My all-time favorite podcast! I’ve been listening since the first season in 2019 and greatly appreciate all the hard work, great research, and cheesy puns in each episode. I’ve learned so much about the church visible, and am so grateful for the ecumenical knowledge.

I love starting my commute with this podcast! The topics are always engaging as is the host! Thanks Dan!

Your 7/27/2024 episode of Keller was absolutely disgusting. He was a registered Democrat, and your saying he wasn’t part of political parties (my awful paraphrase of your awful stance on that heretic) is outright fake news. Y’all need to repent and get your stories straight.

Great Way to start t day We’ve been struggling w God & each other All along t Way Yet we find that in, w & under Christ Everything’s going to be OK Happy Anniversary! Your wife is a treasure & Sam is great! Thanks for straightening out the whole Friar Tuck badger thing us badgers get no respect Loving the weekend shows and still loving the daily shows too Harriet Tubman was especially enlightening This particular weekend edition November 19, 2022 is as good as it gets.deep dive into a topicThat everyone knows about but actually knows very little about.thank you, both entertaining and informative Your faithfulness and consistency are reminiscent of Lou Gehrig,Henry Aaron, Cal Ripken Junior and of course Trufflehunter @BadgerSmith7

A good reminder and but if encouragement that there are Christians from all over the world who have lived their life for the faith.

I listen to this every single day! I have learned so much!

Such a wonderful podcast and yes I too am greatly encouraged by those last words of benediction Grace and peace!!

A well balanced look at people over the ages that have good claims to be a Christian. Nonjudgmental and trying to just tell the best verifiable facts without discounting their claims. I am sure that there are hours of research for each 8 minute podcast. Gillespie’s editing makes seamless entertaining programs. With a great gospel assurance to end the program. So everything is really okay.

Encouraging and informative. I never miss an episode!

The reality of our Faith strengthened by its history wending through the ages. Our history is as ironic as the Bible-proof the God is not a great car salesman but sure knows how to get us from one place to another.

Concise and substantive, and very well prepared

Information that is fun and interesting.

I listen regularly and very much enjoy Dan’s expertise and humor. The Academy’s loss is the people’s gain. He is a former professor, but he now teaches all of us! I listen on my morning commute and love to start my day hearing him. I’ve come to rely on his signature sign-off saying “Everything is going to be okay.”

I can’t miss a single episode.

A daily reminder that the Christian world is huge in the present and the past - it puts one’s personal struggles in context. God works in all things! Sola Deo Gloria. Bonus: the Weekend editions - Dan’s dive into Christian music made me search for my shoebox of 70s and 80s CCM cassettes 😀. Thank you 1517.org.

this podcast is very informative and tells stories from history I never knew. also, after finishing the weekender episodes about charles schulz and lewis carroll, teaches me about people’s history i never knew. great show, can’t wait to listen to more.

Dan knows his stuff. Excellent podcast of the highest caliber. Well written and researched. Always feel smarter after listening. An academic podcast with the greatest deference to history and tradition. Recent favorite episodes include Bono, Bonhoeffer, and Easter. Lutheran based but open minded and unity seeking, as regards the church.

I just stumbled upon this guy and 1517! What fun - I thoroughly enjoyed his biography on Carol Lewis. Just yesterday my good friend and I were talking about watching Alice in Wonderland and now I’m comforted to know that the Disney version is NOT Lewis’s story!!

This program is a real treat, such a broad range of topics and Dan always makes them super interesting.

Interesting without being polemical

I'll admit it; I don't listen to podcasts very often. CHA is the exception - I try to never miss an episode. I love the format. I find the content enriching, and I love the host. I'll also admit that I'm a Steelers fan and have great memories of Superbowl XIV. And yes, Gillespie coffee is the bomb.

The Bible is my favorite book and history is my favorite subject. Dan blends the two perfectly with his warm and soothing voice (Thank you Christopher) that kickstarts my morning with renewed hope and assurance that “everything is going to be okay”.

The audio really is the clearest and best modulated podcast of any that I listen to. I can use a lower volume setting and still hear easily. Sorry, Christoper, I don’t drink coffee.

I’ve been a daily listener and supporter of the CHA for about 3 years now, and it’s amazing how much I learn that applies to my faith to art and to the history of the church. I also am encouraged as Dan talks about many imperfect saints that share our faith and it encourages me daily that because of Christ everything will be ok. Fantastic podcast! Thank you!

I will listen to anything hosted by Dan van Voorhis. The CHA weekend edition has been an amazing add-on to this already wonderful show!

I always enjoy these quick shows. So much fun for all I am learning! Great balance of Christian history and lighthearted atmosphere.

I came across CHA about 18 months ago and have listened almost every single day since. My 13 year old son listens with me on our drive in and we have some great conversations about the show and laughs at Dan’s jokes. Dan’s grasp of history, sense of humor and humility (funny how those go hand-in-hand) are what make this show so great. I have a masters degree in theological-historical studies and I still learn about people and movements I’d never heard of… I absolutely love Dan’s ecumenical appeal and sense of the global church and pray that more folks tune in to be awakened to its story. Thank you 1517 and Dr. Dan!

