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Jeremy Warren
The Revivanary podcast is a collection of relevant, contemporary teaching with the purpose of discussing and clarifying Biblical issues that many have questions about. While always focused on maintaining the seriousness of the subject, the heaviness of the topic is often lightened with humor. Certainly not a "traditional" Bible teaching format, the Revivanary podcast attempts to capture the personal atmosphere that invites all to come and listen and learn. We will not shy away from the controversial, but we also are not looking to shock. Just a real conversation about real topics.
Ephesians 2:8-10
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
"Citizenship" of heaven is about being, not doing. We often get sidetracked in how we appear to others instead of staying focused on allowing God to use us and produce the change within us that He desires and that only He can produce in His time.
What does Paul mean in Philippians 3 when he says that a believer's citizenship is in heaven? How should a believer conduct themselves in the world? We discuss this and more.
What happens when we die? Today we begin a series of podcast aimed at answering questions about what happens after death.
On today's podcast we discuss the reason David chose to ride on a mule, and why he orders that his son Solomon be brought into town for his coronation riding on a mule. A mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey. On this podcast we explain what each animal represents and how that ties into Jesus.
John 14:15 - "If you love me, keep my commandments"
In today's message we discuss whether this is a command or a request. Often this verse is taken out of context and used as a weapon to control and manipulate behavior. Is it possible that it is an invitation from a loving Father delivered by a loving brother to avoid the snare of the enemy and be able to experience the peace that only God can provide through His Word?
How consistent are you in the study of God's Word? On today's podcast we discuss the value of God's Word to the believer, and the importance of "attending", "listening", and "applying" the Word.
In Ephesians 6:17 Paul refers to the Word of God as a "sword". It is the only offensive weapon listed in the armor he details. God did not intend for us to remain crouched in a corner, hiding from every rumor of trouble. He also does not want us to take out a carnal weapon and fight our battles through natural means. In today's message we discuss the Word of God being the weapon that fights our real battle, the spiritual battel that takes place in our minds daily. David did not win a victory when he slung the stone and struck Goliath, he won the victory when he determined to obey the Word of the Lord and follow through with His command.
On today's podcast we discuss the critic. Some folks feel like it is there responsibility, their calling within the body of Christ to find fault with everything that happens. Sometimes without them realizing it, they may very well be criticizing the work of God because they can't see His hand at work since it doesn't line up with their opinion of how it should be done. Today we talk about the local church body, the role of the pastor in the local church body, the Asbury revival, and more.
In John 1:1 we are told "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God". In today's message we discuss these three statements, focusing especially on the phrase "the Word was with God". The word with can be translated as "toward", therefor John is saying the Word was face to face with God. Jesus is the Word, so the idea here is that Jesus was a mirror image of the character of the Father. We discuss the character of God, His name, as defined in Exodus 34:6. Can the same be said of us as believers?
In 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Paul tells Timothy to beware of those who hold a "form of godliness". On today's podcast we discuss what Paul meant by that and whether his teaching is still applicable to the Church today.
In this study we cover the Kingdom of Christ, the one thousand year reign of Jesus on the Earth. We will outline the timeline leading up to, during, and after the Millennial Reign of Christ, the character of His Kingdom, and also do a thorough explanation of the First and Second Resurrections, ie the resurrection to life and the resurrection to death.
In Hosea 4:1, God tells His people through Hosea the prophet that he has a problem with them. Specifically that there are three things missing; truth, mercy, and knowledge of God. To know God is to know His character. In today's message we discuss just what the character of God is and why God is upset with the lack of truth, mercy, and knowledge of Him.
What is the character of God? We are given an clear image throughout scripture of His character on display in the lives of His people, namely in the profession that permeates their resumes...Shepherd. To love the sheep, to feed the sheep, to defend the sheep, to lay down your life for the sheep; all of these portray the character of God, and these same traits will be found in His children. The clear distinction between Adonijah and his father David is astounding. One thought only of himself, the other thought of the sheep. Which one best exemplifies the character of God? The shepherd.
What does repentance mean? On today's podcast we discuss how repentance is not a one time event, but rather a continual process in the life of a believer. None of us are perfect after salvation, we are always being corrected in some way. It is not the will of God that we live in a constant state of fear and guilt, instead the Holy Spirit is daily helping us to become aware of, acknowledge, and allow Him to correct us for our betterment and the betterment of others.
