Experience Revival Podcast

Join us as we chat with Revive Ministries team member, Amanda Swick, about the power of prayer in revival, whether in our everyday lives or on a much larger scale. You'll hear inspiring stories of God working through the unlikeliest of people and be encouraged that God can work through your prayers, too. You'll be reminded of God's character and learn practical ways to revive your prayer life, or get started for the first time. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell, with special guest Amanda Swick. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues A little about Amanda: Amanda Swick is a pastor's wife and a homeschooling mother to 4 handsome boys. She and her family live in Prineville, Oregon, and have been ministering with the Prineville Church of Christ for the past several years. Before that, they spent 10 years as college ministers at Oregon State University. During those years, as she dealt with the ups and downs of campus ministry, caring for a sick child, and the general chaos of life, Amanda found her passion for prayer. Through prayer, God sustained her and brought peace that was beyond understanding (Phil 4:7). Now she is on a mission to share the joys of prayer with others! Related Resources: Your Prayers Have Power article by Amanda Swick Fresh Wind Fresh Fire book by Jim Cymbala Free Prayer App Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women Worldwide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

We are so excited to kick off Season 7 of the Experience Revival Podcast! We'll share some updates on some of the amazing things God is doing right now through Revive Ministries and talk about our theme for the season: Unshakable Faith. We'll be talking about how to have unshakable faith, look at how God interacts with women in the Bible, and what that means for us today, and discuss practical ways that we can see God more clearly in our everyday lives.   It's going to be a great season! We hope you'll join us and invite a friend to listen too! Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women Worldwide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

We were so honored this past week to be guests on the Georgene Rice Show on 93.9 KPDQ and share about Revive Ministries and our new Bible study, Seen, Known, and Loved! Join us as we talk about why identity in Christ and the work we do at Revive Ministries is important, now more than ever. You'll also hear some of the behind-the-scenes of writing the book including which women of the Bible are our favorites and some of the awesome events we have coming up!  About Georgene: Georgene has hosted The Georgene Rice show on 93.9 KPDQ for 34 years. She has traveled internationally as a station correspondent, and along with her husband Dan, as a Gospel musician. Co-author of “Undaunted: The Daring Journey of Faith”, Georgene has lectured on university campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats. She and her husband Dan have produced three music projects together. Hosted by Georgene Rice with guests Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues, Produced by James Blind, Summer Shore  Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Get your copy of Seen, Known & Loved Last chance to purchase tickets for the 2024 Inspire Conference! Listen to the Georgene Rice Show Donate: Give Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

We are excited to have Jen Weaver with us on the podcast today to talk about what it looks like to live life with God and how we can reignite our sense of wonder in Him. You'll hear how your story is woven into God's greater story and learn ways that you can connect with God and experience Him at work all around you.  Jen is a Bible teacher, author, poet, and host of Good God Talks, a podcast helping you build the habit of connecting with God through uncommon conversations in everyday moments. She's passionate about empowering believers to engage in every aspect of life with God. Living in North Texas and married to her best friend Jared, Jen is a happy boy mom of two growing sons and is most likely to be found with her hair full of dry shampoo and a coffee mug in hand.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell.  Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Produced by Summer Shore  Related Resources: Take the Quiz "How Do You Connect with God Best?"  Check out Jen's new book, A Beckoning to Wonder Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Give Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

We all have a need to be seen, known, and loved. But it's not always easy, as women, to feel that way in our broken world. Difficult circumstances and painful experiences can even leave us questioning how God feels about us. But when we look in the Bible, we see that God has seen, known, and loved His daughters, since the beginning of creation. In today's episode, we'll share some examples of women in the Bible and how God went out of His way to love, honor, and restore their equal value to men, in a culture that treated them like second-class citizens. As we dive into scripture, you'll be reminded of your true and unshakable worth, as fellow image-bearers of God and co-heirs with Christ. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Luke 8:1-3, Luke 2:36-38; Acts 1:12-14, Acts 9:36-43, Acts 16:13-15, John 20  Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Give Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook    

