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 26, 2019 • 4min
Sunday, May 26th, 2019
On this day we remember Nicholas Von Zinzendorf and Augustine of Canterbury. Our reading is "His Saviors Words, Going to the Cross" - Robert Herrick. We're proud to be 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.
May 25, 2019 • 4min
Saturday, May 25th, 2019
We remember on this day Bede the Venerable and the dedication of St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC. Our reading is "Thomas" by Robert Siegel. We're proud to be 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.
May 24, 2019 • 5min
Friday, May 24th, 2019
On this day we remember Aldersgate Day in 1738, the Wesley Brothers, and St. Joanna the Myrrhbearer. Our reading is From Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans. We're proud to be 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.
May 23, 2019 • 5min
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
On this day we remember Copernicus, Kepler, and the Defenestration of Prague in 1618. Our reading is "Light Shining out of Darkness" by Cowper. We're proud to be 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.
May 22, 2019 • 4min
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
On this day we remember the calling of the Council of Trent by Pope Paul III, the sending of John Fecenham to the Tower, and St. Rita. Our reading is "The Empty Tomb" by Tania Runyan. We're proud to be 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.
May 21, 2019 • 3min
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
Today we remember Albrecht Durer and the feast day of Constantine and Helena. The reading is Psalm 23, translated by George Herbert. We're proud to be 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.
May 20, 2019 • 3min
Monday, May 20th, 2019
Today we remember the Council of Nicea in 325, Ignatius of Loyla, and St. Alcuin. Our reading is "God's Grandeur" by Hopkins. We're proud to be 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.
May 19, 2019 • 4min
Sunday, May 19th, 2019
We remember on this day St. Dunstan and Jacques Ellul. Our reading is "Poem to St. Dunstan." We're proud to be 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.
May 18, 2019 • 3min
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
Today we remember the "Edict" of Milan and Karol Wojlyla b. 1920. Our reading is "The Cross" by John Newton. We're proud to be 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.
May 17, 2019 • 4min
Friday, May 17th, 2019
Today we remember the formation of the Methodist Episcopal South Church, the Conservative Baptist Association, and the birthday of Baptist Carl McIntire. Our reading is "Aaron" by George Herbert. We're proud to be 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.
