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The Ottoman Empire was at the gates. The Reformation was fracturing the Church from within. And Martin Luther had something to say about both.
The Turk at the Door by Adam S. Francisco explores how Luther navigated one of history’s most volatile moments.
Preorder now. Link in bio.

"Technological distractions can sometimes serve as anti-sacraments – conduits not of God’s invasive grace into our world, but portals by which we make our escape." -John Hoyum

Christian Liturgy in our Distracted Age Christianity isn’t simply a tool to fix social, spiritual, or economic problems. Its claims are much larger, touching upon truth itself and therefore all things and all people.

For the dads who need encouragement more than advice.

This Father’s Day, give a gift rooted in good news.

Dr. Scott Keith’s Being Dad and newest release Being Family offer a gospel-centered vision of fatherhood, family, vocation, and the promises of God handed down through the generations.

Both are meaningful gifts for dads, grandfathers, and families learning to live under the comfort of Christ rather than the pressure to perform.

Available now at the 1517 Shop.

"Islam points believers to a book believed to descend from heaven. Christianity proclaims that heaven came down to us."
-Adam S Francisco

Perfectly Preserved? Modern Qur’an Research and Muslim-Christian Apologetics Christianity does not ultimately rest on the assertion that God delivered a perfectly dictated text whose divine origin can be demonstrated by claims of flawless transmission.

"I pray my children see God’s faithfulness not in the riches of this world, but in the riches of grace through Christ Jesus." -Karen Stenberg

A Prayer for My Teens I pray my children see God’s faithfulness not in the riches of this world, but in the riches of grace through Christ Jesus.

Pastors, there’s still time to register for a Craft of Preaching workshop this August.

Join us for three days of teaching, discussion, interactive activities, and hands-on practice in the task and craft of preaching.

Registration includes the workshop, several meals, and books from 1517 Publishing.

We would love to have you join us in Las Vegas or Chicago this August!

Register today at the link in bio.

5 million downloads. 🚀

We’re grateful to celebrate this milestone for Christian History Almanac — our daily podcast that reminds us the church’s story is full of sinners, saints, strange turns, forgotten figures, and above all, the faithfulness of Christ.

Thank you to everyone who listens, shares, gives, and starts the day with us.

Christian History Almanac and all of our other podcasts on the 1517 Podcast Network are full listener supported. This June, you can help keep Christ in people’s ears. Visit the link in bio to support the network and learn more.

"Calling oneself a “Bible-believing Christian” fails to account for the fact that every belief system, knowingly or unknowingly, arises out of a particular history." -Luke Kjolhaug

There's No Such Thing as a "Bible-Believing Christian Calling oneself a “Bible-believing Christian” fails to account for the fact that every belief system, knowingly or unknowingly, arises out of a particular history.

Every week, thousands of people press play on a 1517 podcast.

In the car. On a walk. At work. At home.

And there, in the middle of ordinary life, they hear the good news again: Christ is for you.

This June, we’re launching the 1517 Podcast Fundraiser to sustain and grow the 1517 Podcast Network through 2026.

Our goal is to raise $150,000, with gifts matched up to $75,000.

Help keep Christ in people’s ears.

Give today at the link in bio.

"There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation." -Ken Sundet Jones

Is it Cake? Is it Ministry? There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation.