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Gird Up! Podcast1042 - Pastor Jon BilitzSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Pastor Jon Bilitz to discuss the unique aspects of campus ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel. They explore the challenges and joys of serving students, the importance of building connections, and the spiritual needs of young adults. The conversation highlights the role of community, engagement through events, and the impact of prayer in fostering relationships within the ministry. In this conversation, Charlie Ungemach and Jon Bilitz explore the complexities of college life, faith, and the importance of vulnerability in relationships. They discuss the challenges...2025-07-271h 21
Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be999 - Weekly - Special Exertions, Manly Ritual, Trading Lives, and AscensionCharlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Jon Marquardt to talk about how a man's virtue should be measured, the value of manly ritual, characters from literature or film with whom we'd trade lives, and Luke 24:44-53.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.comPublished May 13, 20242025-07-201h 23Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be997 - Weekly - Cool Profs, Ray Kroc, Legacy, Books You Need, and John 15:1–8Charlie, Connor, and Brice are joined again by Jacob Klug for a conversation about leadership, Chapter 5: the Fire of Legacy, books you need on your shelf, and Easter 5 John 15:1–8.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.facebook.com/jacob.klug.1https://www.instagram.com/klugian/https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.gi...2025-07-201h 24Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be996 - Weekly - Summer Jobs, Sword Swallowing, Connor's Parents, Real TruthCharlie, Connor, and Brice are joined once again by Cooper Knoll for a wide-ranging discussion on making the best of every situation, Cooper shouts out Connor's parents, The Fire of Love, Best Summer Jobs, and 1 John 4:1–6.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/coopman90/?hl=enhttps://m.facebook.com/people/Cooper-Knoll/100010363034454/https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.guseht...2025-07-201h 11Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be995 - Weekly - Spring Break, Easter, Being a Good ManMason "Prosty" Prost joins Charlie, Connor, and Brice "Goose" Guse for a chat about Marcus Aurelius, wholesome Spring Break activities, friendship, and the Resurrection.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.comPublished April 3, 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-201h 24Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be993 - Weekly - Einstein, St. Paddy's Day, Destiny, and Lent 5Charlie, Connor, and Brice invite Cooper Knoll on the podcast to talk about Einstein's view of success, Chapter 3 of Steven Mansfield's Men on Fire, how we like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and Isaiah 43:1-7.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://m.facebook.com/people/Cooper-Knoll/100010363034454/Cooper Knoll (@cooperknoll) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/gi...2025-07-201h 11Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be992 - Weekly - Trucks, Shaq, Battle, Life Skillz, and Lent 4Charlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Husker Collin Rice to argue about trucks, ponder Shaq's wisdom, talk about the Fire of Battle, and John 3:14–21.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/crixe3/https://www.facebook.com/colin.rixe/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/Published March 12, 2024 Hosted on...2025-07-201h 34Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be991 - Weekly - Johnny Cash, Heritage, Bucket Lists, Lent 3Charlie is joined by the ever faithful Brice Guse, Isaiah Duff, and Collin Maurice to discuss a Johnny Cash quote, book club about chapter 1 of our new book, Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield, then we try to beat Duffers at trivia and divulge our bucket lists before we explore 1 Corinthains 1:18-25.Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/collin525/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com...2025-07-201h 44Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be990 - Weekly - New Book, Virtue, Best Fast Food Sandwiches, Connor Spills his Coffee, and Romans 5The boys are back! Charlie Ungemach, Brice Guse, and Connor Herter are joined by Collin Maurice to talk about what it means to have virtue, self-improvement, the Introduction to our new book (Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield), the best fast food sandwiches, and the epistle reading from Lent II (Romans 5:1-11).Men on Fire by Steven Mansfield: https://amzn.to/49HasUjhttps://www.instagram.com/collin525/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com...2025-07-201h 26Gird Up! Podcast1040 - Jacob KieselhorstSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach interviews Jacob Kieselhorst, a recent seminary graduate and new pastor. They delve into the complex topic of toxic masculinity, exploring its definitions, societal implications, and the biblical perspective on masculinity. Jacob shares insights from his thesis on the subject, discussing the historical evolution of gender roles and the impact of modern society on men's behavior. The conversation emphasizes the importance of active fatherhood and the need for dialogue in addressing the challenges faced by men and women today. In this conversation, Jacob K and Ch...2025-07-131h 39Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be980 - Weekly - White Socks, Skilled Sailors, the Purpose of the Gospel, Overrated Deserts, and RevelationOn the podcast this week Charlie, Brice, and Connor are joined by Isaiah Duff. The boys talk about what they're learning in class, how challenges and adversity make us better, Why Applying it to Your Life is Boring, Deserts that are overrated, and All Saint's Day's reading from Revelation 7:9-17. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/2025-07-111h 33Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be979 - Weekly - Ships in Harbor, Being Joyful, Reformation Trivia, Halloween Costumes, Daniel in the Lions' DenCharlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by the one and only Seth Hackbarth for a conversation about how ships are made to leave the harbor, how it's not necessary for a christian to be joyful all the time, Christian Halloween Costume ideas, and the OT reading from Pentecost 21 - Daniel in the Lions' Den.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup...2025-07-111h 14Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be977 - Weekly - Faking Virtue, Separating Mind from Heart, Fun Fall Dates, and Isaiah 25Joel Schewe joins Charlie, Brice, and Connor to talk about mom's cooking, the Seminary brotherhood, faking virtue, Can you separate mind and heart?, Stryker, Fun Fall Dates, and Isaiah 25:6-9.