1. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the first sermon of Jesus in the synagogue in Nazareth.
  2. Good Christians, One and All Rejoice? In this episode, we read Origen’s response to Celsus about whether or not Christians are detrimental or beneficial to society. Does the Church uplift or undermine culture? What part does faith play in living a virtuous life?
  3. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most important of all the “Anthonys.”
  4. What is a spiritual director? Are they directing your spiritual life? Are they telling you to do something? Are they fulfilling a pastoral role?
  5. Jesus is the forgiveness of our sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for your sins, Jesus is the forgiveness for all sins, period.
  6. In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, the Fellows explore the complex history of the Crusades, their origins, motivations, and the theological implications that arise from them.
  7. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the foundations of modern religious freedom.
  8. The First Will Be Last and the Last Will Be First
  9. The centrality of Christ, the lover of our souls, the light of the world, everything else is like a shadow.
  10. In this episode of Tough Texts, Daniel Emery Price and Scott Keith explore the complexities of 1 Peter 4:1-6.