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  1. 347: Bornkamm - The God of the Old Testament

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    04/05/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Day Trippin’. In this episode, we talk about Easter, altars, cosmic mountains, church history, open fonts, restored virtue, saints, angels, powers of darkness, idols, icons, images, searching for the truth, and how Jesus is the archetype of all archetypes, and in between we read Luther on the Old Testament by Heinrich Bornkamm.
    347: Bornkamm - The God of the Old Testament

  2. Thursday, April 4, 2024

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    04/04/24
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Simon Episcopius, exiled Arminian and Father of the Remonstrants.
    Thursday, April 4, 2024

  3. Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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    04/03/24
    13 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Reginald Heber: Poet, Priest, and Bishop of India.
    Wednesday, April 3, 2024

  4. Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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    04/02/24
    13 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the man credited with reviving both state and church in the Middle Ages: Charlemagne.
    Tuesday, April 2, 2024

  5. Monday, April 1, 2024

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    04/01/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about children’s sermons.
    Monday, April 1, 2024

  6. The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Ragamuffin, the story of Brennan Manning

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    03/30/24
    5 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Weekend Edition for March 30-31, 2024
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Ragamuffin, the story of Brennan Manning

  7. 346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

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    03/30/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Passion. In this episode, we read Irenaeus on Christ’s passion and discuss Holy Week, the consequences of following Christ, what happens when things lack clear definition, and the consequences for the Church.
    346: Irenaeus - On the Passion

  8. Friday, March 29, 2024

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    03/29/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we examine the curious (and heterodox) life and work of Emmanuel Swedenborg.
    Friday, March 29, 2024

  9. Thursday, March 28, 2024

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    03/28/24
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the traditions behind Maundy Thursday.
    Thursday, March 28, 2024

  10. Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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    03/27/24
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the remarkable Charles Henry Brent: priest, chaplain, and bishop of the Philippines.
    Wednesday, March 27, 2024

  11. Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

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    03/27/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    In this episode, David and Adam conclude their brief overview of the heresies that preceded and led to the ecumenical councils of Nicæa (325) and Constantinople (381).
    Arianism, Nicæa and Constantinople

  12. Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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    03/26/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the incredible discovery by a self-taught translator of Ancient Sumerian texts.
    Tuesday, March 26, 2024