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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

01/10/23

10 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of the controversial Norwegian Lutheran Elling Eielsen.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
Monday, January 9, 2023

01/09/23

12 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Christian heritage of TCU ahead of tonight's CFB Championship Game.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
288: Tertullian - What then has Athens to do with Jerusalem?

01/05/23

6 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

How I Met Your Other Mother. In this episode, we discuss Tertullian on Heresies, especially the relationship of philosophy to theology, and how to pastorally address heresies past and present.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023

01/03/23

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember an early and influential Protestant nun in America.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
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
Friday, December 30, 2022

12/30/22

10 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of Noel Paul Stookey- the “Paul And” with Peter and Mary.
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.
Thursday, December 22, 2022

12/22/22

13 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we tell the story of perhaps the most famous evangelist of the 19th century.
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.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

12/14/22

11 mins

By Dan van Voorhis

Today on the show, we remember the oldest and longest-running Christian radio station in America.
- Christianity in America
- Christian History
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