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/joel_schewe13/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www...2025-07-111h 13Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be976 - Weekly - Feminism, Toxic Masculinity, Proper Motivations, Childish Things, and Ezekiel 18The bros are joined by Kieth Brassow to chat about feminism in our culture, whether or not Toxic Masculinity is real, having proper motivations for our good works, top three things children do which should be acceptable for adults, and Pentecost 18: Ezekiel 18:25-32Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854Kieth is offline.https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/...2025-07-111h 24Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be975 - Weekly - One Dimensional Men, Overrated Movies, Finding God's Will, and Philippians 2:1-11Charlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Ryan Gurgel for a chat involving the importance of hobbies and being more than one-dimensional as a man, what God's will is and how to find it, over-rated movies, and a reading from Ephesians.https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.facebook.com/TheGurgelrrhttps://www.instagram.com/thegurgelrr/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusePublished September 26, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-07-111h 18Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be974 - Weekly - Heelys, the Superior Man, and Letting God Take ControlCharlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Joseph Wessel for a rousing conversation ranging from excellent beat-boxing to tandem bicycles, Heelys, and more. We discuss "Why You Don't Have to Let God Take Control" from Good New for Anxious Christians, a Confucius quote, and the reading from Pentecost 16.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/justyouraveragejoe3874/https://www.facebook.com/joseph.wessel.9https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com...2025-07-111h 24Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be973 - Weekly - Manhood During Controversy, Intuition, Dream Jobs, and Ezekiel 33:7–11Charlie, Connor and Brice are once again joined by the delightful Jacob Klug to discuss the difference between , intuition and the Holy Spirit, our dream jobs, how men behave in time of controversy and crisis, and the OT reading for Pentecost 16.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.facebook.com/jacob.klug.1https://www.instagram.com/klugian/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www...2025-07-111h 20Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be972 - Weekly - New Digs, Summer Adventures, Hearing God in Your Heart, Roomies, and Exodus 6:2-8Charlie, Connor and Brice are joined by the delightful Jacob Klug to talk about Seminary life, our summer adventures, a Nelson Mandela quote, Chapter 1 of Good News for Anxious Christians, our dream pod mates, and the OT reading for Pentecost 13.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.facebook.com/jacob.klug.1https://www.instagram.com/klugian/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram...2025-07-111h 23Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be970 - Weekly - Nick is Fast? Dealing with Depression, Conclusion to the Lord's Prayer, Summer Jams, and Jeremiah 29:11-14SERIES FINALE! Charlie and Gustav are joined by Nick Kressin to talk about Nick's middle age delusion (he thinks he's fast), dealing with anxiety and depression as a college student, Luther's Conclusion to the Lord's Prayer, list off our favorite Summer Jams (and Gus reveals his ex-girlfriend playlist), and the Easter 6 OT reading from Jeremiah 29.https://www.instagram.com/mr.coachk_12/https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.kressinhttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a...2025-07-111h 59Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be968 - Weekly - MI vs OSU, Divorce, 6th Petition, Celebrity Man Crushes, and John 16:5-15Charlie, Gustav, and Connor are joined by Brice Guse and Cooper Knoll for a wide-ranging conversation including the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry, how the divorce of your parents effects your romantic relationships, Luther's explanation of the 6th Petition of the Lord's Prayer, our favorite Celebrity Man-Crushes, and Easter 5: John16:5-15.https://www.instagram.com/cooperknoll/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010363034454https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www...2025-07-111h 23Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be967 - Weekly - Life as a Korean Student in the US, Choosing a Career, 5th Petition, Skills We'd Like to Learn, and 1 Peter 2:21-25Charlie and Connor are joined by Hoonsik (Harry) Jo and SungGon (Peter) Kim to talk about what it's like to be a Korean college student in the United States, choosing an English name, deciding what to study in school or do for a career, Luther's commentary on the 5th Petition of the Lord's Prayer, Harry and Peter are way better at Bible Trivia than Gustav, skills we don't know but want to learn, and Easter 4, 1 Peter 2:21-25.https://www.facebook.com/harry.wasserhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002636187586...2025-07-111h 24Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be966 - Weekly - Staying Out of Trouble, Daily Bread, Video Game Ideas, and Lamentations 3:18-26Charlie, Gustav, and Connor talk about the recent COS Formal, staying out of trouble during the summertime and making your summer productive, what it means to ask God for our daily bread and reframing hardship, pitch their video came concept ideas, and dwell on the OT reading from Easter 3, Lamentations 3:18-26.https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps...2025-07-111h 14Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be965 - ManTalk - Only God Can Judge MeCharlie goes solo and talks about identity, purpose, and rules for Godly living.