It's Time to Rise Up

Send us Fan Mail What if the revival we're seeking isn't about one church getting noticed, but about God's presence covering the earth? Three pastors with decades of ministry experience gather to share their vision for spiritual awakening in our time. Chris Hoyer, Dan Wermuth, and Dave Pizinger bring powerful personal testimonies to this conversation about what revival truly means....

Send us Fan Mail Spiritual warfare is real, but are you using the most powerful weapon available to you? In this soul-stirring episode, Kim McIntire and her guests explore the extraordinary power of Psalm 91 as a spiritual weapon against the enemy's attacks. The conversation begins with a revolutionary perspective—physically holding up your Bible like a sword while declaring God's truth...

Send us Fan Mail The ancient prophecy of Isaiah 53 reveals a love story more profound than any Hollywood romance. When God spoke these words to the prophet Isaiah, Jesus was already there, knowing every detail of the suffering that awaited Him centuries later—yet He still chose to come for us. This powerful episode unpacks the rich layers of meaning in what many consider the most significant messi...

Send us Fan Mail "The lost coin doesn't know it's lost." These powerful words from Drew Frazier capture the essence of a marriage story that will leave you breathless. After 16 years together, Drew and Ashley share with raw vulnerability how their seemingly perfect relationship was built on shifting sand—until God orchestrated a complete renovation through surrender. Drew grew...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to save a marriage on the brink of collapse? Daniel and Michelle Moore's raw, unfiltered story offers a roadmap for couples navigating the darkest valleys of broken trust. After 23 years together, the Moores don't sugar-coat their journey. The first seven years were marked by devastating dishonesty – Daniel maintaining inappropriate friendships with ex-...

Send us Fan Mail Twenty years of marriage has taught Cassie and Jeremiah Skiles one crucial lesson: when life's battles come, stand back-to-back rather than face-to-face. This powerful image—inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:12—has become the cornerstone of their relationship philosophy. From their unexpected beginning (she arrived with homemade pie, driving a red Firebird with T-tops!), through ble...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faithful people say "yes" to serving an overlooked neighborhood? In this conversation with Addie Jarrett, Executive Director of Neighborhood Life House, we discover how a historic building from 1871 became the epicenter of transformation in North Joplin, MO. The story begins with prayer walks and 200 people gathering to ask God what He wanted to do with...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally stop making excuses and start saying yes to God? Ashley Wilhite's story will inspire you to recognize the divine favor already operating in your life. During a powerful moment of worship at the 2023 Rise Up conference, Ashley felt an unmistakable spiritual stirring—something new was about to be birthed. The next day, God clearly instructed her to...

Send us Fan Mail Something extraordinary is stirring in the heart of Southwest Missouri. Over 300 people packed the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin for Revival Night—a testament to the deep spiritual hunger permeating our communities today. What made this gathering remarkable wasn't fancy production or celebrity speakers, but the authentic presence of God moving through ordinary people. As...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dig into Psalm 103 and explore the beautiful themes of gratitude, compassion, and the richness of praises that we can offer in our daily lives. In this episode, Kim is once again joined by Charity DeGonia, Laurel Wike, and Chalee Brown and they share their personal reflections on how the timely messages found in this Psalm resonate with their own experiences of faith...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to truly shine brightly in a world that often feels overshadowed by grumbling and selfishness? This week Kim continues the Abide Classes with session 3 and joins Chalee Brown, Laurel Wike, and Charity DeGonia as they share the transformative power of living according to God's truths. Together, they review on the teachings from Philippians 2 and the remarkabl...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are offering the Abide Class Session 2. This is an online version of the Bible Study class we offer at Rise Up for the discipleship program but if you can attend one in person you will get so much more! Jo Beth Ellis, Olivia Frazier, and Charity DeGonia sit down with Kim this week and lead you through this episode. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are offering the Abide Class Session 1. This is an online version of the Bible Study class we offer at Rise Up for the discipleship program but if you can attend one in person you will get so much more! Laurel Wike, Chalee Brown, and Ashley Frazier sit down with Kim this week and lead you through this episode. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up P...

Send us Fan Mail What if an evening of worship could transcend denominational lines and breathe new life into weary souls? On this episode of "It's Time to Rise Up," we promise an exploration of faith, music, and the power of genuine worship. Join us this week as we guide you through the heartfelt journeys of the Rise Up 2025 Worship Night team. Kelly Carter reveals how a divine mus...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a simple childhood prayer can set a lifelong path of inspiration and service? Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of Jay and Julie St Clair, spiritual mentors who have enriched countless lives, including my own. Introduced to them by my daughter at a youth group gathering, I was immediately struck by their heartfelt dedication to nurturing the spiritual gr...

Send us Fan Mail At the age of eight, Christina Hess took a step that would set her life's course in an unexpected and intense direction. Join us as Christina shares her incredible journey of faith, beginning with her early acceptance of salvation and culminating in her calling into children's ministry. We explore her transition in 2021 to James River Church, where she and her family dis...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss Abide, a discipleship initiative that has become a part of the Rise Up Conference. We invite the leaders of Abide to the podcast this week and we discuss the beginnings of the discipleship piece of Rise Up and how you can be a part of it. Visit our website at www.itstimetoriseup.org for more about us and the ministries we offer. Support the show Contact us at...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we welcome Darla Hightower, as she opens up about her life's work in nursing, ministry, and music. Darla's new book, "God's Love Song," forms the heart of our discussion, revealing how a single divinely inspired song became a source of spiritual healing and victory over life's struggles. We discuss the theme of redemption...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our discussion we started last week as we discuss the transformative power of prayer and elevate your spiritual journey with insights from our special guests Jo Beth Ellis, Michelle Mitchell, and Cindy Ritter. Discover how declaring God's Word can reshape your life, as Michelle shares the authoritative strength of aligning our words with divine truth and...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine finding an anchor in the stormiest seas of life. Michelle Mitchell, Jo Beth Ellis, and Cindy Ritter have each discovered that prayer can be this anchor. As integral members of the Rise Up Conference prayer team, they share how their devotion to prayer has shaped their journeys. These women exemplify how prayer transforms lives, offering hope and resilience. The power of pe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to seamlessly blend faith, family, and professional life? Join host, Kim McIntire, as our latest episode of It's Time to Rise Up brings you the inspiring journey of Daniel and Michelle Moore, dedicated church leaders and community members. Daniel shares his unique experience working at a Christian radio station, intertwining his ministry with his career, whi...

Send us Fan Mail Can a prayer gathering really transform into a movement that touches hundreds of lives? Join us this week for our first episode as Kim McIntire sits down with Holly Hoyer, Amber Sampson, and Kelly Keener to discuss the extraordinary origins of the Rise Up movement. Holly recounts how it all began with intimate prayer sessions in her living room back in September 2021, which soon g...