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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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Monday, December 25, 2023 25.12.2023 6:19

Today on the Christian History Almanac, celebrate Christmas Day with the story of a popular Christmas hymn. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warw...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Christmas History Almanac Vol. V 23.12.2023 37:56

Weekend Edition for December 23-24, 2023 Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the...

Friday, December 22, 2023 22.12.2023 6:29

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a question about Christmas decorations, Stars, and Angels. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis...

Thursday, December 21, 2023 21.12.2023 6:58

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a question about Cromwell and the Cancellation of Christmas. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhi...

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 20.12.2023 6:57

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a question about the faith of Charles Dickens. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCR...

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 19.12.2023 7:12

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a bonus Christmas mailbag with pickles, cherries, and an ancient hymn! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan...

Monday, December 18, 2023 18.12.2023 7:25

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Incarnation. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Christmas History Almanac Vol. IV 16.12.2023 38:36

Weekend Edition for December 16-17, 2023 Spotify links: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HmpoYPAdZDixsCHIWlfd9?si=62989d42424543c4 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kjJWtYSgcXI4jjXGx01xp?si=90b87286dedb40ae https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZgGXVM1cPw4siLA0nBoYT?si=62bc1616a21d4ab1 Apple Music links: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2017-xmas-orchestral/pl.f4d00017897149019bf521b12ce01a75...

Friday, December 15, 2023 15.12.2023 7:22

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the complicated history of Granville Oral Roberts. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW...

Thursday, December 14, 2023 14.12.2023 7:02

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Elizabeth Evelyn Wright and her work in post-Civil War America. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van...

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 13.12.2023 7:15

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story behind today's festivities in Sweden and beyond for St. Lucy's Day. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the host...

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12.12.2023 6:32

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story behind an Oscar-winning classic and curious phrase. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorh...

Monday, December 11, 2023 11.12.2023 6:40

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about "Seventh Day Baptists." Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van V...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Christmas History Almanac Vol. III 09.12.2023 37:37

Weekend Edition for December 8-9, 2023 Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-c...

Friday, December 8, 2023 08.12.2023 7:40

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at an exemplary Puritan: Richard Baxter. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS a...

Thursday, December 7, 2023 07.12.2023 6:58

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to 1965 and the death of Christendom (sort of). Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW T...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 06.12.2023 6:50

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to Egypt, to modern Nigeria and the martyrdom of Elijah Yisa. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van...

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 05.12.2023 7:48

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to Egypt to learn about Clement of Alexandria and his impact on the church. Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy M...

Monday, December 4, 2023 04.12.2023 7:51

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity in the early American Colonies. Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 151...

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Christmas History Almanac Vol. II 02.12.2023 34:57

Weekend Edition for December 2-3, 2023 Listen to A VERY CHA CHRISTMAS by Daniel van Voorhis on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/a-very-cha-christmas/pl.u-yRE7LIYdyrBM Listen to Dan's Christmas Gift to You by Daniel van Voorhis on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dans-christmas-gift-to-you/pl.u-rlKLqtPRvGJ6 Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts...

Friday, December 1, 2023 01.12.2023 8:57

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the most popular bible commentator in 19th century America: Albert Barnes. Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academ...

Thursday, November 30, 2023 30.11.2023 8:03

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the enigmatic filmmaker Terrence Malick and his "profoundly Christian vision." Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join th...

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 29.11.2023 8:21

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the only French king to be named a saint: St Louis IX. Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the host...

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 28.11.2023 8:26

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the founding of the Royal Society and the role of Christianity in modern science. Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517...

Monday, November 27, 2023 27.11.2023 9:00

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the famous English "occultist" John Dee. — Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from t...