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished April 5, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1122 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be964 - Weekly - Tarantino, Sharing the Gospel at Work, 3rd Petition, Life Hacks, Burning BushCharlie, Gustav, and Connor talk about Quentin Tarantino's last movie, Spring Break adventures, sharing the gospel with coworkers, God's will and the 3rd Petition, Life Hacks we should've learned earlier than we should have, and God calling himself the "I AM" in Exodus.https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www...2025-07-111h 21Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be962 - Weekly - Paths to Ministry, Friends Who Stray, God's Kingdom, Sports Movies, and 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5Charlie is joined by Adam Arrowsmith and Eli Sievert for a wide-ranging conversation including each of their paths to the Pastor Track at MLC, how we deal with friends who have left the church or the faith, what the 2nd Petition is asking when we say "Thy Kingdom Come," our favorite sports movies, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, and more.https://www.instagram.com/elisievert/https://www.facebook.com/eli.sievert.7https://www.instagram.com/arrowsmith_adam/https://www.facebook.com/adam.arrowsmith.9https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be...2025-07-111h 12Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be961 - Weekly - Becoming Lutheran, Parent Problems, Nonfiction, The 1st Petition, and Exodus 34:5-10Charlie, Gustav, and Connor are joined by the loquacious Mr. Zach Childress to talk about great nonfiction books, Zach's path to Lutheranism, parent/child dynamics, honoring God's name (1st Petition), and Exodus 34:5-10.https://www.instagram.com/jchil007/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/zchildress1https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www...2025-07-111h 42Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be959 - Weekly - Making Friends, Prayer, Enjoying Winter, and Matthew 8:23-27Charlie, Gus, and Connor are joined by Nathan Pausma and Camden Sulzle to talk about christian friendship, the nature of prayer and it's purpose, ways to own the winter and enjoy the cold months, and the Story of Jesus Calming the Storm.Guide for Daily Prayer: https://www.girdupministries.com/downloadsWrighteous Glass: https://wrighteousglass.com/Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/n.pausma.05/https://www.facebook.com/n.pausma.05https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com...2025-07-111h 25Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be958 - Weekly - Choosing a Church, 3rd Article, Starting the Semester Right, and Love in ActionCharlie, Gus, and Connor are joined by Caleb Little to talk about Christmas gifts, church shopping and staying connected to your church community during college, the work of the Holy Spirit and common heresies related to the 3rd Article, Bible Trivia, our favorite ways to get the semester off to a good start, and a conversation about love in action based on Romans 12:6-16a.https://www.facebook.com/caleb.little.79219https://www.instagram.com/that_little_guy3/https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com...2025-07-111h 18Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be955 - Weekly - VP Schone's Favorite Child, Jesus Stuff, Turkey Hats, and the Fear of the LordMLC VP for Student Life Jeff Schone joins the show to talk about current events, Thanksgiving traditions, Bible Trivia, looking forward to the Last Day, serving at MLC, the 2nd Article, and more.GoFundMe for Pastor Strong’s Family:https://gofund.me/423ff150.https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.com...2025-07-111h 08Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be954 - Weekly - Gus's Bike, the First Article, Upcoming Elections, Favorite Movie Characters, and MoreAdam Arrowsmith joins the podcast to talk about relatable movie characters, the upcoming election, the First Article of the Apostles Creed, and Gus's Bike is still in Charlie's foyer.https://www.instagram.com/arrowsmith_adam/https://www.facebook.com/adam.arrowsmith.9https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comGoFundMe...2025-07-111h 07Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be953 - GirlCast - Christian DatingEmmalee Mindock, Claire Tomhave, and Jordyn Heckendorf join Charlie to talk about Christian dating: expectations, how to know a girl is interested, intentionality, good matches, and more.https://www.instagram.com/emmalee_mindock/https://www.instagram.com/clairetomhave/https://www.instagram.com/jordyn_heckendorf/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished November 1, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-07-111h 18Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be952 - Weekly - Halloween Costumes, the Conclusion to the 10 Commandments, Failing American Schools, and Chinese SpiesCharlie and Gus are joined by Zach Scheuerlein to talk Halloween costumes, the Conclusion to the 10 Commandments, failing American schools, living for Jesus, Chinese spies, (Kan)Ye, and Bible Baseball.https://www.instagram.com/zachilicious/https://www.facebook.com/zac.shorelinehttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comGoFundMe...2025-07-111h 04Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be950 - Weekly - Coveting, Starting Over, Cheating(?), More COVID, and a PsalmConnor, Gus, and Charlie talk about the new strains of COVID, news from Ukraine, things we'd do again, coveting, we try to figure out what "cheating" is, and more...GoFundMe for Pastor Strong’s Family:https://gofund.me/423ff150https://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://ww...2025-07-111h 15Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be948 - Weekly - 8th Commandment, Too Much News, MaxILL the Rapper, and a Bunch of Other StuffCharlie and Gus are joined by Nate Hinze and Maxwell Plocher.https://www.instagram.com/maxwellplocher/https://www.instagram.com/nate_hintze_/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished October 15, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 03Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be946 - Weekly - Stealing, Riots in Iran, Nicknames, and Meeting Christian WomenGus and Charlie are joined by Josh Frailing, Jeremiah Wallander, and Zach Kopplin to talk about the 7th Commandment, nicknames we don't love, the riots in Iran, catholic trivia questions, and more.https://www.instagram.com/jumbalicious/https://www.facebook.com/josh.frailinghttps://www.instagram.com/zach_kopplin84/https://www.facebook.com/zach.kopplinhttps://www.instagram.com/jerrywallander/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be...2025-07-111h 08Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be945 - Weekly - Mouse Traps, Ministry, Living Together, the 6th Commandment, and Things You Could Do in Church...but Shouldn'tGus and Charlie are joined by Sam Eickhoff and Carson Oestreich to talk about the 6th Commandment, the greatness of God, things you could do in church...but probably shouldn't, and more.https://www.facebook.com/samuel.eickhoffhttps://www.instagram.com/samuel_eickhoff/https://www.facebook.com/carson.oestreich.94https://www.instagram.com/carson_oestreich7/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook...2025-07-1157 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be944 - Weekly - Kissing Your Sister, the 5th Commandment, Tattoo Ideas, Biden vs. Putin, and Bible JokesGus and Charlie talk about underwear, tattoo ideas, kissing your sister, Putin and the Ukraine crisis, tell some bible jokes, and discuss the 5th Commandment.https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished September 24, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1157 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be943 - Weekly - Christian Celebrities, Honoring Your Parents, Labor Strikes, Twitter, and Pentecost 15Charlie is joined by Gustav Wenz, Zach Scheurlein, and Zach Thiel as they discuss the Fourth Commandment, Elon Musk and Twitter, Favorite Christian Celebrities, Deuteronomy 8:10-18, and more.Beats for Heartbeats:https://beatsforheartbeats.