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An apology for apologetics

04/14/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

What is "apologetics," anyway? How can the Christian utilize apologetics in their witness of Jesus Christ? Apologist Adam Francisco returns to show Craig and Troy how apologetics--while not the silver bullet of witnessing--can be properly used to help overcome an unbeliever's objections to the faith.
- Christian Apologetics
Adam Francisco apologizes for the resurrection!

04/07/23

2 mins

By Adam Francisco | Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

Well that was a click-baitey title, wasn't it? But here's what we mean: Lutheran theologian and apologist Adam Francisco joins Craig and Troy as we discuss the importance of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

04/04/23

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the story of an Oxford Don’s Radio broadcasts during World War II.
300: C.S. Lewis - A Grief Observed

03/27/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Are We Just Rats in a Maze? In this episode, we discuss grief, mourning, death, and hope while reading C.S. Lewis’s book, A Grief Observed.
296: Bo Giertz - Christ’s Church: The Parish Church

03/01/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Say Hello to My Little Church! In this episode, we discuss Christ’s church and all its vagaries and particularities as expressed in Bo Giertz’s book, Christ’s Church.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

01/31/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the curious story of America’s first Congressional Chaplain.
Thursday, January 26, 2023

01/26/23

9 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember St. Paula, among the earliest “Desert Mothers.”
- Church Fathers
- Christian History
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

01/17/23

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember Anthony, the father of Monasticism.
- Church Fathers
- Christian History
287: 1 Clement - Let our whole body be kept in working order in Christ Jesus

01/02/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Welcome to the Church, Can I Take Your Order? In this episode, we discuss Clement of Rome on the Church, especially good order, fruits of faith, and why the congregation at Corinth shouldn’t run off its pastors.
- Church Tradition
- Ministry of the Church
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

12/28/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we look at the Feast of the Innocents or Childermas.
285: R.C. Sproul - The Birth of Jesus

12/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Let’s Not Talk About Love. In this episode, we discuss R.C. Sproul’s Christmas sermon wherein he preaches on the Gospel of Luke chapter 2. The espresso kicked in early, and we read through the whole sermon before diving deep into the distinction between exposition and proclamation, so buckle up. Riley talks too much while Gillespie exercises patience and restraint.
284: Early Church Fathers on the Birth of Jesus

12/19/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Is It Too Early for Jesus’ Birth? In this episode, we read excerpts from various early church fathers on Jesus’ birth, with a heavy emphasis on the historicity of God’s incarnation. What part did earthly signs play in announcing Jesus’ birth? Why did it matter to the early fathers that God was born on an actual day, in an actual place, at an actual time? Do we at the present place the same emphasis as the early fathers on Jesus’ birth?