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  1. 227: Bonus Debrief on Anger, Hatred, and Miscarriage

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    11/17/21
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    In this bonus episode, we discuss pastoral fatigue, the difficulty in maintaining lies, hatred of what God hates, and the grief of miscarriage.
    227: Bonus Debrief on Anger, Hatred, and Miscarriage

  2. Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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    11/17/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we reflect on the tale of St. Elizabeth of Hungary—an upside-down Cinderella story.
    Wednesday, November 17, 2021

  3. Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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    11/16/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we look at the history of celibacy in the Catholic Church.
    Tuesday, November 16, 2021

  4. 226: Dreher - Families are Resistance Cells

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    11/15/21
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Are Family. In this episode, we discuss families as resistant cells. Families are the foundation of the church and society, and that’s why a totalitarian state must attack the family and replace it. Therefore, what can Christian families, Christian fathers, in particular, do to fight back?
    226: Dreher - Families are Resistance Cells

  5. Monday, November 15, 2021

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    11/15/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about contemporary and ancient problems in the church.
    Monday, November 15, 2021

  6. Sunday, November 14, 2021

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    11/14/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we talk about Leibniz and Theodicy.
    Sunday, November 14, 2021

  7. Saturday, November 13, 2021

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    11/13/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we tell the story behind the author of “The Hound of Heaven.”
    Saturday, November 13, 2021

  8. Friday, November 12, 2021

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    11/12/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we look at Epperson v. Arkansas and controversies surrounding teaching evolution in public schools.
    Friday, November 12, 2021

  9. Thursday, November 11, 2021

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    11/11/21
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
    Thursday, November 11, 2021

  10. Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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    11/10/21
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we take a fresh look at Martin Luther who was born on this day in 1483.
    Wednesday, November 10, 2021

  11. Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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    11/09/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we think a bit about Church Architecture and discuss the founding of the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
    Tuesday, November 9, 2021

  12. Monday, November 8, 2021

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    11/08/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about the growth of Christianity in the world.
    Monday, November 8, 2021