Christian History Almanac Monday, January 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
A listener asks about the significance of the 2023 Asbury revival. The discussion highlights the event's impact on social media and its reception among the public. There's an intriguing analysis of whether it truly represented a Gen Z spiritual awakening. The host explores the idea of revival as God's ongoing work alongside the historical context of American evangelicalism. Insights are shared on global shifts in Christianity, emphasizing how the landscape is evolving, particularly towards the global South.
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Brad's Question About Asbury
- Dan van Voorhis recounts Brad from Valdosta asking about the 2023 Asbury revival and whether it vanished.
- He describes the event: a chapel service that became a two-plus week gathering drawing over 50,000 people and huge social media attention.
Short Timeframes Mislead Cultural Judgments
- Dan warns that short timeframes like three years are too brief to judge major cultural shifts.
- He emphasizes that revival visibility waxes and wanes while God's primary work—preaching the gospel—continues persistently.
Revival Is Part Of A Larger Divine Work
- Dan explains revival is one aspect of God's ongoing reconciling work through the gospel.
- He notes revival can be visible or quiet, but God still advances his work through preaching and faith.
