Join us as I sit down with my dear brother in the Lord, Pastor Thomas. Over our eight years of friendship and serving together in ministry, I’ve witnessed some of his incredible journey. Growing up in the church, Pastor Thomas became deeply committed to the Lord during his time as an intern at Raven Ministries International Training Center. Now, he’s taken a bold step into full-time ministry as an associate pastor at RAVEN Daytona at 24 years old, and has been serving in that role for two years. In this conversation, we talk about his testimony of coming to Christ, what it’s really like to answer the call of God at a young age, leadership, hearing from the Lord and more.

In this episode of Wake Up Speak Up, my wife and I sit down with my mother-in-law and father-in-law (Pastor Alex Hill & Holly Hill) for a heartfelt conversation about their journey to Christ and the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit.

We explore:

• ​ How their testimonies led them into a deeper walk with Jesus
• ​ Why the Holy Spirit is essential in the life of every believer
• ​ What it truly means to be filled or baptized in the Holy Spirit
• ​ The difference between religious effort and Spirit-empowered living
• ​ Misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what the Bible really teaches

If you’ve ever asked, “Do I really need the Holy Spirit?” — this episode is for you.

🎙️ This is a powerful, honest, and eye-opening conversation that will stir your faith and encourage you to seek more of God’s presence and power in your life.

Welcome to Episode 6 of Wake Up Speak Up! In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my brother-in-law Judah as he opens up about growing up in the ministry, the unique challenges of being a pastor’s kid (PK), and his honest take on the state of the church today.

We talk about:

• The pressures and expectations PKs face

• Finding identity beyond the pulpit

• Church culture, authenticity, and spiritual growth

• Encouragement for those who feel lost or disconnected from God

Whether you’re a PK yourself, in ministry, or just navigating your faith journey, this episode offers real talk, hope, and perspective.

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In this episode of Wake Up Speak Up Podcast, we're joined by special guests Pastor Roy & Kim Arismendez, who share their powerful testimonies of transformation, surrender, and faith in Jesus Christ along with the importance of the Holy Spirit within that transformation. Together, we dive into their testimonies, and touch on the state of the modern American Church, discussing where it stands, what it’s lacking, and how believers can rise up in truth and boldness in these critical times.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to fully live for Christ or you’re concerned about the direction the Church is headed today, this episode is for you. Their story will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you of the urgent call to holiness, unity, and the need for the Holy Spirit to reign in your life.

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Check out Pastor Roy & Kim’s Podcast ⬇️⬇️

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unless-the-lord-builds-the-house/id1699857768

In this episode, My wife and I sit down with my pastor / grandfather / mentor to talk about the heart and vision behind Raven Ministries — which stands for Restoring A Vision Evangelizing Nations. He shares how it all started, what God’s been doing through it, and how the call to reach the nations is bigger than just one church. We also dive into the launch of the Raven Ministries International Training Center and what it means for raising up bold believers ready to make an impact. If you’ve ever felt like there’s more God is calling you to, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Wake Up Speak Up, Emerson and Hope Amparo dive deep into the heart of evangelism—why it’s essential, what the Bible teaches about sharing our faith, and how we can boldly step out to proclaim the Gospel. They unpack the urgency of reaching the lost, the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, and practical ways to overcome fear and hesitation.

If you’ve ever struggled with sharing your faith or wondered, Is evangelism really my responsibility?—this episode will challenge and encourage you! Tune in as we discuss how to live out the Great Commission with confidence and passion.
🎙️ Listen now and be stirred to action!

In this episode, Emerson and Hope have and open vulnerable conversation about overcoming deep rooted sin.

Emerson, and Hope Amparo live in New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa. Both are part of a ministry named R.A.V.E.N thats stand for Restoring A Vision Evangelizing Nations. Both are passionate about the great commission of preaching the gospel, and making disciples. The purpose of this podcast is to encourage, and challenge followers of Christ to share the gospel to make disciples for Jesus!