who wanted "to have the old dog's bones to bristle in the flames

“The off-scourings of all things, yet…precious”: Alexander Pitcairn, Dron – SFH111

Mar 11 2022 6 mins

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 near Perth, we discover more about its minister and his experiences.Cover Photo © Becky Williamson (cc-by-sa/2.0)

“No more night nor darkness”: John Welwood, Dron – SFH110

Mar 04 2022 4 mins

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. It was the field preacher John Welwood, and he left an abiding influence on another young man Richard Cameron.

The Secret and True History of James Kirkton – Greyfriars, Edinburgh – SFH109

Feb 09 2022 9 mins

“Constant in the truth”: Archibald Simson of Dalkeith – SFH108

Jan 28 2022 8 mins

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 attempted murder along with other incidents in this episode.

To be “weighed and laid to heart” – John Sinclair and the Ormiston Covenant – SFH107

Jan 13 2022 11 mins

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 the covenant have after it was publicly burned by the authorities?

What Made the Solemn League and Covenant Solemn? – Aberlady – SFH106

Dec 09 2021 5 mins

Conversations that Still Endure – Necropolis, Glasgow – SFH105

Dec 03 2021 8 mins

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 planned together. We also find out how it had a close connection with the final moments on the scaffold for some Covenanters.

Covenant Close and the International Covenant – The Royal Mile, Edinburgh – SFH104

Nov 17 2021 3 mins

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 be narrow with tall buildings on both sides and access private property. They all have their own names. One of them is called Covenant Close and as you might have guessed there is

Newbattle Abbey and the International Covenant – Lothian Burial Ground, Newbattle Abbey – SFH103

Nov 11 2021 6 mins

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 leading Covenanting noble the Earl of Lothian. But there are some other famous Covenanters that share some connection with the location too.