Hi, I’m Dan Calcagno. I’m a Christian pastor and Bible student with a deep interest in theology, philosophy, and politics. Most of what I do—videos, podcasts, and writing—flows out of that mix of interests and my desire to think carefully and honestly about faith and life.

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The name Variologies reflects that approach. It’s a made-up word, combining vari (meaning variety) and ologies (areas of study). It captures the fact that I don’t like to stay in just one lane. I’m interested in how different disciplines overlap and inform one another, especially when it comes to theology, philosophy, and political thought. Part of that comes from the fact that I have ADHD, which means I’m almost always on the hunt for new ideas, fresh questions, and interesting connections.

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I was raised in a Pentecostal Christian home, and my dad, in particular, had a strong passion for faith and for reading the Bible. Even so, it wasn’t until adulthood that I really took my faith seriously for myself. In 2004, I began my own spiritual journey—questioning, exploring, and re-examining the beliefs I had grown up with. That process eventually led me to discover the Jewish roots of Christianity, which had a lasting impact on how I read and understand the Bible.

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From 2007 to 2014, I hosted a small-group Bible study and fellowship every Friday night. We modeled our evenings after the Jewish Friday-night Sabbath table, incorporating liturgical prayers, Bible study, fellowship, and a shared meal. During that time, I launched a website—messianicniagara.com—hoping it would help connect believers in the Niagara region who were searching for something similar.

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Around 2010, after listening to a debate where I heard Bible teacher Anthony Buzzard speak, I was introduced to Biblical Unitarianism and Conditional Immortality. That discovery led me to research the denomination Anthony was part of, the Church of God General Conference (COGGC).

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In 2011, I enrolled at Tyndale University in Toronto, where I began pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology. In 2014, I transferred to Atlanta Bible College, which is affiliated with the COGGC, and continued my studies there.

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That same year, I had the privilege of becoming the pastor of my local COGGC congregation, Glad Tidings Church of God in Fonthill.

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Much of my work for Variologies centers on exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity, along with topics like Unitarianism, Preterism, the Radical Reformation, Libertarianism, Austrian Economics (Free-Market Capitalism), and American Republicanism (limited government). I care deeply about thoughtful conversation and encouraging others to pursue truth with both openness and intellectual honesty.

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My journey into ministry has always been driven less by titles and more by a genuine love for studying Scripture—and by a desire to understand the Bible in ways that challenge assumptions while remaining coherent, grounded, and reasonable.

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On a personal note, I’m married to my wife Sarah, and together we’re raising our two sons, Timothy and Jonathan. They bring constant joy, perspective, and inspiration into our lives.