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Christian History Almanac

Christian History Almanac

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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.1517 Podcasts Christianity Spirituality World
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  • The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Best Ever "Christian" Album You've Never Heard—The Mountain Goats and the Life of the World to Come

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Best Ever "Christian" Album You've Never Heard—The Mountain Goats and the Life of the World to Come
    Apr 11 2026

    Weekend Edition for April 11-12, 2026

    Show Notes:
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour
    • Support 1517 Podcast Network
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What's New from 1517:

    • 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco

    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann

    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper

    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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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    36 mins
  • Friday, April 10, 2026

    Friday, April 10, 2026
    Apr 10 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the easter day martyrdom that led to Greek Independence.

    Show Notes:
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour
    • Support 1517 Podcast Network
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What's New from 1517:

    • 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco

    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann

    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    SUBSCRIBE:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Stitcher
    • Overcast
    • Google Play

    FOLLOW US:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    7 mins
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026

    Thursday, April 9, 2026
    Apr 9 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most important composers in post-Reformation Europe: Johann Crueger.

    Show Notes:
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour
    • Support 1517 Podcast Network
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What's New from 1517:

    • 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco

    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann

    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    SUBSCRIBE:

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Spotify
    • Stitcher
    • Overcast
    • Google Play

    FOLLOW US:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
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