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Gideon makes a 2nd threatening promise and then follows through on both of them. We learn more about his family and what may be some additional motivation in these conflicts. The people start wanting a ruler and Gideon slips into compromise.

Why does suffering hurt so much? Craig and Troy explore the idea that God works through our suffering for the benefit of others and ourselves, but He does so without us seeing Him work. So what should our faith latch onto? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org

On this day, we remember Michelangelo, born 1475, and Juan Luis Vives, born 1492. The reading is "On The Brink Of Death" by Michelangelo.

Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man! Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Erasmus’ diatribe on Free Will and Salvation. How does Erasmus read the Bible and how does his interpretation continue to influence the church today? How does Erasmus’ anthropology determine how the church continues to preach and teach Christian doctrine?

On this day, we remember Third Lateran Council, convened in 1179, and Christian History, published in 1743. The reading is “I love My Enemies” by Leonid Zavalniuk.

Jesus says He is distressed over a certain baptism and division will follow Him. People want to know about degrees of sinners, but Jesus blows apart all ideas of Karma. And a woman is healed on the Sabbath, but the rulers of the synagogue find it impossible to rejoice.

On this day, we remember pope Pelagius I, d. 561, and St. Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia. The reading is from Roy Campbell, "To The Sun."

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.

The Thinking Fellows are once again joined by David Andersen. The topic of this episode leans more philosophical and asks the question, are you happy? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

On this day, we remember Reginald Pole, b. 1500, and Damaskinos of Athens, b. 1891. The reading is from Stanley Hauerwas, an excerpt from his "Resident Aliens."

On this day, we recognize St. Chad's Day and the forming of Howard University for training black preachers. The reading is from Phyllis Wheatley, "On Being Brought From Africa to America."

On this day, we recognize St. David's Day and the founding of Unitas Fratrum in 1457. The reading is from Richard Wilbur, "Matthew VIII, 28ff."