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Christian History Almanac

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.1517 Podcasts Christianity Daily Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality World
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  • Friday, June 26, 2026

    Friday, June 26, 2026
    Jun 26 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most important teachers of all time and a herald of the Renaissance and Reformation: John Argyropoulos.

    Show Notes:

    • Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser!
    • Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour

    What's New from 1517:

    • By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas:
    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith
    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco
    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann
    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    Follow 1517:

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    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
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026

    Thursday, June 25, 2026
    Jun 25 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the night a few medieval monks saw something explode on the moon!

    Show Notes:

    • Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser!
    • Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour

    What's New from 1517:

    • By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas:
    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith
    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco
    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann
    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    Follow 1517:

    • Instagram
    • X/Twitter
    • Facebook

    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)
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    8 mins
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    Jun 24 2026

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the greatest (and once forgotten) Christian poets on American soil: Edward Taylor.

    Show Notes:

    • Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser!
    • Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser
    • 1517 Podcasts
    • 1517 on YouTube
    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts
    • 1517 Events Schedule
    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education
    • Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour

    What's New from 1517:

    • By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas:
    • Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith
    • A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco
    • Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann
    • The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    Follow 1517:

    • Instagram
    • X/Twitter
    • Facebook

    SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
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