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Daniel A. (Daniel Alfred) Poling
1884–1968
A prominent American clergyman, editor, and public speaker, he brought religion, youth work, and social causes to a wide audience through sermons, radio, and print. His long leadership at the Christian Herald made him one of the best-known Protestant voices of his era.
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Huts in Hell
by Daniel A. (Daniel Alfred) Poling
About the author
Daniel Alfred Poling was born in Portland, Oregon, on November 30, 1884, and grew up in a deeply religious family. His father was a minister, and Poling followed that path, studying at Dalles College and entering the ministry in the early 1900s. He went on to build a national reputation as a preacher, speaker, and advocate for Christian youth work.
In the 1920s, he became associated with Marble Collegiate Church in New York and reached even larger audiences through radio broadcasts. In 1927, he became editor of the Christian Herald, a major Protestant magazine, and remained one of its central figures for decades. His work connected preaching with practical philanthropy, including support for missions and charitable efforts.
Poling also wrote extensively, producing books and essays shaped by faith, public life, and world events. He died on February 7, 1968. Today he is remembered as an energetic religious leader whose career joined ministry, publishing, and social outreach.