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/zachary_thiel/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010799199896https://www.instagram.com/zachilicious/https://www.facebook.com/zac.shorelinehttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be...2025-07-111h 08Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be941 - Weekly - Going Back to College, 3rd Commandment, Favorite Non-CCM Jesus Music, and GraceCharlie and Gus are joined by Connor Herter to talk about the 3rd Commandment, what it's like to go back to college as an older student, our favorite songs about faith which aren't CCM tracks, and more.Beats for Heartbeats:https://beatsforheartbeats.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070730550248https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www.facebook...2025-07-111h 03Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be939 - Weekly - Baseball, Russia, Christian Movies, Grace, and the 2nd CommandmentCharlie, Gustav, and Eli talk about living in a secular world, baseball, top christian movies, Russia, grace, the 2nd Commandment, and more.Beats for Heartbeats:https://beatsforheartbeats.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cghl8gXpOA_gsS50Q_9e02PyRQLyR4SWF5jEdk0/https://www.facebook.com/eli.sievert.7https://www.girdupministries.comPublished September 2, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 03Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be937 - Weekly - Dorm Essentials, 1st Commandment, Summer Stories, and the Youth RallyCharlie, Gustav, and Ezra talk about this week's news, avoid talking politics, tell some summer stories, list their college dorm room essentials, talk about the bible as a true history account, reflect on the 1st Commandment, and more.Beats for Heartbeats:https://beatsforheartbeats.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.facebook.com/gustav.wenzhttps://www.instagram.com/ezrablumer/https://www.facebook.com/ezra.blumerhttps://www.girdupministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/2025-07-1148 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be934 - Weekly - Social Media, Abortion Road Trips, Catechism Intro, and Church Potluck FavoritesCharlie Ungemach, Gustav Wenz, Cody Bone, and Nate Hintze talk about abortion, social media use, the introduction to Luther's Large Catechism, church potluck favorites, and Pentecost 11.www.girdupministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/nate_hintze_/https://www.instagram.com/codybone2/Published August 20, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 10Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - No ButsWe all know we're not supposed to sin--but what does that really mean? Charlie and Gustav talk about the dangers of normalizing sin, putting on the Armor of God, and walking in the Way of Life.https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished August 22, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1128 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeSummer Wisdom - Proverbs 5 with Phil and Tom BalgePhil and Tom join Charlie for a conversation based on Proverbs 5--including dating, christian sexuality, male friendships, and more.https://www.instagram.com/prbalge/https://www.instagram.com/tombalge_21/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished July 15, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 07Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Fear No ManAre you living boldly or are you a coward? In all honestly, you're probably somewhere in-between. We all are. Charlie talks about the connection between courage and humility--and why we need fear no man.https://lionofjudahclothingco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished June 22, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1124 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - 3 Things I Pray for Every DayYou should be spending habitual, dedicated time in prayer EVERY DAY. Charlie suggests three things you should make sure you pray for each time you do it.https://lionofjudahclothingco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished June 17, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1129 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeSummer Wisdom - Proverbs 3Charlie and Sam dive into Proverbs chapter 3.https://www.instagram.com/sboeds/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished June 15, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 01Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeForgiveness - And the First Time I Kissed a GirlCharlie's first kiss didn't go as planned...and it took a while for him to learn how to forgive. Forgiveness isn't always easy, but it's necessary.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished June 9, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1128 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeHave Some StonesThe morality of our culture and society are always shifting and changing, but the Laws of God never change. Charlie encourages young men to hold fast to the rock solid truth of Scripture.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished June 7, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1117 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Boys Will Be BoysYou've heard it, and maybe even said it, and unfortunately, it's usually condescending. But today Charlie Ungemach explores the relationship between boyhood behaviors and manhood--and how losing the "inner child" can have detrimental effects on both men and society. www.girdupministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a...https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdupPublished June 1 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1113 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeSummer Wisdom - Proverbs 1Charlie is joined by Chris Crenshaw for a discussion on Proverbs 1 in a conversation ranging from Hebrew poetry and disciplining children to girls and pizza.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.instagram.com/chris.crenshaw.7583/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished May 27, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 01Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - I Hate My Parents!Many of us have said it--but is it true? Charlie breaks down the common causes of bad relationships between parents and kids--and how to work towards making things better.