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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.

    Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a famous Scottish preacher known for his early death and bible reading plan: Robert Murray M’Cheyne.
    Show Notes:
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    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
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    • 6 min
    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer questions about a famous parachurch organization.
    Show Notes:
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    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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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents “Out of Egypt I Called my Son”: the Story of Christianity in Africa

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents “Out of Egypt I Called my Son”: the Story of Christianity in Africa

    Weekend Edition for May 18-19, 2024
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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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    • 31 min
    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the famous Renaissance artist and his relationship with the “Mad Monk” of Florence.
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    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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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min
    Thursday, May 16, 2024

    Thursday, May 16, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most scrutinized speeches in the history of religious freedom in America.
    Show Notes:
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    What’s New from 1517:
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    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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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the time the Lutheran and Eastern Orthodox churches attempted a rapprochement.
    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
    SUBSCRIBE:
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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min

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