Episodes

  • Monday, February 16, 2026

    Monday, February 16, 2026
    Feb 16 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Dan's favorite books.

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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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    8 mins
  • The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Mega Mailbag Episode!

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Mega Mailbag Episode!
    Feb 14 2026
    Weekend Edition for February 14-15, 2026 The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Games People Play—Sports and Faith Weekend Edition for October 5-6, 2024 YouTube | Becky Buller - Topic The Outlaw Redeeming St. Valentine How did we get love and romance associated with Valentine and his likely mid-February death? Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Today on the show, we tell the story behind the story of Valentine's Day. https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network1517 Podcasts1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts1517 Events Schedule1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird 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 PodcastsSpotifyStitcherOvercast Google Play FOLLOW US: FacebookTwitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    33 mins
  • Firday, February 13, 2025

    Firday, February 13, 2025
    Feb 13 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an important abolitionist and preacher: Henry Highland Garnet.

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    7 mins
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026

    Thursday, February 12, 2026
    Feb 12 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the Arminian who thought he was made of glass (!?)

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    8 mins
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026
    Feb 11 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the sadly overlooked giant of Medieval theology.

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    8 mins
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    Feb 10 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a murder mystery and the most famous Bible in the English language.

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    6 mins
  • Monday, February 9, 2025

    Monday, February 9, 2025
    Feb 9 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about factionalism in the church.

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    7 mins
  • The CHA Weekend Edition Presents — Christianity Today: 1976

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents — Christianity Today: 1976
    Feb 7 2026

    Weekend Edition for February 7-8, 2026

    February 27, 1976 - Volume 20, Issue 11 - Christianity Today

    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:

    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith

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

    • Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes

    • Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi

    • Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird

    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
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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    43 mins