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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.

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Today on the Christian History Almanac we tell the once popular story of the missionary adventurer Asahel Grant.
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    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
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    More from the hosts:
    Dan van Voorhis
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    • 6 min
    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the history of Methodism in America.
    Show Notes:
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    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th
    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 22, 2024

    Monday, April 22, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the metrical Psalter.
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    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th
    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
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the Prince of Paradox, the Life and Works of G.K. Chesterton

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the Prince of Paradox, the Life and Works of G.K. Chesterton

    Weekend Edition for April 20-21, 2024
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    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th
    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).

    • 26 min
    Friday, April 19, 2024

    Friday, April 19, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we have perhaps “the greatest German algebraist of the 16th century,” a man who predicted the end of the world, and a friend of Luther: Michael Stifel.
    Show Notes:
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    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th
    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, April 18, 2024

    Thursday, April 18, 2024

    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “Ante-Nicene” Father Cyprian and his role in the church amidst persecution and plague.
    Show Notes:
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    30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube
    Remembering Rod Rosenbladt
    Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
    Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom
    Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th
    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

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