The 4th of July is this week, and it's a time when we get to stop and celebrate the freedom that we have in the United States. But we also wanted to talk about another freedom that is greater still. In today's episode, we'll discuss a divine invitation from God, that allows us to live in true and unshakable freedom. You'll hear how in Christ, we can live free from sin and insecurity, and learn how to keep our past from defining our present. You'll learn how identity in Christ can reshape how you see yourself and others, and hear some real-life stories of how Jesus can transform us, and impact generations to come. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: From the Blog: Called to Freedom Finding Freedom Through Forgiving Ourselves Freedom In Truth Finding Freedom From Insecurity Find Support: Celebrate Recovery Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Give Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by in a blur as if you're merely sleepwalking through your days? Do you ever wonder how to break free from the monotony of routine and discover the extraordinary in the everyday? In today's episode, explore how practices of attention and devotion can help to keep us fully awake to the awe-inspiring realities of life in God's good kingdom. *This session was previously recorded at the 2024 Revive Women's Conference.  About Jason Campbell:  Jason has a Master's in Theological Studies from Austin Graduate School of Theology and serves as Director of Theology for Revive Ministries. Jason is the founder of the Regnare Project, a ministry helping others learn how to put into practice all that we learn from Jesus about living the good life of the kingdom of God. When he is not doing ministry, he is the Director of Digital Data for Masterworks, a Christian marketing firm. Jason and his wife, Melissa, were church planters for 12 years in the Pacific Northwest and have 2 teenage daughters. They attend Northwest Christian Church in Tigard. Produced by Summer Shore. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Find out more about the Regare Project Article: How To (Re)Connect with God by Jason Campbell Purchase a digital pass and get all the Revive Conference Recordings Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide  Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

We are so excited to have Jo Jones from Safe Families on the podcast!  Jo Jones is the Mommy Mentor Coordinator with Safe Families for Children in the Greater Portland Area. Safe Families is an amazing volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides hope and support to local families in crisis by surrounding them with a caring, compassionate community. They are motivated by faith to keep children safe and families together.  In this episode, you'll hear more about the Mommy Mentor program, real life stories of Mommy Mentors in action, and learn how supportive friendships and relationships can make a lasting impact on the trajectory of a young mama's life and her kids, as well as a few stories about just a couple of the mentors who have made an impact on us personally.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Find out more about Safe Families for Children: safefamiliespdx.org Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

We live in a world where we are addicted to hurry and busyness. This results in a culture that leads to burnout, weariness, and being constantly exhausted…even after a vacation! We could all use the rhythms of rest and sabbath to help us create the space to hear from the Lord and bask in His presence. There is a beauty to rest that helps us find balance in our busy world. In this episode, we'll talk with one of our Revive Conference breakout speakers, Mary Adele Wilcox, to discover the antidote to weariness and busyness and how we can draw near to God through the spiritual rhythms of rest and sabbath. About Mary Adele Wilcox: Mary-Adele grew up as a pastor's kid in Corvallis and Sherwood. Following in her mother's footsteps, Mary-Adele became a teacher and currently works as a 2nd-grade teacher in the school district that she attended as a child. She has served at Northwest Christian Church in worship ministry and children's ministry for several years. Mary-Adele currently lives in Newberg with her husband, Kieric, and their spunky, troublesome little corgi, Archibald, and is expecting her first child in July. So exciting!! We can't wait for you to hear what she has to share. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Article: The Gift of Rest and Refreshment by Amanda Swick Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help other women experience revival worldwide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

We are so excited to be kicking off Season 6! During the first half of this season, we will discuss what it means to be awake to the things of God: to His presence in our lives, to what He is doing in and through us, and to where he is working to bring restoration and hope in this world. We'll also share updates on some of the amazing things God is doing right now through Revive Ministries! In the second half of the season, we will explore how God interacted with women in the Bible and dive into how God sees and values women. We hope that through these episodes you will discover that the same God that saw, knew, and loved the women in the Bible, sees, knows, and loves you too! It's going to be a great season and we hope you will continue to join us and invite a friend to listen too! Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook    

As the year wraps up, we are also wrapping up season 5 of the Experience Revival Podcast! We've been talking a lot this season about how we can abide in Christ through spiritual rhythms and practices, and how we can see where God is working and join him. We hope this time leading up to Christmas will be a time when you can look back on all that God has done in your life. We also hope you can experience the hope, peace, and joy that God can give us, even amidst the busyness of this season. Today on the season finale of the podcast, we'll reflect on ways we can experience God through this time of Advent and take a look back at some of the ways God has been working through Revive Ministries this past year. This is also the time of year when we take a break from the podcast so we can focus on time with our families through the holidays and as we prepare for the 5th Annual Revive Women's Conference! We'll kick off Season 6 of the podcast with some amazing guests and new topics in the Spring! We hope you'll be blessed by this episode!  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Read: Experiencing Advent Through God's Word Download: Advent Studies and Reading Plans Learn more about Revive Ministries Donate: Help Get Biblical Resources to Women World-Wide  Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

