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  1. Friday, February 2, 2024

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    02/02/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the “savior of church music,” Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
    Friday, February 2, 2024

  2. Thursday, February 1, 2024

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    02/01/24
    13 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember an eccentric Christian apologist and Archbishop, Richard Whatley.
    Thursday, February 1, 2024

  3. Going No Contact

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    02/01/24
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Is it okay for Christians to cut off contact with someone? Is it okay to cut off contact with family members? What about forgiveness?
    Going No Contact

  4. Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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    01/31/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the complicated patriot, traitor, and pastor during the American Revolution: Jacob Duche.
    Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  5. Dare to Lead BONUS Episode

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    01/31/24
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this month's extra book club episode, we are discussing Brené Brown's book: "Dare to Lead." We talk about mixing secular and Biblical sources and the right and wrong way to do that.
    Dare to Lead BONUS Episode

  6. Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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    01/30/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today, on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of “the most interesting man in 16th century Portugal.”
    Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  7. Monday, January 29, 2024

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    01/29/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about Church history and the Trinity.
    Monday, January 29, 2024

  8. The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Beauty Will Save the World – The Life and Faith of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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    01/27/24
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Weekend Edition for January 27-28, 2024
    The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: Beauty Will Save the World – The Life and Faith of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

  9. Friday, January 26, 2024

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    01/26/24
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at the most successful contemporary Gospel recording artist in history.
    Friday, January 26, 2024

  10. 337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

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    01/26/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Simple Man. In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton and discuss everything from simple living to the death and resurrection of Christ as the foundation of reality, the higher meaning of cups, and why a tomato is just a tomato.
    337: Chesterton - Heretics: On Sandals and Simplicity

  11. Thursday, January 25, 2024

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    01/25/24
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the Chemist and Christian Robert Boyle.
    Thursday, January 25, 2024

  12. Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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    01/24/24
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of pastor George Jenatsch and his assassination by a man dressed as a bear with an axe during Carnival (!)
    Wednesday, January 24, 2024