# 164. Ben Fleming: Let's Talk About the Reformation

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Podcast: [Seeking the Hidden Thing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seeking-the-hidden-thing-podcast-6406212)
Published: 2026-05-07T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5307

## Resource

Ben and I get together to talk about the Reformation, what caused it, and how we should properly think about it in the context of the times and the flow of historical events. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

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