Francis & The Sunshine Band. In this episode, we discuss Francis Schaeffer’s ecumenical address to Lutherans, the consequences of seeking church unity using legal categories, the dilemma with Christian purity, the distinction between the hidden and revealed church, and why it matters.

Today on the show, we tell remember Barbara Heinemann and her assorted spiritual and utopian communities.

Today on the show, we tell the story of the controversial Norwegian Lutheran Elling Eielsen.

Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Christian heritage of TCU ahead of tonight's CFB Championship Game.

Today on the show, we remember an early and influential Protestant nun in America.

Today on the show, we tell the story of Noel Paul Stookey- the “Paul And” with Peter and Mary.

Today on the show, we tell the story of perhaps the most famous evangelist of the 19th century.

Today on the show, we remember the oldest and longest-running Christian radio station in America.

Today on the show, we remember Dave Brubeck and his unlikely fusion of Jazz and music for the church.

Today on the show, we remember the father of African American spiritual hymnody: H.T. Burleigh.

Today on the show, we remember a Christian “devoted to the least of these,” Dorothy Day.

In this episode, we bring on Dr. Dan van Voorhis, professor in the "History of Christianity in America" 1517 academy course, to talk to him about how our history affects our theology.