EP.131 - Christina Tinielle Onstott is a professional Touring Background Vocalist (currently on tour with Natalie Grant) and is on staff at Crosspoint Church in Nashville. This conversation has all the feels as Christina graciously shares how she cared for her sick mom who was dying of cancer and how God birthed new dreams and opened doors along the way—including sharing the stage with Dolly Parton. You're probably going to laugh, your eyes might get watery, but one thing is for sure—we know you...
Apr 17, 2023•54 min•Ep. 131
EP.130 - Debra Fileta returns to Revival Town to unpack her newest book, Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life. Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor and national speaker specializing in relationship and marital issues as well as mental and emotional health. She is the author of six books and host of the Love + Relationships Podcast. Debra has been featured in multiple magazines and TV outlets and is a prolific writer, with well over 500...
Apr 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 130
EP.128 - Dr. Sam D. Kim is a Harvard-trained ethicist and the co-founder of 180 Church, located near Union Square in downtown Manhattan. Dr. Kim was appointed as a research fellow in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School and is part of Harvard Catalyst. He is a also a recipient of the Lifelong Learning Fellowship at Yale Divinity School and Yale Medicine. He is a regular contributor at Christianity Today, YouVersion Bible App, Outreach, and the B...
Mar 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 128
EP.127 - Chad Vegas is the Video Production Director of Transformation Church (led by Pastor Mike Todd) in Tulsa, Oklahoma—and is also a speaker and consultant. His wife, Sarah, is the founder and executive director of Stand 4 Justice Movement, a survivor-led nonprofit that is fighting human trafficking. In this emotional conversation, Chad shares how he ended up on staff at Bethel Church in Redding, California and how God strategically moved him and Sarah to Tulsa. He also details how God mirac...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 127
EP.126 - Anna Smith is an author and speaker from the UK and is married to singer/songwriter Martin Smith—who is featured in last week's episode and is currently on tour with Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe. Anna is a mother of six and a grandmother. In this engaging episode, Anna shares the challenges and joys being married to a full-time musician and how God remains faithful during life's hardest moments. You're going to love Anna's transparency and heart, so grab your favorite drink and get ready t...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 126
EP.125 - We chose this flashback episode to coincide with Martin Smith joining Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on "The Blessing Tour" West Coast edition. 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, opening for the likes of Bon Jovi and headlining his own global tours, one thing is clear from the get-go of this engaging conversation—Martin Smith wants all focus on Jesus. *Don...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 125
EP.124 - JD Walt is the president of Seedbed (seedbed.com) and the former Dean of Chapel for Asbury Theological Seminary. This highly respected theologian returns to Revival Town to talk about an actual 'revival town' in Wilmore, Kentucky. JD details how the Asbury Revival (also knows as the Asbury Awakening or Asbury Outpouring) began and then takes us behind-the-scenes to see how it has been stewarded and led. Grab your Bible and get ready to receive from this very special episode....
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 124
EP.123 - We're replaying our extended conversation with Alisa Childers for Flashback February because of its timely nature and relevant subject matter. Alisa graciously shares the sobering story behind her book Another Gospel and she also unpacks her powerful new book—Live Your Truth and Other Lies. Your soul will be encouraged and your faith strengthened as you listen to Alisa share the importance of having a Biblical worldview so you won't be deceived by lies that sound like truth.
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 123
EP.122 - In honor of Flashback February and The Chosen's season three finale on the silver screen, we're bringing back our engaging conversation with the lovely Lara Silva. Lara—who plays Simon's wife, Eden—has an extended and emotional role this season. You will hear Lara talk about her faith, moving to America from Brazil, and how she landed her role in The Chosen. Did we mention she originally auditioned for a different character?
