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ב‎ - In the beginning... GENESIS 1:1

It is the last day of the year. We consider various calendars and end-of-year practices. The reading is from Alfred Lord Tennyson, "Ring Out Wild Bells."

Gretchen and Katie wrap up their conversation on parenting, otherwise known as "calling a thing what it is." They talk about confession and absolution in the home and standing back when we try to take over the Holy Spirit's role.

The close of 2 Corinthians.

The year was 1906. We remember Josephine Butler, an evangelical Anglican. The reading is "Carol of the Poor Children" by Richard Middleton.

Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

Caleb and Scott begin the series on the Lutheran Confessions.

While you are comparing your presents and life to others, pour a Sidecar, turn off the Taylor Swift, and man up.

Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about Desiderius Erasmus.

The year was 1622. We remember St. Francis de Sales, a Catholic controversialist and popular writer for the laity. The reading is from Norman Nicholson, “Carol for the Last Christmas Eve.”

Is David a law-breaker? Is Jesus a law-breaker?

The year was 1657. We remember the Flushing Remonstrance. The reading is “Mary’s Song” by Charles Causley.