We all make mistakes and experience guilt when we mess up, but what do we do when we feel stuck in guilt and shame, even over seemingly little things? In this episode, Summer talks with special guest, Amanda Swick about the difference between Holy Spirit conviction and being weighed down by self-condemnation. Learn how the Apostle Paul dealt with some of the same frustrations we do, and how because of Jesus, we too can rejoice in the love of God and be set free from condemnation. A little about Amanda: Amanda is a writer for Revive Ministries and a regular speaker at the Revive! Conference. She is a pastor's wife and a homeschooling mother to 3 handsome boys. She and her family live in Prineville, Oregon, and have been ministering with the Prineville Church of Christ for the past three years. Before that, they spent 10 years as college ministers at Oregon State University. During those years, as she dealt with the ups and downs of campus ministry, caring for a sick child, and the general chaos of life, Amanda found her passion for prayer. Through prayer, God sustained her and brought peace that was beyond understanding. Now she is on a mission to share the joys of prayer with others!  Hosted by Summer Shore, with special guest Amanda Swick. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Article: "No Condemnation In Christ" by Amanda Swick Scriptures: Romans 7:21-25Romans 8:1Romans 8:38-40 Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

Have you ever felt like your calendar has a life of its own, and you're just getting swept along in the momentum? We know in those seasons of life, it can be especially hard to find a quiet moment to connect with God. Sometimes we can feel like God is distant or hard to find. In this 12-minute episode (cause we know life is hectic), we want to encourage you that God is never far away. He is right beside you, walking with you every step. We pray that your cup will be filled as we share one of our favorite Psalms and that it can be a beautiful reminder that God is always with you.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Psalm 139 Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

You may have heard the phrase, “Promises were made to be broken,” but we are loved by a faithful God who never breaks His promises. In this episode, we'll talk about some of the promises we see in the Bible and how because of God's character we can stand firm, even when the world feels like it's shifting under our feet. We'll also learn that by being intentional about how we answer “yes” and “no” in our own lives, we can reflect God's character into the world around us and point others to Him. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Scriptures:  Matthew 5:37 2 Corinthians 1:17-22 Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

All this season, we've been discussing the Holy Spirit and its power to make us more like Jesus as we follow Him. And as we learn about the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in our lives, Colossians 3:12 gives us one insight into why those fruits are so very important. In this episode, we'll talk about our identity as God's children and the awesome role we are invited to as Christ's ambassadors. We'll also discuss how to give others and ourselves grace when we fall short, and how through the power of the Holy Spirit, our lives can be a sign and a foretaste of the Kingdom of God. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23Galatians 3:26-28Colossians 3:122 Corinthians 5:16-21John 15:5  Articles:“Expereincing Revival Through God's Word” “The Power of Prayer in Revival” “Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit” “A Divine Invitation” Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

For a lot of us, reading the Bible can often feel like one more thing in a long list of things that we are “supposed to do as good Christians”. But spending time in God's Word can be so much more than an item on a checklist. Because on every page, God's unchanging and loving character is revealed. Through God's Word, we can begin to see and experience His radical love for us as we learn His heart and see it in action.  In this episode, we'll discuss how studying the Bible can give us a deeper understanding of what God is like, and help us to connect with Him personally, by looking at the life of Jesus.  We'll give you some good places to start reading the Bible, as well as some practical Bible study resources, whether you're diving into God's Word for the first time, or trying to find your Bible study groove again. From beginning to end, the Bible is the story of God's loving pursuit of His people. It is our prayer that by the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to curl up with your Bible, and journey deeper into your relationship with the God who loves you. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16-17  Hebrews 4: 12 Jeremiah 29:13-14  Psalm 119:9-11 Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

Last episode, we talked about how we not only need to invite God into what we are doing, but we also need to be aware that God might be inviting us into what He is doing. In order to walk in step with God, we need to allow His Spirit who dwells within us to lead us, guide us, and transform us to be more like Him. In today's episode, we'll talk about what life led by the Holy Spirit looks like (and what it doesn't) and how to stay connected to God as our source of life.  If you've ever felt like being a Christian was a list of do's and don'ts, this episode is for you. The Spirit-led life is one of joy and freedom. We can't wait to share it with you.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-25 John 14:16-18 John 14:26 John 15:4-8 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

In the last couple of episodes, we have talked about being actively aware of God's presence throughout our day, directing our thoughts toward Him, and inviting Him into what we are doing by having an ongoing conversation with Him. In today's episode, we'll discuss how to take the next step of listening for and leaning into God's divine invitation to join Him in what He is doing. We'll talk about how to discern where God is working, what our role might be, and how sometimes small steps of obedience can have a big Kingdom impact.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Experiencing God by Henry & Richard Blackaby Soul Revolution by John Burke Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

