The GROW PEOPLE Podcast

What does the bible say about marriage, sex in marriage, and divorce? Pastors Jason and David expand on this and more.

Pastors David Stein and Jason Gerdes sit down with a deeply influential voice in Jason’s life, Larry Osborne, a mentor to countless pastors and a seasoned vocational leader in ministry. Together, they explore the lasting impact of his books like Sticky Church and Lead Like a Shepherd, while unpacking powerful stories, leadership lessons, and hard earned wisdom from over four decades in ministry.

Pastor David and Pastor Jason share a crazy airport story before diving into what truly sets Revolution apart, a deep commitment to the Bible. Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 6, they unpack the importance of aligning our lives with Scripture, not reshaping Scripture to fit our lifestyle.

Join Pastors David and Jason as they unpack the heart behind our initiative to integrate intentional, group prayer as a core spiritual practice in our church community.

Join Pastor David and Pastor Jason as they sit down to get to know our very special guest speaker for Women’s Abide Night, Whitney Capps.

In this episode of the Grow People Podcast, Pastors David and Jason have a warm, encouraging conversation about prayer, community, and the joy of growing together as a church. They look back on the recent Men’s Abide Night with guest speaker Lance Witt, sharing meaningful moments of prayer and the genuine connections that came out of it. The episode also touches on the church’s exciting momentum, the need for more space, and hopes for future campuses, all while highlighting how sacrifice and living on mission can make a real difference in families and the wider community.

Our season of fasting may be over, but the call to abide continues. Join Pastor David, Pastor Jason, and special guest Lance Witt, mentor and friend of our lead pastor, as they discuss the importance of building healthy rhythms and a Rule of Life. Together, they explore how surrounding yourself with the right people creates accountability, turning rhythms into lasting disciplines. They also dive into how these practices shape your marriage, strengthen your ministry, and sharpen your leadership.

In Sessions 5 & 6 of the ABIDE Cohort, Pastor Jason and Pastor David get into the O and the W of GROW and what it looks like to start a Fourmation Group. As they mention many times, the ABIDE Cohort Guide will help you through creating a Rule of Life and living that out in community.Session 5 - https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...Session 6 - https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...FOURmation Group Guide: https://bit.ly/FOURmationGroup...

Pastors Jason and David walk through the Abide Cohorts Sessions 3 and 4. In these sessions, they define what meditating in the scripture is and what that looks like at Revolution Church.Download Session 3 Guide: https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...Download Session 2 Guide: https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...

In the first of 3 special Grow People Podcasts, Pastors Jason and David walk through the Abide Cohorts Sessions 1 and 2. In these sessions, they define what a disciple is and what that looks like at Revolution Church.Download Session 1 Guide: https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...Download Session 2 Guide: https://bit.ly/AbideCohortSess...

Pastor Jason Gerdes and Pastor David Stein discuss Paul “taking the wood” to the Corinthians, exploring the meaning, context, and relevance of his bold message for believers today, along with several other insightful (and entertaining) topics.

Join Pastor David and Pastor Jason as they dive into 1 Corinthians Chapter 2, exploring the powerful truth that we as believers have been given the mind of Christ. Discover what this means for our daily lives, how it transforms the way we love, serve, and lead. This episode unpacks how embracing a Christ-centered mindset can empower you to live with divine wisdom, purpose, and compassion.

Join Pastor David Stein and Pastor Jason as they unpack Pastor Jason’s recent trip to Ukraine, exploring the purpose behind his visit, the realities of the ongoing conflict, and the powerful ways God is bringing hope through faithful servants in the midst of hardship and how we, as a church, are part of that story.

In this episode, Pastors David and Jason discuss the Church’s role in responding to violence and unrest in today’s world. Pastor Jason shares insights from his recent trip to Utah, one of the most predominantly Mormon states in the U.S., where less than 1% identify as Christian. He reflects on his time spent encouraging church plants and ministry partners in this challenging spiritual environment.They also talk about the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred during Jason’s trip, and how moments like these shape the Church’s mission and message in a culture increasingly marked by division and tragedy.

Pastor David is joined by Pastor Matt for a wide-ranging and hard-to-title conversation. Tune in as they explore everything from serial killer traits (yes, really) to highlights from Revolution’s Young Adults mission trip to Scotland, to the wild world of fantasy sports. It’s unexpected, it’s honest, and it’s definitely worth a listen.

Here is the Church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the sheeple. Join us this week on TGGP as Pastor David and Pastor Jason dig more into topics surrounding our current series, Voices.

Pastor David and Pastor Jason are back on The Grow People Podcast! Join them as they share exciting updates and give you a sneak peek at everything happening this season at our church. You won’t want to miss what’s ahead!

Pastor David continues his conversation with Matt, exploring the exciting events happening at Revolution this summer and sharing about our church’s passion for reaching young adults.

Welcome Pastor Matt to the pod! Join Jason and David as we welcome and get to hear more from our new Canton Campus Pastor.

Pastors David and Jason explore the profound significance of the cross in this first episode of our 3-part Easter series—Death, Resurrection, Ascension— Why is Christ’s death not just a moment in history, but the very crux of Christianity? Join the conversation as they unpack the hope, purpose, and transformation found in the cross.

Pastor Jason and Pastor David talk Star Wars, Passover and Ezra 9.

