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Friday, December 30, 2022

12/30/22

10 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of Noel Paul Stookey- the “Paul And” with Peter and Mary.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

12/28/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we look at the Feast of the Innocents or Childermas.
Thursday, December 22, 2022

12/22/22

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of perhaps the most famous evangelist of the 19th century.
284: Early Church Fathers on the Birth of Jesus

12/19/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Is It Too Early for Jesus’ Birth? In this episode, we read excerpts from various early church fathers on Jesus’ birth, with a heavy emphasis on the historicity of God’s incarnation. What part did earthly signs play in announcing Jesus’ birth? Why did it matter to the early fathers that God was born on an actual day, in an actual place, at an actual time? Do we at the present place the same emphasis as the early fathers on Jesus’ birth?
Dan van Voorhis and the History of Christmas

12/15/22

2 mins

By Dan van Voorhis | Kelsi Klembara

Join Kelsi as she chats with 1517 Scholar in Residence, Dan van Voorhis, about the magic of Christmas.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

12/14/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the oldest and longest-running Christian radio station in America.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
282: Irenaeus - Learn that Christ, born of the virgin, is your Lord and Savior

12/12/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Ted Just Admit It! He’s Always Been The Lamb. In this episode, we discuss Irenaeus’ Proof of Apostolic Preaching and what he has to say to those who make a show of faith but deny the incarnation of the Son according to the witness of Scripture.
- Church Fathers
- Incarnation
CHA Weekend Edition: the Christmas History Almanac

12/10/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for December 10-11, 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

12/07/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember another of the “Big A’s,” St. Ambrose of Milan.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

12/06/22

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember Dave Brubeck and his unlikely fusion of Jazz and music for the church.
Friday, December 2, 2022

12/02/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the father of African American spiritual hymnody: H.T. Burleigh.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

11/30/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we commemorate St. Andrew on his feast day.