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Christian History Almanac
The Christian History Almanac is a daily 5-minute podcast that highlights those stories- sometimes well known, other times less so- that have shaped the history of the church. Hosted by historian and author Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, each daily podcast concludes with a piece of prose or poetry and the reminder that because of the Good News, everything is going to be ok.
Episodes
Christian History AlmanacThursday, February 6, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Mary Groves Muller and her impact on her husband and orphans in Industrial Age England. Show Notes: Support…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, February 5, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most famous novelists/priests of the 20th century. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, February 4, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish a happy birthday to an iconic American Rock Star who made news with a public conversion to Christianity. Show…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, February 3, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the history of the 10 Commandments. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Greatest Christian Rock Band of All Time?
Weekend Edition for February 1-2, 2025 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, January 31, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the early church to hear some lore about the famed Pope Sylvester and what he may or may not have done. Show…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, January 30, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the theologian and social critic Francis Schaeffer. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, January 29, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we double back on yesterday's show to talk more about "indulgences." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, January 28, 2025
Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to remember the Medieval Jubilee. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, January 27, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we hedged to the mailbag to answer a question about the Great Commission and the church today. Show Notes: Support 1517…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: That's Incredible!
Weekend Edition for January 25-26, 2025 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, January 24, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the first Dutch minister in America: Jonas Michaelius. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, January 23, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a key figure in the Christian resistance to Nazi Germany. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, January 22, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St Vincent's Day and the story of one of the early church's favorite martyrs. Show Notes: Support 1517…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, January 21, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember another link between Hollywood and the Church in the work of Cecil B. DeMille. Show Notes: Support 1517…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, January 20, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about food and a fictional dinner party. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: That's Entertainment!
Weekend Edition for January 18-19, 2025 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, January 17, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most important of all the "Anthonys." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, January 16, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the foundations of modern religious freedom. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, January 15, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an often-forgotten episode in the aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, January 14, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the founder and patron saint of Serbia: St. Sava. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, January 13, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to talk about sacraments and ordinances and how to count them! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Food Episode!
Weekend Edition for January 11-12, 2025 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, January 10, 2025
Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a writer known for his attacks on Martin Luther and a famous picture of the Reformer as a seven-headed…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, January 9, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a key character in East/West church relations from the Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Elias Zoghby. Show…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, January 8, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a rare "Triple Council" and it impact on the church on the eve of the Reformation. Show Notes: Support 1517…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, January 7, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the LAST chance to celebrate Christmas and an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony/sacrament. Show Notes: Support 1517…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, January 6, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about clothing and church history. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Brief History of the World's Most Famous Book, Part IV
Weekend Edition for January 4-5, 2025 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, January 3, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an auspicious date in Japanese history and its relationship to the church. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, January 2, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a curious date linking English hymn writers through the years. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, January 1, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish you a happy new year (or, is it?) Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, December 31, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the faith of the recently deceased President Jimmy Carter. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, December 30, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the year that was 2024. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Magic Men and the Baby Jesus, Reconsidering the Visit of the Magi
Weekend Edition for December 28-29, 2024 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, December 27, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the "disciple whom Jesus loved" on his traditional feast day in the Western church. Show Notes: Support…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, December 26, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a crucial "man-behind-the-scenes" of the Protestant Reformation. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, December 25, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish you a Merry Christmas with a story behind Dan's favorite Christmas Hymn. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, December 24, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a most memorable event on Christmas Eve, 1968. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, December 23, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about an "Eastern Orthodox Christmas." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 4
Weekend Edition for December 21-22, 2024 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, December 20, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we consider a "Blue" Christmas in two different ways. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, December 19, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, December 18, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who is likely the most prolific and popular Christian songwriter in the English language with a…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, December 17, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at a tradition in the church akin to "Holy Week" but for Christmas. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, December 16, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer two questions (one of which pertains to the season). Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast…
Christian History AlmanacThe 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 3
Weekend Edition for December 14-15, 2024 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, December 13, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the real "St. Lucy of Narnia." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, December 12, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the origin of the most iconic plant of the Christmas season. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, December 11, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the 4th century to remember a pagan emperor who inspired the growth of the church. Show Notes: Support…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, December 10, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the 20th century's most famous monk: Thomas Merton. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, December 9, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer some miscellaneous questions. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas (and Advent) History Almanac, Volume 2
Weekend Edition for Deember 7-8, 2024 Show Notes: CHA Weekend Edition: The Life and Faith of the Man who "Invented" Christmas…
Christian History AlmanacFriday, December 6, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the festival of St. Nicholas and how it became associated with Christmas. Show Notes: Daniel van Voorhis: A…
Christian History AlmanacThursday, December 5, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the desert monastery of Mar Saba. Show Notes: Daniel van Voorhis: A Brief History of Luther's Stand…
Christian History AlmanacWednesday, December 4, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most popular medieval saints and the namesake for the jewel of the California coast. Show Notes…
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Fueling the Mission: Supporting 1517 to Proclaim the Gospel
Support 1517 This Giving Tuesday This is Caleb Keith, director of the 1517 Podcast Network. Today, as many of you may know, is Giving Tuesday. On this special…
Christian History AlmanacTuesday, December 3, 2024
Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a modern Christian Martyr from Iran: Hossein Soodmand. Show Notes: Daniel van Voorhis: A Brief History of…
Christian History AlmanacMonday, December 2, 2024
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Reformation and a medieval philosophy called Nominalism. Show…
Christian History AlmanacThe CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas (and Advent) History Almanac, Volume 1
Weekend Edition for November 30-31, 2024 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517…