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, November 21, 2025 11/21/2025

Friday, November 21, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember some events surrounding the mythical “first Thanksgiving” in American History amongst the “pilgrims.” 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/39115925

Thursday, November 20, 2025 11/20/2025

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of England’s original patron saints- a shadowy, but famous, East Anglian King. 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/39102795

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11/19/2025

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the beloved medieval saint and her tie to the famous Wartburg Castle. 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/39085065

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11/18/2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell a story about an English priest and his “treasonable necromancy”! 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/39067455

Monday, November 17, 2025 11/17/2025

Monday, November 17, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the history of certain spiritual gifts and their continuation in 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/39053995

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Animal Show! 11/15/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Animal Show! Weekend Edition for November 15-16, 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/39041675

Friday, November 14, 2025 11/14/2025

Friday, November 14, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a few questions to make amends for a recent oversight! 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/39026010

Thursday, November 13, 2025 11/13/2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we begin a new tradition on the show! 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/39017245

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11/12/2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a vilified character in England amidst the tumultuous 16th century. 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/39001655

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 11/11/2025

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of Christianity's “lost” holidays. 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/38988855

Monday, November 10, 2025 11/10/2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we take you behind the scenes to answer a few frequently asked 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/38971200

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Very Special Mailbag (Cornerstone Edition) 11/08/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Very Special Mailbag (Cornerstone Edition) Weekend Edition for November 8-9, 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/38956530

Friday, November 7, 2025 11/07/2025

Friday, November 7, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of an underappreciated meeting between Luther and a representative from the Pope in 1535. 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/38944000

Thursday, November 6, 2025 11/06/2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a mysterious saint with connections to Dan’s days in graduate school. 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/38927660

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11/05/2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember “another” 5th of November and its role in the English Reformation settlement. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38918000

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 11/04/2025

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a Catholic Counter-Reformer and his foiled assassination attempt. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38900990

Monday, November 3, 2025 11/03/2025

Monday, November 3, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about a recent meeting between two church leaders and the meme-worthy photo it produced. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38885295

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Holy Ghosts?! 11/01/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Holy Ghosts?! Weekend Edition for November 1-2, 2025 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38870885

Friday, October 31, 2025 10/31/2025

Friday, October 31, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we talk about the pagan and Christian roots of today’s Holiday and prepare you for the Weekend Edition. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38850030

Thursday, October 30, 2025 10/30/2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the almost-forgotten founder of the Red Cross. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38833755

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10/29/2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at one of Early Modern England’s more interesting and overlooked characters with an almost fitting name. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38814500

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10/28/2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the patron saint of Christian Humanism and reluctant Reformer. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38800925

Monday, October 27, 2025 10/27/2025

Monday, October 27, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Sabbath and Adventist groups. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38784565

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Strange Afterlife of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Pt. 1 10/25/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Strange Afterlife of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Pt. 1 Weekend Edition for October 25-26, 2025 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38773830

Friday, October 24, 2025 10/24/2025

Friday, October 24, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most important missionaries in modern history: Ann Hasseltine Judson. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38762890

Thursday, October 23, 2025 10/23/2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an overlooked giant in the history of hymnody and Christian poetry. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38746750

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10/22/2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most significant councils in the early church and its “definition.” Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38734875

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10/21/2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a giant in the field of Biblical Archaeology. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38720560

Monday, October 20, 2025 10/20/2025

Monday, October 20, 2025 Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the divisions amongst Protestants. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38638100

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Rivals! The Great Debates in Church History 10/18/2025

The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Rivals! The Great Debates in Church History Weekend Edition for October 18-19, 2025 Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley More from the hosts: SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: CONTACT: SUBSCRIBE: FOLLOW US: Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (). /episode/index/show/christianhistoryalmanac/id/38627015

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