Pilgerreise zur seligen Ewigkeit

This compelling portrait follows the turbulent early years of a 17th‑century Englishman whose restless spirit roamed Bedfordshire countryside, where mischief, theft, and even a daring encounter with an otter marked his childhood. Set against the backdrop of religious wars and the rise of a fervent Puritan movement, his story illustrates how the clash of politics and faith seeped into everyday life, shaping the choices of a boy from a poor kettle‑repairing family. Through vivid anecdotes and candid reflections, listeners hear how nightmares of hell and near‑fatal drownings began to stir an uneasy conscience within him.

As his world swerves between reckless rebellion and the first flickers of spiritual curiosity, the narrative traces the internal storm that would later fuel his famous writings. The early chapters are rich with the sounds of village life, the harshness of poverty, and the stark contrast between earthly pleasures and the looming promise of redemption. Listeners are invited to step into a time when personal transformation was a perilous journey, offering a glimpse of the forces that eventually propelled him toward a path of faith.