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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 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.

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: I Believe, the Major Creeds and Confessions of the Church

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: I Believe, the Major Creeds and Confessions of the Church

    Weekend Edition for May 4-5, 2024
    Show Notes:
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    • 31 min
    Friday, May 3, 2024

    Friday, May 3, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Charlie Soong, the Chinese Missionary who would alter the history of modern China.
    Show Notes:
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    What’s New from 1517:
    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird
    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac
    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org
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    • 6 min
    Thursday, May 2, 2024

    Thursday, May 2, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Catherine the Great and her relationship with the church as Empress of Russia.
    Show Notes:
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    What’s New from 1517:
    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird
    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac
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    • 7 min
    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we celebrate the show’s birthday and remember Adam Schall, Jesuit Astronomer to the Chinese Emperor.
    Show Notes:
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    What’s New from 1517:
    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac
    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org
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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min
    Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the poet and hymn writer James Montgomery.
    Show Notes:
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    What’s New from 1517:
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    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac
    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org
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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 7 min
    Monday, April 29, 2024

    Monday, April 29, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, head to the mailbag to answer a question about languages, literacy, and the Bible.
    Show Notes:
    Support 1517
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    What’s New from 1517:
    Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac
    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org
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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

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