1. It’s So Soft, And Squishy. In this episode, we continue to read Rod Dreher’s book on being a Christian dissident. We discuss soft totalitarianism and its effects on the church and culture. What happens when everyone has a grievance and nobody can forgive?
  2. אישׁון - Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings, from the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me. PSALM 17:8–9
  3. Today on the Almanac, we examine the curious case of Therese Neumann and the Stigmata.
  4. Craig and Troy riff on rapid-fire parables, and Jesus trains us for the Kingdom. Go back and check out our series on parables at https://tinyurl.com/y7h8hjve
  5. בטח - But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me. PSALM 13:5–6
  6. Today on the Almanac, we commemorate the feast of Hildegard von Bingen.
  7. Give to Caesar and believe in the resurrection.
  8. כוס - The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence. Let him rain coals on the wicked; fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. PSALM 11:5–6
  9. Today on the Almanac, we tell the curious story of Bob Schuller and his Crystal Cathedral.
  10. In this episode Gretchen and Katie get to as Kelsi Klembara about the practical implications of giving assurance. To put it another way, what is the fruit of giving assurance?
  11. שׁם - O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. PSALM 8:1