1. Runnin’ Down A Dream. In this episode, we dig deeper into liturgy and “action”—who’s doing what and why in Christian worship? How did the ancient pagans worship their gods, and why? What did the 16th-century Reformers teach about worship? Why should we moderns care? Mimesis, anamnesis, liturgical action, ritual, myth, sacrifices, and sacraments—we’ve got it all this week.
  2. Do The Thing. In this episode, we discuss liturgy. What is the difference between a sacramental rite and a sacrificial rite? Why are' member berries' so juicy and delicious? Can a priest or the church affect God's actions? Can a church integrate non-Christian rites into its worship?
  3. Today on the Christian History Almanac we remember Isaac Watts and his role in shaping modern hymnody and singing in church
  4. Passion. In this episode, we read Irenaeus on Christ’s passion and discuss Holy Week, the consequences of following Christ, what happens when things lack clear definition, and the consequences for the Church.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity in the early American Colonies.
  6. What does it mean to remember the Sabbath Day? In this episode, Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss what it means to worship God and receive his gifts.
  7. In this episode, Dr. Paulson asks the question why does God give us time?
  8. We remember the birthday of Scottsman William Robertson, born 1721. Today is the feast day of Januarius, also known as San Gennaro. The reading is an excerpt from "The Everlasting Gospel" by Horatius Bonar.
  9. The Thinking Fellows kick off 2018 with a final episode on defining various terms used throughout the show.