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287: 1 Clement - Let our whole body be kept in working order in Christ Jesus

01/02/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Welcome to the Church, Can I Take Your Order? In this episode, we discuss Clement of Rome on the Church, especially good order, fruits of faith, and why the congregation at Corinth shouldn’t run off its pastors.
- Church Tradition
- Ministry of the Church
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

12/28/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we look at the Feast of the Innocents or Childermas.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022

12/27/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, Dan tells the story of a man he spent three years researching, Johann Arndt.
Monday, December 26, 2022

12/26/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about congregational singing and an early hymnal.
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.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

12/13/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember Herman Bavinck on the 101st anniversary of his death.
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
Thursday, December 8, 2022

12/08/22

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we look at the complicated religious context of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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.