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  1. Sunday, August 15, 2021

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    08/15/21
    10 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we pause to consider the history of celebrating the Assumption or Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
    Sunday, August 15, 2021

  2. 214: Whitford - Tyranny and Resistance

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    08/14/21
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Enemy at The Gates. In this episode, we read and discuss David Mark Whitford’s book, "Tyranny and Resistance." What are Christians to do when state and church unite to enforce laws that are in opposition to God’s Word and Christian freedom?
    214: Whitford - Tyranny and Resistance

  3. Saturday, August 14, 2021

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    08/14/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember a modern martyr, Jonathan Daniels.
    Saturday, August 14, 2021

  4. Friday, August 13, 2021

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    08/13/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember another giant in the history of American church music.
    Friday, August 13, 2021

  5. Thursday, August 12, 2021

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    08/12/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Ashbel Green Simonton and the arrival of the Presbyterians in Brazil.
    Thursday, August 12, 2021

  6. Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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    08/11/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the father of American church music.
    Wednesday, August 11, 2021

  7. Tuesday, August 10, 2021

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    08/10/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the fantastical story of St. Lawrence on his feast day.
    Tuesday, August 10, 2021

  8. Monday, August 9, 2021

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    08/09/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about the most important event in church history.
    Monday, August 9, 2021

  9. 213b: Paulson - You must refuse the claims of the church to rule marriage and the government

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    08/08/21
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Breaking Your Rules — In this episode, we continue our reading and conversation about Dr. Steven Paulson’s breakdown of Martin Luther’s explanation of the two kingdoms. Marriage, children, preaching, serving our neighbor, and standing up to evil.
    213b: Paulson - You must refuse the claims of the church to rule marriage and the government

  10. Sunday, August 8, 2021

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    08/08/21
    8 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember Thomas A Kempis the author of what might be the best-selling devotional book of all time.
    Sunday, August 8, 2021

  11. Saturday, August 7, 2021

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    08/07/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we contemplate, among other things, really old banks in Italy and their important connection to the church in Renaissance Italy.
    Saturday, August 7, 2021

  12. Friday, August 6, 2021

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    08/06/21
    9 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis | Christopher Gillespie
    Today on the Almanac, we remember the Dominican Order by counting down the best Dominicans of all time.
    Friday, August 6, 2021