Podcast Overview

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Understanding the American Religious Landscape with Ryan Burge

01/13/26

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi is joined by data analyst, Ryan Burge, to discuss the current American Religious Landscape as well as his newest book, The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us.Dr. Ryan Burge is an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University.
Has Lutheranism Failed?

01/11/26

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman | Scott Keith

Has Lutheranism Failed? In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the purpose and aim of the church to examine if Lutheranism in America has failed.
Thursday, January 8, 2026

01/08/26

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most important Catholic in American history?!
- Christian History
- Christianity in America
When Christians Contradict Themselves

12/01/25

6 mins

By Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco | Scott Keith

The Thinking Fellows examine the Ligonier 2025 State of Theology Survey. They identify a major recurring theme: Christians are contradicting themselves.
The Quiet Ambition with Ryan Tinetti

11/19/25

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Ryan Tinetti

Kelsi chats with professor, pastor, and author Ryan Tinetti about his new book, The Quiet Ambition: Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, The Quiet Ambition argues the life of the Christian often has much less to do with changing the world than it does faithfully trusting our work matters because we matter to God.
The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek

10/07/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek
On Apathy and Excuses

09/10/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam discuss religious apathy and the excuses people give for avoiding church.
Obey the Gospel AND SUFFER FOR IT

08/16/25

4 mins

By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr

Peter enters into a discussion that doesn't tickle our ears very well, but it still a plain fact of the Christian's life: we will suffer on account of Christ.
Faith and doubt

07/30/25

3 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam reflect on the pervasiveness of doubt in the modern age among believers and non-believers alike.
401: Q&A on Christian Success

07/26/25

8 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Secret of My Success. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about success and the Christian life. How does one measure success? What about when we fail? Is that God’s will? How does the cross inform the Christian definition of success? This and much, much more on today’s Christian podcast!
400: Paulson - The Hidden Life of Christians

07/17/25

8 mins

By Donavon Riley | Christopher Gillespie

You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away. In this episode, we read the Outlaw God and discuss the hidden life of a Christian. How are Christians to understand the living Word, or Christ crucified before Adam and Eve, or being called into vocations that serve the kingdom of life rather than a culture of death?
Friday, July 4, 2025

07/04/25

14 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a popular and (slightly) peculiar hymn/anthem.