In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach sits down with Dan Van Voorhis — teacher, historian, and host of the Christian History Almanac. Together they explore the importance of church history, the role of the Lutheran church today, and the future of Christianity in a changing world.Dan shares why hope matters, how diverse church traditions can enrich our understanding of the faith, and why knowing the past helps us live faithfully now. The conversation also touches on the hidden lives of faithful pastors, what makes historical Christian leaders influential, and how tools like AI can help in research and ministry.Chapters00:00 — Introduction & Support for Gird Up 01:23 — Meet Dan Van Voorhis: A Journey in Podcasting 03:40 — The Christian History Almanac: Daily Exploration 05:39 — The Unique Sign-Off: A Message of Hope 10:09 — “Everything Is Going to Be Okay” 13:07 — Why Studying Church History Matters 16:32 — Fascinating Figures Through the Ages 20:01 — Exploring Diverse Church Traditions 25:22 — Understanding American Christianity 28:53 — The Lutheran Church’s Role Today 38:11 — Mysticism & Spirituality 39:57 — Navigating Church History’s Big Names 43:29 — Pastors’ Hidden Impact 47:12 — Learning from the Saints 48:47 — Traits of Influential Christian Leaders 52:09 — Reclaiming Wisdom from the Past 55:08 — Where Sports & Faith Intersect 58:37 — Recommended Biographers & Resources 01:06:13 — Concerns for the Church’s Future 01:08:47 — Anticipating Joy in What’s AheadGird Up Links:   / @girdupministries4911    / girdup_be_a_man  https://www.girdupministries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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