Christian History Almanac

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a 20th-century Russian monk with a story so remarkable and improbable it has raised questions.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the complicated Elector Maurice and his Reformation-era flip-flops.

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• By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas:
• Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith
• A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about UFO's and Christianity.

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• Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith
• A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco
• Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about the SSPX and Catholics in the news with a timely anniversary.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity's most popular creed.

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Weekend Edition for July 4-5, 2026

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a radical Quaker, activist, and author of a famous children's book.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we take a look at the 16th century's famous "prophet" and author of a popular almanac.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the history of "Church Camps" and the Second Great Awakening.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the "Debate of the Century" between Darwinism and Christianity in 1860.

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