S5:E11 Beauty from Ashes: How Brokenness Invites God’s Presence

Repentance isn’t just about saying “I’m sorry”—it’s an invitation for God to move with transforming power. What would you do if Jesus showed up beside you right now? Would you keep going as you are—or would everything change? In this episode, Hunter Dockery shares powerful stories from the global mission field where authentic repentance has sparked revival. Whether you're in a season of radical change or simply facing the daily grind, this conversation reframes repentance—not as punishment, but as the doorway to renewal and awakening.In this episode, they discuss… What happens when God shows up? (03:47)Different types of repentance (10:57)Stories of revival from the field (24:51)The joy of true repentance (35:04)Re-enchantment and restoration (46:12)Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps!Referenced in this episode:Read 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 by C.S. LewisGet our free ebook, 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘑𝘰𝘺Learn more about Serge’s mission at serge.org/renewalBible references: Luke 8:26-39Credits: Our guest for this episode was Hunter Dockery, who has been with Serge since 1986, serving as a missionary in Ireland and currently working on Serge’s Development team. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L. 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefrayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobalTwitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFrayTik Tok: @graceatthefrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribeQuestions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at [email protected].