Being a Christian for some time now, a Seminary and Bible College Grad I still learn so much from this pod. I am a Baptist by Denomination and love learning of the how my fellow Christ Follower have viewed things through the ages. I also enjoy the host’s humor and generosity. I can not say more about this short historical pod. Enjoy!

This podcast is absolutely wonderful! Explores topics across denominations and does a very strong academic deep-dive into a particular figure or event in church history relevant to the day. It's brief and easy to follow. Highly recommend!

University High School in Irvine, California should be renown for this alumni, Dr. Daniel Van Voorhis, not Will Farrell. Dr. Van Voorhis presents genuine gems from Christian History daily that will get you Google-ing, YouTube-ing, Copying & Pasting faster than you can say, "simul justus et peccator." Subscribe & Listen NOW!

Does well researched, whimsical daily podcast is a must listen for those interested in the context of historic Christianity. I very much enjoy it, it’s only for the consistent tagline on every show. It’s a benediction and reminder of God’s sovereignty.

Great way to start the morning! Often a great reminder that Christendom is so much bigger than I can fathom it to be.

It’s a short show with A LOT packed in usually. Dan is always entertaining. And I really like the new format. I’ve heard that 5 minutes a day will raise you IQ and make you the life of the party. Hasn’t happened yet, but I remain hopeful.

I love starting my day with this podcast. My wife and 3rd grader listen also.

Very informative and concise. Always interesting. He covers a wide range of history in time and locality. He digs up nuggets of knowledge that broaden my understanding. Hisd dry wit is not to be missed either.

I often recommend this podcast because of the interesting church history tidbits. Looking forward to year 3!

My love for church history has definitely been stoked since I added this podcast to my rotation. Insightful and encouraging, you will hear about sides of people and events that have been lost to the casual student or layperson in the church. A powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness to the church and those who cherish the bride of Christ.

5 stars! Best Christian History Tidbits!

Always looking forward to a fresh piece of juicy church history. EBOK !

I enjoy the small dose of history provided in a pleasant manner. Reading at the end reminds me of writers almanac

...the rumors of grace, forgivness, and the redemtion of all things are true...everything is going to be ok! Glory be to God!

Love this podcast! I’ve listened for sometime. I took a break for awhile and when I came back recently it seems to have shifted to sharing purely Christian history facts and stories to now also include a bunch of other random history facts for the date. While the context is sometimes nice I think it’s a bit overkill and I miss the more focused approach. Keep up the good work!

Several programs in 1517 are part of my daily life and routine. A sister in Christ at church recommended a couple to me and I am eternally grateful. Keep up the great work!

I have grown to love this daily podcast over the last few months. I only began listening back in March and it quickly became part of my daily routine. I love the light touch of humor and at the end always wait for the humorous twist to the credits. And I enjoy the way Dan speaks, no problem listening to or understanding it!

I found 1517 a few years ago through a recommendation for the Thinking Fellows podcast, and from there I have gone through almost all of the podcasts on this network and backlogging through them to get all of the wonderful content that they have put out. I graduated from a Lutheran institution a few years ago and was a bit burnt out on my faith, but I can honestly say that these podcasts have been the main reason why my faith has been revitalized and has become even stronger these past few years. I have found myself being reintroduced to topics I learned in my schooling as well as hearing new views and opinions about Lutheranism as well as Christianity in general, which has been super helpful in expanding my view on my faith and how I approach my faith in a practical way. They have a wide range of topics that are covered as well as a good variety that allows you to find something good to listen to no matter your background or knowledge base in theology. Definitely do yourself a favor and listen to some of the other podcasts on this network if you haven’t yet.

I listen to an episode during my morning routine, on my drive home; and since each episode is about 5 minutes long, I often go through a whole string of episodes as if they were M&Ms for the soul and mind. In short, this almanac is great!

I love the history but the Dr. has a cadence that consistently pulls me out of the subject and has me trying to understand his sentence structures and so intent of a paragraph. He lapses into an annoying staccato that is, honestly, reminiscent of James Kirk’s of the S.S. Enterprise. Yet he is also too often unresponsive to the usual meaning of punctuation as he rushes into new sentences and apparent clauses but adds long pauses where there are no commas or hyphens. That and raising his voice st the end of clauses or sentences that hold no queries just makes it hard for me to easily follow the thoughts conveyed. So , for me, it’s hard to remain in and follow the train of thought. I do love the content but the cadence is truly an annoying foible for me, diminishing enjoyment of an otherwise wonderful and unique production. It is the only reason I don’t give a five.

The cloud of witnesses does not end with those who are remembered locally or by a denomination. The Church in all it’s glory is Christ’s work through sinners. Keep up the good work.

The Chistian History Almanac is a pleasant, informative, and encouraging series on important moments of church history. CHA is always one of the first things I listen to in the morning, always expecting an interesting story of fascinating chracacters. Well worth the subscription! Luke, Steady Anchor Podcast

I enjoy this so much I will listen to several at a time. (I have a few to catch up on) I look forward to hearing the quirky remarks at the end and always chuckle. And my new favorite saying, “The rumors of grace, forgiveness and redemption are all true. Everything is going to be alright.” Perfect.