The Bible does not hide David's sins, it reveals them for all to see. Not to shame David, not just to give us an image of the pain that sin caused in David's life, but in order that we might see the amazing grace of God. Is it possible that God also revealed all of David's flaws in order to show us that none of us can ever live perfectly? Maybe He wants us to trust in Him and His righteousness instead of our own? In today's study we dig into the actions of David, God's love for him, and how it relates to us today.
Is it possible that the church has wandered away from it's primary objective, loving God and loving our neighbor, and fallen into the dreadful pit of tradition? So many today that name the name of Christ live a life of legalistic, judgmental ugliness that in no way mirrors the life of Christ. Serving the Lord is more than refraining from sin, it is also heading into the darkened world as He did and sharing the good news of the love and power of God to save and deliver.
Paul tells us two absolute truths in Romans 3.23-24; the first is that all of us have sinned and are guilty of causing the death of Christ. Second, God loves us so much He was willing to offer His Son as our sacrifice. Often we focus on one of the other. We are either so focused on sin that we beat ourselves up and are hyper judgmental of our neighbor. We can also be so swept up in our flesh that we begin to justify sin by claiming we are loved by God so we do not need to correct any bad behavior. Both are applicable. God loves us so He corrects us, He corrects us because He wants us to experience His peace and joy. My sin required the blood of Jesus be shed, but it was God's love that sent Him to suffer and die. Join us as we discuss this today.
There will be times in all of our lives when we ask the question "why". God why did this happen? God why are you letting me go through this? God why won't you answer my prayer? God why are you silent? In today's message we discuss how there are things that happen to us in life that do not make sense in the moment, but that God has a plan and in hindsight we can see how God can work out even the most horrible experiences and turn them around for good.
The church is not made up of super saints that have illustrious reputations and super human skill. It is made up of normal, everyday people who let the Lord use them in supernatural ways to do the extraordinary work He calls them to. On today's podcast we study Romans 16.5-15 as Paul tells of some very important people that had made incredible impressions in his life and who had been very impactful in his faith and his ministry. He doesn't list the rich and famous influencers of the world at that time. These are normal folks, the salt of the earth. It is the same type of people that God is using today.
What does it mean to be submitted to God? Many claim to be followers of God but their lives are lived in opposition to His Word and His will. On today's podcast we discuss James 4:6-7, and how James explains what true submission to the Lord means. It is not what we do or do not do in terms of opinion or tradition, but rather obedience to the Lord that determines submersion
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In Genesis 18:9-18, Sarah laughs privately at the promise of the Lord to give her a child. Her thought was, "howwer you going to do that for an old woman like me?". Often we become content in the place we are in life, just accepting it as the norm. We begin to look at the obstacles in our life and simply quit expecting any other outcome than disappointment. We begin to look at how things are and feel it is too much to expect anything to change. God is able to make a way where there doesn't appear to be one. Stop laughing at the Word of the Lord. Accept it as fact. He will keep His promises.
We all go through times as believers where we wonder when God is going to work out the situation we are dealing with. We know He is faithful, but in the process of time we will feel the weight of the stress of waiting and as any child will do, we ask God how much longer will this take. "When are you going to resolve this?", or as we hear in the South, "whenner you going to resolve this?'. It isn't that we are questioning God, it is simply our heart crying out in the anguish we are experiencing and asking for reassurance. Is He faithful? Of course. Does that take away the pain we feel in the process. No. We are human. He knows that. He loves us. And He understands our eagerness to get out of the struggle we are in. David asks some strong questions in Psalm 13. He also gives strong answers. David knew the pain, but he also knew the faithfulness of the promise of the Lord.
On today's podcast we continue our series on adoption. Jo Carole Ellis joins us to discuss the experience that she and her husband Paul had in adopting their son, Brady. She shares with us how an overseas adoption works, the ups and downs of the process, the worries and concerns, and the ultimate joy of getting to bring their little boy home.
