1065 - George Hogan | Young Christians and Worship
Mon Feb 02 2026
Summary
In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes George Hogan, a student at Martin Luther College and an accomplished organist, to discuss the significance of liturgy and music in the Lutheran tradition. The conversation begins with George's background in theater and music, highlighting his passion for the organ and its role in worship. They explore the value of young people engaging in the arts, particularly theater, and how it fosters discipline and public speaking skills. As the discussion shifts towards church music, George emphasizes the importance of the organ in leading congregational singing, arguing that its unique sound and historical significance make it an irreplaceable instrument in worship settings.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Gird Up Podcast
03:22 Meet George Hogan: A Passion for Music
07:21 The Value of Young People in the Arts
12:19 George's Journey into Playing the Organ
21:06 The Historical Significance of the Organ in Worship
26:42 Why the Organ Should Remain in Modern Worship
33:43 The Essence of Congregational Singing
35:47 Historical Context of Worship Practices
41:43 The Importance of Authenticity in Worship
49:35 The Role of Music in Ministry
01:12:23 George's Journey to the Ministry
01:18:04 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4
George's Links:
Luther Prep - https://www.lps.wels.net/
Martin Luther College - https://mlc-wels.edu/
Gird Up Links:
https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx
https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/
https://www.girdupministries.com
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Summary In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes George Hogan, a student at Martin Luther College and an accomplished organist, to discuss the significance of liturgy and music in the Lutheran tradition. The conversation begins with George's background in theater and music, highlighting his passion for the organ and its role in worship. They explore the value of young people engaging in the arts, particularly theater, and how it fosters discipline and public speaking skills. As the discussion shifts towards church music, George emphasizes the importance of the organ in leading congregational singing, arguing that its unique sound and historical significance make it an irreplaceable instrument in worship settings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Gird Up Podcast 03:22 Meet George Hogan: A Passion for Music 07:21 The Value of Young People in the Arts 12:19 George's Journey into Playing the Organ 21:06 The Historical Significance of the Organ in Worship 26:42 Why the Organ Should Remain in Modern Worship 33:43 The Essence of Congregational Singing 35:47 Historical Context of Worship Practices 41:43 The Importance of Authenticity in Worship 49:35 The Role of Music in Ministry 01:12:23 George's Journey to the Ministry 01:18:04 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4 George's Links: Luther Prep - https://www.lps.wels.net/ Martin Luther College - https://mlc-wels.edu/ Gird Up Links: https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/ https://www.girdupministries.com