Heroes of the Radical Reformation: Felix Manz and the Birth of Anabaptism

🎙️ Episode Title: Heroes of the Radical Reformation: Felix Manz and the Birth of Anabaptism
🎧 Guest Speaker: Jason Landsel, graphic novelist

In this special episode of Peace of the City, guest speaker and graphic novelist Jason Landsel, a member of the Bruderhof community, shares a powerful presentation from his ongoing trilogy Heroes of the Radical Reformation. Speaking at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship, Jason brings to life the dramatic story of Felix Manz, cofounder of the Anabaptist movement, whose bold faith led to one of the first acts of adult baptism in modern history—and ultimately, to martyrdom.

Jason’s trilogy—By Water, By Fire, and By Sword—traces the roots of the Radical Reformation through rich storytelling and stunning visual art. In this episode, he walks us through the historical context, spiritual fervor, and revolutionary courage of young reformers like Manz, Conrad Grebel, and others who broke from state-controlled religion to follow Christ more faithfully—even when it cost them everything.

📖 By Water focuses on Felix Manz and the early days of the movement.
🔥 By Fire, the next installment, tells the story of Jakob and Katharina Hutter.
⚔️ By Sword is in the works, centered on Peter Reidemann.

Tune in for a compelling blend of theology, history, and graphic art as we reflect on what it means to count the cost, live by conviction, and be shaped by the stories of those who came before us.