This season we've been talking about how to experience true revival in our everyday lives by understanding who God is, who we are in Him, and the kingdom of God that He is calling us to. In our last episode, we talked about how we can experience revival each and every day by learning to stay aware of God's presence and inviting Him into everything we do.  In this episode, we'll continue the conversation and talk about how we can practice recognizing God's voice in our lives, begin to share our own thoughts and feelings with God as we go about our day, and learn to listen for and submit to the Holy Spirit's leading in our lives.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: John 10:2-5  1 Thess 5:16-18 John‬ ‭14‬:‭25‬-‭27‬  Season 1, Ep 6: “Talking with God” Article "Talking with God" by Summer Shore Book: Soul Revolution by John Burke Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

As busy as we all are, our brains naturally struggle to remember anything that isn't right in front of our faces, and it can be easy to forget that God is with us every moment of every day. But the practice of being aware of God's presence is a crucial part of experiencing revival in our everyday lives. In today's episode, we will talk about why being aware of God's presence is so important, and share some practical ideas for how to live each day in the presence of our awesome God.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: John 15:4 Acts 17:28 Book: Soul Revolution by John Burke Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook

Join us as we chat with Patricia Cameron, author of Grief Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow. When Patricia's husband passed away suddenly at 45, she couldn't imagine living with joy ever again. Then God stepped in and changed everything. Patricia shares how God worked in her life to help her navigate grief, laugh and celebrate again, discover a deep sense of purpose and identity beyond her circumstances, and find the courage to step once again into true joy.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Get a copy of the book: Grief Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow  by Patricia Cameron  Patricia's website: https://patriciacameronwrites.com  “Thank God I Do” by Lauren Daigle Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today More about Patricia: Raised among the cypress trees and bayous of the Louisiana Delta, Patricia Cameron learned early on to cherish God and family. Losing her husband unexpectedly at 45 tested her faith, but also set in motion the desire to help others see that God is worthy of praise, even in times of grief. Her late husband's zest for life inspired Patricia to live her own, fully aware of God's presence, power and purpose — and to encourage others to do the same. It is her desire that others experiencing great loss will know they can survive any season of suffering. And not only survive but go on to become better and stronger as they press on to know God and discover His will for their lives.

Over the past couple of episodes, we have been talking lately about revival and what everyday Kingdom living looks like. Today, we wanted to take some time to tell you how Revive Ministries got started and why grounding our identity in Christ is so important to living Kingdom life and experiencing revival in our everyday lives.  So many women struggle with experiencing abundant life because we live in a world that makes it hard to see our own belovedness and value. It can be a struggle to know who we are and where we are going, let alone who God is. But when our identity is grounded in Christ, it changes everything!  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Devotional Article: Safe, Significant & Strong Learn more about Revive Ministries Become a Monthly Supporter Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook  

After the recent Asbury revival and others that followed, lots of people are wondering what exactly is revival and how can they experience it? Since this is the Experience Revival Podcast, it seemed like the perfect topic to dive into! We are excited to have our friend, Amanda Swick join us as we talk about what Biblical revival is, examine the role of the Holy Spirit, and learn how we can experience revival in our everyday lives. A little bit about Amanda:  Amanda Swick is on our Revive Ministries team as a writer and speaker. She and her husband Jason and their 3 boys live in Prineville, OR. In addition to working with us, she is a homeschooling mom and pastor's wife. Amanda enjoys helping other women understand God's Word and share the joy of prayer with others.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell, with special guest Amanda Swick. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Support the Experience Revival Podcast Book Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala

It seems like more and more, people are longing to experience God's presence and love and to see a glimpse of God's Kingdom come, right here and now. In this episode, we unpack Isaiah 61:1-3 and chat about what living Kingdom life looks like and how, as God's children, we each have a unique role to play in His Kingdom. We'll discuss what it looks like to live in the victory of Christ and in the power of the resurrection.   Be sure to join us next time as we continue the conversation with special guest, Amanda Swick. We'll learn about what Biblical revival is, dive into the role of the Holy Spirit, and learn how we can experience revival in our everyday lives. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Check out the Revive! Conference Online Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to pay it forward and help other women experience revival.  

