Street Preachers Podcast Tour | Behind the Scenes

Hosts: Phillip Anthony Mitchell & Tim Timberlake
Date: January 27, 2026
Podcast: Street Preachers

Episode Overview

In this special "Behind the Scenes" episode, Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell recount their journey through launching the first-ever Street Preachers Podcast Tour. Broadcasting from their New York studio, the hosts open up about the faith, challenges, and raw experiences that fueled their innovative approach to spreading the Gospel—moving from the studio out into the streets. At its heart, this conversation dives deep into walking by faith, navigating fears, the reality of stepping into the unknown, and the power of obedience in ministry.

Main Theme

Walking by Faith, Not by Sight—On and Off the Stage

The hosts explore what it really means to "walk by faith and not by sight" in ministry and life. They connect this biblical truth to their personal struggles, doubts, and breakthroughs as they transitioned their podcast from a studio-based show to a nationwide tour, relying on God against all odds.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Faith in Action: Living the Message

• Both Tim and Phil emphasize that every believer is on a journey of faith, led by an often unseen God, striving to trust Him daily.
  • Phil: “God is leading us like a flashlight in the dark that gives you just enough light to see a few steps right in front of you.” (02:42)
• The famous scripture, 2 Corinthians 5:7 ("We walk by faith, not by sight"), inspires the episode, leading to a candid examination of faith in the hosts’ lives and ministry.

2. The Hindrance of Sight and Power of Spiritual Vision

• Tim notes how our physical reality often distracts or scares us out of God-given purpose:
  • Tim: “Oftentimes in order for me to see what God said, I have to close my eyes from what I’m currently seeing.” (05:22)
  • This ties into the story of Peter walking on water—when Peter lost sight of Jesus and focused on the storm, he sank. Yet Tim points out, there's no record of Peter swimming back or being carried; by implication, he must have walked back with Jesus—a metaphor for refixing our eyes on faith.
• The conversation centers around the ability to envision (“foresight”)—seeing what God has spoken, even before you experience it.

3. Normalizing Fear—but Not Surrendering to It

• Phil shares the importance of understanding that fear is a normal human emotion, even in faith walks:
  • Phil: “Fear is not abnormal. It’s part of the human experience. But what is not normal is allowing fear to paralyze you from stepping into what God has called you to do.” (11:05)

4. The Podcast Tour: A Leap of Faith

• Tim’s vision to take the podcast into the streets felt radical and intimidating to Phil, particularly given their limited resources and following.
  • Phil: “We don’t got no money in the bank... We only like two, three episodes in, and you talking about doing a tour.” (12:51)
• The two openly discuss their doubts, insecurities, and family pressures as the prospect of a tour became real.

5. Testimonies of God’s Faithfulness

• Phil recounts personal miracles, such as his daughter Izzy's resurrection at birth, and the tendency for even strong believers to forget previous acts of God during new challenges.
  • Phil: “Sometimes we could get amnesia real quick... and we could forget that God is faithful.” (14:30)
• The importance of remembering God’s faithfulness in past seasons, even while letting go of negative memories.

6. Behind-the-Scenes Tensions: No Promotion, No Tickets

• The hosts admit they resisted traditional marketing and promotion, letting God “draw the people” if the tour was His will.
• Internal team frustration: their tour manager, Dinora Pina, was concerned about the lack of promotion and ticket sales.
• Phil admits to “throwing out a fleece,” refusing to personally post about the tour as a test of God’s will. (22:25)

7. God Shows Up: Dallas Tour Stop

• Despite their hesitation and lack of promotion, the Dallas event sells out unexpectedly, confirming God’s hand on the tour, but Phil still struggles emotionally, carrying both family tension and a sense of reluctance.
• The hosts share a behind-the-scenes moment of deep prayer and the tangible presence of God before stepping on stage.
  • Tim: “We sat there for 30 minutes at least, and we just wept, I remember, at the presence of God.” (31:45)

8. Impartation over Inspiration

• The episode spotlights the night in Dallas, where Phil, Tim, and Priscilla Shirer ministered by hugging, praying for, and laying hands on every attendee—highlighting the power of direct spiritual impartation.
  • Tim: “This is why these nights are needed, not just for encouragement, not just for inspiration, but for impartation.” (38:45)

9. Wrestling with Calling vs. Cost

• The personal cost of obedience—family sacrifices, ministry strain, travel fatigue—is considered honestly.
• Phil contemplates ending the tour after one powerful night, but Tim admonishes him not to stop short of the mandate:
  • Tim: “There are people that need the oil that is being pressed out of you in this season… we would do the body of Christ and the kingdom of God a disservice to stop right now.” (42:14)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Phil: “Fear is not abnormal. It’s part of the human experience. But what is not normal is allowing fear to paralyze you from stepping into what God has called you to do.” (11:05)
• Tim: “Oftentimes in order for me to see what God said, I have to close my eyes from what I’m currently seeing.” (05:22)
• Phil: “Sometimes we could get amnesia real quick... and we could forget that God is faithful.” (14:30)
• Tim: “Even though I doubt, I’m willing to risk fear, failing in obedience.” (16:28)
• Phil: “We had no script. We worshipped with the people... we just followed the Holy Spirit.” (38:55)
• Tim: “This is why these nights are needed, not just for encouragement, not just for inspiration, but for impartation.” (38:45)
• Phil: “When I walked out there, I said, ‘Dang, this is what my brother saw.’” (37:45)
• Tim: “We sat there for 30 minutes at least, and we just wept... at the presence of God.” (31:45)
• Tim: “There are people that need the oil that is being pressed out of you in this season… we would do the body of Christ and the kingdom of God a disservice to stop right now.” (42:14)

Key Timestamps

• 00:00 – 04:27 | Setting the Stage: Faith, scripture, and season reflection
• 05:22 – 07:19 | The challenge of walking by faith, spiritual vision, Peter on the water
• 11:05 – 15:25 | Normalizing fear, God’s faithfulness, launching the podcast tour
• 19:38 – 23:01 | Real tour talk: family pressures, doubts, promotion challenges
• 24:13 – 29:03 | The impact of not marketing, preparing for Dallas, personal costs
• 30:42 – 34:13 | The Dallas breakthrough: backstage worship, manifest presence
• 37:44 – 39:25 | Unscripted ministry, impartation, and validation of calling
• 41:32 – 43:20 | Wrestling with continuation, mandate from God, heading into D.C.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Walking by faith is messy, human, and full of tension. Even faith leaders wrestle with fear, family cost, and doubt.
• Spiritual vision means seeing with God's eyes when your own vision fails you.
• God honors obedience—even if reluctant or fearful—especially when aimed at serving others.
• True ministry sometimes means setting aside comfort, calculations, and conventional wisdom (marketing, strategy) in favor of radical trust in God.
• Impartation—personal ministry and presence—can have a greater impact than just encouragement or information.

Overall Tone & Language

Candid, authentic, raw, and faith-filled. Tim and Phil model vulnerability and brotherhood, using street-wise honesty (“I was on my Jonah”) alongside deep spiritual reflection.

For More

Listeners are encouraged to seek out more content and share the message—because as the hosts reaffirm, “revival doesn’t wait for a microphone.”