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Christian History Almanac

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Christianity
Reformation
World War II
Catholic Church
Martin Luther
English Reformation
Christianity Today
TIME Magazine
Lutheran Church
Reformed Church
Avend Bergrove
Nazi Germany
Gisbertus Voetius
Anglican Church
Easter
Augustine Of Hippo
George Spalatin
Munster Rebellion
George Bell
Church Of England

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 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 "Pastor Greg" (AKA Gregory the Great).

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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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Recent Guests

Christopher Gillespie
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Episode: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Pastor Sam Schuldheisz
Author of Luther and the Lion, A Narnian Catechism
Author, 1517.org
Episode: The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Maximus, A Man Caught in Middle (and why the Doctrine of the Two Natures in Jesus Really Matters)
Sam Schuldheisz
Pastor, author of Luther and the Lion, a Narnian Catechism
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Dr. Scott Keith
Executive Director of 1517 and author of Being Dad
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Episode: The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The Easter Mailbag 2026
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
Chad Bird
Author and speaker
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Episode: Tuesday, July 16, 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 724 ratings
  • Magic is not real

    Grow up!

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    Asciguy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always great information.

    Podcast Addict
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    October62
    a month ago
  • The Best

    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.

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    5
    RainbowBriteee
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @mountainbadger
    United States4 months ago
  • A Quick History Lesson

    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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    Slack dell eco
    United States4 months 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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#173
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Christian History Almanac Presents: The Predestination Debate, Past and Present
Q: What got the host thinking about predestination and how does the episode structure present the spectrum of views?
The host describes moving from personal experience to a historical arc, outlining positions from Augustine and Pelagius to Orange and Dort, then tracing how Protestant traditions diverged into Calvinist and Arminian trajectories, with a focus on how assurance and the sacraments intersect these debates.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Q: How do non-denominational Christians fit into the larger story of American Protestantism and what is their historical lineage?
They fit as a restorationist, early church model that emphasizes voluntary association and accountability without rigid denominational structures, tracing lineage back to the Stone-Campbell Movement and the Free Church tradition, while today constituting a large and growing portion of American Protestant identity.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Q: What determines which hymns are approved for use in a denomination's worship, and how has technology affected that process?
Hymnal committees traditionally decide which songs are approved, with church polity (how the church is governed) shaping how advisory or binding those decisions are; technology has increased access to materials and enabled broader, quicker changes, leading to more flexible and diverse worship choices.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Q: Long time listener, first time emailer. I am considering pursuing a doctorate degree in church history and am especially interested in church history in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southern Appalachia.
The host encourages the listener to observe their local churches, examine regional patterns, and consult scholarly sources like ARDA and works by Mark Noll and George Marsden to understand denominational distributions and frontier church planting.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Q: Harrison asks if the Catholic Church added 'and the Son' to the Creed and whether Protestants should also omit or modify it, and if he should refrain from saying that part.
Dan explains that different church bodies require different levels of assent to creeds; many Magisterial Reformations retained the creedal lines but approached their interpretation with caution, often keeping the phrase while addressing its theological nuance, and he suggests checking local parish norms before making changes.

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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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