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  1. Sunday, June 16th, 2019

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    06/16/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember the marriage anniversary of William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, and the Universities Tests Act of 1871. Our reading is "A Hymn to God the Father" by John Donne.
    Sunday, June 16th, 2019

  2. Saturday, June 15th, 2019

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    06/15/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember author Evelyn Underhill, a scholar of medieval mystics, and Johannes Tauler, a medieval German mystic from the 14th century. Our reading is "There Comes a Galley Laden" by Tauler.
    Saturday, June 15th, 2019

  3. Friday, June 14th, 2019

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    06/14/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember English Puritan Richard Baxter and the removal in 1966 of the penalty of death attached to the list of banned books by the Roman Catholic church. Our reading is "Lord, It Belongs Not to My Care" by Baxter.
    Friday, June 14th, 2019

  4. Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

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    06/14/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    We remember on this day St. Matthias, Timothy Dwight, and Pius XI's condemnation of the Nazis in 1937. Our reading is "Easter 1984" by Les Murray.
    Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

  5. Thursday, June 13th, 2019

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    06/13/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we celebrate the anniversary of marriage to Martin and Katie Luther in 1525. We remember the birthday of Dorothy Sayers, born on this day in 1893. Our reading is Sayers' poem "Fair Shepherd."
    Thursday, June 13th, 2019

  6. 61: Joseph Scrivener - What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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    06/12/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Jesus joins us in our weirdness. In this episode, Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of how to judge a hymn with Joseph Scriverner’s classic hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
    61: Joseph Scrivener - What a Friend We Have in Jesus

  7. Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

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    06/12/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember the first Ecumenical council held at Nicea in 325, as well as Mother Bernadina Matthews, founder of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa. Our reading is the poem "Do not live for death" by Wendell Berry.
    Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

  8. History of Lutheranism in America

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    06/11/19
    7 mins
    By Wade Johnston
    This time around Mike sits down with Dr. Braun to discuss the history of Lutheranism in America.
    History of Lutheranism in America

  9. Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

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    06/11/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember the feast of St. Barnabas, missionary. And on this day we remember the death of Roger Bacon, scholar. Our reading is "On Prayer #1," by Dave Harrity. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
    Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

  10. Christianity in America: The Founding Generation

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    06/11/19
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco | Dan van Voorhis | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt
    Is America a Christian nation? To help answer that question, Dr. Dan van Voorhis looks at the background and context of the constitution of the United States.
    Christianity in America: The Founding Generation

  11. Monday, June 10th, 2019

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    06/10/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember Eugenius Bulgaris, who coined the term "euthanasia," and the reunification of the southern and northern Presbyterian churches in 1983. Our reading is a selection from "Between Noon and Three" by Robert Farrar Capon.
    Monday, June 10th, 2019

  12. Sunday, June 9th, 2019

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    06/09/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember St. Columba, missionary to Scotland, and St. Ephrem of Syria, Doctor of the Church. Our reading is the hymn "Abide with Me" by Henry Francis Lyte.
    Sunday, June 9th, 2019