S3 EP.2 - Brryan Jackson’s extraordinary story began when he was only 11 months old and his father injected him with HIV-tainted blood. Five years later, unaware of his father's heinous actions, doctors diagnosed him with full-blown AIDS. Since the age of 13, Brryan has used his incredible story to impact lives world-wide from speaking at Congressional briefings in Washington D.C. to high schools, colleges, juvenile centers, and youth organizations across the nation and globe. Brryan was the win...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3 EP.1 - Jordan Ward makes up one third of Ward Brothers Music and is the co-founder of Academy of Dreamers and Feedback International. Jordan is a producer/songwriter for Red Street Records and Smalltown Studios who has worked with artists such as Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) and Jason Crabb. During this fun and captivating interview, Jordan shares about growing up as a pastor's kid, life on the road as a musician, his love for the local church, and a miraculous story of what happened after do...
Jul 12, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
S2 EP.19 - Celebrate Christmas in July with the very funny "Tate & His Mate" and...drum roll please...pop-icon AMY GRANT! This special edition Revival Town Podcast is just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Amy's breakout album, Heart In Motion. During this candid conversation Amy talks about family Christmas traditions, her recent open-heart surgery, and a heartwarming story about Whitney Houston (that she has never shared publicly before). Grab a cup of hot chocolate, a candy can...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 19
S2 EP.18 – Holly Brown has been an executive leader in churches for 12 years. She is currently an executive pastor and teacher for Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She and her husband, Chris are also in the middle of planting The Well church in their hometown of Columbia, TN. When Holly is not teaching or leading, she spends her time running their small hobby farm, but her favorite role of all is being a mom to 3 teenagers and a wife to Chris (who was a previous guest on RTP). This f...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 18
S2 EP.17 – Bill Allison is the Executive Director of Cadre Ministries—a ministry whose obsession is to encourage and equip people to love God, love people, and make disciplemakers. You will find out from the get-go that Bill is extremely passionate about the disciplemaking genius of Jesus. He loves good coffee, Apple computers, motorcycles, chocolate, learning, volunteers, the Church, Gibson Les Paul guitars, the blues, Motown, the Bears, the Cubs, laughing at himself, training, coaching, mentor...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
S2 EP.16 - Wayne Shepherd’s voice is heard widely in Christian radio and television, as well as numerous audio books and special projects. With over 50 years of broadcast experience, Wayne serves a growing number of clients as a radio host, interviewer, voice-over talent, and consultant. Throughout the years, Wayne has interviewed some of the biggest personalities in Christian circles, including Billy Graham. During this moving and personal conversation, Wayne opens up his life to us and shares ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 16
S2 EP.15 – Rob Osborne grew up serving his local church as a lighting designer in central Illinois and then pursued God's call on his life by attending Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia. He is currently the youth pastor of Zoe Church, a large thriving church in Los Angeles led by pastor/author Chad Veach. In this energetic episode of Revival Town Podcast, Rob shares his story and leadership lessons he's learned along the way. You will be encouraged by Rob's heart and passion for the local ch...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
S2 EP.14 – Dr. Joe Paris is a passionate communicator and apologist who is committed to helping believers know what they believe and why they believe it. Joe spent 13 years as a Christian school educator and the past 5 years as a campus pastor for a large multisite church in Dallas, Texas. He recently co-founded the company Christian Care Box which produces care packages specifically designed for Christian college students. This episode is especially helpful for parents of college students and a...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
S2 EP.13 – Dr. Mike Hutchings is the Director of Education for Global Awakening, an evangelistic ministry in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He also directs Dr. Randy Clark’s Global School of Supernatural Ministry and travels the U.S. equipping churches to minister healing to those who suffer from PTSD. On this episode of Revival Town Podcast, Mike unpacks his new book (Supernatural Freedom from the Captivity of Trauma) and leads us in a powerful time of prayer at the close of our conversation. Thi...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
S2 EP.12 - Stu Garrard (aka Stu G) is a founding member, guitarist, and songwriter for the British band Delirious and continues to be a sought-after guitarist and songwriter in the Nashville scene while also touring with Michael W. Smith. Stu's passion for collaborating and helping people has led to his "life-work" The Beatitudes Project—an online eCourse and book (Words from the Hill - An invitation to the Unexpected). Using film, music, and stories, Stu encourages people to discover the counte...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 12
S2 EP.11 - Julie Lyles Carr is a national speaker, best-selling author, and the host of the popular AllMomDoes Podcast where she has welcomed such guests as Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Bob Goff, Max Lucado, Scott Hamilton, and Jennie Allen. Julie has shared the stage with such talents as Candace Cameron Bure, Lysa TerKeurst, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, Sheila Walsh, Tim Tebow, Mark Batterson, and more. She also narrates audiobooks for Thomas Nelson and Zondervan and runs her own media company. Did...
