1. Good Christian People? In this episode, we read and discuss the parable of Young Goodman Brown, a short story by Nathanial Hawthorne. What happens when Christians don’t have a Gospel preacher? What happens when we carry our guilt and are tempted by the devil? How do we distinguish between God and the devil?
  2. Today on the Almanac: A Second Crusade.
  3. Today on the Almanac: The Rise of the Islamic Empire and Withering of Christendom.
  4. Today on the Almanac: The Closing of the Council of Nicea.
  5. Today on the Almanac: A Catholic Rules Jerusalem.
  6. Today on the Almanac: The Roman Inquisition.
  7. Today on the Almanac: The Great Schism.
  8. Today on the Almanac: Martin Luther and Scripture Alone.
  9. Today on the Almanac: The Fire of Rome and the Beginning of Christian Persecution.
  10. It’s For Your Own Good. We conclude our reading and discussion of Dostoevsky’s, The Grand Inquisitor. What are we willing to sacrifice to accept the devil’s offer of miracles, mystery, and authority? Why do we surrender to temptation, and what do we expect are the consequences? What can we learn from Jesus’ rejection of the devil’s temptations, and what does that mean for Christians today?