Christian History Almanac

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.

Friday, January 10, 2025 01/10/2025

Friday, January 10, 2025 Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a writer known for his attacks on Martin Luther and a famous picture of the Reformer as a seven-headed beast! Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34796200

Thursday, January 9, 2025 01/09/2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a key character in East/West church relations from the Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Elias Zoghby. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34780880

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 01/08/2025

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a rare “Triple Council” and it impact on the church on the eve of the Reformation. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34768105

Tuesday, January 7, 2024 01/07/2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the LAST chance to celebrate Christmas and an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony/sacrament. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34747140

Monday, January 6, 2025 01/06/2025

Monday, January 6, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about clothing and church history. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34731520

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Brief History of the World’s Most Famous Book, Part IV 01/04/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Brief History of the World’s Most Famous Book, Part IV Weekend Edition for January 4-5, 2025 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34719000

Friday, January 3, 2024 01/03/2025

Friday, January 3, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an auspicious date in Japanese history and its relationship to the church. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34704680

Thursday, January 2, 2024 01/02/2025

Thursday, January 2, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a curious date linking English hymn writers through the years. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34692670

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01/01/2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish you a happy new year (or, is it?) Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34675015

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12/31/2024

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the faith of the recently deceased President Jimmy Carter. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34664930

Monday, December 30, 2024 12/30/2024

Monday, December 30, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the year that was 2024. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34652795

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Magic Men and the Baby Jesus, Reconsidering the Visit of the Magi 12/28/2024

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Magic Men and the Baby Jesus, Reconsidering the Visit of the Magi Weekend Edition for December 28-29, 2024 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34635930

Friday, December 27, 2024 12/27/2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “disciple whom Jesus loved” on his traditional feast day in the Western church. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34625365

Thursday, December 26, 2024 12/26/2024

Thursday, December 26, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a crucial “man-behind-the-scenes” of the Protestant Reformation. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34564385

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12/25/2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish you a Merry Christmas with a story behind Dan’s favorite Christmas Hymn. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34564305

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12/24/2024

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a most memorable event on Christmas Eve, 1968. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34564235

Monday, December 23, 2024 12/23/2024

Monday, December 23, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about an “Eastern Orthodox Christmas.” Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34564210

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 4 12/21/2024

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 4 Weekend Edition for December 21-22, 2024 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34559860

Friday, December 20, 2024 12/20/2024

Friday, December 20, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we consider a “Blue” Christmas in two different ways. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34539645

Thursday, December 19, 2024 12/19/2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Advent and Christmas traditions from Latin America. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34529490

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12/18/2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man who is likely the most prolific and popular Christian songwriter in the English language with a special connection to the season. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34493980

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12/17/2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at a tradition in the church akin to “Holy Week” but for Christmas. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34477715

Monday, December 16, 2024 12/16/2024

Monday, December 16, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer two questions (one of which pertains to the season). Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34452180

The 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 3 12/14/2024

The 2024 Christmas History Almanac, Volume 3 Weekend Edition for December 14-15, 2024 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34440900

Friday, December 13, 2024 12/13/2024

Friday, December 13, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the real “St. Lucy of Narnia.” Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34423050

Thursday, December 12, 2024 12/12/2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the origin of the most iconic plant of the Christmas season. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34401965

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12/11/2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the 4th century to remember a pagan emperor who inspired the growth of the church. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34370490

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12/10/2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the 20th century’s most famous monk: Thomas Merton. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34358870

Monday, December 9, 2024 12/09/2024

Monday, December 9, 2024 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer some miscellaneous questions. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34342085

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas (and Advent) History Almanac, Volume 2 12/07/2024

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the 2024 Christmas (and Advent) History Almanac, Volume 2 Weekend Edition for Deember 7-8, 2024 Show Notes: CHA Weekend Edition: The Life and Faith of the Man who “Invented” Christmas What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/34325400

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