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May 10, 20213 min read

May 11 Irish Monasticism

Today we mark the death of Comgall in the 7th Century and the birth of Irish Monasticism which developed some important distinctive...

Apr 30, 20213 min read

May 1 The Death of David Livingstone

Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone was one of the most popular figures in Late Victorian Britain. His legacy is striking,...

Mar 13, 20213 min read

Mar 14 Dr Livingstone I Presume

On this day in Christian History we go back to year 1871 and travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa where today the...

Feb 5, 20213 min read

Feb 5 - Japans hidden Christians

Today we remember 26 Christians who were crucified in Nagasaki in 1597. Tracing the rollercoaster story of Christianity in Japan, early...

Feb 4, 20213 min read

Feb 4 - Mormons journey to Utah

Today on Feb 4 we remember how the Church of the Latter Day Saints left their wintering grounds in search of a safe place to establish...

Jan 31, 20213 min read

Jan 26 - India becomes a republic, Mukherjee is vice-president

Today in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force, forming a republic. An ancient, massive and deeply religious country with 80%...

Jan 29, 20214 min read

Jan 14 - Albert Schweitzer Born

Today in 1875, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Theologian and Missionary, Albert Schweitzer was born. We look at his remarkable life and mixed...

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Jan 13 - Mary Slessor and Twins

Today's pod looks at the life of a remarkable Scottish Woman, who dedicated her life to saving twins from infanticide amongst the Okoyong...

Jan 21, 20213 min read

Jan 3 - The Apostle to the Lepers

Jozef De Veuster was born today in 1840. He became known worldwide as Father Damien for his life dedicated to and living with lepers in...

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