During the busy holiday season, it's easy to get swept up in a current of activities, school programs, shopping, baking, and of course squeezing in as many Hallmark movies as possible. For some, it is a difficult time of year as they are missing loved ones, or going through a season of uncertainty. No matter what you are facing, it is our prayer that you would still be able to experience God's presence and catch a glimpse of the Divine, even in the ordinary everyday things. We'll share some practical things you can do to end your year intentionally and lean into the love, joy, hope, and peace that Christ offers.   Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Download our free Advent Bible Studies  Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today

We've all experienced the sting of rejection at one time or another. Whether it's as a kid not getting picked at recess, as an adult not getting a job promotion, or simply longing for someone to love us the way we love them. No matter what the cause, rejection can leave us feeling like we are not enough and negatively affect how we see ourselves. In this episode, Summer talks with Kristi Fleming, author of the new book, Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored. Kristi shares her own experience, as well as from stories of the Bible, to help others navigate and heal from painful seasons of rejection, and start believing that they are enough. She also shares practical steps to help stay rooted in your identity in Christ, as well as insight into how family and friends can walk alongside a loved one who is hurting.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored will be available on Amazon.com starting November 22, 2022!  Kristi's Blog: The Honest Moment  Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today More about Kristi: Kristi Fleming is a wife and mother who is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and the redemptive power of God. After years in ministry as a missionary evangelist, church planter, and credentialed reverend, she now spends her time writing and chasing around children. Kristi and her husband Skyler live in the state of Mississippi with their four boys: Uriah, Judah, Ezra, and Zion.  More about the Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored:  Will the pain of rejection ever go away? Have you ever been rejected or told you were not enough? The pain can thrust you into brokenness that some people never come out of. Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored is about how God can heal even the most hopeless situations. Through my personal testimony and paralleling Biblical stories, you will see how God can redeem even the worst of our pain and give us purpose through it. Born out of a season of rejection Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored will take you through: Learning how to heal from the pain of rejection and propel you into a life of hope Acquiring the skills needed to live a healed life Gaining a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ Determining your practical steps for what it takes to no longer let rejection define you There is purpose in your pain and God is not finished with you yet!    

We've been talking all month about prayer on our podcast and in our devotional emails. When things are going well, finding the words to express our gratitude to God seems pretty easy. But when life gets tough and we are weary, we can sometimes find ourselves at a loss for words. It can be hard to know how and what to pray about.  Our guest today is best-selling author Suzanne Eller, and her latest book, Prayer Starters, is designed to help you get the conversation going with God when life is especially hard. Suzie shares her heart behind Prayer Starters and the amazing things that God can do when we “just show up.” Suzie also served as a writer and speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries for 14 years. She's a co-host, along with Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, of the More Than Small Talk podcast with the KLRC network, and also the host of Prayer Starters, a daily prayer podcast. She has been featured on Focus on the Family, Aspiring Women, Harvest Show, 100 Huntley Street, KLOVE, DayStar, and many others. Suzie is mom to three grown children and their spouses, wife to Richard, and “Gaga” to six beautiful grandchildren. She loves kayaking, hiking, and dancing with her littles at the Farmer's Market.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Suzie's Website Prayer Starters Book by Suzanne Eller  Prayer Starters Podcast More Than Small Talk Podcast Article by Revive Ministries: Praying Confidently  Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today

We are continuing with our theme of prayer this month and in today's episode, we will be talking about the importance of praying for our kids. Whether you have little ones at home or your kids are grown, or even if the kids in your life are nieces and nephews, or kids in your community, you can make a huge impact in their lives through prayer. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Article: Taking with God Article: Why Should We Pray for Our Enemies? Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today!

It's important to pray not only for our marriage but also for our spouse. Even if you are not married, it's never too soon to begin praying for your future spouse or for your kids' spouses. Bringing our most important relationships before the Lord in prayer, invites God into those relationships and to work in the details. In this episode, we discuss: How to overcome obstacles that keep us from praying Some specific ways we can be praying for our spouse The impact that prayer can make in our marriage Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe by Sharon Jaynes Reclaimed Ministry: Healing and recovery from marital betrayal Living Wholehearted: Professional Counseling for Individuals, Couples, and Families Key Scriptures:  Matthew 18:20

We have so many voices and influences surrounding us today trying to tell us who we should be. It can be difficult in the varying opinions of our current culture to maintain our identity solely in Christ. In this episode, we hear from licensed marriage & family therapist and professional counselor, Terra Mattson. Terra talks about a few ways we can navigate our current culture while maintaining our identity in Christ, as well as some valuable resources to help guide our children to do the same.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Living Wholehearted Courageous Girls Dear Mattsons You Tube Series Christian Parenting E-Courses  Get resources and learn more about Terra Mattson Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today!

