Street Preachers Podcast Tour | Behind the Scenes | Part 2 | Washington DC

Hosts: Phillip Anthony Mitchell & Tim Timberlake
Date: February 3, 2026

Episode Overview

In this candid, behind-the-scenes episode, Phillip Anthony Mitchell and Tim Timberlake recount the emotional and spiritual highs and lows of their Washington DC stop on the Street Preachers Podcast Tour. The episode dives deep into personal struggles, unexpected challenges, and the profound impact that seeing lives changed through radical Gospel preaching had on both hosts. Through intimate stories, transparent reflections, and honestly raw moments, they reveal what really went on behind the scenes—and the cost, as well as the privilege, of bold faith on the road.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Struggles on Tour (00:16–02:14)

• Chance's Accident:

  • Phillip's family dog, Chance, suffered a spinal injury right before the DC stop.
  • The injury left the family grieving and emotionally fragile while Phillip was away.
  • The hosts openly discuss carrying hidden burdens while ministering on the road.

• Spiritual Warfare:

  • Both faced "warfare on social media" and ongoing challenges in their churches and homes.
  • Despite these, each tour stop becomes a site of spiritual victory.

  Quote:

  • "You know, each stop presents another obstacle that you spiritually overcome. And so when people are seeing these episodes, they have no idea what's going on, all the turmoil going behind the scenes." – Tim Timberlake [00:40]

2. God Moves in DC: Unexpected Outpouring (01:49–04:19)

• Two Sold-Out Nights:

  • Despite personal pain, both DC recording nights were completely sold out (over a thousand attendees).

• Audience from Around the Globe:

  • They invited audience members to share where they traveled from, discovering attendees who flew from Australia, Jamaica, and Germany—simply to participate in this event.

  Memorable Reaction:

  • "I said, wait, you came from Germany to be a podcast recording?... And we sat there for like two minutes, just kind of shocked and blown away at the mercy of God." – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [02:38; 02:47]

• Hosts' Realizations:

  • DC marked a turning point: the tour's reach was far beyond their expectations, sparking the realization that this is more than a podcast—it's a catalyst for revival.

  Quote:

  • "It was D.C. that began to open my eyes... God is doing something that is beyond beyond." – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [03:24]

3. Personal Connections & Miraculous Encounters (04:19–05:31)

• Reuniting with Old Friends:
  • Phillip reunites with Kern Proverbs, a high school friend he hadn't seen in 20 years, and prays over him and his wife.
• Behind-the-Scenes Tensions:
  • The team faced "warfare in the green room," noting, "No night came easy. There was a lot of warfare in the back and a lot of warfare around us. But God showed up in such a mighty way in DC." [04:47–05:16]
• Museum of the Bible Shout-Out:
  • Grateful thanks to the Museum of the Bible for providing venue space and a powerful, immersive experience.
  • Hosts urge listeners to visit if in DC: “There's a very impactful museum... a very, very interactive, immersive experience that would truly be a blessing to your family.” – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [05:58]

4. Family, Sacrifice, and a Sense of Revival (05:59–07:15)

• Family Sacrifices:
  • Phillip shares heartfelt calls with his wife, Lena, describing the tension between family cost and the clear evidence of revival on the road.
  • “Lena, God is doing something out here that is so unbelievable, I cannot even articulate it in words.” [07:15]
• Hosts’ Shifting Beliefs:
  • By the third night, Phillip becomes convinced the tour is a move of God, even as challenges intensify.

5. Testimonies: Life Change Beyond Walls (07:15–10:39)

• Transforming Lives:

  • Multiple attendees testify to getting saved, healed, or encountering Jesus through the Street Preachers content online and in person.
  • Stories include those far from God, non-Christians, and a man who was an atheist only months before.

• Ministry Encouragement:

  • These testimonies serve as “food for my soul” for Phillip, especially during the most difficult year of his ministry.

• Public Scrutiny:

  • The hosts touch on the pain of public scrutiny, slander, and even personal attacks on family, revealing the hidden cost of public ministry.

  Quote:

  • “The gospel is not chained to a room. Right. The gospel is not chained to a camera.” – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [09:13]

6. The Gift of Spiritual Community (10:39–11:51)

• Value of Brotherhood:

  • Phillip credits Tim’s wisdom and support for helping him persevere through hardship.

• Importance of Church and Community:

  • They urge listeners to resist isolation and cherish “the genius of the church… a global body joined by blood, united under the banner of Christ.” [10:47]
  • Candid acknowledgment that church is “a glorious mess,” but it’s God’s chosen vessel for mutual support and growth.

  Quote:

  • “Let that be an alarm for those of y'all who are in a silo right now… run back into the arms of brothers and sisters who love you." – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [12:17]

7. Road Reflections & Looking Forward (13:41–13:56)

• Belonging on the Road:
  • The hosts affirm that, despite the costs, they are called to the streets, meeting people where revival is happening.
• Transition to Next City:
  • The episode transitions to their next stop, North Carolina, wrapping up their raw and heartfelt reflection on DC.

Most Notable Quotes & Moments

• "No night came easy. There was a lot of warfare in the back and a lot of warfare around us. But God showed up in such a mighty way in DC." – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [04:47]
• “The gospel is not chained to a room. Right. The gospel is not chained to a camera.” – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [09:13]
• "This is why you should thank Jesus for the genius of the church, how he could weave together by blood different people from different backgrounds and different colors and different ethnicities into a global body joined by blood, united under the banner of Christ." – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [10:47]
• “Let that be an alarm for those of y’all who are in a silo right now to come out of that silo, come out of that wilderness of being alone and isolated, run back into the arms of the Savior and run back into the arms of brothers and sisters who love you.” – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [12:17]
• “This is what we can’t feel in the studio. This is what we felt out there on the road. And I said, you know what? We, we street preachers, we belong out here.” – Phillip Anthony Mitchell [13:38]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:16–02:14: Personal hardships, Chance’s injury, and spiritual warfare
• 02:14–04:19: Miraculous turnout in DC and international guests
• 04:19–05:31: Emotional reunion with old friend and green room adversity
• 05:31–05:58: Shout-out to the Museum of the Bible
• 05:59–07:15: Intimate family conversations and conviction of revival
• 07:15–10:39: Listener testimonies and the cost (and joy) of ministry
• 10:39–11:51: The gift and “glorious mess” of Christian community
• 11:51–13:56: Affirmation of calling and transition to North Carolina

Tone & Style

The episode is honest, unfiltered, and deeply personal, marked by gratitude, humility, and gritty faith. The hosts blend vulnerability and determination with humor and warmth, addressing listeners like family and keeping the focus on the movement of God outside the comfort of traditional church walls.