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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 2145
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: the May Mailbag
Weekend Edition for May 24-25, 2025
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a key juncture between the Reformation and the history of education.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we have a few events in the critical 4th century for the future of the church.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the memorable story behind one of Ira Sankey’s most popular hymns.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a Scottish Puritan and his role in the “Marrow” controversy.
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag for more fun with Popes!
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The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A History of Talking in Church Part 3
Weekend Edition for May 17-18, 2025
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a recent and often overlooked tragedy in the Martyrs of the Sudans.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the tragic ending of the Battle of Frankenhausen and its impact on the Radical Reformation.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the forgotten Apostle: Matthias.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a radical Swedish pietist, his utopian community, and murder.
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Monday, May 12, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christians consuming blood (!?)
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The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Reformation Sermon, or, A History of Talking in Church Part 2
Weekend Edition for May 10-11, 2025
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the so-called “Radical Priest” from “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” Daniel Berrigan.”
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, remember an English reformer, William Tyndale, and his famous tract on a difficult passage: the parable of the unjust steward.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the 14th century (to feel better about our own times) and observe the election of a controversial pope.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the unveiling of what is, perhaps, the most famous altarpiece in history.
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Monday, May 5, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the church and celebrity culture.
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The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Sermon, or, A History of Talking in Church Pt. 1
Weekend Edition for May 3-4, 2025
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Friday, May 2, 2025
Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the “Big A’s” but by looking at something they didn’t write.
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