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  1. Saturday, May 4th, 2019

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    05/04/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today we remember the English Reformation martyrs, St. Florian, and conclude with a poem "The Dying Christian to His Soul" by Alexander Pope.
    Saturday, May 4th, 2019

  2. Friday, May 3rd, 2019

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    05/03/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today we remember Pope Gelasius claiming the Universal See c.495, the legend of Alexandria and Antonina, the Florida Holy Wars, George Whitefield's first visit to America, and conclude with the poem "Peace" by Henry Vaughn.
    Friday, May 3rd, 2019

  3. Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

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    05/02/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember Athanasius (d. 373), Athanasius Kircher, Elias Boudinot, and the anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Our poem is "Hymn to God, My God In My Sickness" by Donne.
    Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

  4. This is Water

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    05/02/19
    10 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    On episode ONE HUNDRED (they finally did it) of Let the Bird Fly! the guys sit down (sans Ben despite their best efforts to get him there) to discuss the commencement address This is Water by David Foster Wallace.
    This is Water

  5. Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

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    05/01/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember St. Philip, the first broadcast of "Back to the Bible" in 1939, Frederick the Wise, and conclude with a poem by G.K. Chesterton, "The Convert."
    Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

  6. 55: Ulrich Zwingli - 67 Theses Defending Reform

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    05/01/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Dear Rome... Yeah, It’s Probably For The Best That We Never See Each Other Again. This week, Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Ulrich Zwingli’s 67 Theses defending the theological reforms in Zurich. Zwingli is provocative, sometimes hyperbolic, but driven by a zeal for the reformation doctrine of Christ alone for the salvation of sinners apart from their works.
    55: Ulrich Zwingli - 67 Theses Defending Reform

  7. Christianity in America: The Colonies

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    04/30/19
    2 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Dan van Voorhis | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt
    Dr. Dan van Voorhis leads a discussion on the history of Christianity in America. This episode focuses on the religious practices of American colonies and their lasting impact.
    Christianity in America: The Colonies

  8. 54: Oswald Chambers - Collision of God and Sin

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    04/24/19
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You have us the Good News now give us the goods! This week, Gillespie and Riley give Oswald Chambers a second go-round, reading and discussing The Collision of God and Sin.
    54: Oswald Chambers - Collision of God and Sin

  9. Episode 4: Cinderella

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    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 4: Cinderella

  10. Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

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    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    On this episode we recall the story Jack and the Beanstalk, discussing God's Kingdom and its perceived insignificance, also drawing connections from this fairy tale to the biblical account of David and Goliath. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

  11. Episode 6: Lion King

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    04/24/19
    1 min
    By Cindy Koch
    Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion King, recognizing sin and deceit in this world, but also finding hope for the happy ending promised to us in Christ. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Episode 6: Lion King

  12. 53: Oswald Chambers - Complete & Effective Dominion

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    04/18/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    This Isn’t a Good Place for a Yogurt Shop. Riley and Gillespie tackle a daily devotion from one of the OG of the Holiness Movement, Oswald Chambers.
    53: Oswald Chambers - Complete & Effective Dominion