Sarah Laughed: A Brief History of Faith and Humor
Weekend Edition for May 28-29, 2022
Contributors
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.
The Christian History Almanac
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Friday, May 27, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of Sister Carole Anne O’Marie and her fictional sleuthing Sister Mary Helen.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of Ockham’s Flight.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we look at a landmark case in American Constitutional Religious History.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember “Aldersgate Day” and share a personal note.
CHA Weekend Edition - History of Hymns
Weekend Edition for May 21-22, 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of St. Lucifer?
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of a historic earthquake in the Middle East and its effect on rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember Jacob Albright—founder of the Evangelical Association and actual “little drummer boy.”
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember a man once described as the “P.T. Barnum of American Evangelicalism.”
Monday, May 16, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about praying to the saints in the history of the church, Christian theology, and English literature.
The Ballad of Larry Norman: The Father of Christian Rock and Roll
Weekend Edition for May 14-15, 2022
Friday, May 13, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul in 1981.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the mathematical, magical Pope with a talking bronze head.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the relationship that changed 20th c. Christian theology and English literature.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we talk about St. Comgall, Ireland, Monks, and Missionaries.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Today on the Almanac, Dan is back and heads to the mailbag.
CHA at the Movies with Dan Price
Weekend Edition for May 7-8, 2022
Friday, May 6, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the 1527 sack of Rome.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the Second Council of Constantinople.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the Fiestas de las Cruces.
Monday, May 2, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we remember the arrival of Portuguese missionary Afonso Mendes to the Horn of Africa and the end of Jesuit missions in Ethiopia.
Christian History Almanac: The Lives of Others
Weekend Edition for Easter, April 30-May 1, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
Today on the Almanac, we have a personal anniversary and announcement.
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