As summertime wraps up and we head back into the busier rhythms of fall, it's all too easy for our schedules to fill up, while our energy, patience, and peace are emptied out. When we look at the example of Jesus, however, we see a wonderful balance of Kingdom work AND rest. In this episode, Summer and Melissa talk about the need for margin and some practical ways to start creating space in your life so you can thrive.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “Creating Margin” devotional article by Melissa Campbell Key Scriptures:  Psalm 143:8

There is a growing epidemic of loneliness happening in this country. Many people don't feel loved and valued. They don't feel they can be open and vulnerable and still be worthy of love and included in community. But there is something we can do about it! In this episode, we talk with our friend Amanda Swick about the importance of incorporating hospitality into our everyday lives to help overcome this epidemic of loneliness. We know it can be an intimidating thing when we first begin to think about inviting people over. Join us as we talk about ways we can overcome this fear and how we can create an environment where meaningful conversations happen--a place where people can feel loved and valued.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell with guest Amanda Swick Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “There's Room At The Table”, by Amanda Swick Key Scriptures:  Romans 12:13

What words come to mind when you are asked to describe yourself? How we see ourselves really matters. Our mind is powerful and what we think about ourselves and about God determines so much of how we walk this life--the decisions we make and the way we interact with others. We can turn to God for the truth of our identity because He is the one who knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows us this well because He is the one who created us and knew us before time began.   Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “You Are God's Beloved”, by Summer Shore Read “You Are Loved”, by Summer Shore Key Scriptures:  1 Peter 2:9-10 1 John 3:1

What we think of when we think of God is one of the most important things about us. Our view of God and his relationship with us, especially how he deals with us when we stumble and fail, is important to us growing in our faith. The way we follow Jesus, how we read the Bible, how we live out our faith, how we see ourselves, all revolve around and are influenced by how we see God.  Sometimes we struggle with coming to God in prayer because we are afraid of God's reaction. In this episode, we will talk about some common misconceptions we have when we think of God that keep us from approaching Him in confidence and how we can learn to embrace His grace. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “Approaching God with Freedom & Confidence”, by Summer Shore Key Scriptures:  Matthew 8:1-4 Zephaniah 3:17 Ephesians 1:5-8 Ephesians 3:12

Good friendships are a gift from God that can shape us to be more like Him. They are an avenue for us to experience His love and faithfulness. Nowadays cultivating deep and meaningful friendships can sometimes be difficult. It takes a whole lot of intentionality with a dash of Holy Spirit-fueled bravery. In this episode, we will discuss a few ways you can cultivate deep, God-centered friendships in a world where many friendships are mile-wide and puddle-deep.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “Jesus and Pancakes” devotional article by Summer Shore Read “Sweet Friendships” devotional article by Dawn Kaiser Key Scriptures:  1 John 4:19 Proverbs 27:17

Being in community doesn't just benefit us--it has an eternal impact in the Kingdom of God! You play a role in the work that God is doing in the world.  We have a natural tendency to think of our roles in the world as individual ones. We navigate our daily lives relatively independently of one another. We consult our individual calendars to make plans and don't think much about what the neighbors are up to unless their dog is barking non-stop early on a Saturday morning! ;-) While it's a totally normal rhythm to life, God also calls us to a life lived in community. In this episode, we discuss how we can begin to shift our perspective from our limited individual perspective to a fuller, eternal perspective of what God is doing not just through us in our own lives, but through us in community.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Personality test: www.uniquelyyou.org Create a purpose statement for your life using this tool from Cathy Roberts.  http://experiencerevival.com/wp-content/custom_uploads/Creating_Your_Purpose_Statement_Cathy_Roberts.pdf  Read “Called Into Community” devotional article by Melissa Campbell Read “You Were Made For Community” devotional article by Dawn Kaiser Key Scriptures:  1 Peter 4:8-11 Romans 12:4-8

Do you have some new pandemic habits that have stuck even after you may no longer “need” them? Coming out of the pandemic, it seems we are all learning how to re-engage in life and in community after two long years of isolation and a daily rhythm that was anything but normal. After having to be separated from others and be careful about keeping our distance, it is understandable that we may be hesitant to jump back in. For some people, there is a real need to continue to be cautious in order to keep their loved ones who are vulnerable safe. But the truth for most of us is that we have simply lost the habits we once had, like getting together with family and friends, volunteering at our kids' school, or going to church in person. Now as we are coming out of the pandemic, we need to recognize that some of the new ways of living that were once a necessity, may now no longer be helping us but rather hindering us. Join us as we discuss how some of our “new normals” might be keeping us from the life in community that God wants for us. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Learn more about Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Read “Called Into Community” devotional article by Melissa Campbell Key Scriptures: Hebrews 10:24–25

