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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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CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus 06.05.2023 30:50

Weekend Edition for May 6-7, 2023 #christianhistory — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (...

Friday, May 5, 2023 05.05.2023 7:03

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at another influential Lutheran, the Melancholy Dane: Søren Kierkegaard. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overca...

Thursday, May 4, 2023 04.05.2023 6:27

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at another "father" of American Lutheranism: Friedrich Wyneken. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google...

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 03.05.2023 8:10

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at an important date in the history of Poland and her church. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google P...

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 02.05.2023 6:46

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the religious life of Leonardo Da Vinci on the anniversary of his death in 1519. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Sti...

Monday, May 1, 2023 01.05.2023 7:35

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about modern African Theology. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Goo...

CHA Weekend Edition Presents Through the Looking Glass: The Life and Faith of Lewis Carroll 29.04.2023 31:41

Weekend Edition for April 29-30, 2023 #christianhistory — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillesp...

Friday, April 28, 2023 28.04.2023 6:33

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at Christianity in Argentina and the missionary work of Susan Strachan. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcas...

Thursday, April 27, 2023 27.04.2023 6:51

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at a German Moravian in the Colonies who played a crucial role in English Methodism (!) #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify...

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 26.04.2023 6:53

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at one of the most important writers in modern English and a dissenter during the Enlightenment. #OTD — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spo...

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 25.04.2023 6:28

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we look at the history and tradition of Mark and his Gospel for St. Mark's Day. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcas...

Monday, April 24, 2023 24.04.2023 7:08

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer questions about the church in South America. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast...

CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Third Reich 22.04.2023 34:54

Weekend Edition for April 22-23, 2023 #christianhistory — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillesp...

Friday, April 21, 2023 21.04.2023 7:12

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell a story of religious toleration in the Reformation and the American Colonies. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher O...

Thursday, April 20, 2023 20.04.2023 6:56

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the story of the saint or charlatan, Elizabeth Barton, the "Maid of Kent. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overc...

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 19.04.2023 6:46

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the story of a fabricated Saint from the 19th c. — St. Expeditus. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Goog...

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 18.04.2023 6:26

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we tell the story of a "failed" Reformer: Francois Lambert. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW...

Monday, April 17, 2023 17.04.2023 7:08

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a few questions about Irish folk etymology. #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast G...

CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The All-Kids Mailbag! 15.04.2023 28:21

Weekend Edition for April 15-16, 2023 #christianhistory — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillesp...

Friday, April 14, 2023 14.04.2023 6:45

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember a Christian businessman whose name became synonymous with department stores. #OTD — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Ov...

Thursday, April 13, 2023 13.04.2023 6:11

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember a groundbreaking agreement in the history of religious toleration signed on this day in 1598. #OTD — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Sp...

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 12.04.2023 6:53

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember a mister that inspired a popular cartoon strip caricature (among other things). #history — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stit...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11.04.2023 7:03

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we remember the troubled genius, poet, and hymn writer Christopher Smart. #poetry — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Googl...

Monday, April 10, 2023 10.04.2023 6:37

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about a popular but tricky label. #evangelical — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overc...

CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Easter/Time 08.04.2023 32:08

Weekend Edition for April 8-9, 2023 @1517 #christianhistory #christian #history #easter — Support the Show https://www.1517.org/donate The 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcasts SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio p...