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Weekend Edition for September 19-20, 2026

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a group of dissident Baptists in the Soviet Union and four generations of pastors.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a woman who channeled her own sorrow into a vast collection of hymns.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the patron saint of those with difficult in-laws (among other things).

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the short life of a semi-obscure minister whose life was a witness to Jesus.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a big question about church history and what the past can do for us.

Weekend Edition for September 12-13, 2026

The Cost of Discipline. In this episode, we sit with St. Athanasius and his writings on the life of St. Antony. How did Christians in the 4th century view spiritual warfare and affliction? What is the relation of discipline to prayer, piety, and resisting temptation? What did 4th century Christians think about virtues and vices, and whether they were (or weren’t) related to the Christian life? Is it better for Christians to seek a place of solitude or community when focusing on heavenly things versus worldly things? How does Mammon factor into this? What does Scripture teach about the evil one, demons, dark powers, and evil spirits? Do we as modern Christians agree with Athanasius and Antony’s views about spiritual warfare, and if not, why? This and much, much more on this week’s episode.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a historic Manhattan Chapel with ties to Revolutionary America and 9/11.

Faith is a Grace

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the significant yet underappreciated reformer with the most intimidating of names: Wolfgang Musculus.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the insurance manager responsible for a few of the most popular English hymns.