We are so excited to bring you this newest episode, featuring one of our new favorite authors, Denisse Copeland!  Denisse was born and raised by a single mother in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Her upbringing offered little stability, and Denisse soon found herself on a seemingly endless quest to find love and acceptance. It wasn't until Jesus shook her world that she truly found what she was looking for. Now a mother of three living in Oklahoma City, Denisse works alongside her husband, Rashawn Copeland, as an online minister and evangelist. Their ministry reaches more than 6 million people every year. Denisse just released her first book, “Set Apart: Stop Comparing, Own Your Giftedness and Rest in Jesus”. By unpacking the biblical story of Mary and Martha, as well as her own story of recognizing her unique giftedness, Denisse Copeland shows you how to embrace your identity as a woman set apart to be exactly who God created you to be, whether that is a C-suite executive or a stay-at-home mom. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell, with guest Denisse Copeland  Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today! Learn more about Denisse: https://denissecopeland.com 

Hope is a word we use often in our daily lives, but biblical hope looks different than what you might expect. In this episode, we talk about not just hope, but the confident hope that we can experience as children of God, and how even in seasons of waiting, we can still take heart and grow to be more like Christ.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click here to donate and make an impact today! Key Scriptures:  Psalm 25:1-5 Romans 5:5

Our identity is shaped by so many things; roles, circumstances, names, relationships, and experiences all play a part in forming our identity. In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Crystal Daye. Crystal is a minister, International Certified Christian Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Award-Winning 5 times Best- Selling Author of 9 books, Dynamic Kingdom Entrepreneur, Mother and an all-around Jesus girl. You'll be inspired and encouraged by her story of transformation through Jesus, as she talks about walking in your identity in Christ, and finding your purpose and worth in Him. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell, with guest Crystal Daye  Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today! Learn more about Crystal: https://crystaldaye.com/ Key Scriptures: Psalm 40:1-3

Sometimes we find ourselves in social situations that make our insecurity come out in full force. Especially now after we've been so isolated for the last year, it can be hard to navigate social situations again. The problem with insecurity is that it can feel like a prison with no way out–it can make us feel hopeless. When we are feeling insecure, our focus turns inward and we can only see our weaknesses, our doubts, our fears and other's opinions. We forget the ways that we are gifted and uniquely created to make an impact in each situation. In this episode, we will discuss how we can begin to navigate social life again and find freedom from insecurity. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell with guest Kara Deal; Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today! Key Scriptures: 1 John 4:9-11, 1 John 4:16-17a

This past pandemic year has had a lasting impact on most of us in ways we may not even realize. One of those ways can be how we see ourselves. In this episode we discuss how our identity may have been taken a bit off course through the trauma of this past year and how we can reclaim placing our identity in Christ again. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today Key Scriptures: Psalm 40:1-3

It can be difficult to love people in our lives well, and in this episode we will gain some insight into just how to do that as we discuss Katrina McCain's recently published book “Seven Years of Love: For the Woman Who Desires to Love Well”.  Katrina has been a guest writer for Revive Ministries and was recently a breakout speaker for the Revive! Conference back in February this year. She is a former fashion model from North Carolina and has a passion to encourage women of all ages to live for Jesus authentically, in spite of a culture that tells them they can't.  About Seven Years of Love: “Seven Years of Love was written for the woman who desires to continually grow and mature in her ability and wisdom to love her husband more: spiritually, emotionally, sexually and genuinely. In this captivating collection of topics, issues and insight into marriage, Katrina McCain guides her readers effortlessly through personal lessons she's learned, faith she's gained and love she's cultivated in her own marriage and in her relationship with Jesus Christ. Join her in this very encouraging and transparent journey through the layers, lessons and love that a healthy, God-centered marriage can bring to anyone's life as they invest their hearts and their hopes into the unfailing love of Christ.” Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today! “Seven Years of Love: For the Woman Who Desires to Love Well” by Katrina McCain www.katrinamccain.com Instagram @_katrinakatrina_

Melissa and Summer chat with Sue Donaldson of Welcome Heart about Spiritual Mentorship, the impact a mentoring relationship can make, and practical ways to get started being a mentor or finding one! Sue is a Speaker & an author of Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside, and Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters as well as many more! She blogs at Welcome Heart: Knowing and Showing the Heart of God and hosts a weekly podcast: Make It Count: Living a Legacy Life.  Sue and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California and have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. She taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Sue is also a Writer and affiliate for The Joyful Life Magazine. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Learn more about Revive Ministries Click on the link to donate and make an impact today! You can stay connected with Sue on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter  

