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.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 07/23/2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the Armenian dairy farmer and the Pentecostal movement in the 20th century. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42176220

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 07/22/2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the often misidentified “Apostle of the Apostles” and “Strong Tower”: Mary Magdalene. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42176205

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 07/21/2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we explore the controversial inquisitions of the church. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42156775

Monday, July 20, 2026 07/20/2026

Monday, July 20, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about churches in the American South. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42139700

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls 07/18/2026

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Weekend Edition for July 18-19, 2026 GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42133510

Friday, July 17, 2026 07/17/2026

Friday, July 17, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a Utopian Lutheran and his plans, which were dashed by a man now better known for his son and baseball. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42122025

Thursday, July 16, 2026 07/16/2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the Carmelites and ask why some of them don’t wear shoes… Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42106840

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 07/15/2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the landmark discovery of an ancient text on this day in 1799. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42095470

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 07/14/2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Jacob Voragine and his “Golden Legend” — the most important theological text in the Middle Ages you’ve never read. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42063830

Monday, July 13, 2026 07/13/2026

Monday, July 13, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christian strong men and their feats of strength (!) Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42044885

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Church History’s Mysteries, Vol. 2 07/11/2026

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Church History’s Mysteries, Vol. 2 Weekend Edition for July 11-12, 2026 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42040450

Friday, July 10, 2026 07/10/2026

Friday, July 10, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a 20th-century Russian monk with a story so remarkable and improbable it has raised questions. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42029175

Thursday, July 9, 2026 07/09/2026

Thursday, July 9, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the complicated Elector Maurice and his Reformation-era flip-flops. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/42018010

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 07/08/2026

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about UFO’s and Christianity. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41990420

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 07/07/2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about the SSPX and Catholics in the news with a timely anniversary. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41986570

Monday, July 6, 2026 07/06/2026

Monday, July 6, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christianity’s most popular creed. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41948215

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Uncommon Common Man: William Jennings Bryan (REPRISE) 07/04/2026

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Uncommon Common Man: William Jennings Bryan (REPRISE) Weekend Edition for July 4-5, 2026 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41948225

Friday, July 3, 2026 07/03/2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a radical Quaker, activist, and author of a famous children's book. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41948195

Thursday, July 2, 2026 07/02/2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we take a look at the 16th century’s famous “prophet” and author of a popular almanac. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41926790

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 07/01/2026

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the history of “Church Camps” and the Second Great Awakening. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41914365

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 06/30/2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “Debate of the Century” between Darwinism and Christianity in 1860. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41899990

Monday, June 29, 2026 06/29/2026

Monday, June 29, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the “Eternal Submission of the Son,” and its curious history in the modern church. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41855605

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Church History’s Mysteries, Vol. 1 (the OT) 06/27/2026

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Church History’s Mysteries, Vol. 1 (the OT) Weekend Edition for June 27-28, 2026 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41835000

Friday, June 26, 2026 06/26/2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most important teachers of all time and a herald of the Renaissance and Reformation: John Argyropoulos. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41810910

Thursday, June 25, 2026 06/25/2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the night a few medieval monks saw something explode on the moon! Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41802815

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 06/24/2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the greatest (and once forgotten) Christian poets on American soil: Edward Taylor. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41782760

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 06/23/2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a Swiss Naturalist and the Copper Bible, one of the most impressive Early Modern Bibles. The Copper Bible: Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41734735

Monday, June 22, 2026 06/22/2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the (a?) Patron Saint of Physicians. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41719405

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Vacation Mega Mailbag (take 2) 06/20/2026

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Vacation Mega Mailbag (take 2) Weekend Edition for June 20-21, 2026 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: : More from the hosts: Follow 1517: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie () /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/41705705

Friday, June 19, 2026 06/19/2026

Friday, June 19, 2026 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the oft-overlooked Leo Jud and his role in the Swiss 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/41671150

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