Circuit Riders Podcast

Chase Cofer shares his journey of knowing about God but not truly knowing Him until he experienced His presence, which completely changed his life. Drawing from Moses’ story, Chase reminds us that even someone who had seen God face to face begged for His presence to stay because it’s that powerful. He challenges us to stop letting sin or shame keep us from God’s presence—it’s stronger than anything we face. As we enter the new year, Chase calls us to make God’s presence our top priority because everything else flows from it. He wraps up with practical tips on how to pursue God’s presence daily and prays for it to flood our lives in the year ahead.

Zach Nash dives into Mark 1, where Jesus announces the arrival of God’s Kingdom—shifting authority from the enemy and giving us hope. He emphasizes that because the Kingdom is near, we should have greater expectations for how God wants to move in and through our lives. Zach explains that God isn’t a moody or unpredictable Father but a steady source of love, peace, and faithfulness–and His Kingdom should reflect that in our lives and our surroundings. He challenges us to trust in God’s goodness and rest in His presence, then ends by prophesying over 2025, believing for God to move powerfully—not because we’ve earned it, but because He’s merciful and faithful.

Derek Mack unpacks the impact of the 1700’s Circuit Riders, sharing stories, stats, and their five core values, and explains how leaders like John Wesley and Francis Asbury changed history. He also points to King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 as proof that personal revival sparks cultural transformation. He ends by praying for the mantle of the Circuit Riders to fall on everyone, calling us to step into bold, transformative faith.

Nick Brennt challenges us to evaluate whether we’re lukewarm or truly on fire for Jesus. Teaching from Revelation 3:14, he explains how being lukewarm—trying to balance the world and Jesus—ultimately leaves us stuck in apathy and dissatisfaction. Nick gives context to why John is writing to the church in Laodicea, showing how sometimes lukewarm believers need revival more than the lost—and how Jesus is faithful to bring it. He traces the cycles of revival throughout church history, proving that personal revival spreads and transforms society. Nick ends his message by emphasizing that life on fire for Jesus is the only life worth living, and once we truly experience Him, there’s no going back.

Brian Williams challenges us to see prayer as the spark that precedes revival. He honors those who’ve paved the way with prayer and intercession, starting with the founders of Circuit Riders-Brian and Christy Brennt. He then highlights how prayer has led to movements like the Azusa Street Revival—a moment in history that shattered racism in the church and birthed Pentecostal movements worldwide. Through stories from the Book of Acts and his own life, Brian shows how God moves when we’re desperate, interruptible, and willing to cry out to Him. Before praying for global revival, he encourages us to seek personal revival, letting Jesus reignite our own hearts for the lost. He ends by praying for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a burden to intercede.

Zach Nash stirs up our faith by speaking on revival history and why we should be expectant for God to move like that again. He kicks things off with powerful stories of revivalists and how God called them to spark change. He reminds us that revival isn’t something we can start on our own—while we can move God’s heart through prayer, ultimately He moves when He’s ready. Zach breaks down the real definition of revival and how we too often throw the word around without understanding it. While we can’t force revival, we have a key role to play: praying and staying ready. He ends with a call to catch the flame and live with a hunger for God to move in our generation.

Derek Mack dives into the raw reality of the cross, saying that to truly “get” Christianity, we have to understand the cross—it’s *everything*. He calls out how we’ve softened the cross into this cute, peaceful symbol when in reality, it was a brutal torture device. The cross isn’t just another verse or a concept to understand; it’s the core of our faith, and without it, Christianity is powerless. Derek unpacks 12 powerful ways the cross transforms a believer’s life. He ends the message by asking us to reflect on three specific ways our lives should look different in light of this revelation.

Sam Storms breaks down how, if you’re in Christ, there’s no reason to live under condemnation—once you give your life to God, you’re redeemed for good. He explains that while we may feel condemned at times, it’s just a lie from the enemy that we need to actively call out. This freedom, though, is only for those who follow Jesus; God remains Holy, Just, and the ultimate Judge. Sam then lists 12 things God does with our sins and 3 things He will never do—driving home that there is truly no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.

Nick Brennt breaks down the difference between Jesus and religion, explaining how easy it is to misrepresent Jesus when we get stuck in religious rules. He describes two voices—God’s and Religion’s—and explains that we can tell them apart based on their fruit in our lives. That religion leads to judgment and division, while God’s voice brings life. Using the story of the woman caught in adultery from John 8, Nick shows that religion treats people as enemies, while God calls us to love everyone. Mercy, he says, is the opposite of religion. We can check how religious our own hearts become by how much we seek mercy for others over judgment. To truly represent Jesus in a world full of anger, we need to be all about loving people in every situation.

Derek Mack breaks down John 13, highlighting God’s overwhelming love for us—so big that it’s beyond our ability to fully comprehend. He explains the significance of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, noting that it was considered the lowest job in society at the time. As he describes the context of this event, he shows how this is a foreshadowing of the Cross. Derek boldly states, “you don’t serve God, God serves you,” and supports this by showing how Jesus’ love on the cross is an act of service to us, and that He has always been working for our well-being. He challenges the listener by stating that this love should inspire us to love the world in radical ways, just as Jesus asks in John 13. Derek finishes by preaching the gospel and inviting people to enter a relationship with God, encouraging them to experience His powerful love.