John Calvin's Institutes in a Year

<p>Ever stared at John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion on your shelf and thought, “One day I’ll finally read that… but where would I even start?”</p><p>This podcast is for that moment.</p><p><strong>Calvin’s Institutes in a Year</strong> is a guided, day-by-day journey through one of the most influential works in Christian theology. Together, we read through the entire Institutes over the course of a full year—one manageable section at a time—so that a book many admire from a distance finally becomes something you actually finish.</p><p>Each daily episode is short, focused, and intentional. We keep the pace steady, the sections approachable, and the explanations clear, helping you follow Calvin’s arguments without feeling buried under the weight of a theological classic. No rushing. No intimidation. Just faithful reading, thoughtful reflection, and steady progress.</p><p>This is not a lecture series and it’s not a shortcut. It’s a companion for the long walk—designed for pastors, students, Reformed readers, and anyone who wants to understand historic Christian doctrine at a deeper level by actually reading the text.</p><p>If you want more than just listening, you’re invited to read along with us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ThroughTheChurchFathers.com"><strong>ThroughTheChurchFathers.com</strong></a> where you’ll find the full reading schedule, written texts, and the ability to comment and discuss alongside others making the same journey.</p><p>If the Institutes has always felt important but unreachable, this is your invitation to finally open it—one day at a time.</p><p>We begin January 1, 2026</p><p>Explore the Project:</p><p>Through the Church Fathers – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com">https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com</a></p><p>Patreon – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton">https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton</a></p><p>Credo Courses – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.credocourses.com">https://www.credocourses.com</a></p><p>Credo Ministries – <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.credoministries.org">https://www.credoministries.org</a></p>