REVIVAL TODAY WITH JONATHAN SHUTTLESWORTH – OCTOBER 19TH, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Jonathan Shuttlesworth
Date: October 19, 2025

EPISODE OVERVIEW

This episode, hosted by Jonathan Shuttlesworth, delves into recent events in the Christian and conservative community, focusing primarily on the impact and aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s recent death. Through testimonies, biblical reflection, and stories from across the country, Shuttlesworth connects Kirk's sacrifice to a renewed fervor for faith, calls for true Christian activism, and the significance of “living sacrifice” in modern American Christianity. The episode explores how personal sacrifice fuels spiritual revival and social transformation.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. Testimony of Healing and Power of Faith

[02:00 – 03:12]

• “Disco,” a biker, shares a powerful healing testimony from Sturgis, describing how faith transformed his life after meeting Christ.
  • Quote (Disco, 02:27):
    “I prayed about it and I just believed. I have this force of God that just can't quit. ...I was taking 13 medications. I'm on zero medication.”
  • Both speakers affirm that “Jesus did it” ([03:12]) and that spiritual encounter is life-changing.

2. Reflection on Sacrifice and Martyrdom

[03:27 – 09:27]

• Shuttlesworth preaches about sacrifice’s centrality in Christianity, contrasting Christian self-sacrifice with other faiths and movements.
• Cites scripture (John 15:13, John 12:24) and early church history to illustrate how persecution fueled explosive church growth.
  • Quote (Shuttlesworth, 05:10):
    “Nothing produces the power of God like sacrifice. When they'd lay the sacrifice on the altar, the fire of God would hit the sacrifice.”
• Emphasizes that Jesus, uniquely among religious founders, died for his followers rather than asking them to die for him.

3. Charlie Kirk’s Death: Impact and Revival

[03:27 – 10:54]

• Shuttlesworth discusses the immediate and substantial social and spiritual impact following Charlie Kirk’s shooting.
  • White House releases a gospel-centric tribute, spreading Christ’s message to millions.
  • Quote (Shuttlesworth, 08:35):
    “...a minute and a half clip that preaches the full gospel of Jesus Christ from the White House... gone to over 30 million people just on official channels, not counting reposts.”

4. Testimonies – Personal Awakening and Boldness

[10:54 – 16:46]

• Emotional testimonial (female medical practitioner, Oregon) moved by Kirk’s sacrifice:
  • Expresses conviction about being “lukewarm” and recommits to living her faith openly.
  • Quote (Oregon speaker, 12:40):
    “I don't want to be lukewarm anymore. So this isn't about Charlie Kirk. It's so much bigger... my relationship with Jesus Christ is more important to me and it always should have been. ...That changes today with this video.”
• She references Revelation 3:15-16 on spiritual complacency and pledges public, unapologetic Christianity.

5. Seven Things That Died With Charlie Kirk

[16:46 onwards]

• Shuttlesworth draws from Luke 9:23 to correct misconceptions about “taking up your cross,” emphasizing it is not suffering, but personal sacrifice to advance the gospel.
• Quote (Shuttlesworth, 18:10):
  “Your cross is your personal responsibility to forward the gospel in your generation.”

6. American Freedom, Christianity, and Social Engagement

[18:45 onwards]

• Commentary on regional differences: Texas’s economic and spiritual strength versus Canada’s and other areas’ religious decline.
• Warns against spiritual autopilot in times of comfort; calls for persistent, proactive Christian activism.
• Highlights high volunteerism and sacrificial service in his own church as a model for Christian life.
  • Quote (Shuttlesworth, 22:00):
    “Sacrifice-free Christianity is dead.”

7. Personal Stories of Awakening

[24:30 – 29:50]

• Shares the story of a cousin (non-churchgoer, New Jersey) deeply moved by Kirk’s death, now inquiring about faith and scripture.
• Recounts meeting “Samantha,” a 22-year-old Christian from a troubled, atheistic, and addicted family, in Southern California.
  • She found faith during COVID-19 lockdowns by reading the Bible for the first time and now boldly shares it at her workplace.
  • Quote (Samantha, paraphrased):
    “After what happened to Charlie Kirk, I just thought, screw it. ...I’m gonna put the music on [loud].”
• Shuttlesworth interprets these stories as evidence of a nationwide spiritual quickening and breakthrough in boldness.

8. Call to Action

[29:50 – end of content]

• Asserts that a spirit of boldness is rising: “There is an impartation of boldness coming into every believer today. We are going to see America shaken by the power of God, and we're going to do it together in the name of Jesus Christ.”
• Urges listeners to serve, volunteer, and evangelize boldly and sacrificially in their local context.

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• Disco’s Healing ([02:27]):
  “I prayed about it and I just believed. I have this force of God that just can't quit. ...I was taking 13 medications. I'm on zero medication.”
• Sacrifice and Growth ([05:10]):
  “Nothing produces the power of God like sacrifice. When they'd lay the sacrifice on the altar, the fire of God would hit the sacrifice.”
• White House Tribute ([08:35]):
  “A minute and a half clip that preaches the full gospel of Jesus Christ from the White House... gone to over 30 million people...”
• Revelation on Complacency ([13:05]):
  “Don't be a lukewarm Christian. ...Because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of my mouth.” – Testimonial from Oregon
• Personal Responsibility ([18:10]):
  “Your cross is your personal responsibility to forward the gospel in your generation.”
• Sacrificial Life is Worship ([22:00]):
  “Sacrifice-free Christianity is dead. ...Building churches is worship. Evangelistic crusades is worship. Any effort you’re making to build the kingdom of God is worship.”
• Revival’s Reach ([29:10]):
  “Something happened this week where... whatever amount of don’t care you have just went up 10x and the devil is gonna be in trouble the rest of this year.”

IMPORTANT SEGMENTS & TIMESTAMPS

• Testimony on Healing: [02:00 – 03:12]
• Sermon on Sacrifice and Persecution: [03:27 – 09:27]
• Reflection on Charlie Kirk’s Impact and White House Gospel Message: [08:10 – 09:28]
• Emotional Testimonial on Lukewarm Faith (Oregon): [10:54 – 16:46]
• What “Taking Up Your Cross” Really Means: [16:46 – 18:45]
• Regional and Generational Observations about Faith: [18:45 – 24:30]
• Cousin’s Awakening & New Boldness at California Airport: [24:30 – 29:50]
• Final Call to Boldness and Action: [29:50 – 30:05]

TONE & LANGUAGE

Shuttlesworth’s tone is urgent, passionate, and direct, mingling scriptural citation with modern anecdotes. The episode combines emotional testimonies, clear calls to passionate faith, and a sense of national spiritual momentum following tragedy.

FINAL TAKEAWAYS

• Tragedy can unleash spiritual revival and activism.
• Sacrificial service and bold faith are needed more than ever.
• Authentic Christian witness goes beyond words; it’s seen in courage and action.
• Listeners are called to break complacency, serve sacrificially, and openly live their faith.