Jesus has called the called to exhibit His love in action, to be light in darkness, to be order in chaos. Paul makes reference to this in Philippians 2:1-2. There is no greater witness to the love of Jesus than His body, the family, the Church being one with each other. Unity is the precious blessing of the working of the Holy Spirit within the Church. Our enemy, the devil, seeks to destroy the unity of the Church, for the purpose of debilitating it and leaving it dysfunctional. If unity is Jesus' desire, then disunity is the goal of the enemy. May the Church reject the attempts to breed disunity and may we live in "thisunity".
This week we begin a series of podcasts about the topic of adoption. On today's podcast we have Emily Myers sharing part of their families experience with fostering and adoption. A few years ago Emily and her husband Daniel adopted three children that they added to the there own three children they already had. Now a family of eight, Emily shares the joys, the struggles, the excitement, and the tears that were felt throughout their journey.
The Church is the family which we are "born again" into. It is not our carefully crafted, personally percolated, acutely articulated design; it is God Almighty who places each member of the body where He chooses for His purpose. Too often we try to create a particular "vibe" in order to attract a specific demographic or societal subset into our congregations to appeal to our own selfish, prideful idea of what we feel is our identity. That is total error. Let God be God, let Him do what He wants to do with us as a Church. Let's just do what Jesus told us...love God, love each other, celebrate His Word, be His children and let Him create among us a pure and genuine "family".
On today's episode special guest Dave Webb joins us as we discuss Paul's words to Timothy, specifically his instruction to Timothy on how pastors must endure conflict with the grace of God. It is very easy to be offended as a pastor, as it is very often that the parishioners will experience suffering in life that spills over into the treatment of the pastor and other church members. While we must be faithful to correct error and instruct folks in righteousness, pastors must always exhibit the same mercy and patience that Jesus exemplified. Unfortunately some pastors allow their feelings, opinions, attitude, and actions to be controlled by the flesh and not led by the Spirit. The Church should be the most beautiful entity on the Earth...not in it's perfect actions, but in it's perfect of love. Pastors should be the one to model this love for their church.
On today's episode we continue the discussion on being introverted. We have a tendency to view other people as being superior to us because of the talents and traits they possess that we do not. For the introvert, they often feel that because they aren't an extrovert that they are weak, and therefore they cannot be effective for the Lord. Our podcast today focuses on how God has uniquely and wonderfully made each of us, introvert and extrovert and everything in between. Whether they are legitimate or perceived weaknesses, even our weakness serves to reveal His great mercy and his great power. In the presence of our weaknesses, He says His strength is made perfect.
Do you ever find it hard to live in today because you are so overwhelmed about what may happen tomorrow? Jesus spoke directly to this subject, telling us to just focus on today's problems because we cannot foresee the future and what it holds. I am sure that many relate to the crippling anxiety brought on by the constant thoughts of what may happen tomorrow, fears based off of our past experience that have no basis in the future actualities. We create horrific scenarios of what might happen. Instead we should understand and believe that regardless what may happen tomorrow, the same God that has been with us in the past and that is with us in the present will certainly be with us tomorrow.
Irrational fears. We all deal with them. We make something out of nothing and live as if the nothing is something. On today's podcast we will address the effect that irrational fears have on the believer and discuss how we can overcome them. David gives us a formula in Psalm 34 for how to handle fear, both real and imagined fear, and we will break that down in our episode today.
Jesus did not stand at a distance and comment on the people around him, complaining and ridiculing them for their sin. He actively loved them, even going so far as touching and allowing Himself to be touched by the unclean. Running afoul of the law keepers, the legalists of His day, Jesus taught the Church a very important lesson about what loving God looks like; it is all about showing His love to the unlovable. We are not called to torch, we are called to touch. We are not called to bring the death sentence, we are called to give life. We cannot do that from the sidelines, we must get in the game and love the way Jesus modeled for us while He was here, by "touching" the lost and broken.
Yes, I know the title is not a real word, and yes we will explain what it means in the podcast. In the meantime, let me introduce today's topic. Introvert. One who is shy. On today's podcast we discuss the introverted believer and how that affects the process of being member of a church family, a witness in the world, and making disciples. We discuss the reason, the cause if you will for introverted behavior and the sometimes debilitating effects of it. We also discuss how the introvert is the way they are because of a valuable trait they possess.
