1. Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the remarkable story of Ursula von Münsterberg.
  2. How I Met Your Other Mother. In this episode, we discuss Tertullian on Heresies, especially the relationship of philosophy to theology, and how to pastorally address heresies past and present.
  3. On this episode of preaching the text we study Matthew's story of Christ's conception and birth.
  4. Daniel, Chad, and Erick discuss Pentecost, the early church, and the stoning of Stephen.
  5. Scott, Caleb, and Adam are back together talking about the third and the fourth commandments.
  6. The year was 843. Today we remember the original “Feast of Orthodoxy” in the Eastern churches. The reading is from John of Damascus.
  7. The Rock searching for donkeys but finding a throne.
  8. In this episode, Blake sits down with yo-yoist, Justin Weber. We explore his journey to becoming a national touring yo-yoist and the importance of enjoying your work. See Justin in action: https://www.youtube.com/user/weberyoyo Music in this episode is from Chris Ellis and Praise & Warships.
  9. Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man! Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Erasmus’ diatribe on Free Will and Salvation. How does Erasmus read the Bible and how does his interpretation continue to influence the church today? How does Erasmus’ anthropology determine how the church continues to preach and teach Christian doctrine?
  10. Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my! Sometimes Christians get hung up on the really “big” sins, but Paul lists quarreling and jealousy right there with them. What’s the connection? Craig and Troy discuss how love does no wrong to a neighbor, for love is the fulfillment of the law.
  11. On this day, we recognize the feast of St. Bridget of Sweden. We also remember John Day, 16th century English printer, who died in 1583. Our reading is by George MacDonald, "The Holy Thing."