1. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the arrest and martyrdom of Pope Martin I.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the 14th century (to feel better about our own times) and observe the election of a controversial pope.
  3. Paulson continues the conversation about the "spiritual man" who cannot be judged.
  4. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who “invented” the Biblical concordance.
  5. Who Made Who? Today, we read an essay by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig about what makes a theologian. Dr. Kleinig explains Martin Luther’s threefold description of how the master of theology, the Holy Spirit, makes one a theologian through contemplative prayer, meditating on Scripture within the communion of saints, and being translated into the kingdom of heaven by God’s Word—all this and much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.
  6. You May Be Right… In this episode of Banned Books, we read Anselm of Canterbury’s Meditation on Sin and Penance. We discuss the consequences of sin, the Fountain of Mercy, Jesus’ excuses, the doctrine of simul iustus et peccator, theological presuppositions, and how we speak influences our behavior.
  7. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's adolescent visit at the temple where his parents leave him behind by accident.
  8. David and Adam continue their conversation about challenges to communicating the gospel and Christian truth that aren't initially apologetic in nature.
  9. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about the “Burned Over District” and New Religious Movements.
  10. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the dastardly, pious, reckless, or genius Oliver Cromwell.