Paul makes a bold statement in Romans 15:17. He states that all of his work that he is proud of was done "in Christ". Join us as we discuss Paul's "accomplishments" in his work as a Pharisee before coming to Christ, and how being born again changed his outlook and his trajectory in life.
Have you ever noticed how much some people love to expose the mistakes, wrongs, failures, weaknesses, and flaws of others? It is as if they feel it is their duty to make sure and sniff out and reveal every inadequacy they can possibly find in someone. When this attitude and activity finds it's way into the Church it has devastating consequences, both inside and outside of the Church. Jesus commanded us, the Church, to love one another as He loved us, not to try and condemn one another. He also taught us to love the world, the lost around us, like He loved them, coming to Earth to give Himself as a sacrifice for them and not to condemn them. When we set out to uncover every sin we can for the purpose of disqualifying everyone from being worthy of our "love", we inadvertently disqualify ourselves from fellowship with Him because He came to cover sin, not to condemn the sinner. Let Him be the judge. We must be His people, living and loving like Him, and existing to do as Peter says in 1 Peter 4:8 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins".
How many times have you heard Galatians 5:13 used to warn Christians to not think they can go about sinning because of grace? A simple reading of the whole verse tells us that the meaning is in reference to how believers treat other believers. Why are we so eager to find fault in others? Why do we gleefully listen to gossip and secretly hope it is true? Jesus specifically said He did not come to condemn but rather to save. Why do His "people" so often seek the opposite? Could it be because they are not His people? If you do not do what Jesus said, then that reveals your lack of relationship with Him. Jesus gave us permission in the form of a command, a license if you will, to love everyone, even our enemies. He modeled that for us in every possible way. Do you use that license, that freedom, to reveal Jesus' love to the world or are you too busy looking for something to criticize? I am sure to some it is very strange to hear someone speak with conviction about loving instead of judging...but is that not what Jesus taught us and commanded us to do?
On today's podcast, Braden Howard joins us to discuss the topic of allowing the Lord to "plant" us, to let the Lord place us where He wants us and to permit Him to use us according to His will. Many times in life we will find ourselves in places we would not have chosen for ourselves because of discomfort caused by the situation or circumstances. If we walk away from those moments prematurely, deciding what we think is best for ourselves, or letting fear dictate our decisions, we may inadvertently rob ourselves of a great blessing, not to mention our disobedience causing us to run afoul of the Lord. When it comes to living and walking by faith, we do not get to determine our steps. We take each one of them trusting that Jesus knows what He is doing and that the Holy Spirit is in charge of ordering our steps to accomplish the will of God.
On today's episode we have special guest Ellie Anderson joining us to have an open and honest discussion about her struggles with anxiety. Ellie is a 17 year old senior in high school. Her story is a very powerful testimony about the reality of mental health and the wonderful progress she made in dealing with it. She credits her faith, family, and therapy for all working together to help her make great strides in her effort to heal. Ellie is very brave and it was an honor to get to hear her story first hand. I know you will be blessed by it.
Do you tell the truth? What I mean by that is do you as a believer share the truth of God's love with others or do you tell them another story: do you share the love of God or do you seek to bring condemnation and assign guilt and shame? Jesus told a group of Pharisees and scribes one day that they were children of the devil, whom he called a liar and murderer from the beginning. They were lying to the people about the Lord. Instead of sharing the grace of God by celebrating the forgiveness of sin found in the offering of a sacrifice, they were seeking to execute people for violating the law. Do we do the same today?
Of all people, believers should exude happiness. Why is it then that many see believers as miserable, unhappy people? On today's episode we dive into the discussion of why this perception is held, the evidence for why it is believed, and the root cause of the unhappiness. We will discuss the biblical reasons for why the believer should be the happiest of all people, and attempt to uncover the dark deception that has led many in the church to believe that happiness in the Christian must be some sort of sin and a weakness.
As believers we must always be on watch, vigilant to protect our minds from thoughts that run contrary to the will of God. It is so easy for us to fall into the trap of negativity. We become so consumed with what the enemy brings into our minds. We begin to believe the lies that he tells us about ourselves and others. The only hope we have is to remain firmly planted on the only true and sure foundation in this world, the Word of God. We must remain "stayed", firmly rested, in the Word of God alone.