Today we are kicking off Season 3! Revive Ministries is going into its 5th year and we have just been blown away with how God has worked through this ministry in the lives of so many women! Even though this past year has been a difficult one for all of us, it's been amazing to see God’s faithfulness in this world and in our lives. Summer and Melissa will talk about how they’ve experienced God’s faithfulness in the big and little details of life over this past year. When we stop and take the time to see how God has been working good on our behalf, it encourages us to lean into His faithfulness too. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries "God's Faithfulness in the Unexpected" devotional article by Summer Shore Click here to donate and make an impact today! Key Scriptures: Psalm 145:13-17, Isaiah 41:8-10 (MSG)

This year has brought a lot of uncertainty to our lives. We find ourselves in uncharted territory that can sometimes leave us feeling a bit adrift, not knowing which end is up. It can be difficult to discern our purpose when things don’t look like they used to. In this episode, we discuss how our purpose may look different than it once did before the pandemic, but how we can still find direction and purpose as we seek God’s eternal perspective and where He might be leading us. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries “Finding Purpose in the Midst of a Pandemic”, by Summer Shore

In this episode we chat with author and pastor, Rashawn Copeland. Rashawn is the founder of I'm So Blessed Daily and Without Walls Ministries. A writer for Church Leaders, God TV, and the God's Not Dead blog, he is also the host of the Scripture and Stories podcast on the Converge Podcast Network. He serves on the Life Church (YouVersion) Bible app team with Pastor Craig Groeschel, assisting with global digital outreach. He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently earning his MDiv at Liberty University. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Denisse, and their three children.  Hear Rashawn's amazing story and be encouraged that God will not only meets you in your mess, but He loves you through it and He wants to joyfully lead you out of it.   Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell with guest Rashawn Copeland Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: https://experiencerevival.com   https://www.copelandministries.org  “Start Where You Are” book on Amazon Rashawn Copeland on Instagram Click here to donate to support this podcast and make an impact today!

We were honored to have Amanda Swick as one of our breakout speakers at our last Revive Conference, where she spoke on how to Revive Your Prayer Life. Amanda is married to Jason Swick and is a homeschooling mother to 3 handsome boys. They live in Prineville, Oregon and have been ministering with the Prineville Church of Christ for the past two years. Before that they spent 10 years as college ministers at Oregon State University. During those years, as she dealt with the ups and downs of campus ministry, caring for a sick child, and the general chaos of life, Amanda found her passion for prayer. Through prayer, God sustained her and brought peace that was beyond understanding (Phil 4:7). Now she is on a mission to share the joys of prayer with others. Amanda shares some encouraging and practical wisdom on how to revive your prayer life, or get one started for the first time.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell with guest Amanda Swick; Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Free 21-Day Prayer Guide: https://experiencerevival.com/wp-content/custom_uploads/21_Day_Prayer_Guide.pdf Key Scriptures:  Exodus 33, Psalm 23, Psalm 27:1-3, Matthew 6:9-13

In this episode we talk with Katrina McCain, author of the book, Beyond Being Good:Seeking Christ’s Perfection For Our Imperfect Hearts. Katrina is a former fashion model from North Carolina with a passion to encourage women of all ages to live for Jesus authentically, in spite of a culture that tells them they can't. We’ve all thought to ourselves at some point or another,  "I need to do better." Katrina asks the question “is life about doing better or living better?” Beyond Being Good shifts our perspective to one of being transformed by the goodness of God in our daily lives, rather than our personal attempts at perfection. In her book, Katrina invites us to live above social acceptance and personal perfection by delving into a deeper understanding of God’s goodness through a total experience of His love. Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: https://experiencerevival.com/ https://katrinamccain.com  http://www.pearlsofhopeoutreach.org  Beyond Being Good available for purchase on Amazon.com, BarnesandNobles.com, and ChristianBooks.com

We are joined today by Shannon Lee. We were honored to have her as a speaker at our Revive! Conference in February. She is a dynamic leader with over 30 years experience working in the public and private sectors. She has been a small business owner for nearly 20 years and has been a leader in many non-profit and faith-based organizations. Engaging with others and helping them reach their goals by equipping them with tools is her mission. Shannon has a rare ability to connect with people and within minutes you would think you have known her your entire life. Hear how our influence has power anywhere in any circumstance, even a quarantine.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell, with special guest, Shannon Lee Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Key Scriptures:  Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 13:20

We are 8 weeks into the stay-at-home order for our state, and learning new ways to deal with this strange new normal. Be encouraged as you hear how it’s ok to not be living your “best life” during quarantine and that we can still find peace and blessing by inviting God into the middle of our messes.  Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues Related Resources: Revive Ministries Key Scriptures:  Psalm 139:1-10