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished May 27, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1127 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Don't Be an A**Charlie digs into what it means to be stubborn and why it's a problem--both in daily life and for our souls.https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.girdupministries.comPublished May 25, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1116 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Strong KidsCHARLIE GOT FACT CHECKED! (Kinda) Charlie digs into a popular Frederick Douglass quote, its origins, and the reason the world wants to silence its message.https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.comPublished My 10, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1116 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - SacrificeWhat does it take to achieve your goals? What's the difference between sacrifice and consequence? How are purpose and sacrifice related? The bros answer these questions and more on this week's episode of the Gird Up BroCast. Charlie is joined by Cameron Schroeder, Caleb Lindholm, and Ezra Blumer.Episode Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/camschro/https://www.instagram.com/baseball_caleb5/https://www.instagram.com/ezrablumer/Published...2025-07-111h 00Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - AmbitbitionThis week the boys talk ambition and it's relation to purpose, discipline, faith, and more. Charlie is joined by Josh Wordell, Jon Riebe, and Gustav Wenz.Show Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oil and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/broffesor_jiebe/https://www.instagram.com/joshwordell_/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdupPublished May 3, 2021 Hosted...2025-07-111h 27Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Being a WinnerCharlie is joined by Kostiantyn Skorenkyi and Gustav Wenz to talk about what it takes to be a winner--on the athletic field and in life.Show Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/kostia_skor/https://www.instagram.com/eva_skorenka/https://www.instagram.com/artistabby1/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdup2025-07-111h 18Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - KnowledgeThis week the guys talk about the value of knowledge--it's relation to wisdom, it's importance in our physical, social, and spiritual lives, and what the best ways to gain knowledge are. Charlie is joined by Ben Roekle, Malachai Mortensen, and Gustav Wenz.Show Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-producthttps://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/Published April 19, 2021 Hosted on Acast...2025-07-111h 18Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Toughness This week the guys talk about what it means to be tough, what tough men do, and why it's an important virtue. Charlie is joined by Ezra Blumer, Gustav Wenz, and Zach Bloomquist. Toughness is often devalued or mischaracterized as toxic--but it's a valuable part of God's design for man. This week the guys talk about what it means to be tough, what tough men do, and why it's an important virtue. Charlie is joined by Ezra Blumer, Gustav Wenz, and Zach Bloomquist.Show Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementsht...2025-07-1157 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Leave Better Than Found*Adapted from YouTube* Charlie's House Rule #2 is "Leave Better Than Found;" not because we need to, but because we can.Published April 12, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1116 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Guy LoveCharlie is joined by Kostiantyn Skorenkyi, Gustav Wenz, Noah Kvidt, and Dan Buth.The boys discuss "Guy Love" this week; what male friendships should look like, why they are valuable, and why the world seems to see them as strange.Charlie is joined by Kostiantyn Skorenkyi, Gustav Wenz, Noah Kvidt, and Dan Buth.Links:https://www.instagram.com/kostia_skor/https://www.instagram.com/_daniel_buth_/https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https...2025-07-111h 15Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - DisciplineCharlie is joined by Ezra Blumer, Cameron Schroeder, Juan David Escobar, and Will Halldorson to talk about the role discipline plays in the life of a Christian man. Show Sponsor:https://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/juandaescobara/https://www.instagram.com/_freshfaith_/https://www.instagram.com/ezrablumer/https://www.instagram.com/camschro/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.pinterest.com/whalldorson/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdup2025-07-111h 06Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Social MediaCharlie, Juan David Escobar, and Connor Herter talk about the blessings, challenges, and complexities of Social Media.Episode Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.instagram.com/juandaescobara/https://www.instagram.com/_freshfaith_/Published March 15, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 04Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Young Men: Be Humble*Adapted from YouTube* Charlie explains why humility is important and how it plays out in our lives as christian men.Published March 10, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1111 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeAgoge - Take Control of Your Man Training*Adapted from YouTube* Charlie teaches boys how to take ownership over their own development as men.Published March 10, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1111 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Competition Between MenCharlie is joined by Ezra Blumer and Kostiantyn Skorenkyi to discuss manly competition--the good and bad, best practices, and applications to our spiritual lives.God made us this way--find out why!Episode Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.facebook.com/timetogirduphttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.instagram.com/ezrablumer/https://www.instagram.com/kostia_skor/Published March 6, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See...2025-07-111h 16Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Books that Help Us Know Jesus BetterCharlie is joined by Gustav Wenz, Ben Roekle, and Nathaniel Brauer to talk about books we've enjoyed that bring us closer to Jesus.Book List:https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdup/photos/a.161252074527246/756037555048692/Show sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabeardgeneral/home/our-productLinks:https://www.instagram.com/gustaviano_wenzo/https://www.instagram.com/nathaniel_brauer/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdupPublished...2025-07-111h 16Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Knowing Jesus BetterCharlie, Nathan Pausma, Noah Kvidt, and Dan Buth Talk about finding Jesus in the