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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

12/20/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the poet, Denise Levertov.
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?
John 1:1–19 – Christmas Day (A)

12/18/22

1 min

By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson

Today we learn of the mystery of Christ become flesh. Our normal inclination is to think of God beyond our comprehension in holy majesty – too far above for us to imagine.
CHA Weekend Edition: The Life and Faith of the Man who “Invented” Christmas

12/17/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for December 17-18, 2022
283: Luther - It is true that the child was born of the virgin and is mine

12/16/22

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

It’s Addressed To You. Open It! In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther’s sermon on Luke 2 for Christmas afternoon. What’s the consequence of the “to you” and “for you” of Luke’s Gospel message for Christians?
Thursday, December 15, 2022

12/15/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the Russian priest and polymath Pavel Florensky.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
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.
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.
Monday, December 5, 2022

12/05/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer another Christmas question.
CHA Weekend Edition Presents: The AdventMas Hymn Countdown

12/03/22

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Weekend Edition for December 3-4, 2022