1. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember, with pause, the first crusade, which began on this day in 1096.
  2. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steven Paulson continue their discussion of Jesus' sermon in John 6.
  3. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “patron of our difficult century,” Maximilian Kolbe.
  4. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Michael Servetus, a “rogue” whose life and death were subject to some scrutiny.
  5. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question from a friend of the show.
  6. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we meet an early American celebrity and pioneer missionary: Adoniram Judson.
  7. We Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy for faith and life.
  8. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an underrated Colonist and Reformer: Roger Williams.
  9. On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss Christ's sermon on the bread of life. Unlike the manna given to the Israelites, Christ himself is the bread which endures to eternal life.
  10. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a giant in the history of Christian hymnody: John Mason Neale.