2819 Church Podcast Episode Summary
Episode Title: ENTRY & END TIMES | Disruptive Action | Matthew 21:12-17
Host: Philip Anthony Mitchell
Release Date: February 3, 2025
Introduction: Embracing Godly Relationships
Timestamp: [00:00 - 04:08]
Philip Anthony Mitchell opens the episode with heartfelt greetings, encouraging listeners to embrace godly relationships. He shares a personal anecdote about meeting Roger in Turkey during a tour of the seven ancient cities mentioned in Revelation. Philip honors Roger, who leads the national ministry Generation and Generate, impacting the youth nationwide. He emphasizes the importance of sacrificial giving, especially during February, the month marking the church's second anniversary. Philip calls for unity among local and digital disciples to contribute to purchasing the church's first facility.
Notable Quote:
"We believe in this year men to take that offering and put it towards the purchase of our very first facility. And I'm just asking that we will sacrifice together."
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [02:30]
Series Overview: Entry and End Times
Timestamp: [04:08 - 07:16]
Philip introduces the ongoing series titled "Entry and End Times," focusing on Matthew chapters 21 to 25. The series aims to explore Jesus' final words and actions, highlighting their relevance to the end times. Philip stresses the inevitability of the prophetic events Jesus described, urging believers to remain informed and steadfast in their faith.
Notable Quote:
"We are wise if we are informed and that we are learned by the word of God, that times are going to change and the shift is coming for the whole world."
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [04:10]
Disruptive Action: Challenging the Status Quo
Timestamp: [07:16 - 17:00]
The discussion shifts to the main theme of Disruptive Action within the church and culture. Philip and Roger advocate for believers to act boldly against prevalent societal and ecclesiastical corruption. They highlight the dangers of a "lukewarm Christianity", criticizing the lack of genuine revival and the prevalence of superficial faith practices.
Roger passionately declares:
"We need men and women with fire in their bosom and fire in their mouth and fire in their fingertips that's not afraid of the culture, that's going to disrupt the status quo for the name of the Lord Jesus."
— Roger [05:08]
Philip shares a personal testimony about his family's hardships in 2012, juxtaposing his father's terminal illness with the birth of the church. He underscores the Christian life's duality—holding joy and sorrow simultaneously—and reflects on his father's final wishes to maintain a prayer gathering, which Philip honors to this day.
Notable Quote:
"How do you see all of this mess and it not break your heart? How do you see transvestite pastors and it not break your heart?"
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [16:45]
Scriptural Insights: Matthew 21:12-17
Timestamp: [17:00 - 35:00]
Philip delves into Matthew 21:12-17, the passage depicting Jesus cleansing the temple. He contrasts the portrayals of Jesus in Matthew and Mark, emphasizing Jesus' righteous indignation against the commercialization and corruption within the temple. Philip argues that Jesus' actions were a direct response to the priests' exploitation of God's people, comparing it to modern-day predatory practices.
He highlights the significance of Jesus prioritizing spiritual integrity over worldly comforts:
"He comes straight to the temple, his primary concern is the spiritual condition of God's people."
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [25:30]
Philip stresses that believers today should emulate Jesus' disruptive actions when confronting sin and corruption within the church. He urges the church to return to being a "house of prayer", free from commercialism and moral decay.
Notable Quote:
"We need to be awakened. Should it not be on us?"
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [33:45]
Application: Living Out Disruptive Faith
Timestamp: [35:00 - 46:56]
Building on the scriptural analysis, Philip and Roger discuss practical applications for believers. They call for intense prayer, active engagement in combating church foolishness, and fostering genuine spiritual presence. The speakers emphasize the necessity of "disruptive prayers, disruptive posts, and disruptive proclamation" to counteract the existing moral and spiritual decline.
Philip introduces an upcoming event slated for October at State Farm Arena, where 20,000 local and digital disciples will gather in prayer. He envisions this massive prayer movement as a catalyst for revival, healing, and societal transformation.
Notable Quote:
"Somebody give him praise for the crown you're going to lay down if that is the highest reward, Christ himself and the crown we're going to lay down, then there is nothing they're going to take away from you."
— Roger [07:08]
Call to Action: Prayer Gathering and Revival
Timestamp: [46:56 - 52:01]
In the concluding segment, Philip passionately urges listeners to partake in the upcoming prayer gatherings, envisioning them as pivotal moments for spiritual renewal. He reiterates the need for believers to reject complacency and embrace a fervent, action-oriented faith. The episode ends with a fervent prayer for the church to ignite with the Holy Spirit's fire, aligning with Jesus' mission to restore purity and devotion within God's house.
Notable Quote:
"Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray that you would burn the lips of your sons and daughters... We will respond to foolishness in the culture with disruptive action."
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [51:30]
Conclusion: Embracing a Fire-Filled Ministry
Philip Anthony Mitchell wraps up the episode by reinforcing the call for a fire-filled, disruptive ministry that aligns with Jesus' final actions and teachings. He challenges listeners to maintain scriptural integrity, engage in fervent prayer, and actively combat the moral and spiritual failings within the church and society. The episode serves as a clarion call for believers to rekindle their passion for authentic worship and genuine discipleship.
Final Quote:
"We need believers with disruptive action all throughout the culture, on campus, in locker rooms, on football fields and basketball courts."
— Philip Anthony Mitchell [49:00]
Upcoming Event:
- State Farm Arena Prayer Gathering:
Date: October 2025
Details: 20,000 local and digital disciples will converge for a massive prayer movement aimed at national revival and spiritual awakening.
Connect with 2819 Church:
For more information and to join upcoming events, visit 2819Church.org.
This episode of 2819 Church with Philip Anthony Mitchell delivers a powerful message urging believers to embody disruptive action rooted in scripture, aiming to purify the church and ignite a widespread revival. Through personal testimonies, deep scriptural insights, and passionate calls to action, listeners are inspired to reignite their faith and actively engage in transforming their communities for the Kingdom of God.