Henry Simmons, The Heart Church | Does God still move today?

In episode 2 of the pod we sit down with youth pastor Henry Simmons to wrestle with a question a lot of people are asking—does God still move today? From walking with skeptical Gen Z students to witnessing moments that can’t be explained away, Henry shares what it actually looks like when faith becomes real. They talk about encounters with God, why authenticity matters more than hype, and how God often moves through ordinary people who are simply devoted and willing. This conversation isn’t about chasing experiences—it’s about discovering a God who is still present, still powerful, and still changing lives right now.Be Bold For Jesus Conference 2026 ✝️ https://bebold4jesus.org/spokane/✌️To get to know The Heart Church & Heart Youth✌️ https://theheart.onlineInstagram: @theheart.youth👌Stay Connected with Be Bold For Jesus👌 https://bebold4jesus.orgInstagram: @bebold4jesusministries🏠 Our Sponsors 🏠https://cogocapital.com https://aphbuyshomes.com https://securedinvestmentcorp.com🎥 Chapters 🎥(0:00) – Welcome & Episode Introduction Setting the heart of the podcast and introducing the question: does God still move today?(0:28) – Meet Henry Simmons Youth pastor at The Heart in Coeur d’Alene, his role, background, and calling.(1:55) – A Decade in Youth Ministry What ten years of ministry has taught Henry—and why timing and maturity matter.(3:02) – Finding Home at The Heart Church How a worship moment confirmed God’s direction and led to stepping into leadership.(4:55) – What Makes Youth Ministry So Meaningful Why discipleship beats hype and why walking closely with students matters most.(6:30) – Gen Z: Skeptical but Hungry Why today’s youth are hesitant to believe—but fully devoted once they encounter something real.(8:50) – Is This Real? The Big Question Students Are Asking How authenticity and consistency open the door for faith.(10:10) – Why Relationships Change Everything The role of small‑group leaders and life‑on‑life discipleship.(12:05) – What an “Encounter with God” Really Means Breaking the stereotype of encounters and redefining how God meets people.(14:30) – Different Encounters, Same God From quiet peace to powerful moments—how God moves uniquely.(16:10) – Does God Still Heal Today? A powerful story of a student healed during worship.(18:35) – Faith That Builds Faith How moments of healing shift the atmosphere and deepen reverence.(21:00) – A Walmart Encounter That Changed Everything Henry shares an early ministry moment that confirmed God’s activity.(24:15) – Youth Camp & Hearing Restored A testimony of physical healing that strengthened faith across the room.(27:40) – Why Devotion Matters More Than Experience God’s power flowing through surrendered, faithful lives.(30:00) – Where We See This in Scripture Grounding miracles, healing, and spiritual gifts in the Bible.(32:10) – 1 Corinthians 12–14 Explained Understanding gifts, motivation, and love as the foundation.(35:20) – Love Is the Point Why gifts without love miss the heart of God.(37:50) – Avoiding Hyper‑Spiritualization Why the Holy Spirit isn’t spooky—and why devotion fuels fruit.(40:05) – The Book of Acts & the Church Today Why what happened then still matters now.(42:05) – Closing Thoughts on God Still Moving Today A reminder that God is active, present, and still meeting people where they are.(43:30) – How to Connect with Heart Youth & The Heart Church Service times, locations, and ways to get involved.(44:30) – Closing & Podcast Sign‑Off