
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2447 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the more important (and curious) 20th-century theologians: Wolfhart Pannenberg.
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember J.R.R. Tolkien, his faith and storytelling as the exercise of the image of God.
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A throwback show, daily radio style. Informative and encouraging with a delightfully dry sense of humor. Can’t recommend enough. Listen daily or binge a week at a time. Make this show the best thing in Christian audio.
Great Way to start t day We’ve been struggling w God & each other All along t Way Yet we find that in, w & under Christ Everything’s going to be OK Happy Anniversary! Your wife is a treasure & Sam is great! Thanks for straightening out the whole Friar Tuck badger thing us badgers get no respect Loving the weekend shows and still loving the daily shows too Harriet Tubman was especially enlightening This particular weekend edition November 19, 2022 is as good as it gets.deep dive into a topicThat ... more
I listen to this podcast almost daily and it’s great. A quick history lesson of many things that I’ve never heard about. Congratulations on seven years!
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A daily, five-minute history podcast exploring stories that shaped the Christian church, from early martyrs and saints to reformers, scholars, and calendar reform. Each episode blends concise narrative with accessible analysis and closes with a devotional reading and an uplifting reminder that grace makes everything okay. A standout is the broad, ecumenical approach to church history, paired with light humor, vivid biographical sketches, and connections to contemporary faith life. The format's brevity makes it easy to drop into a morning routine, while weekend editions offer deeper dives and reader Q&A that broaden the conversation for curious listeners.
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