1. Today on the Christian History Almanac, head to the mailbag to answer a question that Dan would probably rather not.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the greatest essayists of all time and a Christian “skeptic”: Michel de Montaigne.
  3. In this episode, we explore The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, a forthcoming book that examines addiction not just as a habit or illness, but as a form of misplaced worship. We discuss how addiction draws us toward false gods, demanding our devotion and shaping our lives in ways we barely recognize. More than a personal struggle, addiction weaves itself into families, communities, and churches—warping trust, distorting love, and hollowing out the soul. How can we reclaim what has been lost? How do we confront addiction not just physically and mentally, but as a deeply spiritual battle? Join us as we dig into these questions and consider a way forward, one rooted in truth, grace, and the renewal of the whole person.
  4. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Emily Morgan and her society devoted to the work of Christ and to make “tired people rested and happy.”
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a “second generation” Reformer: the apocalyptic David Chytraeus.
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man behind one of the 19th century’s most famous exorcisms: Johann Blumhardt.
  7. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about a mysterious character who shows up in Christian art and iconography from time to time.
  8. In what way is the Church a remnant? Luther uses God's preservation of a remnant of faithful teachers and preachers throughout scripture and the Church against Erasmus and his argument that Luther stands alone.
  9. Weekend Edition for February 22-23, 2025
  10. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most famous Anglo-Catholic of the 19th century and a most (in)famous convert: John Henry Newman.
  11. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember another “forgotten” female poet and theologian: Elizabeth Singer Rowe.