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Beneath the Headlines

Mike Woodruffchristchurchil.org

Each month, pastor Mike Woodruff sits down with a thoughtful guest to trace the quiet forces shaping tomorrow’s news.

No hot‑take sparring. Just brisk questions on birthrates, algorithms, ideas, and idols, all aimed at giving thoughtful Christians a clearer map of the moment and a steadier hope within it.

Expect solid data, memorable lines, and a nod toward grace. 


Subscribe and gain a firmer grasp of the stories happening beneath the headlines.

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Episodes

The U.S. and French Revolutions

In this episode Mike will be explaining and comparing the US and French Revolutions, which both grow out of the Enlightenment, but have significantly different understandings of human nature which shape significantly different forms of government.

Sep 17, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Significant Moments in the 18th Century

In today’s episode we are focusing on the 18th century – sometimes referred to as “the century of lights” – providing you with the panorama of what happened so you get a feel for this period. Then, in subsequent episode we’ll double back and do a deeper dive on some of the more important people, events and ideas.

Sep 10, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 53

The Enlightenment

In today’s lecture, Mike will be discussing the Enlightenment – the major shift in European life and thought that occurred during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Sep 04, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 52

The Seventeenth Century

In today’s episode, Mike will be providing a fly over of the 17th century – which is one of the most consequential centuries ever. As you will soon see, it was not only full of wars and revolutions, but also advances and changes on numerous fronts. Some of the most interesting and important people – and some of the most controversial and consequential events in Western Civ - unfold during the 1600s.

Jul 16, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Calvin's Institutes - Episode 41

In today’s episode, Mike will be focusing on Calvin’s Institutes , a collection of four books that were written – and rewritten and rewritten and rewritten - by John Calvin. As you will soon see, it is hard to overstate the value of The Institutes .

May 28, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 41
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