May 10, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2 EP.10 – Stephen Brewster worked in the music business for years, finding artists, developing albums, and leading marketing teams. He then moved into church leadership, serving not just as a lead over creative but also on the executive level of multiple mega-churches across the country. Through The Harmony Group, Stephen helps worship teams navigate the music business and helps churches develop leadership and creative structures for growth and culture development. In this rapid-fire conversati...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2 EP.9 – Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, pastor, international speaker, and founder of Hope Generation. He has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox, ABC, Hallmark Channel, and TBN. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries and his national radio show airs on over 500 stations. As a social media influencer, millions of YouTube viewers have tuned in to watch and listen to Hope Generation. In this entertaining and uplifting conversation Ben rifles through 11 ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2 EP.8 – Ketric Newell literally burst into the world and onto the ministry scene with a vivacity that is truly God-given. In school, Ketric’s teachers thought he had a hearing problem because he was so loud; it turned out that Ketric was just overloaded with energy and expression! As one of the pastors at Cross Point Church (Nashville,TN) and the Executive Director of Teen Dream Center in Nashville, Ketric has learned to use that expression to share the love of Christ to young people in Nashvi...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8
S2 EP.7 – Comedian Kerri Pomarolli has appeared on the Tonight Show (30 times) and has shared the stage with such diverse comedians as Jim Carrey, Sherri Shepherd (The View), Jay Leno, Lonnie Love (NBC's Parks and Recreation), and Zachary Levi (Chuck). She's the author of "Moms' Night Out" and "She Rises Late and Her Kids Make Her Breakfast: Devotions for the Proverbs 32 Woman." This is hands down the funniest episode of Revival Town Podcast, so put down your cup of coffee (unless you want to sp...
Apr 12, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2 EP.6 – Esther Fedorkevich is the founder of The Fedd Agency, a literary and entertainment agency that has represented over 80 New York Times bestselling books. Among her clients are Tim Tebow, Dude Perfect, Trey Gowdy, Mark Batterson, Cameron Hanes, Eric Metaxas, Pattie Mallette, Dr. Anita Phillips, Lisa Bevere, and Paula Faris. In this fun and engaging conversation, Esther offers insight on how the publishing world is changing and shares tips on what publishers are looking for. Esther firmly...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2 EP.5 - Leeland came to the forefront of the worship music world in 2004 and debuted their first project, the revolutionary Sound of Melodies, in 2006. Fast forward to now with 4 GRAMMY® nominations and 8 GMA Dove Award® nominations under their belts, Leeland has become one of the most important voices in a new generation of worship music. In this extended interview with Leeland Mooring, you will hear firsthand how his life, ministry, and music are a true extension of his passion to simply wor...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2 EP.4 - J.D. Walt leads an organization called Seedbed, whose sole ambition is to “sow for a great awakening,” by developing theological and ministry training resources for the local church. Formerly the Dean of Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary, J.D. is a sought after speaker and conference leader, published author and songwriter (with artists such as Chris Tomlin). In this uplifting theological discussion, J.D. cheers on the local church, expounds upon about its mission, explains lent an...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2 EP.3 - Daniel Fusco (@thefusco) is an author, church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, his TV show, Real with Daniel Fusco, is aired weekly on the Hillsong Channel, and thousands of people start their day with his #2MinuteMessages on Facebook. In this entertaining and educational conversation, Daniel unpacks his amazing new book, Crazy Happy, and shows us how The Beatit...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2 EP.2 - Eve Annunziato is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and consultant. Together, they just released a 52-week interactive Enneagram devotional book called Hearing God Speak. In this fun and engaging conversation, Eve & Jackie educate us on what the Enneagram is all about and how we can combine it with biblical truth to better understand ourselves and others as we pursue a deeper relationship with Christ.
