Rethink Revive with David Leake

Can we trust the news? Social media? Corporations? Politicians? It feels like our eyes are more open than they've ever been, and somehow there's less solid ground to stand on than ever. In this episode of Rethink Revive, David Leake and Jordan Kolarik talk about why truth is so hard to be certain of right now, and walk through principles for navigating the disinformation age. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay informed without letting it take your peace, this conversation will help you sort it out.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Ouija board ads, witchy Disney movies, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Harry Potter, and front yards full of severed heads: the occult has quietly worked its way into everyday culture, but how big of a deal is it really? In this episode of Rethink Revive, David Leake and Jordan Kolarik unpack how good and evil are getting blurred in our entertainment, why Jesus cares about what we take in through our eyes, and how casual exposure can slowly open the door to the demonic. If you've ever wondered whether it's okay to watch certain shows or movies, or how to make decisions for your family this October, this conversation will help you listen to the Holy Spirit and take your stand against the devil's schemes.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Dirty, rotten sinner, saint saved by grace, or some weird mixture in between? How Christians see their own hearts shapes the way they live and relate to God, but many believers are stuck in shame and endless sin management. 

In this episode of Rethink Revive, David Leake and Jordan Kolarik unpack a moment between Logan Paul and Cliffe Knechtle on Impaulsive, the struggle of Romans 7, and what the Bible says about repentance, the new nature, and living by the Spirit instead of the flesh. 

If you've ever wondered why you still struggle with sin after following Jesus, this conversation will help you discover the freedom and new heart God offers in Christ. 

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Deconstruction, doubt, and church hurt are reshaping how many people see Christianity, but what happens after you pull everything apart? 

In this episode, Dave and Josh unpack the deconstruction movement, share honestly about pain, abuse, and big questions about God, and wrestle with whether atheism, science, or “spiritual but not religious” offers anything solid to stand on. 

They explore what it could look like to move from endless critique to reconstructing a thoughtful, durable faith in Jesus.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Karma, yoga, angel numbers, “good vibes,” manifesting, crystals, and “the universe” are everywhere in our culture, but are these New Age practices compatible with following Jesus, or are they quietly reshaping the church? 

In this episode of Rethink Revive, David Leake and Jordan Kolarik unpack the dangers of syncretism, how Hindu and New Age ideas slip into Christian language, and how to biblically “test the spirits.” 

If you’ve ever wondered whether things like karma, yoga, energy, frequencies, and manifestation are harmless or spiritually harmful, this conversation will help you discern what leads to freedom in Christ and what leads to deception.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

"AI, Fake Church, and Traps We Can Fall Into" dives into how pastors, small group leaders, and everyday Christians are using tools like ChatGPT, and where it quietly crosses the line into counterfeit spirituality, hollow sermons, and “plastic” discipleship. 

Dave Leake and guest Jordan Kolarik unpack the tension between convenience and true spiritual formation, asking if AI is short‑circuiting our time in Scripture, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and the call to be authentic, “analog” disciples in a digital age. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s okay to use AI for devotionals, Bible study, or preaching, this conversation will help you discern the difference between helpful tools and fake church.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

What do you do with your faith when God doesn’t answer the way you prayed, especially after losing someone you loved?

In this raw solo episode, David Leake shares “round one” of what grief has taught him about God, wrestling honestly with unanswered questions, eternity, and learning to trust God again after the sudden death of his father, Pastor Jeff Leake. 

If you’re navigating grief, loss, or doubt and wondering where God is in your pain, this conversation will help you process your story through a biblical, hope-filled lens.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Processing the sudden loss of a parent is never easy—especially when that parent is also your pastor, mentor, and spiritual hero. 

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Dave Leake shares his journey just days after the unexpected passing of his dad, Pastor Jeff Leake, unpacking grief, shock, the five stages of grief, and how to cling to hope, legacy, and faith in Jesus in the middle of tragedy. 

If you’re navigating grief, loss of a father, or trying to understand how to process sorrow as a Christian leader, this honest conversation will help you grieve well while still moving forward in God’s purpose.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.

Bethel Church, prophetic leader Shawn Bolz, and the broader charismatic movement are facing a crossroads—so what happens when alleged fake prophecies, sexual misconduct, and leadership cover-up all collide? 

In this episode, Dave and Jeff unpack Mike Winger’s viral expose, Bethel’s delayed response, the dangers of celebrity pastor culture, and how “cover-up culture” erodes trust in the prophetic and the church. 

They also wrestle with how to discern true prophetic ministry, build real accountability, and protect believers from spiritual manipulation.

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Is ignoring the Sabbath actually a sin, or is it just spiritually and emotionally unhealthy? 

In this episode of the Rethink and Revive Podcast, Dave and Jeff unpack what the Bible really says about Sabbath—looking at the 10 Commandments, Jesus’ teachings, New Testament passages, hustle culture, burnout, mental health, and trust in God—and wrestle with why most Christians don’t practice a true day of rest. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether your non-stop schedule is disobedience, distrust, or just modern life, this conversation will challenge how you think about rest, work, faith, and the way you use your time.

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Rethink & Revive is a conversation-driven podcast where pastors Jeff and Dave Leake help believers rethink cultural assumptions and rediscover the life, truth, and power found in Jesus. Each episode explores faith, culture, theology, and spiritual growth through a biblical lens—equipping you with discernment to follow Christ with confidence.

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence.

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Rethink Revive is a podcast where we carry on Pastor Jeff Leake’s legacy by having honest conversations about faith, leadership, grief, and navigating change in a rapidly shifting world. 

Whether we’re addressing cultural trends, spiritual questions, or everyday challenges of faith, our goal is simple: to help you think deeply, live faithfully, and experience renewal in God’s presence. Formerly known as the Allison Park Leadership Podcast.