day-to-day.Show Sponsor: Brigabeard General Beard Oils and Supplementshttps://sites.google.com/view/brigabe...Links:https://www.instagram.com/_daniel_buth_/https://www.instagram.com/n.pausma.05/https://www.instagram.com/noahkvidt/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a...https://www.facebook.com/timetogirdupPublished February 14, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 16Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeBroCast - Jesus, Music, and Jesus' MusicCharlie, Gustav Wenz, Cameron Schroeder, and Ezra Blumer Talk MusicPublished February 12, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-111h 16Gird Up! Podcast1039 - Ashley FritzSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach interviews Ashley Fritz, a landscape architect and worship coordinator, about her journey of faith, experiences in a secular university, and the importance of community and genuine friendships. They discuss the challenges women face in the church, the significance of making faith personal, and the dynamics of dating in a Christian context. Ashley shares her insights on navigating peer pressure, building supportive relationships, and the evolving role of women in the church. In this conversation, Ashley Fritz and Charlie Ungemach explore the complexities of faith...2025-07-061h 39Gird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeLet's Talk About SexWhy don't we have sex until we're married? Is it ok to date someone who isn't a virgin? What if I've been sexually active for years? Charlie answers all these questions and more.Published July 11, 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0539 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to BeThe Journey ContinuesThings are changing around Gird Up; Charlie's got big news to share--and lots of lessons learned along the way.Published July 8, 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0533 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be15 - As Did My Fathers Before MeCharlie shares stories of his own family and the legacy of his grandfather, then discusses the concept of legacy and how it shapes our identities as men. What is your legacy? What will you become?Published January 24, 2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2513 minGird Up! Podcast1037 - Quinten PetersenSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Quinten Petersen, a dedicated music educator at Wisconsin Lutheran High School. They discuss the importance of early music education, the value of persistence in practice, and the joy that music can bring to students. Quinten shares insights about his innovative Viking Steel program, which has significantly increased student engagement in music. The conversation also touches on the balance between talent and hard work in music education, and how building a culture of music can positively impact students' lives. In this engaging conversation...2025-06-221h 22
Witnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Year in Review Pt. 1In this special episode of the Witnessing Christ podcast, we sit down with our 2024–2025 intern team—Jon, Charlie, Calvin, and Grace—as they reflect on a transformative year of evangelism, discipleship, and growth. From online conversations to temple visits and late-night theology papers, these young missionaries share how God shaped their hearts, sharpened their witness, and deepened their understanding of the sufficiency of Christ.What to Expect:Spiritual Insights: Hear how each intern grappled with the suffocating burden of self-made righteousness in Mormonism and came to cherish the full sufficiency of Christ’s righte...2025-06-2047 minGird Up Archives: Be the Man God Created You to Be1015 - Weekly - Masks of Masculinity, Pragmatism, Friendsgiving, and Hebrews 9:24–28Charlie, Connor, and Brice have a conversation about the "masks of masculinity", Chapter 5 of Jonathan Fisk's book "Broken" on Pragmatism, fun Friendsgiving ideas, and Hebrews 9:24–28.Book: https://www.cph.org/broken-7-christian-rules-that-every-christian-ought-to-break-as-often-as-possible?srsltid=AfmBOoqEiYRdzFUAUxSN6QssaRzM5BthgdXZ9nUMlYfXqow-laXZipHdhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.guse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-131h 07Gird Up! Podcast1035 - Jacob KlugSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, Charlie Ungemach and Jacob Klug explore themes of manhood through the lens of poetry, particularly focusing on Rudyard Kipling's poem 'If.' They discuss the challenges of criticism, the nature of risk and resilience, and the philosophical implications of triumph and disaster. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, humility, and the understanding that both success and failure are temporary states. Ultimately, they highlight the need for a grounded perspective in life, rooted in faith and the recognition of one's limitations. In this conversation, Jacob and Charlie...2025-06-111h 31Gird Up! Podcast1034 - JonAlden PedersenSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach interviews JonAlden Pedersen about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in ministry and society. They discuss the definition of AI, its principles of use, and how it can serve as a tool for enhancing church work. The conversation also addresses concerns about AI replacing jobs, the fears surrounding its impact, and the importance of using AI responsibly within a Christian context. Ultimately, they emphasize that while AI can be a powerful tool, it should not overshadow the human element in ministry and community building...2025-05-251h 02Witnessing ChristOverview and Observations: "Tearing the Veil" by Michael FlournoyIn this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark is joined by Grace and Charlie to explore Tearing the Veil: A Guide for Sharing Grace with Mormons by Michael Flournoy. This insightful book, written by a former LDS apologist turned Christian, is a practical tool designed to equip Christians to witness effectively to Latter-day Saints.The conversation highlights Flournoy’s unique perspective as a seventh-generation Mormon who once sought to defend his faith but was ultimately converted by the very words of Scripture. The hosts discuss his strategic IRIS acronym—Impossible Standard, Reckoned Righteousness, Indomitable Gift, and Settled at Fait...2025-05-2355 minGird Up! Podcast1033 - Prof. Joel RussowSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Professor Joel Russow, a systematic theology and pastoral theology professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. They discuss the importance of pastoral and mental health counseling, the journey of lifelong learning in theology, and the unique challenges faced by seminarians. Professor Russow shares insights on building trust with pastors, the intersection of counseling and theology, and the need for support in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding mental