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
S2 EP.1 - As the front man of his former band Delirious, Martin Smith helped blaze the trail for today's modern worship movement. Even though he played in packed stadiums and arenas, opened for Bon Jovi, and headlined his own global tours – one thing is clear from the get-go of this engaging conversation – Martin Smith wants all focus on Jesus. You will be inspired as you hear what God is doing in the UK through Martin and his church in the midst of a country that has been ravaged by Covid-19. S...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Ep.19 - Austin Savage is the Managing Director at 95Network, a ministry designed to support the 95% of churches under 500 in attendance. Austin is also the host of both The 95 Podcast and The People of Peoria Podcast—so it's safe to say that he fit right in with Andy and Chuck. Austin shares some valuable instruction and timely truths for pastors and leaders...and there's a lot of laughter along the way!
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ep.18 - During this special Valentine's Day episode your will hear author's Brian & Cherie Lowe graciously share their epic story of how they paid off $127,000 in debt in under four years. You will be inspired and laugh during this fun conversation as you learn practical tips regarding your money and marriage.
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ep.17 - Sameed Osman came to America from Saudi Arabia with one objective — destroy Christianity! One cold winter night after being attacked and left for dead, Sameed, a local Muslim imam, had a miraculous encounter with Christ in the hospital that changed his life forever. You will be captivated and challenged during this fascinating conversation as Sameed shares his extraordinary story.
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ep.16 - Bill Vanderbush has been a pastor for over 25 years. He's the author of Reckless Grace and co-wrote The Forgotten Way with bestselling author Ted Dekker. Bill’s consuming passion is to introduce people to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, who saves, heals, and sets us free. He enjoys empowering others to invade the impossible. In this captivating conversation Bill unleashes numerous drop-the-mic truths while sharing his thoughts on the controversial prophecies surrounding the recen...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ep.15 - Brandi Wilson is an author and speaker who for the past 20 years has helped women and their families navigate the ups and downs of everyday life. She aims at helping women develop emotional and mental health so they live a life of freedom and confidence. Her own journey has taught her the power of that very skill. In an emotional conversation with Andy and Chuck, Brandi shares about waking up to a life she never saw coming. The life and family she’d spent 20 years building stopped on a d...
Jan 25, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
EP. 14 - Through journalism, media, speaking appearances and the blogosphere, Billy Hallowell has worked as a journalist and commentator for more than 15 years. He has been featured in political and cultural books, textbooks, articles and on radio and TV shows that focus on faith, culture, politics and current events and has contributed to FoxNews.com, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post, among other outlets. Hallowell is the director of communications and content for PureFlix.com, is t...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 14
Ep.13 - January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month so what better guest than Nykole Jackson. Nykole is a ER Nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), modern day abolitionist, and the co-host for the Walk For Freedom in Peoria IL, a global movement sponsored by Christine Caine's A21—promoting advocacy and awareness, with the goal of abolishing human trafficking. Nykole served as a key consultant on the Peoria Area EMS’s human trafficking protocol, one of the first EMS Sy...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ep.12 - Chris Brown worked alongside Dave Ramsey for years as a nationally syndicated radio host for “Life, Money, and Hope” and has been featured on national media outlets such as Fox & Friends. He is a highly sought after pastor, speaker, and church leadership expert who graciously dropped by RTP and unleashed 20 years of ministry and financial experience in a 60 minute podcast. It’s evident during this episode that Chris passionately loves and desires to help the local church…so grab some...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Ep.11 - When Blaine Bartel was at the top of his game, he built the largest youth ministry in the nation and was one of the most sought after youth communicators in the world. He was on television, went on to plant churches, and sold a lot of books. Then he crashed and lost everything. But that isn’t the end of his story. Blaine’s new personal mantra, “Why settle for a recovery, when Jesus is handing out resurrections,” has been heralded across the nation…and makes its way onto Revival Town Podc...
Dec 28, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
