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Christian History Almanac

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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.

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THE CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Translator, Exile and Martyr- the Life and Death of William Tyndale 03.10.2026

Weekend Edition for October 3-4, 2026 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Fami...

Friday, October 2, 2026 02.10.2026 6:09

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the formation of the first modern Missionary society. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by...

Thursday, October 1, 2026 01.10.2026 7:34

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the 1529 Colloquy that forever altered the path of the Reformation. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnia...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 30.09.2026 7:45

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember St. Jerome and the Bible translation that affected Christians for over a millennium. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and t...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 29.09.2026 7:18

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we talk a little bit about St. Michael and Angels. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldh...

Monday, September 28, 2026 28.09.2026 7:14

Today on the Christian History Almanac, Dan is back, and we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Unitarianism. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narni...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: American Utopia (Reprise) 26.09.2026 38:25

Weekend Edition for September 26-27, 2026 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being...

Friday, September 25, 2026 25.09.2026 6:32

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Jacques Abbadie on the anniversary of his death in 1727. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism...

Thursday, September 24, 2026 24.09.2026 6:09

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Juji Nakada, the "Dwight Moody of Japan," on the anniversary of his death in 1939. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 23.09.2026 6:17

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Émilie Tavernier-Gamelin on her feast day and the anniversary of her death. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion:...

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 22.09.2026 5:50

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion on their feast day. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism...

Monday, September 21, 2026 21.09.2026 7:10

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Saint Matthew the Evangelist and Ephigenia of Ethiopia on their feast day. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Franci...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Church History Trivia Time 19.09.2026 30:24

Weekend Edition for September 19-20, 2026 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being...

Friday, September 18, 2026 18.09.2026 6:50

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a group of dissident Baptists in the Soviet Union and four generations of pastors. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the...

Thursday, September 17, 2026 17.09.2026 7:10

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a woman who channeled her own sorrow into a vast collection of hymns. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narn...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 16.09.2026 7:08

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the patron saint of those with difficult in-laws (among other things). Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Nar...

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 15.09.2026 7:06

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the short life of a semi-obscure minister whose life was a witness to Jesus. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion:...

Monday, September 14, 2026 14.09.2026 7:16

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a big question about church history and what the past can do for us. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Fall Mega Mail Bag '26 12.09.2026 28:09

Weekend Edition for September 12-13, 2026 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being...

Friday, September 11, 2026 11.09.2026 6:37

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a historic Manhattan Chapel with ties to Revolutionary America and 9/11. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A N...

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10.09.2026 6:47

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the significant yet underappreciated reformer with the most intimidating of names: Wolfgang Musculus. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Franc...

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 09.09.2026 6:47

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the insurance manager responsible for a few of the most popular English hymns. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lio...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 08.09.2026 6:08

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the Italian priest-turned-Reformer with a curious name: Peter Martyr Vermigli. Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lio...

Monday, September 7, 2026 07.09.2026 6:24

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember when the Scottish King banned bearbaiting on Sundays (and what he allowed). Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion:...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The (Semi) Forgotten (Quasi) Radical Balthasar Hubmaier 05.09.2026 33:17

Weekend Edition for September 5-6, 2026 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Fa...