A fascinating talk by British author and historian Martyn Whittock explores the Mayflower voyage through the lives of fourteen remarkable individuals, the “saints” and “strangers” who became known as the Pilgrims. Based on his acclaimed book, Mayflower Lives, this talk highlights fourteen well‑known figures like John Alden, Myles Standish, Tisquantum (Squanto), and William Bradford, as well as lesser‑known voices who helped shape the early Plymouth Colony. Click here for his 66-minute presentation posted on February 5, 2026 by Alden House.

What we now regard as the “godly” were the religious radicals of their day. The mainstream members of the Church of England had real concerns about them and regarded them as being pretty extreme. They were both saints and strangers. Some were women, some were men, one was a little child who did not survive the first winter, and one was a Native American. Martyn Whittock is a historian, author of fifty‑eight books, and a Lay Minister in the Church of England. His work spans history, theology, and commentary on the intersection of faith and the modern world.