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  1. 348: Martin Luther on the Prophet Habakkuk

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    04/12/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Love Will Keep Us Together. In this episode, we discuss the Song of Habakkuk, Martin Luther’s commentary on the song, Jesus as the foundation of reality, why mirrors are dangerous, trans-humanism, pop culture, church architecture, consumerism, why liturgy is an expression of the truth, how the Holy Spirit covers all things in meaning, and how the sacrament anchors earth to heaven.
    348: Martin Luther on the Prophet Habakkuk

  2. 347: Bornkamm - The God of the Old Testament

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    04/05/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Day Trippin’. In this episode, we talk about Easter, altars, cosmic mountains, church history, open fonts, restored virtue, saints, angels, powers of darkness, idols, icons, images, searching for the truth, and how Jesus is the archetype of all archetypes, and in between we read Luther on the Old Testament by Heinrich Bornkamm.
    347: Bornkamm - The God of the Old Testament

  3. Psalm 134 Rebekah Caggegi and Kaizo Hall sing "May the Lord bless you from Zion"

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    02/23/24
    5 mins
    By Chad Bird
    In this episode we see the Levites stationed at the temple of the Lord, under the stars, singing praise to the Lord.
    Psalm 134 Rebekah Caggegi and Kaizo Hall sing

  4. Monday, February 19, 2024

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    02/19/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christian Saints.
    Monday, February 19, 2024

  5. 338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel

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    02/02/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Chairman’s Intent. In this episode of Banned Books, we converse about the Gospel, ritual, and how and why God embodies his grace while reading John Kleinig’s article, Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel.
    338: Kleinig - Rituals and the Enactment of the Gospel

  6. 337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

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    01/26/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Simple Man. In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato.
    337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

  7. 328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

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    11/18/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons.
    328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

  8. Rites, rituals, and righteousness

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    11/17/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Spurred on by last week's conversation, Craig and Troy discuss how tradition is part of an entire philosophy of Christian worship and Christian living.
    Rites, rituals, and righteousness

  9. The tradition edition

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    11/11/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    TradiSHUUUUNNN! TRADITION! Spurred on by last week's thoughts on All Saints' Day, Craig and Troy think about the traditions of the liturgical calendar and the lectionary reading cycle.
    The tradition edition

  10. How many saints? ALL the saints!

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    11/03/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Seriously, what even IS All Saints' Day?
    How many saints? ALL the saints!

  11. Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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    10/17/23
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  12. 324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

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    10/09/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us.
    324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health