Episodes

  • Monday, July 7, 2025

    Monday, July 7, 2025
    Jul 7 2025

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the mailbag to answer a question about legalism and the Ten Commandments.

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

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    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    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
  • The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Difficult “ism’s” and More from the Mailbag

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Difficult “ism’s” and More from the Mailbag
    Jul 5 2025

    Weekend Edition for July 5-6, 2025

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

    • 1517 Events Schedule

    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    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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    34 mins
  • Friday, July 4, 2025

    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Jul 4 2025

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a popular and (slightly) peculiar hymn/anthem.

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

    • 1517 Events Schedule

    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    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, July 3, 2025

    Thursday, July 3, 2025
    Jul 3 2025

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of an overlooked Italian Reformer and the book he did NOT write.

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

    • 1517 Events Schedule

    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

    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
  • Monday, June 30, 2025

    Monday, June 30, 2025
    Jun 30 2025

    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the history of the ubiquitous “Vacation Bible School.”

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

    • 1517 Events Schedule

    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

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

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    SUBSCRIBE:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    8 mins
  • The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Conspiracies, Myths and Other Silly Things Christians Have Said Part 2

    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Conspiracies, Myths and Other Silly Things Christians Have Said Part 2
    Jun 28 2025

    Weekend Edition for June 28-29, 2025

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

    • 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts

    • 1517 Events Schedule

    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint
    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1

    More from the hosts:

    • Dan van Voorhis

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

    CONTACT: CHA@1517.org

    SUBSCRIBE:

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    Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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    32 mins