1. This month, we discuss the book "The Soul of Shame" by Dr. Curt Thompson. It was a really fun conversation, and Katie called it her top read of the year.
  2. Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023; the bloody conflict leaves some Christians asking theological questions about the modern state of Israel.
  3. Where have all the Christians gone? New research reveals that this question is becoming more common as Americans abandon Christianity.
  4. In this book club episode, we discuss "Art and Faith" by Makoto Fujimura. This was a book recommended to us, and we sort out the parts of this book that we appreciated, and the parts where we would disagree.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the Broadway debut of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity and sports.
  7. We are discussing the book "A Tumblin' Down" by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. (Our September book club book)
  8. What does it mean that we are saved by grace alone?
  9. Gretchen and Katie both saw the Barbie movie, and want to talk about it the cultural statements made in this movie.
  10. In our monthly book club episode, these 2 Lutheran women (Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin) discuss Beth Moore's memoir, "All My Knotted Up Life."
  11. This week’s episode is a conversation between author John Bryant and Kelsi about John’s new book (out in September), A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.
  12. As Gen Z and Gen Alpha grow into adolescence and early adulthood, what hope should we have for the future of the church?