The Life of St. John Henry Newman

09/10/2025 42 min

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Episode Synopsis

Step into the life of one of the most brilliant and inspiring Christian minds of the 19th century—Saint John Henry Newman. From his intense childhood faith in London, to his rise as Oxford’s most captivating preacher, to the inner struggles that led him to leave behind everything he loved and embrace the Catholic Church, Newman’s story is one of conscience, courage, and sanctity.In this episode, you’ll hear vivid scenes of Newman’s early mystical experiences, the fiery birth of the Oxford Movement, his agonizing conversion to Catholicism, and his quiet years at the Birmingham Oratory that transformed countless souls. Discover how his hymn Lead, Kindly Light, his masterpiece Apologia Pro Vita Sua, and his famous motto “Heart speaks to heart” continue to touch millions today.Whether you’re Catholic, Protestant, or simply curious about faith, this dramatic and deeply human story of Newman’s search for truth will inspire you to follow the light of conscience wherever it leads.Listen now, and be moved by the journey of the man who went “out of shadows and images into the truth.”