It's Time to Rise Up

It's Time to Rise Up

Our mission is to inspire and encourage men and women, across denominational lines, to pursue an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

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October 21, 2025 40 mins

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A lighthearted catch‑up turns into a turning point: Amber Sampson sits down with our podcast host, Kim, as she opens up about a steady childhood, a lonely adolescence, and the day fear drove her to an abortion clinic—where she heard a sentence that changed everything: “Leave this place and I will take care of you.” What follows is a tender, unfiltered testimony about God meeting people in dark rooms, a family choosing...

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A simple yes can change the spiritual climate of a home and a church. That’s the current running through our conversation with Pastor Grant Curtis of Faith Assembly in Joplin, where a nearly canceled worship night became the spark that led him—and his daughters—into a room pulsing with hunger for God. We trace the chain of small obediences, from an unexpected invitation to Rise Up to the choice to bring family into a ...

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Suicide Crisis hotline dial 988 (option 1 for veteran support)

Suicide doesn't discriminate. It touches every community, every demographic, and yes—even our churches. This deeply moving conversation with Keli Keener and Daphne Hillhouse, clinical social workers specializing in suicide prevention, reveals how faith communities can become powerful forces in addressing the suicide crisis.

When Keli and Daphn...

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Ever wondered what transforms ordinary believers into prayer warriors? This powerful episode takes you behind the scenes of the Rise Up Revival Conference, featuring an intimate prayer panel with Jay St. Clair, Seantel Coffey, Kristi Marion, and Cindy Ritter – seasoned prayer warriors who share their journeys from spiritual uncertainty to divine connection.

The conversation crackles with authenticity as each ...

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August 26, 2025 27 mins

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God's presence changes everything. This truth crystallized during our recent Revival Conference where we witnessed what happens when every distraction is stripped away to make room for divine encounter.

The journey began months before the event when we felt a clear directive from the Lord: remove the merchandise, simplify the marketing, and focus solely on His presence. What emerged was a conference atmo...

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August 12, 2025 26 mins

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The light of Christ can penetrate the darkest places—even across religious divides and decades of waiting. Just ask Laila Davis, whose remarkable journey from Islam to Christianity stands as a powerful testimony to God's relentless pursuit.

Growing up in a Muslim household with a devout father (now living in Saudi Arabia) and an American mother who converted to Islam, Laila felt an emptiness in the struc...

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What begins as a desperate cry in life's darkest moments can ignite a fire that transforms not only your life but the lives of everyone you encounter. This powerful conversation with local pastors Chris Hoyer, Dan Wermuth, and Dave Pizinger explores the heart of true revival through their raw, personal testimonies.

When doctors told Pastor Dave his wife would spend the rest of her life in a nursing home ...

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What if the revival we're seeking isn't about one church getting noticed, but about God's presence covering the earth? Three pastors with decades of ministry experience gather to share their vision for spiritual awakening in our time.

Chris Hoyer, Dan Wermuth, and Dave Pizinger bring powerful personal testimonies to this conversation about what revival truly means. From Dave's dramatic con...

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July 1, 2025 36 mins

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Spiritual warfare is real, but are you using the most powerful weapon available to you? In this soul-stirring episode, Kim McIntire and her guests explore the extraordinary power of Psalm 91 as a spiritual weapon against the enemy's attacks.

The conversation begins with a revolutionary perspective—physically holding up your Bible like a sword while declaring God's truth aloud. It might seem unusual,...

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June 17, 2025 35 mins

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The ancient prophecy of Isaiah 53 reveals a love story more profound than any Hollywood romance. When God spoke these words to the prophet Isaiah, Jesus was already there, knowing every detail of the suffering that awaited Him centuries later—yet He still chose to come for us.

This powerful episode unpacks the rich layers of meaning in what many consider the most significant messianic prophecy in Scripture. W...

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"The lost coin doesn't know it's lost." These powerful words from Drew Frazier capture the essence of a marriage story that will leave you breathless. After 16 years together, Drew and Ashley share with raw vulnerability how their seemingly perfect relationship was built on shifting sand—until God orchestrated a complete renovation through surrender.

Drew grew up in a pastor's home, w...

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What does it take to save a marriage on the brink of collapse? Daniel and Michelle Moore's raw, unfiltered story offers a roadmap for couples navigating the darkest valleys of broken trust.

After 23 years together, the Moores don't sugar-coat their journey. The first seven years were marked by devastating dishonesty – Daniel maintaining inappropriate friendships with ex-girlfriends and discussing ma...

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Twenty years of marriage has taught Cassie and Jeremiah Skiles one crucial lesson: when life's battles come, stand back-to-back rather than face-to-face. This powerful image—inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:12—has become the cornerstone of their relationship philosophy.

From their unexpected beginning (she arrived with homemade pie, driving a red Firebird with T-tops!), through blending families, health crises...

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What happens when faithful people say "yes" to serving an overlooked neighborhood? In this conversation with Addie Jarrett, Executive Director of Neighborhood Life House, we discover how a historic building from 1871 became the epicenter of transformation in North Joplin, MO.

The story begins with prayer walks and 200 people gathering to ask God what He wanted to do with a church building that was c...

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April 8, 2025 33 mins

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What happens when you finally stop making excuses and start saying yes to God? Ashley Wilhite's story will inspire you to recognize the divine favor already operating in your life.

During a powerful moment of worship at the 2023 Rise Up conference, Ashley felt an unmistakable spiritual stirring—something new was about to be birthed. The next day, God clearly instructed her to write a book based on a titl...

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March 25, 2025 40 mins

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Something extraordinary is stirring in the heart of Southwest Missouri. Over 300 people packed the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin for Revival Night—a testament to the deep spiritual hunger permeating our communities today.

What made this gathering remarkable wasn't fancy production or celebrity speakers, but the authentic presence of God moving through ordinary people. As one attendee described it: &...

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March 11, 2025 61 mins

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Join us as we dig into Psalm 103 and explore the beautiful themes of gratitude, compassion, and the richness of praises that we can offer in our daily lives. In this episode, Kim is once again joined by Charity DeGonia, Laurel Wike, and Chalee Brown and they share their personal reflections on how the timely messages found in this Psalm resonate with their own experiences of faith. You will hear discussions on God’s u...

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February 25, 2025 45 mins

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Ever wondered how to truly shine brightly in a world that often feels overshadowed by grumbling and selfishness? This week Kim continues the Abide Classes with session 3 and joins Chalee Brown, Laurel Wike, and Charity DeGonia as they share the transformative power of living according to God's truths. Together, they review on the teachings from Philippians 2 and the remarkable example set by Timothy, emphasizing ...

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February 11, 2025 44 mins

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This week we are offering the Abide Class Session 2. This is an online version of the Bible Study class we offer at Rise Up for the discipleship program but if you can attend one in person you will get so much more!

Jo Beth Ellis, Olivia Frazier, and Charity DeGonia sit down with Kim this week and lead you through this episode.

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January 28, 2025 59 mins

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This week we are offering the Abide Class Session 1. This is an online version of the Bible Study class we offer at Rise Up for the discipleship program but if you can attend one in person you will get so much more!

Laurel Wike, Chalee Brown, and Ashley Frazier sit down with Kim this week and lead you through this episode.

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