1. The Thinking Fellows discuss J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit.
  2. Today on the show, we remember the Russian priest and polymath Pavel Florensky.
  3. In 1 Timothy 2, Paul sets out to describe how the church service is conducted and structured. What is governing principle for both?
  4. Today on the show, we remember Dave Brubeck and his unlikely fusion of Jazz and music for the church.
  5. Today on the show, we remember author Madeleine L’Engle.
  6. God Doesn’t Do Prophet-sharing. In this episode, we discuss Gerhard von Rad’s explanation of a prophet’s freedom and lack of choice regarding his call and proclamation. What’s at stake for preachers, and all Christians, when God calls us to speak a specific word, to a specific people, at a specific time according to his decision?
  7. Today on the Almanac, we remember the saint behind the title of a popular book and miniseries about World War 2.
  8. Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity and facial hair.
  9. Today on the show, we remember the religious aspects of the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
  10. Today on the show, we remember the conversion of the first singing Country and Western Cowboy.