When Saint Francis Saved the Church: How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages Downloadable Audio Book

Jon Sweeney demonstrates that Francis himself became a conversion experience for all of Christian history, reviving the Church and revolutionizing how we think about the poor and marginalized, our relationship to the created world, and even our own mortality. The fascinating story of this unruly young man who saved the Church will inspire you change your corner of the world.

Jon M. Sweeney is an independent scholar and writer of popular history. Specializing in ancient and medieval history, he is the author of The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation.