1. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “Prophet Statesman,” William Jennings Bryan, and his role in American political and religious life.
  2. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the Dutch mystic who wrote the bestselling book of his era and is rumored to have been denied sainthood for a peculiar reason.
  3. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man behind one of the most famous hymns (and famous “stories behind the hymns”).
  4. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the young lass and her footstool, perhaps the most famous of all time.
  5. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer questions about personal “Mt. Rushmores.”
  6. Weekend Edition for July 20-21, 2024
  7. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we celebrate the 400th birthday of one of the most enigmatic figures in the dissenting tradition and father of the “Friends”: George Fox.
  8. You know what the most amazing thing about the story of Samson is?
  9. If we ever feel abandoned, for one thing that puts us in good company, like King David.
  10. Feasts, funerals, and the durability of joy.
  11. Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a momentous (and remarkable!) proclamation from a 19th-century Pope.