Christian History Almanac
1517 Podcasts
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.
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May 15, 2021 • 6min
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember Maximillian Hell priest, astronomer, and rebel. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 14, 2021 • 7min
Friday, May 14, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember the first Protestant church service in North America on this day in 1608. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 13, 2021 • 7min
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the miraculous events in Fatima on this day in 1917. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 12, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember the events leading up to the 2nd Battle of Kappel and the death of Zwingli. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 11, 2021 • 7min
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember the consecration of Constantinople in 330 and consider its impact on the history of the church. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 10, 2021 • 6min
Monday, May 10, 2021
Today on the Almanac, Dr van Voorhis answers a question about Church History for the first of a weekly series of listeners' questions. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 9, 2021 • 6min
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember Gregory of Nazianzus aka St. Gregory the Theologian. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 8, 2021 • 8min
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we ponder the significance of Julian of Norwich on her feast day. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 7, 2021 • 8min
Friday, May 7, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember Franz von Sickingen, the "Last Knight" and 2001. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
May 6, 2021 • 8min
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Today on the Almanac, we remember a groundbreaking visit by Pope John Paul in 2001. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
