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Christian History Almanac

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Reformation
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Nicene Creed
Martin Luther
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Christianity Today
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Joan Of Arc
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Diocletian
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Nicholas Of Cusa
Emily Julianne, Countess Of Schwarzburg-Rudelstadt
Mother Angelica
English Reformation
Soviet Union
France

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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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Christian burial and cremation.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the greatest among the missionaries in India.

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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the greatest among the missionaries in India.

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Recent Guests

James Four
Provides the closing word and benediction
Episode: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Pastor Sam Schuldheisz
Author of Luther and the Lion, A Narnian Catechism
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Episode: The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The (Semi) Forgotten (Quasi) Radical Balthasar Hubmaier
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Pastor, author of Luther and the Lion, a Narnian Catechism
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Episode: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Dr. Scott Keith
Executive Director of 1517 and author
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Episode: The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The English Reformation In Brief (and On Film)
Scott Keith
Executive Director of 1517 and author
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Episode: The CHA Weekend Edition Presents—Christianity on the Airwaves: A Brief History of Christian Radio in America
Sam Lianza-Ortiz
Guest host filling in for the regular host
Episode: Monday, October 6, 2025
Amy Mantravadi
Contributor at 1517 and author of the historical fiction 'Broken Bonds, A Novel of the Reformation'
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Episode: Friday, February 7, 2025
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Episode: Monday, August 12, 2024

Host

Dan van Voorhis
Host of the Christian History Almanac; historian and author guiding daily history shorts with devotional close.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 750 ratings
  • I have listened to every episode since the start of the CHA. I recommend every single episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Micah Adamson
    19 days ago
  • A quick Christian history lesson. It's not just for Lutherans.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jmh763
    25 days ago
  • Child likeness is good

    Grow down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asdfhjklghzxcvbnm!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative, fun & fascinating!

    I’ve been listening regularly for some 2+ years. I love all the interesting stories of curious individuals and movements throughout Church history. Based on this, I took the risk of joining Dr. Dan on his Reformation tour in Germany (GTI Tours), and it was FANTASTIC! So informative, educational, and faith-building. It has increased my interest in learning more. I highly recommend the show, Dr. Dan, and the tour. Thank you all for your dedication in providing this program.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathy Bl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Inspiring!

    This show is my favorite to listen to! It is inspiring, beautiful, encouraging and informative. I love the hosts voice, his humbleness, his grace towards all Christian denominations, his occasional humor and his love of beautiful music. As Christian’s it is such a gift to learn about our history as it informs our faith today. Be inspired and listen. ✨

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jazzholliday
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans note the mix of serious history and light humor enhances learning.
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Listeners praise concise daily history, accessible explanations, and the hopeful closing message.

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#117
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Apple Podcasts
#101
India/History
Apple Podcasts
#156
Hong Kong/History

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Monday, October 26, 2026
Q: What should Christians do when figures such as John Chrysostom and Martin Luther wrote things that seem antisemitic?
Van Voorhis advises identifying and reading the specific passages in context, considering their motives without using those motives as an excuse, and condemning harmful words while recognizing that historical thinkers can be a mixture of good and bad.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Q: What are some conspiracy theories about the Bible?
Van Voorhis discusses the claim that Shakespeare encoded his name in Psalm 46 and the claim that the Council of Nicaea or Constantine created the biblical canon. He explains why the canon claim is historically unsupported and outlines how biblical books came to be recognized.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Q: We recently became confirmed in the Anglican Church and are new to Sang Priest. Can you explain the differences between Sang Priest, pastor, father, and the different traditions?
The host explains that the terms reflect both historical usage and regional practice. While elder, bishop, and deacon describe specific offices with particular duties, priestly language drifted with the Reformation. In Anglican and some Protestant contexts, priest remains in use as a translation of presbyter, while “father” and “priest” carry varying ceremonial nuances. The key is understanding the historical origins and the functional roles rather than assuming identical meanings across traditions.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Q: How do you manage research methods and the nuts and bolts behind producing daily episodes?
He outlines starting broad, recording questions as he reads, and continuously refining what matters through a questioning approach, endnotes, and careful source evaluation.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Q: What are your most frequent sources of inspiration for the Daily Almanac Podcast? And how do you keep track of and organize all your possible ideas for the podcast?
Dan explains he reads broadly, triangulates sources, uses tools like Apple Notes, repeats cross-checking with multiple reference works, and builds ideas from big questions before narrowing to specifics.

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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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