Real America’s Voice – “CHECK THE NEWS - SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025”

Host: Jonathan Shuttlesworth
Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Date: September 14, 2025

Episode Overview

This special episode delivers Jonathan Shuttlesworth’s first-ever “State of the Ministry Address,” offering listeners a candid, comprehensive update on Revival Today’s progress, key initiatives, financial transparency, and the vision for future expansion. Shuttlesworth intertwines ministry highlights with passionate reflections on stewardship, national influence, and a robust defense against popular misconceptions regarding prosperity ministries. The episode addresses church growth, major partnerships, global impact (including outreach and philanthropy), and introduces bold new projects—underscoring Revival Today’s commitment to “honest content that challenges mainstream narratives.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A Message of Spiritual Authority & Faith

• Opening Exhortation
  Jonathan opens with a message of spiritual deliverance and the authority believers hold against adversity. Drawing from John 6, he encourages listeners to “gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost” (03:09).

  “No devil in hell is going to stop it. But when you stand up straight with your shoulders back... the devil will back off for free.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (03:09)

2. Ministry Efficiency: Lessons from Business and Scripture

• Inspired by Business & Biblical Principles
  Jonathan parallels lessons from business leaders (referencing Elon Musk’s efficiency initiatives) and Jesse Duplantis’ story about stewardship, reinforcing the biblical mandate for operational integrity in ministry (09:41).

  “A million dollars is a thousand dollars mishandled a thousand times.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (10:44)

• Resulting Miracles:
  • Grew from 2 to 4 churches (including launches in Los Angeles and Phoenix) with minimal increase in expenditures due to cost-cutting.
  • “We’ve maybe saved $6 million this year... and we’re still cutting.” (12:45)

3. Financial Transparency & Stewardship

• Financial Report
  Jonathan provides actual numbers:
  • $21.4 million taken in so far (with projections up to $34.2 million for the year)
  • $3.7 million given away thus far — forecasted $6 million total for the year (43:00)
  • 79 employees: 73 full-time, 6 part-time (54:44)
  • Partnered with over 20 ministries globally
• Addressing Prosperity Ministry Criticism:

  “I want you, as our partners... to know your seed is precious. What you give is precious and valued here.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (13:02) “Partners know exactly where their giving goes.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (54:01)

4. Gaining National and International Influence

• Major Partnerships:
  1. National Faith Advisory Board: Personal invitation to White House events with President Trump (18:31)
  2. Kenneth Copeland Ministries: Participation in major conferences and strategic partnership (20:03)
  3. Media Expansion:
     • Partnership with Real America’s Voice, moving the ministry from “Christian TV” to mainstream secular news, increasing reach and influence.
     • Plans for a dedicated Christian television network (“Real America’s Faith and Family”) for multi-platform expansion (22:03)
• Memorable Quote:

  “Did you ever think the day would come where there would be a segment on the news where they wanted to talk about where the anointing comes from?”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (22:14)

5. Growth & Expansion Highlights

• New Churches: Four operating churches: Pittsburgh (HQ), Fort Worth, Arizona, Los Angeles.
• Major Real Estate Acquisition: Debt-free purchase of a new Pittsburgh facility for Bible college and church HQ—becoming a model of faith and inspiration for other ministries (25:40–29:58).

  “You don’t want a bunch of okay churches. One needs to be amazing, then that’ll bring the others up.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (27:08)

• Global Pursuit New Initiative:
  Collaborative network with Russell Johnson (West Coast) and Pastor Stefano Giswolde (Canada) for an international “Revival Today Global Pursuit”—a new framework to credential, support, and cover churches globally, aiming to rapidly plant 100+ churches (33:13–38:22).

6. Women’s Empowerment & Community Outreach

• Adalos’ Mentorship:
  Over 3,100 women enrolled in an international, online mentorship group led by Adalos Shuttlesworth, signaling exponential community influence (38:45).
• Feed the Hungry:
  • 5,000 children fed daily in Nicaragua and 30 other nations.
  • Testimony from Stefan in Nicaragua highlights tangible impact: food, joy, educational playgrounds (41:10).

  “The meals that you send... are a little key that opens up great big doors.”
  — Stefan from Nicaragua (40:31)

7. Crusade Evangelism: Anagkazo Launch

• Introducing Anagkazo:
  Launching a national soul-winning “crusade evangelism strike force” under the new banner “Anagkazo” (meaning “compelling power” in Greek), with $350,000 of dedicated equipment to hold citywide outreach events (48:13–50:53).

8. Open Call to Support & Sowing

• Stewardship Case for Giving:
  Jonathan appeals for continued and increased giving, emphasizing “explosive growth, stewardship, generosity, transparency, and balanced kingdom priorities” as 10 reasons Revival Today is good soil for investment (52:25–55:52).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “No devil in hell is going to stop it... Every demon spirit assigned to your life, it backs off for free today in the name of Jesus Christ.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (03:09)
• “A million dollars is a thousand dollars mishandled a thousand times.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (10:44)
• “We are on pace to exceed $34 million this year—proving this is a ministry with unstoppable momentum.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (54:13)
• “5,000 children every day—many of them eat their only meal for the day because of you.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (41:56)
• “The greatest move of God that has ever hit planet Earth is happening right now—and I’m not watching it happen, I mean it right now with you.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (26:05)
• “We’re not going to be a ministerial association where 100 churches kick 1% of their revenue up to me... This is covenant partnership of like-minded ministries with an authority structure and a vision.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (36:41)
• “When you sow into Revival Today, you are planting in proven fertile soil—a ministry that is growing, giving, stewarding and reaching souls at the highest level.”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth (55:19)
• “[Bishop Dagg] said about this ministry: ‘This is a miracle... It exists. A lot of times people have ministries on pictures and videos, but if you actually go there, there’s nothing there. And this has something—you are hooked up internationally.’”
  — Jonathan Shuttlesworth recounting Bishop Dagg Heywood Mills (58:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Spiritual Opening / John 6 Teaching: 03:09 – 13:45
• Annual Ministry Efficiency Overview: 09:41 – 14:16
• Financial Report & Philosophy: 43:00 – 45:10, 54:01 – 61:00
• Partnerships (White House, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Real America’s Voice): 18:00 – 22:40
• Pittsburgh HQ Announcement & Church Growth: 25:38 – 30:08
• Revival Today Global Pursuit Expansion: 33:13 – 38:45
• Feed the Hungry (Nicaragua Report): 40:31 – 41:56
• Anagkazo Evangelism Initiatives: 48:13 – 51:00
• Closing: Vision for Giving & Impact: 52:25 – 62:00

Conclusion

Jonathan Shuttlesworth’s “State of the Ministry Address” offers an unfiltered, faith-charged journey through financial stewardship, explosive ministry growth, broadening national and international influence, and a passionate call to believers for partnership in vision and giving. The episode is a rallying point for the Revival Today community, serving as both a celebration of progress and a bold blueprint for expanding spiritual, social, and practical impact across America and beyond.

For Further Engagement

• Join Revival Today Women’s Mentorship: rtcregister.com
• Feed the Hungry: Continual updates and partnerships detailed during the episode
• Connect on New Media Platforms: Anticipate the “Real America’s Faith and Family” network and updates from Real America’s Voice
• Financial Transparency: Regular reports and open Q&A offered to donors and ministry partners

Note: This summary excludes advertisements and non-content sections, focusing exclusively on the episode’s substantive material, discussions, and key moments.