Pastors David and Jason are joined by a special guest, a wonderful new addition to our church staff and leadership team, who’ll share a little about himself while they all discuss the key qualities of spiritual leadership.

Pastor Jason and Pastor David get into depth about the themes and wisdom We as church have been discovering as we study the book of Ezra.

Pastor Jason and Pastor David sit down for a special conversation with their friend, Dr. Slavik Pyzh, President of The Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary and church planter about what is going on in Ukraine and what the world does not see.

Pastors Jason and David share a hilarious story about David cracking open a car window, then dive into the deeper issue of how a "crack" in our foundation can affect our lives.

Welcome back to The GROW People Podcast and Into a New Year! Pastors Jason and David talk about the purpose and importance of the ABIDE season as a starting point for defining a "Rule of Life".

Pastors Jason and David discuss everything from making the funny, to making the most of God's plan for husbands and wives.

Pastor David surprises Pastor Jason with a Passover delicacy. They also take a deep dive into the work of The Holy Spirit. Listen in for all the fun.

Pastors Jason and David discuss everything Masters including not being able to serve two of them.

Pastors Jason and David are joined by a surprise guest to discuss "The Great Grape Controversy of 2024", take a deep dive into "Watch This" and also get into Ephesians 4 & 5 as a lead in to Easter.

Pastors Jason and Pastor David share how God moved on the most recent trip to Kenya.

Pastor Jason and Pastor David talk about Valentines Day, Malaria Medicine, Whitman Samplers and the difference between what the world says about love and what the bible says about love.

We can often rest in what feels comfortable, safe, and secure, following our own traditions and habits. The Abide season challenges us to reflect on our ways and to press into our relationship with the Lord. Pastor Jason and Pastor David share their experiences and takeaways during these past 21 days.

As we approach the ABIDE season of prayer, fasting, and worship, Pastor David and Pastor Jason discuss the rhythms and rules necessary to get what we want, both spiritually and physically. 21 days to create healthy patterns and processes for the next 11 months.

Hope For Christmas, unfolding the plan of God, the meaning of Hanukkah, and so much more...Join us for the final episode of the year on TGPP featuring Pastor David and Pastor Jason.

Pastor David and Pastor Jason talk deeper about understanding the book of Revelation and its symbols and the dual effect of prophecy, parables, and plagues.

Israel, the secret rapture, the tribulation, and the end times. What does prophecy have to do with this? Pastor David and Pastor Jason dive into these topics on this week’s episode of The Grow People Podcast.

Pastor David and Pastor Jason talk about the significance of what’s happening with the war in Israel, the historical and theological context, and how we respond as Christians.

Pastor David, Pastor Jason, and Lindsey talk about another amazing WoCo experience, rejoicing in what God did and looking forward to the much needed rest to come. Then Pastor David and Pastor Jason continue with Ephesians and the ongoing commitment to clearly preach the Gospel and let God build His church.

An episode filled with Matzah ball soup, celebrating the Longhorns win (again), and a deep dive discussion on the complex topic that is predestination.

As we wrap up our series called Sacred Stewardship, Pastor David and Pastor Jason reflect on some key moments of our series on stewardship. Also, as we approach another deep dive into another book as a church, Pastor Jason shares some thoughts on Ephesians...as well as who actually decided on which graphic design we used for this upcoming series!

Pastor Jason is back from sabbatical! This is an episode you are not going to want to miss.

We have a jam packed episode this week with three guests! Pastor Dakota Adair joins TGPP to share about some of the incredible things God is doing in central Texas as Dakota and his family embark on a church planting adventure. Also, two faces you definitely see around the RevKids areas of our campuses, Meredith and Ashleigh from our RevKids staff join the pod to talk about our curriculum change as well as some updates on the life of RevKids.

Pastor Gregg Sizemore joins The Grow People Podcast in which we dive into a simple but yet profound discussion about discipleship, the extraordinary story of Creekside Church, and of course...chat about Greg's notable hat game!

We have 3 guests on TGPP this week! First up, we welcome back Pastor Chris Renfro from Hope Church Union Hill who spoke this weekend at Revolution Church on The Parable of The Two Debtors. Chris has an amazing story and a short character description cannot do it justice. Second, TGPP welcomes back our very own Student Ministers, Dave and Jeremy to share some insight and celebrate all things Mission Camp!

Pastor David is joined by Jasper Campus Pastor (and Pastor of many things) Chad and Pastor Paul Richardson. This week we are talking all things Scotland (and yes we talk about St. Andrews), hear from Pastor Paul what practical evangelism looks like in a country where only 2% claim to be Christian, and hear the story of the beginnings of Take Hold Church.

Today on TGGP Paster Jason and Pastor David celebrate and look back on the past 89 weeks as we wrapped The Gospel According to John series this past Sunday, and discuss the main question of John...who is Jesus? We also dive into how the Gospel of John impacts us and into a discussion of other world religions and how they compare to the Gospel.

Today we tackle the tough question...is side sitting next to your date acceptable? We also also dig into what it means to have healthy rhythms, discuss Pastor Jasons upcoming sabbatical and announce some exciting plans and details coming up for the summer at Revolution Church.

Join us this week on TGPP as we talk about our pet peeves (and maybe some food), discuss the importance of why a physical resurrection matters and how it should lead us to greater joy, and why Jesus is our Savior AND our Lord.