What is shaping your heart more than you realize? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about entertainment, conviction, and biblical confrontation. From the music we listen to and the shows we watch to the way we approach calling out compromise in other believers, we wrestle with what it really means to live a God-honoring life in everyday decisions. Is something simply “not bad,” or is it actually drawing us closer to Christ? How do we confront someone without tearing them down? And how do we make sure we’re dealing with the log in our own eye first? This episode is real, practical, and rooted in the desire to grow spiritually, not just emotionally. If you’ve ever questioned what you’re consuming or struggled with how to call someone higher in love, this conversation is for you.

This sermon was preached at Vertical Ontario 2025 by Nelson Painter, one of our speakers who will also be returning to speak again at Vertical Ontario 2026. In this message, Nelson challenges believers to take an honest “you are here” assessment of their walk with Jesus—addressing identity, value, and the daily battle between spirit and flesh.With a clear call to move beyond lukewarm Christianity, this message reminds us that what you feed grows and what you starve dies, inviting listeners into full surrender and Spirit-led living.

Faith Under Peer Pressure: Standing Firm in Your ConvictionsWhat does it really look like to stand firm in your faith when the pressure is on?In this episode of Sound of Revival, we dive into real questions believers are facing today—especially young adults navigating peer pressure, differing convictions, and challenging conversations about faith. From learning how convictions are formed to honoring others when you don’t see eye to eye, this conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in the Word.We also talk about carrying the weight of trying to lead others to Christ, how to witness without forcing, and what it looks like to bring the gospel to those struggling with anxiety and depression—with compassion, love, and presence.Whether you’re wrestling with standing firm in your beliefs, walking with someone who’s hurting, or trying to live out your faith in a world that pushes back, this episode is here to encourage you, equip you, and remind you that you’re not alone.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to follow Jesus in everyday life: being a thermostat, not a thermometer—setting the spiritual temperature instead of just reflecting the culture around us.

In Episode 3 of the Sound of Revival Podcast, the team dives into dating, relationships, and God’s timing—one of the most requested topics from our conferences. We talk about discerning who is worth pursuing, why character matters more than chemistry, how to wait well when comparison creeps in, and what healthy, God-honoring boundaries look like. This episode challenges the pressure to rush relationships, addresses common myths about “the one,” and encourages you to pursue God fully without putting life on pause, trusting that He is faithful in every season!

In this special session from a recent Vertical conference, Jason Nussbaum shares a raw, practical message on hearing the Holy Spirit—and actually obeying when He speaks. Jason breaks down why we can’t live off secondhand faith (what friends, family, or even “good advice” says) when the Holy Spirit wants to lead you personally.You’ll hear clear, biblical action steps for building a real relationship with God: inviting the Holy Spirit to search your heart, praying without ceasing, speaking the name of Jesus out loud, taking sinful thoughts captive, and walking in confession, repentance, and forgiveness. Jason explains how hidden sin grows in darkness—but loses its power when you bring it into the light with God and trusted people.If you’ve been craving clarity, battling distraction, stuck in guilt and shame, or wondering how to know if a voice is really from God—this session will help you test what you’re hearing, surrender fully, and walk in lasting freedom.

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How do you hear God when life feels quiet? In the first episode of the Sound of Revival Podcast, the Revivalist Ministries team discusses discerning God’s voice, navigating spiritual dryness, and staying faithful in seasons of waiting. Rooted in Scripture and real questions from Vertical and Wake conferences, this conversation is meant to help you walk closely with God every day. Whether you’re in a spiritual high or a season of struggle, this episode is for you!

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