What "nations" is Paul referring to in Romans 15? Is there no desire from God for His people to reach the lost because of the place where they were born? Do we as believers get to become the sole arbiters of God's sovereign will in regards to who gets to be redeemed and who doesn't based off of whether or not we "like" or "agree" with them? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in today's podcast.
Today's podcast is a difficult one. My wife, Jennifer Warren, shares her story of being abused and how that affected her life. So many people in our world have been hurt in so many ways. Far too often we turn away from them because their behavior is off putting or they are difficult to deal with, never realizing the trauma they have endured that has caused them to be the way they are. I hope that today's podcast will help believers to understand that ugly, horrible, awful things have been endured by people that we may not be aware has occurred. Sometimes all someone needs is to know that someone else cares and is understanding. Broken people are often avoided like lepers... but Jesus went to the lepers. He touched them. As believers we should not abandon the broken. Through us Jesus is able to touch them. We should go to them, show compassion, be willing to assist, and make sure they know they are loved. From the beginning of the healing process and all the way through to the end.
Statistics report that many young people have begun to abandon the church. Part of that is cultural, parents have made church an option instead of a priority therefor their children do not see church life as necessary. Another aspect is equally as troubling; many churches have been derelict in the duty of embracing and developing the young men and women in their church. I suppose it's a case of "those kids are not my responsibility"...(oh how selfish independence is crippling the church in America). The core tenet of Christianity is discipleship, and if we think Jesus will give us a pass on rebelling against His command to do so we are woefully incorrect. On today's podcast special guest Braden Howard joins us to discuss this issue and how the church should respond.
As believers we must be careful not to fall into the trap of being surface level; making sure our exterior appears clean and free of stain while ignoring the ugly self that far too often controls our words and actions. So often unbelievers refuse to respect so called "believers" because they try to make themselves appear to be something they are not. We are not believers because of what we do or do not do, we are believers because of what Jesus freely did for us. We do not earn the status of "believer" because of our ability to refrain from sin. We are redeemed by His blood, saved by His grace, and led by His Spirit. We do not need to be better people, we need to be born again. What the world needs less of is churches full of reformed individuals and more of churches filled with reborn individuals.
The topic of predestination is a difficult one for many. Questions about why God allows things to happen if He knows beforehand can be debilitating. It's the age old question of "why does a good God allow bad things to happen"? On today's podcast we discuss the omniscience of God, the inability of humanity to see and understand how God's will works out, and how love is the motivating factor in predestination.
Often times believers avoid the "mirror"...looking into the Bible to check and see if their reflection is like that of Jesus. Sometimes the most critical people can be those who claim a faith in the goodness and mercy of God. On today's podcast, we will hear about how Jesus made it clear that we have plenty to keep us busy just trying to work on ourselves and how we are not called to find fault but rather to deliver the Good News of God's mercy and grace. Jesus told the Pharisees that they would know Him if they knew God the Father, but their hatred of Him and their constant attempts to find fault in Him proved that they were the children of the devil. What about you? Do you not want someone to experience the grace of God because you do not like them for some reason? Are you trying to destroy someone instead of praying and pursuing their salvation that will truly change them? You can complain or you can accomplish...you decide.
Sometimes it seems like the Church forgets that their mission is to reach the lost, not just care for themselves. Paul faced down the doctrine of the traditionalists that sought to protect their righteousness from the outsiders, the Gentiles. Of all people to stand up for and reach out to the "pagans", Paul the famous Pharisee does a complete turn around after being born again and begins to passionate preach and teach the truth to those he once hated. He came to understand that the whole of scripture contained the message of mercy and grace for all the nations, not just Israel. If only the church of today would come to that understanding as well...we are not gate keepers hired to prevent the unholy from gaining entry, rather we to stand at the door and compel people to come and experience the same amazing grace that we have.
Many people have been negatively affected by the modern churches attempts to bridge Christ and culture. When you try to accomplish spiritual goals by using carnal systems you are bound for trouble. Whether it is skinny jeans and smoke machines or hymns and not thems, so many people have been wounded because we tried to present Christ through trend and tradition. When you attempt to separate Christ from christianity, you create disillusionment and despair in the hearts of faithful followers, and eventually they will break. This has led to the rise of a movement known as "deconstruction", the process of individuals working to tear down and move past the systems and processes they were involved in within churches. On today's episode we discuss the deconstruction movement and the awesome opportunity that the true Church has to be a light to those in darkness, to reveal Christ to those negatively impacted by Christ-less christianity.
