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  1. Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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    03/05/25
    13 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we pause to remember the beginning of the “Lenten” season (and this year, with the East and the West together!)
    Wednesday, March 5, 2025

  2. Monday, February 24, 2025

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    02/24/25
    14 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about a mysterious character who shows up in Christian art and iconography from time to time.
    Monday, February 24, 2025

  3. Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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    02/04/25
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish a happy birthday to an iconic American Rock Star who made news with a public conversion to Christianity.
    Tuesday, February 4, 2025

  4. Isaiah 6:1-7 (Episode 447)

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    01/01/25
    3 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Chad Bird
    Isaiah in the Presence of a Holy, Holy, Holy God.
    Isaiah 6:1-7 (Episode 447)

  5. Luke 3:1-20 – Advent 2 (B)

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    12/03/24
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    In this episode of Preaching the Text, Steven Paulson discusses the significance of John's baptism for repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
    Luke 3:1-20 – Advent 2 (B)

  6. Monday, September 16, 2024

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    09/16/24
    14 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the priest and translator J.B. Phillips (and one of Dan’s favorite ghost stories).
    Monday, September 16, 2024

  7. Episode 288: Sports: The Good and the Bad

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    09/05/24
    6 mins
    By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss sports, culture, and the church.
    Episode 288: Sports: The Good and the Bad

  8. Spiritual Anorexia

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    06/07/24
    6 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi | Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode Gretchen Ronnevik talks with Amy Mantravadi about the monastic life, and in particular, the nunnery of Katharina Von Bora, before she escaped and married Martin Luther.
    Spiritual Anorexia

  9. Story and Theology

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    02/29/24
    6 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin talk about the impact of story on our theological understanding, and the use of story in the life of Christians.
    Story and Theology

  10. Psalm 127 Jeff Anderson sings "Without You"

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    01/05/24
    7 mins
    By Chad Bird
    Chad digs deep into the riches of this Psalm. We hear of the gift of family, and are encouraged to rest in Christ's loving care for our loved ones.
    Psalm 127 Jeff Anderson sings

  11. John 1:6-8, 19-28 – Advent 3 (B)

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    12/12/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss John the Baptist once again – this time his appearance at the beginning of John's gospel.
    John 1:6-8, 19-28 – Advent 3 (B)

  12. May 7 - Serpent of Salvation

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    05/07/21
    3 mins
    By Chad Bird
    נחשׁ נחשׁת - And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.” So Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live. NUMBERS 21:8–9
    May 7 - Serpent of Salvation