1. Francis & The Sunshine Band. In this episode, we discuss Francis Schaeffer’s ecumenical address to Lutherans, the consequences of seeking church unity using legal categories, the dilemma with Christian purity, the distinction between the hidden and revealed church, and why it matters.
  2. Today on the show, we remember the publishing of the first hymnal with hymns in the vernacular in 1501.
  3. Today on the show, we remember Henry Alford, a multitalented author, publisher, and priest.
  4. The Thinking Fellows discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
  5. Today on the show, Dan tells the story of a man he spent three years researching, Johann Arndt.
  6. Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about congregational singing and an early hymnal.
  7. It’s A Show, About Nothing! In this episode, we revisit and discuss C.S. Lewis’ introduction to Athanasius, On the Incarnation. We end up doing a recap of the past year, which means Christmas movies, the incarnation, and lots and lots of rabbit trails on this episode of The Banned Books Podcast.
  8. Today on the show, we remember the poet, Denise Levertov.
  9. The Thinking Fellows discuss J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit.
  10. It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
  11. Today on the show, we remember Herman Bavinck on the 101st anniversary of his death.