006. The Price of Revival is Surrender with Matt Judkins

Preparing the Church for the Harvest

In this episode we dive deep into the subject of Revival. We touch on some healthy habits of a Christian leader, practical steps to prepare for revival, the season the church is in today and Matt gives a great illustration of what it means to be filled and surrendered to the Holy Spirit.

Today, we have special guest, Matt Judkins, with us on the show. Matt is the pastor at McAlester First United Methodist Church in McAlester, OK. Main

Talking Points:

1:30 Matt’s call to ministry

4:30 Jesus is not a once-and-done relationship

5:55 Habits that keep you healthy as a healthy Christian Leader

10:05 What “Preparing the Church for the Harvest” means to Matt

12:25 How can we be prepared for the Great Harvest of souls

15:50 Practical steps to show expectancy

16:30 Revival begins with repentant people

17:45 Have tools prepared to disciple

20:00 The precondition for revival is an apathetic and fallen church

20:20 You can be a Christian and not be revived

22:00 The Price of Revival is Surrender

23:50 What it means to be filled and surrendered to the Holy Spirit

28:50 The season the church is in today has clarified what really matters

Quotes from Matt Judkins:

"Going all-in with Jesus is not a one-time event. He continues to ask will you follow me here?"

"A consistent devotional life forms pathways, through which the Lord can communicate to you."

"Day of Rest = You have no burden of productivity for that day."

"We should anticipate the Great Harvest of Souls"

"Revival begins with repentant individuals"

"Are you afraid of going all-in with Christ because you're afraid of what He will ask you to do?"

"The price of revival is surrender."

"The real thing in Christianity is always partnered with the power of God and the power of Holy Spirit."

"Just give the Lord a chance and open yourself up to him."

"The Lord is more willing to move than we are willing to ask Him to move."

"It’s time to quit playing games and seek the real thing."

Connect with Matt

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_judkins
• “More of God” Newsletter: https://mattjudkins.substack.com/

It was an honor to have Matt Judkins as our first guest on the podcast.

Below are suggested books on revival from Matt. You can also download a complete list of suggested resources HERE.

Revival Rising: Preparing for the Next Great Wave of Awakening by Mark Nysewander

God’s Generals Series by Roberts Liardon

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