1. Talk of the Town. In this episode, we discuss Christian conversation — cultural, institutional, and in our encounters with the living God. Our guide is Prof. Robert Kolb, who wrote about the ‘Art of Christian Conversation’ in his book, “Speaking the Gospel Today.” What is Christian conversation, and what is its purpose? On the other side of the table, what is a worldly conversation, and what is its ultimate purpose? Is there any difference between pre-modern and post-modern Christian conversations and secular talks? Is there anything we can learn from “Christian conversations” that can be applied and/or help us appreciate myths, legends, folk tales, and storytelling? Is it possible for our conversations to awaken us to a greater reality than what our material generation tells us about the limits of reality?
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a forgotten pioneer in Christian History and apologetics: Nathaniel Lardner.
  3. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the Armenian dairy farmer and the Pentecostal movement in the 20th century.
  4. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the often misidentified “Apostle of the Apostles” and “Strong Tower”: Mary Magdalene.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we explore the controversial inquisitions of the church.
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about churches in the American South.
  7. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a Utopian Lutheran and his plans, which were dashed by a man now better known for his son and baseball.
  8. Run for the Hills! On this episode, we sit with Eugene Peterson and Jonah, listening to what they have to teach about God’s grace, death and resurrection, threshold experiences, believing Jesus is God versus encountering him, and much, much more! What does pastoral ministry look like in Jonah’s disobedience and obedience to God’s call? What would a “Church of St Jonah” look and sound like? What is it about God’s love for sinners that drives us away from God? When will this episode description end?
  9. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the Carmelites and ask why some of them don’t wear shoes…
  10. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the landmark discovery of an ancient text on this day in 1799.