In this episode, we explore the transformative Azusa Street Revival, a pivotal moment in church history that sparked the modern Pentecostal movement.

Host Lorelee Siemens takes us back to 1906, where a humble prayer meeting led by William J. Seymour ignited a spiritual awakening that transcended racial and social barriers.

Discover the legacy of this revival, its global impact, and the remarkable story of a blind black man who became a beacon of hope and unity in a divided America.

Chapters:

(02:57) Simon Seymour was born a slave in Louisiana; he later became a Christian.

(11:26) William Seymour believed that if he prayed fervently enough, he would speak in tongues.

(19:22) The Azusa Street Mission was a catalyst for Pentecostalism

(22:22) There are several possible criticisms of the Azusa Street revival

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