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
EP.121 - For our first edition of Flashback February, we're replaying our captivating conversation with The Chosen creator, director and producer, Dallas Jenkins. In this extended interview Dallas shares his inspirational story of how God multiplied his loaves and fish; He also takes us behind-the-scenes of The Chosen while highlighting an emotional miracle that took place on the set. This episode is just in time to celebrate the theatrical release of the season three finale that rocked the box ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 121
EP.120 - Joe Buchanan is the station manager of WCIC 91.5 FM in Peoria, Illinois and hosts Behind Our Smiles Podcast with his wife, Tara. Joe's emotional story is filled with overwhelming hardship, pain, suffering and tragedy—but ends with triumph by God's supernatural love and grace. As soon as the microphones and cameras were shut off, Chuck exclaimed to Andy and Joe through misty eyes: "I was not prepared for that story!" Grab some Kleenex and get ready to be touched by this compelling conver...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 120
EP.119 -Elizabeth Urbanowicz is the founder of Foundation Worldview, where she works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus. In this engaging conversation Elizabeth discusses why it's important for kids to understand truth and develop a Christian worldview—and why parents need to be intentional about tackling tough issues an...
Jan 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 119
EP.118 - Dr. Malachi O'brien (aka Dr. Run) has been running 26.2 miles everyday since October 7, 2022. He's the unofficial Guinness World Record Holder for consecutive marathons by a male and is currently on pace to break the overall record (106 days) soon. In this fun conversation you will hear Malachi's compelling story and why he's an advocate for adoption—and you will be inspired and challenged to run after Jesus with everything that's within you.
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 118
EP.117 - Cara Lane is a professional speaker, organizational development consultant, and pastor's wife in Wilton, California. In this fascinating episode Cara unpacks her TEDx talk on Embracing Your Gamer Kid. Cara is the mom of gamers, and she knows from first-hand experience that parenting gamers of today from her "Pac-Man mom" perspective of yesterday isn't easy. This is a must-listen for parents learning how to cooperate, balance and become an ally with kids who love to game, and will grant ...
Jan 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 117
EP.116 - Jason and Tiffany Shirley pastor in Carlsbad, New Mexico. In this encouraging episode Jason and Tiffany share their powerful testimony of how God miraculously healed Tiffany of cancer. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who's going through a difficult season. Jason and Tiffany's emotional Holy Spirit-filled story is going to build your faith and minister to your heart!
Jan 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 116
EP.115 - Rob Fultz is the campus pastor at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee and one of the hosts of The Leadership Drip Podcast — Coffee & conversations for leaders reaching the next generation. Rob has interviewed leaders like John Bevere, Beth Moore, Derwin Gray, Chad Veach, Chris Brown, Natalie Runion, Candace Payne, Chris Hodges, Laney Rene, Daniel Fusco, and so many more. In this fun and engaging conversation Rob share his story of how he came to Jesus and why he's passionate abou...
Dec 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 115
EP.114 - In this special Christmas episode, Andy & Chuck share their most memorable Christmas stories while asking each other fun Christmas related questions that will have you in stitches. Grab some egg nog or your favorite Christmas drink and get ready to laugh...a lot.
Dec 19, 2022•52 min•Ep. 114
EP.113 - Returning guest, Dr. Clem Ferris, has traveled nationally and internationally for over 30 years equipping believers through a strong combination of teaching and prophetic ministry—and currently serves on the oversight teams of ten churches, including Grace Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In this engaging conversation Clem unpacks his latest book Stewarding Prophecy—Waging Warfare with God’s Words. Clem also graciously shares three common denominators of churches who are thriving ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 113
EP.112 - Worship leader Stephen McWhirter returns to Revival Town Podcast to talk about something miraculous that has happened over the last two months on TikTok, as he has witnessed more than 11,000 people come to Christ during his daily TikTok LIVE worship encounters. Stephen also shares his powerful testimony of how God radically transformed him from meth addict to worship leader almost overnight. You're going to be inspired by Stephen's story and you just might stand up and cheer when you he...
Dec 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 112
EP.111 - Larry Brey is a pastor at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and one of the founding families that planted Elevation Church alongside Pastor Steven Furtick in 2006. Larry, who goes by LB, leads a monthly Zoom call for pastors, church leaders, and those who lead people in any capacity called Leading with LB. You will be captivated by LB's emotional story of how he came to Christ and learn what it's like to drive the culture of ministry at one of the largest churches in the cou...
