Great Awakenings Pt. 1: Reawakening The Holy Wonder

In this powerful and timely conversation, Pastor Pete Kramer sits down with Dr. Brent Simpson for a wide-ranging discussion on awakening, wonder, revival, and what God is stirring in the Church right now. Using Arise Church’s annual “State of the Church” message as a backdrop, this episode moves beyond numbers and momentum into the deeper question of spiritual awakening—both personal and corporate. Dr. Brent reflects on salvations, baptisms, miracles, missions, and why awakening always begins within before it ever transforms a church, a city, or a nation. This episode is both pastoral and prophetic, calling listeners to move from form to fire, from routine to wonder, and from spiritual dryness into renewed hunger for God. 🔥 What’s Covered in This Episode Why the annual “State of the Church” matters more than statistics—it reveals spiritual health, not just growth • What stands out most from a year marked by salvations, baptisms, healings, deliverances, and global missions • Why so many Christians lose their sense of awe—and how wonder can be restored • The difference between renewal, revival, and awakening—and why the order matters • How the First Great Awakening was a rediscovery of the Holy Spirit and why that was revolutionary • The cultural, spiritual, and generational signs pointing toward another awakening • Why God is leading Arise Church into a season of fasting and revival now • What it really means to have “a form of godliness but deny its power” • The first step for someone who feels spiritually dry but deeply hungry • Why David’s prayer, “I will awaken the dawn,” is the right cry for this moment • A direct word to listeners who sense God stirring their hearts right now 🙌 Key Takeaway Great awakenings don’t start in crowds—they start in hearts. Before God awakens a church, He awakens a people. Before He awakens a people, He awakens you. 🎯 Call to Action If you feel hunger stirring, don’t silence it. Lean in. Create space. Awaken the dawn in your own soul. Join us in prayer, fasting, and expectation—and watch what God does next. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brent ✨ All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 Website: BrentSimpson.com 🏡 Church: MyAriseChurch.com