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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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Friday, January 3, 2024 03.01.2025 6:38

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 Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk D...

Thursday, January 2, 2024 02.01.2025 6:07

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a curious date linking English hymn writers through the years. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus...

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01.01.2025 6:28

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 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Signup For Free...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 31.12.2024 8:01

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the faith of the recently deceased President Jimmy Carter. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By M...

Monday, December 30, 2024 30.12.2024 8:15

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 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus B...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Magic Men and the Baby Jesus, Reconsidering the Visit of the Magi 28.12.2024 31:28

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 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024 Clothed...

Friday, December 27, 2024 27.12.2024 8:40

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 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantrava...

Thursday, December 26, 2024 26.12.2024 8:58

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a crucial "man-behind-the-scenes" of the Protestant Reformation. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesu...

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 25.12.2024 7:39

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 Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer...

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 24.12.2024 8:45

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 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits...

Monday, December 23, 2024 23.12.2024 8:35

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about an "Eastern Orthodox Christmas." Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovit...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 4 21.12.2024 30:48

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 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024 Clothed...

Friday, December 20, 2024 20.12.2024 7:46

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 Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Sign...

Thursday, December 19, 2024 19.12.2024 8:07

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Pop...

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 18.12.2024 8:29

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 special connection to the season. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A...

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 17.12.2024 8:06

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 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus...

Monday, December 16, 2024 16.12.2024 8:15

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 Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Dr...

The 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 3 14.12.2024 27:41

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 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024 Clothed...

Friday, December 13, 2024 13.12.2024 8:32

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 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Signup For Free...

Thursday, December 12, 2024 12.12.2024 8:13

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 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By...

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 11.12.2024 8:03

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 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantr...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10.12.2024 8:19

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 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Pop...

Monday, December 9, 2024 09.12.2024 8:48

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer some miscellaneous questions. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popo...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas (and Advent) History Almanac, Volume 2 07.12.2024 36:00

Weekend Edition for Deember 7-8, 2024 Show Notes: CHA Weekend Edition: The Life and Faith of the Man who "Invented" Christmas https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/2022-12-17 Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformatio...

Friday, December 6, 2024 06.12.2024 8:14

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 Brief History of Luther's Stand https://youtu.be/s91fti5pfi0?si=wX31ssh2d4oOYaYV Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Educat...