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.
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Mar 11, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
On this day, we remember Ralph Abernathy, b. 1926, and James Reeb, d. 1965. The reading is "Prayer" by Christian Wiman. We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 10, 2020 • 7min
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
On this day, we remember Dante's exile in 1302 and John Ogilvie, who died in 1615. The reading is an excerpt from Tim Keller's "The Reason for God." We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 9, 2020 • 9min
Monday, March 9, 2020
On this day, we remember the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste and Catherine of Bologna. The reading is "By the Cross of Jesus Standing" by Horatius Bonar. We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 8, 2020 • 6min
Sunday, March 8, 2020
On this day, we remember John Of God, b. 1495, and McCollum v. Board of Ed (1948). The reading is a poem from George MacDonald, "Forgiveness." We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 7, 2020 • 7min
Saturday, March 7, 2020
On this day, we remember St. Perpetua & Felicity who died in 203, and Alfred Edersheim, born 1825. The reading is "Remember Me, Implored the Thief" by Emily Dickinson. We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 6, 2020 • 8min
Friday, March 6, 2020
On this day, we remember Michelangelo, born 1475, and Juan Luis Vives, born 1492. The reading is "On The Brink Of Death" by Michelangelo. We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 5, 2020 • 7min
Thursday, March 5, 2020
On this day, we remember Third Lateran Council, convened in 1179, and Christian History, published in 1743. The reading is "I love My Enemies" by Leonid Zavalniuk. We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 4, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
On this day, we remember pope Pelagius I, d. 561, and St. Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia. The reading is from Roy Campbell, "To The Sun." We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 3, 2020 • 5min
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
On this day, we remember Reginald Pole, b. 1500, and Damaskinos of Athens, b. 1891. The reading is from Stanley Hauerwas, an excerpt from his "Resident Aliens." We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
Mar 2, 2020 • 6min
Monday, March 2, 2020
On this day, we recognize St. Chad's Day and the forming of Howard University for training black preachers. The reading is from Phyllis Wheatley, "On Being Brought From Africa to America." We're a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
