#74 | Holy Discontent, Heart Desire, and Hope in Desperate Times, Pt. 1 | James Choung

Travis has a deep conversation with James Choung on our need and desire for revival. Revival has had a lot of misunderstandings grow up around it over the years. Choung and his writing mate, Ryan Pfeiffer, have sought to restore the concept of revival by defining it and providing a way forward on how we can position ourselves so that true revival can happen.

Very few people are talking about true, biblical revival. Current conversations within contemporary Christianity are on deconstruction, social justice issues, vaccinations, masks, and the state of the church, but how many are talking about the need for revival? Very few. While the aforementioned subjects must be discussed, the only true hope for sustained change and reconciliation between people is a movement of the Spirit of God. Is revival even possible in our postmodern, technologically addicted, skepticism-filled world? Join Travis & James as they discuss our need for revival and how only God can truly make a sustained and lasting change.

James serves as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation — overseeing evangelism, discipleship, planting, growth, missions, multiethnic initiatives, and the Creative Labs — at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA.

You can learn more about him and his book, Longing for Revival.

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Takeaways:

• A genuine relationship with God necessitates two-way communication rather than a mere adherence to rules and principles.
• Revival, as discussed in the podcast, is characterized by a deep longing for God and a return to Holy Spirit-led transformation.
• The concept of revival should be redefined to encompass breakthroughs in word, deed, and power within the modern church context.
• Consecration is essential for creating space for God to work and facilitating a deeper connection with Him.
• The modern church often exhibits a complacency that stifles spiritual longing and prayer, leading to a need for revival.
• Through understanding our spiritual heritage and the importance of community, we can discern God's voice and foster a revival mindset.