James refers to the Word of God as a mirror. When we look into this "mirror", we see ourselves for who we truly are. The reflection looking back at us is of one who is sinful, unrighteous, and in need of mercy, grace and love. What we also see in this "mirror" is the image of God's unfailing goodness and kindness. Where sin abounds, grace truly does much more abound, and all throughout scripture we read not only of man's failure but also of God's amazing grace. As we look into the "mirror" we do not only see our reflection, we also see Him goodness and mercy that are following us all the days of our lives. The Bible is truly the revelation of God's love for mankind.
Do you ever find yourself a little too consumed with yourself? We all do. We guard ourselves so fiercely that we often take no thought for how our actions effect others. We become jaded by experiences and we close ourselves off from others to avoid further hurt. We refuse to see the needs of others because we are so focused on ourselves. That is selfishness. As we read the words of Paul in the Romans 15 we are reminded that we as believers have a responsibility to one another to be brothers and sisters, loving each other with the same love Jesus has shown to us. What kind of love is that? A selfless love. Join us as we study what selfless love truly is.
On today's episode we discuss addiction recovery with special guest Tony Traylor. Tony's story is amazing. He pulls no punches and is very transparent about his experience and his journey. Many people today either have a family member or someone close to them that is suffering with addiction in one form or another. Tony shares his experience of God's grace and mercy, shares his testimony of the hope that he has in the Lord, and shares encouragement and advice to those who are struggling personally or know someone who is.
Jesus told us to love our enemies...period. There were no exclusions or exemptions. This is something that many believers in a prosperous and comfortable society struggle with. Being more aligned behaviorally and morally with secular culture, due to our constant inundation by media, politics, and our peers, believers feel like they can act arbitrarily depending upon their feelings, i.e. their heart, instead of being obedient to the command of Jesus. Regardless of our feelings, we must obey the Word at all times, even when we have been wronged by others. Join us as we discuss Matthew 5:43-48.
This episode is a recording of our July 24, 2022 Sunday message at Monterey Baptist Church.
On today's podcast we are joined by a special guest, Dave Webb, and we discuss the Christians engagement with the news. Have you ever noticed that when you read or watch the news you find yourself deflated and devoid of joy? The news of current events can captivate our emotions and cause us to respond with anger, fear and trepidation. Jesus tells the believer to "let not your heart be troubled". Today we discuss what the word "let" means and how Jesus instructs us as His followers to both respond to and react to the news of the day. Regardless of what is going on within or without, this is the day that the Lord has made and we should rejoice and be glad in it.
On today's episode we have a special guest named Spencer Lawson. We will be discussing the very unique way that we were introduced to one another and how God has allowed us to stay close buddies throughout the years since. Sometimes it isn't in the best of times that God chooses to reveal Himself and do things in our lives, actually it is often in the difficult places of our lives that God speaks and introduces His will. Do not ever feel that because your life is not "perfect" in your eyes that God cannot possibly be doing something good in you. Hindsight is 20/20...looking back I can see the hand of God at work, but in the moment all I could see was the mess I was in. If you are His child then you are His child regardless of your current circumstances. Don't miss out on the peace of God because you don't feel worthy or you feel like you have failed. Remember, it is He that produces any good in you...it's not you. He doesn't just love you when it all makes sense. He also loves you while He is working all things out for your good so it can make sense.
On today's episode we discuss the believers reaction and response to the recent decision handed down by the Supreme Court regarding Roe v Wade. As believers we have a clear command on how we are to live in this world...like Jesus. Jesus gave us the example of being neither an authoritarian nor an anarchist. He taught us to love the Lord with all our being and our neighbor as ourselves. That does not change according to how we feel in the heat of the moment. No matter how intense the cultural issue may be, we are called to make disciples.
On today's episode we will explain the inspiration behind the name "Revivanary". Is it a real word? What does it mean? We will also be discussing what it truly means to be "born again" and dive into what true revival is and what it is not.
On this first episode of the Revivanary Podcast, we will explain our purpose and intent of the podcast going forward as well as dive right into the teaching that you can expect with each episode.