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Is Forrest Frank proof that a new Great Awakening has already started? In this fascinating episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Zach sits down with revival historian Larry Sparks to unpack what’s happening across America—from Forrest Frank’s Jesus Generation Tour and packed stadiums to college campus baptisms, young people turning to Jesus, and a renewed hunger for God. Larry makes a bold declaration he says he hasn’t publicly made before: “We are actually in a Great Awakening.”
But how do we know the difference between genuine Christian revival and spiritual hype? Larry takes us through the history of America’s Great Awakenings, the charismatic movement, supernatural encounters, and why the Word of God and the Spirit of God must remain together. He also shares a fresh prophetic word about “the oil of our time” and what he believes it means for Christians who want to experience a genuine move of God in this generation.
You’ll also hear:
• Why Larry believes what’s happening around Forrest Frank could be part of something much bigger in America
• The difference between **renewal, revival, and a Great Awakening**
• Why supernatural manifestations alone are NOT proof that God is moving
• Larry’s warning for the modern charismatic church and why biblical discernment matters more than ever
• Why the next great move of God may require Christians to embrace both **the Word AND the Spirit**
#ForrestFrank #ChristianRevival #GreatAwakening
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Is Forrest Frank proof that a new Great Awakening has already started? In this fascinating episode of the I Like Birds Podcast, Zach sits down with revival historian Larry Sparks to unpack what’s happening across America—from Forrest Frank’s Jesus Generation Tour and packed stadiums to college campus baptisms, young people turning to Jesus, and a renewed hunger for God. Larry makes a bold declaration he says he hasn’t publicly made before: “We are actually in a Great Awakening.”
But how do we know the difference between genuine Christian revival and spiritual hype? Larry takes us through the history of America’s Great Awakenings, the charismatic movement, supernatural encounters, and why the Word of God and the Spirit of God must remain together. He also shares a fresh prophetic word about “the oil of our time” and what he believes it means for Christians who want to experience a genuine move of God in this generation.
You’ll also hear:
• Why Larry believes what’s happening around Forrest Frank could be part of something much bigger in America
• The difference between **renewal, revival, and a Great Awakening**
• Why supernatural manifestations alone are NOT proof that God is moving
• Larry’s warning for the modern charismatic church and why biblical discernment matters more than ever
• Why the next great move of God may require Christians to embrace both **the Word AND the Spirit**
#ForrestFrank #ChristianRevival #GreatAwakening
Get a signed copy of Zach's brand-new book "Me, Armani, & Jesus: The Human Experience of Losing a Best Friend" Here: ilikebirdsministry.com/me-armani-jesus
Or support it on Amazon: amzn.to/462H6A9
Larry Sparks Books: faithandflame.com/collections/larry-sparks-1?srsltid=AfmBOorXHT-H3PnQ2Mh5O-kYfidQWOsJBOGtQpm4_zIUcKReAmuzU1p-
Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout.
More about Larry here: larrysparksministries.com/about
🤝 Partner with I Like Birds Ministry 🕊️
🎁 Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon!
patreon.com/ILikeBirds
🕊️: Make Donations on our Site:
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📘: 21 Days in Africa:
Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iFskiY
Signed Copy + Free Gift: ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/p/21-days-in-africa-signed-paperback
🧢: Bird Merch: ilikebirdsministry.com/shop
🩵 Paypal:
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Use code "ILIKEBIRDS20 at checkout.
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Work with Zach on a Speech: rippeywrites.com/contact
How Zach Reached 30 million people with his podcast and you can too!
FREE VIDEO: youtu.be/ADMIvLFDyAc?si=NN4kw-NOfzU7c3qc
Book Zach Rippey to Speak or Perform Comedy here: ilikebirdsministry.com/comedybooking
EPISODE SPONSORS:
Are you in the DFW & need a new appliance?
Text Jamie Eldridge & let him know what you need:
☎817-659-6587
Get your I Like Birds discount code here: appliancestorenearmetx.com/ilikebirds
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Need your bugs GONE?
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Call Tim Davis @ 817-426-4445 and this will be the beginning & the end of your pest problems:
Tops Roofing
Free Inspection and Estimate?
(817) 477-2744
topsroofingcompany.com
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Viral Episode with Ava Trammell: youtube.com/watch?v=Hn5fCCJySIE&t=4398s
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