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Americanminute.comThe story behind the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is far more fascinating and consequential than most Americans realize. In this eye-opening conversation with historian Bill Federer, we uncover how a simple commitment by one young attorney sparked a movement that would change the world.Charles Finney, a 29-year-old lawyer in 1821, walked into the woods seeking God and emerged with a life-altering decision. When a client arrived the next morning, Finney declared, "I have a retainer from our Lord Jesus Christ, and I can no longer plead yours." This bold commitment began a revival that would eventually birth the YMCA through George Williams, a 21-year-old drapery salesman in London who was inspired by Finney's teachings.What unfolds from there is a remarkable chain of influence that few people know about. Did you realize basketball was invented by a YMCA instructor specifically as an evangelism tool? Or that volleyball, racquetball, and the modern concept of summ