Something Is Happening: Revival, Baptisms, and the American Church with Jesse Jackson

Is the Church in America dying—or could something deeper be stirring beneath the surface?

In this episode of Passing the Pulpit, Matt sits down with Jesse Jackson, Senior Content Editor at ChurchLeaders, for a wide-ranging conversation about what he’s seeing from his unique vantage point covering the Church, Christian culture, pastors, and ministry news every day.

From packed pastor gatherings and college campus ministries to hundreds of baptisms happening at Christian concerts and events, Jesse shares why he believes there are real signs of spiritual hunger—especially among younger generations. But seeing what God is doing requires more than watching from the sidelines. It requires Christians to get involved, stay rooted in the local church, and approach the rapidly changing cultural landscape with biblical discernment rather than fear or skepticism.

Matt and Jesse also discuss the importance of discipleship, filtering the overwhelming amount of information we consume through Scripture, staying open to how God may be working outside our familiar circles, and what Cory Asbury’s return to worship music can teach us about rekindling faith through christian community.

Through it all, one challenge continues to surface: don’t become apathetic. Get engaged.

For pastors and church leaders navigating a complicated cultural moment, this conversation offers both encouragement and a challenge to stay informed, stay grounded, and faithfully participate in what God is doing right now.

Check out the Lucas Miles report HERE.

Check out what Erika Kirk had to say HERE.

Check out what Greg Laurie said about evangelising HERE.

Lucas Miles recalls Charlie Kirk’s final message to pastors HERE.

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