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In this episode, Blake sits down with painter, Mako Fujimura. They discuss his process of slow art, culture care, and his new book, Art & Faith: A Theology of Making.

The year was 1935. We remember Korean Christian Sun Chu Kil. The reading is a poem "This Year" by Ku Sang, translated by Brother Anthony of Taizé.

The year was 1703. We remember the first Lutheran pastor ordained in the New World, Justus Falckner. The reading is from Pamela Cranston, "Poem for Christ the King."

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation.

Eating a whole turkey by yourself? May we join? Hit play, grab a leg, dip in cranberry, and enjoy what some people call the greatest meeting of minds since Shane MacGowan got together with Nick Cave to record My Way!

A shelter from pigs on the wing... In this episode, how do Christians interface with a godless state, love our neighbors without being complicit in promoting sin, and maintain the tension between the two kingdoms?

David and Goliath.

The year was 1846. We remember the Missionary linguist James Evans. The reading is from E.H. Dewart and his "Out on Life's Dark Heaving Ocean."

The year was about 300. We remember St. George—the myth, national symbol, dragon-slayer, and picture of Christ. The reading is from C.S. Lewis from his "Past Watchful Dragons."

Pastor Hodel Teaches On Matthew 22:15-22

The year was 1526. We remember the French Reformer Louis De Berquin. The reading is an excerpt from a poem by Antoine de Chandieu.

You Know Who Else Misunderstood The Kingdom of God? Hitler! In this episode, we read Herman Sasse’s 1930 essay on The Social Doctrine of the Augsburg Confession and its Significance for the Present. We discuss the two kingdoms doctrine, peoples’ station in life, and the need for public discussions of natural law.