1. Francis & The Sunshine Band. In this episode, we discuss Francis Schaeffer’s ecumenical address to Lutherans, the consequences of seeking church unity using legal categories, the dilemma with Christian purity, the distinction between the hidden and revealed church, and why it matters.
  2. Today on the show, we remember the publishing of the first hymnal with hymns in the vernacular in 1501.
  3. Today on the show, Dan tells the story of a man he spent three years researching, Johann Arndt.
  4. Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about congregational singing and an early hymnal.
  5. It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
  6. Today on the show, we remember Herman Bavinck on the 101st anniversary of his death.
  7. Today on the show, we look at the complicated religious context of Mary, Queen of Scots.
  8. Kelsi chats with acclaimed hip hop and rap artist, Flame, about why he has found a home in the doctrines and beliefs of Lutheranism.
  9. Today on the show, we remember the ultimate in Reformation irenicism: Martin Bucer.
  10. Today on the show, we remember the “second Martin” of the Reformation on the 500th anniversary of his birth.
  11. In this episode, The Thinking Fellows address the idea that the Reformation is not worthy of celebration but is lamentable.