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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.

    Monday, June 3, 2024

    Monday, June 3, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a beat poet and Dominican brother: William Everson, A.K.A. Brother Antoninus.
    Show Notes:
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    • 8 min
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Summer Mega Mailbag Pt. 1

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Summer Mega Mailbag Pt. 1

    Weekend Edition for June 1-2, 2024
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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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    • 31 min
    Friday, May 31, 2024

    Friday, May 31, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a curious Prince Archbishop at the end of the Holy Roman Empire and his connection to Mozart.
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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
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    • 6 min
    Thursday, May 30, 2024

    Thursday, May 30, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Watchman Nee and his “Local Church” Movement.
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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 29, 2024

    Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we herald the date that marks the end of the Middle Ages and the final (?) fall of Rome.
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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
    Tuesday, May 28, 2024

    Tuesday, May 28, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we learn about a different St. Bernard and the legend behind the famous dogs.
    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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    Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

    • 6 min

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