#109: Why the Next 20 Years Could Change the Church Forever

In this special episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Dr. Joseph Castleberry—author, theologian, and former president of Northwest University—joins Pastors Brandon Beals and Tony Mattar for a wide-ranging and powerful conversation about revival, awakening, and the future of the Church. Dr. Castleberry shares key insights from his book The Sixth Great Awakening, unpacking the difference between revival and awakening, and why the next 20 years could be the most spiritually significant in history.00:00 – Intro and Seattle Weather Banter02:00 – Weekend Recap with Brett Allen05:15 – Summer Plans: Boats, Pickleball, and Vacations08:00 – Disneyland and Club 33 Anniversary10:20 – Introduction of Dr. Joseph Castleberry12:15 – Seinfeld References and Light Banter13:30 – Can Pastor Brandon Get an Honorary Doctorate?16:10 – What Honorary Doctorates Really Mean18:00 – Dr. Castleberry's Reflections on Coaching Doctoral Students20:00 – Introducing “The Sixth Great Awakening” Book22:30 – Revival vs Awakening: What’s the Difference?27:45 – Current Spiritual State of America30:40 – Revival Trends on the West Coast and Spirit-Filled Churches33:00 – Signs of Revival and Sociological Trends35:15 – European Revival and Gen Z Church Growth38:10 – Rise of Men in Church Attendance40:45 – Catholic and Orthodox Growth Among Gen Z45:20 – Transubstantiation and Catholic Renewal48:30 – Book Insights: The Next 20 Years of Church and Culture53:40 – AI, Economic Disruption, and Opportunity57:15 – The Importance of Praying for Revival01:00:10 – Jesus Movement Memories and Hopes for the Future01:03:45 – Why the Next Awakening Isn't Guaranteed for the Church01:07:10 – Why Christian Higher Education Still Matters01:12:20 – Northwest University’s Legacy and Impact01:17:15 – Dr. Castleberry’s Next Chapter: Washington D.C. and Ministry to Leaders01:22:40 – Georgetown Research, New Book Plans, and Latin American Influence01:27:30 – Final Reflections and Farewell to Seattle01:29:00 – Rapid Fire: What Are You Listening to, Reading, and Watching?01:32:00 – Closing Thoughts and GratitudeHere is a link to Dr. Castleberry's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Sixth-Great-Awakening-Renewal-American/dp/B0DB2RXPRX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JDNVI4PW5E9R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.We-uUEpKfVFekIKuyKT0t0XszZSEPwD8UUa75rWCghOCfBLR3Sccxod5n_oVJ91h5pezM8EbPFglL0Pf4FdxORZrVa6e-TlFZo9zNy-5gjSDQCzadWLtLHW_vGGmo1AxqVouzksGuqQbz-05GBRzqXIM3BJ_UiopU2lrt3dhVJA-UHpI3DksdJQ_n9ya6eveuicFsdG8dHD3DzmCNOahtbNxguhebU4CajkX8mBrtzY.miY4CmHHe3n_bFObg9CNB6YCeq5ZZmV0Id4d_0mMc6s&dib_tag=se&keywords=6th+great+awakening&qid=1750991180&sprefix=6th+great+%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1