health within the context of faith and the role of education in preparing future pastors...2025-05-181h 23Gird Up! Podcast1032 - Shawn HerkstroeterSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Shawn Herkstroeter, who shares his journey from teaching to his current role at Grace in Action. They discuss the importance of teaching, coaching, and leadership in youth development, as well as the challenges of maintaining work-life balance in ministry. Shawn emphasizes the need for spiritual, emotional, and physical health, and the significance of having margin in life to prevent burnout. The conversation provides valuable insights into the roles of educators and leaders in shaping the lives of young people. In this conversation...2025-05-131h 17Gird Up! Podcast1030 - Professor E. Allen SorumSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Professor E. Allen Sorum about his extensive experience in ministry, particularly focusing on outreach and the importance of male leadership in the church. Professor Sorum shares insights from his work in inner-city Milwaukee, emphasizing the need for developing male leaders to address social issues and foster community. The conversation explores the challenges facing men today, the significance of biblical masculinity, and the role of forgiveness and authenticity in leadership. Professor Sorum encourages men to embrace their identity in Christ and to be...2025-04-221h 13Gird Up! Podcast1029 - Cameron SchroederSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, Charlie Ungemach and Cameron Schroeder discuss various themes surrounding personal growth, mental health, and the search for meaning in life. They share their experiences in seminary, the importance of community support, and the impact of literature on their journeys. The conversation delves into Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning,' exploring the significance of finding purpose even in the face of adversity. The hosts emphasize the power of choice and attitude in shaping one's life and the importance of living authentically and meaningfully. In this conversation, Cameron...2025-04-131h 28Gird Up! Podcast1028 - Dr. Robert KolbSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Dr. Robert Kolb, a leading scholar on Martin Luther and the Reformation. They discuss Kolb's academic journey, the impact of Luther and Melanchthon on their students, and the relevance of Lutheran theology in today's world. Kolb shares insights into Luther's unique understanding of righteousness, the complexities of Lutheran theology post-Luther, and the importance of Lutheran identity in modern times. The conversation emphasizes the enduring significance of Luther's teachings and their application to contemporary issues of faith and identity. In this conversation, Robert Kolb and...2025-04-061h 10Witnessing ChristFive Pillars for Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons: Pillar 4Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we continue our journey through the Five Pillars of relational evangelism, focusing on the fourth pillar: "Speak the Mormon Language."Mark, Grace, Charlie, Jon, Calvin, and Molly discuss the importance of understanding Mormonism's unique vocabulary and how it differs from biblical Christianity—even when the same words are used. Words like grace, faith, heaven, salvation, atonement, and repentance carry different meanings in an LDS context. This episode equips listeners to recognize those differences and offers practical ways to communicate biblical truths clearly and compassionately....2025-03-281h 15Gird Up! Podcast1026 - Skip GoetzingerSummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach engages in a deep conversation with Professor Harland Skip Goetzinger, exploring his unique journey from a quiet upbringing in Duluth, Minnesota, to his current role as a professor and pastor. The discussion delves into Skip's passion for woodworking, the challenges of pastoral ministry, and the importance of personal growth and community engagement. Skip shares insights on navigating stress, conflict resolution, and the joys and challenges of being a pastor, especially as a single man. The conversation highlights the significance of mentorship and the impact...2025-03-231h 33Gird Up! Podcast1025 - Bob Schmidt (Charlie's Grandpa)SummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach interviews his grandfather, Bob Schmidt, discussing family dynamics in business, the importance of honesty in sales, and the value of personal relationships. Bob shares insights on hiring practices, retaining good employees, and the generational differences in work ethic. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology on relationships and the importance of valuing the elderly in society. In this conversation, Bob and Charlie explore the complexities of relationships, particularly in family and business settings. They discuss the importance of understanding differences, the role...2025-03-161h 25Gird Up! Podcast1022 - Connor HerterSummaryIn this episode of the Gertrude Podcast, hosts Charlie Ungemach and Connor discuss their experiences in seminary, the challenges and joys of being a seminarian, and the anticipation of vicarage. They delve into the importance of effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and the role of supervisors in ministry. The conversation also touches on stewardship, environmental responsibility, and the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the need for Christians to navigate these issues thoughtfully. In this conversation, Charlie Ungemach and Connor discuss the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the importance of personal values and the...2025-02-201h 18Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ at the Door and at Temples in ArizonaIn this episode, our evangelist interns, Calvin, Charlie, Jon, and Grace, join Pastor Mark to share their experiences from the "At the Door" mission trip to Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona. Focusing on relational evangelism rather than confrontational debates, the team discusses their preparation, individual experiences, and profound interactions with Latter-Day Saints and people of other faiths.The team explored the nuances of using the parable of the prodigal son as a conversation starter. This approach contrasts with previous mission trips that focused on more doctrinal discussions around Matthew 5:48. It allowed for deeper, more personal exchanges about faith...2025-01-311h 16Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 4/4 WorksIn this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we conclude our four-part series on the interconnected biblical concepts of sin, grace, faith, and works. Pastor Mark, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the proper place of good works in the Christian life, contrasting the biblical teaching with the Latter-day Saint (LDS) perspective.The team examines how LDS doctrine distinguishes between "salvation" (universal resurrection) and "exaltation" (eternal life with God), presenting works as a requirement for the latter. They delve into fundamental LDS teachings, such as President Russell Nelson’s differentiation between conditional and unconditional gifts and Gerald Lund's "po...2024-11-2945 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 3/4 FaithIn this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the concept of faith, contrasting its meaning in biblical Christianity with Latter-day Saint (LDS) teachings. They highlight how, in Scripture, faith is a gift from God—an instrument through which we receive grace by trusting in Christ's finished work. In contrast, LDS doctrine often views faith as an “action word” closely tied to obedience, where faith is something to be demonstrated through works to access divine blessings or power.The team unpacks key biblical passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3, and James 2, explaining that faith, biblic...2024-11-2244 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 1/4 SinIn this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark Parsons is joined by our three evangelist interns, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon. We begin a four-part series unpacking four interconnected foundational biblical concepts: sin, grace, faith, and works. This discussion starts by exploring sin, highlighting key differences between the Christian and Mormon perspectives. While many Latter-day Saints view sin as occasional mistakes or a checklist of behaviors to avoid, we look to the Bible to reveal its more profound nature as something inherent in humanity and requiring a Savior. We also discuss practical ways to engage Latter-day Saints...2024-11-0749 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 2/4 GraceIn this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Mark and the evangelist interns—Charlie, Calvin, and Jon—continue their series on the four foundational concepts of sin, grace, faith, and works, focusing this time on grace. The discussion explores the stark contrast between the biblical and LDS understandings of grace. In Latter-day Saint theology, grace is often seen as an “enabling power” that boosts human effort rather than the complete, unmerited gift Scripture describes.The team shares illustrations from the Bible, including the story of David and Mephibosheth, the parable of the prodigal son, and Paul’s conversion...2024-11-0742 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ from General Conference: October 2024In this episode, Mark, Calvin, Jon, and Charlie share their reactions to the October 2024 General Conference of the LDS Church. They explore the conference's production quality, its impact on viewers, and the content of key talks. The group reflects on the importance of personal experiences in faith development and how these often carry more weight than scriptural teachings for many LDS members.The team digs deeper into specific talks, starting with Elder Quentin L. Cook's address "Sacred Scriptures the Foundation of Faith," where Calvin points out the importance of distinguishing between scripture and non-scripture. They also analyze...2024-10-111h 22Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ from the Liahona: October 2024In this podcast episode, Pastor Mark Parsons and evangelist interns Jon, Calvin, and Charlie discuss six articles from the October 2024 edition of Liahona. They focus on themes of unity, obedience, and personal testimony in the LDS faith, contrasting them with Christian teachings that emphasize shared faith in Christ. The conversation explores empathy, agency, and covenants, examining how the LDS emphasis on moral improvement and ordinances can lead to feelings of inadequacy. The team critically analyzes the role of free will and grace, while also considering how subtle differences in LDS theology open doors for meaningful conversations with LDS friends.2024-10-041h 22Witnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Conversations: Intro and the Fall Into SinIn this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark Parsons welcomes three new evangelist interns to the team.Jon, Calvin, and Charlie introduce themselves, share some of their witnessing experiences, and ask questions about the Mormon view of the fall and sin. Listen as they discuss how to use their understanding of Mormonism in witnessing conversations. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels!If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online C...2024-08-1651 minGird Up! Podcast977 - Weekly - Faking Virtue, Separating Mind from Heart, Fun Fall Dates, and Isaiah 25Joel Schewe joins Charlie, Brice, and Connor to talk about mom's cooking, the Seminary brotherhood, faking virtue, Can you separate mind and heart?, Stryker, Fun Fall Dates, and Isaiah 25:6-9.Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/joel_schewe13/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.facebook.com/charlie.ungemachhttps://www...2023-10-101h 13Gird Up! Podcast975 - Weekly - One Dimensional Men, Overrated Movies, Finding God's Will, and Philippians 2:1-11Charlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Ryan Gurgel for a chat involving the importance of hobbies and being more than one-dimensional as a man, what God's will is and how to find it, over-rated movies, and a reading from Ephesians.https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.facebook.com/TheGurgelrrhttps://www.instagram.com/thegurgelrr/https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com/connor.herter/https://www...2023-09-261h 18Gird Up! Podcast974 - Weekly - Heelys, the Superior Man, and Letting God Take ControlCharlie, Connor, and Brice are joined by Joseph Wessel for a rousing conversation ranging from excellent beat-boxing to tandem bicycles, Heelys, and more. We discuss "Why You Don't Have to Let God Take Control" from Good New for Anxious Christians, a Confucius quote, and the reading from Pentecost 16. Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Good-News-Anxious-Christians-Practical/dp/1587432854https://www.instagram.com/justyouraveragejoe3874/https://www.facebook.com/joseph.wessel.9https://www.instagram.com/bruce.goose4/https://www.facebook.com/brice.gusehttps://www.instagram.com...2023-09-211h 24
The Well Mind PodcastGird Up! Podcast CrossoverWelcome to the first ever crossover episode between The Well Mind Podcast and Gird Up! Podcast. Charlie Ungemach is the host of the Gird Up! Podcast and invited me on the show to talk men and mental health. It was fun being on the other side of the table and getting to be a podcast guest! I give a brief introduction and Well Mind update and then I turn things over to Charlie. I hope you enjoy the conversation! Thanks for listening and Be Well!
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