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285: R.C. Sproul - The Birth of Jesus

12/21/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Let’s Not Talk About Love. In this episode, we discuss R.C. Sproul’s Christmas sermon wherein he preaches on the Gospel of Luke chapter 2. The espresso kicked in early, and we read through the whole sermon before diving deep into the distinction between exposition and proclamation, so buckle up. Riley talks too much while Gillespie exercises patience and restraint.
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.
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.
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.
How the Church Reads the Bible

11/29/22

2 mins

By Scott Keith

Caleb, Scott, and Adam are joined by John Hoyum to talk about how churches across the world read and preach the Bible.
- Church Tradition
- Scripture
279: Tim Keller - The Purpose of Christmas

11/24/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

They Call Me… Tim. In this episode, we discuss Tim Keller’s sermon, The Purpose of Christmas. Does it matter that Jesus’ birth is a historical fact? What’s the difference between an eyewitness account and a legend? What are we really preaching at Christmas, and why should anyone care?
Wednesday, November 16, 2022

11/16/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we look at Jansenism and the life of Pierre Nicole.
- Church Tradition
- Christian History
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

11/15/22

14 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of the father of Transylvanian Unitarianism.
- Church Tradition
- Christian History
276: Tertullian - On the Flesh of Christ

11/13/22

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

God Has No Skin in The Game? In this episode, we discuss Tertullian’s argument against Marcion about God’s being born flesh and blood in his treatise, On The Flesh of Christ. What’s at stake when well-meaning Christians disembody God and, consequently, Christians?