1517 Podcasts

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the auto-de-fé of Vallodolid, which took place on this day in 1559.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the Battle of Lepanto, which happened on this day in 1571.

The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St. Bruno the Carthusian on his feast day.

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Luke's account of Christ's healing of the ten lepers.

Weekend Edition for October 4-5, 2025

Master of Puppets. In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Bondage of the Will, with Gerhard Forde’s book, The Captivation of the Will. We discuss the human will — what it is, what it does, what it wants — and why we are compelled to insist that we have free choice. We also talk about the two paths: one, the path of forgiveness, and the other, the way of morality. Why do we default to morality in matters of choice, and why is the preaching of God’s grace over against morality so offensive to Christians who confess that our knowledge of good and bad is a direct consequence of the original sin in the garden? We also talk about drunkenness, women’s ordination, the offense of irresistible grace, and what the Holy Spirit is up to amidst the disruption that occurs when he sends his preachers to declare an end to the illusion of free choice and reveal his death sentence to bound wills.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the American evangelist John Raleigh Mott on his feast day in the Episcopal Church.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we consider the Papal States, which came to an end on this day in 1870. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory

Singing is one of the most recognizable parts of Christian worship. But why do Christians sing hymns?

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St. Honorius of Canterbury, who died on this day in 653. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory