Monda, January 24, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about the history of the Black Church in America.
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Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis is an author, historian, professor, and speaker at 1517. After receiving his Ph.D. in History from the University of St. Andrews, Dr. van Voorhis spent 11 years teaching history and political thought at Concordia University, Irvine. He is now the 1517 Academy Dean. He also spends his time writing for 1517 and hosting/producing podcasts including the Soul of Christianity and the Christian History Almanac. Dan is married to Beth Anne, and they have two sons, Coert and Raymond.
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Today on the Almanac, we remember the origin story of the original Anabaptists.
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Today on the Almanac, we try to straighten out the story of the First African Baptist Church in Savannah Georgia.
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Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of a feast associated with an unlikely animal.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember Antoinette Bourignon: Flemish Fanatic and Religious Rebel.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we have an announcement! And we talk about a founding member of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we look at Theodosius the Great and his influence on the church and the Nicene Creed.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about heresy.
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the curious life of a 16th-century female reformer.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we look at the legend of Galileo.
Friday, January 7, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the author of the scandalous Telemaque: Francois Fenelon.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we talk about the Feast of Epiphany (or Theophany or 3 Kings).
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of a Queen blamed for the French Wars of Religion: Catherine de Medici.
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Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of a Danish pastor and playwright in 3 acts.
Monday, January 3, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag.
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Today on the Almanac, we reflect on the history of Christian broadcasting.
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Today on the Almanac, we remember an ancient saint and the end of the Gladiatorial games.
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