Nov 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 111
EP.110 - Jeff Henderson is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, and business leader. For 17 years, he has led three of North Point Ministries' multisite locations in Atlanta and also helped launch North Point Online, which now reaches over 200,000 people. His bestselling book, Know What You're FOR, launched a movement in nonprofits around the world and has become a focal point for many businesses. Jeff was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn't miss. Prior to work...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 110
EP.109 - Sammy Lopez is a pastor, author, and national speaker for "I Am Second" — a U.S. multimedia movement and not-for-profit organization that is designed to inspire people to "put Jesus Christ first" in their lives. During this inspirational conversation you will hear Sammy's compelling story of how he was born into a family of pastors—and how the Holy Spirit captured his heart after he continually exclaimed adamantly that he would never ever become a pastor. You're going to love Sammy's pa...
Nov 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 109
EP.108 - Dylan Jarvis an authentic singer/songwriter with a a bold voice born from the gritty streets of Memphis. Dylan spent his teenage years around drugs and alcohol and fell into hardcore addiction. This led him down a really dark path that landed him in jail. While in jail, Dylan trusted his faith in God and began writing songs about his journey. His fellow inmates nicknamed him “Songbird,” which he now proudly displays in tattoo ink on his knuckles. Six months later God went to work again ...
Nov 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 108
EP.107 -John King has been pastoring and ministering to people for 53 years and recently retired from Riverside Community Church, a thriving congregation in central Illinois that he founded in 2000. Pastor King is also the founder of Dream Center Peoria, a faith-based not-for-profit organization located in downtown Peoria who's mission is to impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth. In this special episode, Andy King (John's son) and Chuck (Tate) interview John in front of...
Oct 31, 2022•40 min•Ep. 107
EP.106 - Scott Free is the founder of City Takers, an organization that is raising up urban missionaries that transform cities through hip hop, love, and Jesus. He is also the pastor of Crossover Church in Atlanta and can currently be seen on tour with Maverick City. During this captivating episode you will hear Scott's powerful testimony and how he recently took Maverick City and Brandon Lake behind bars to preach the gospel to inmates. You will also learn the story behind the popular worship s...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 106
EP.105 - Carlos Whittaker is a People’s Choice Award winner, a former recording artist signed to a major label, a social media maven, and currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages around the world. Carlos has made appearances on shows like CBS Early Morning and The Today Show and his popular podcast (Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker) is exploding! Get ready to be encouraged and motivated because the Hope Dealer himself is in the house.
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 105
EP.104 - Returning guest Nykole Jackson is an ER Nurse, 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. Joining Nykole today is her 11 year-old son and RTP "super fan" Tripp. We promise you will be inspired...and laugh a lot. Grab a coffee or Monster and get ready to have a blast!
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 104
EP.103 - Yuriy Boyechko is the founder and president of Hope For Ukraine Inc, a non-profit founded in 2016 that serves individuals and families of the poorest communities in the Ukraine. Hope For Ukraine was founded with the goal to raise awareness for voices not heard in Ukraine—especially children affected by HIV and AIDS. Providing medical care for children with disabilities as well as food and clothing for families that live in extreme poverty is a lifetime commitment for Yuriy and his wife ...
Oct 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 103
EP.102 - Jon Groves is a pastor, preacher, and missionary to Generation Z and the local church. His passion is helping Christians walk in the Word and reach their neighbors. After spending the last year living in a motorhome with his family while preaching in 45 cities throughout the United States, Jon and his wife Alivia are getting ready to plant Honor Church in Nashville, Tennessee. In this power-packed episode, Jon talks about the manifest presence of God and shares three common denominators...
Sep 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 102
EP.101 - Gary Snowzell lives in Herefordshire, UK with his wife Heather. He is the father of 5 sons and the senior pastor of Freedom Church, a global church planting movement. With over 30 years of ministry, one thing is clear—Gary is passionate about people, the local church, and spreading the gospel across the nations. During this dynamic conversation Gary unpacks his book Firestarters: Ignite the Faith within You, resilience in ministry, and several DNA's within the church he leads—including ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 101
