The Donavan Montrell Podcast

This episode unpacks the difference between perspective and principle when it comes to understanding Scripture. The focus is Romans 8:28— “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” For years, many have read this as a personal promise that everything will work out if they love God. But here it’s reframed: it’s not about things working...

In Part 4 of the Jesus Takes series, the focus is on one powerful command: “Take up your bed and walk.” This moment in Scripture isn’t just about a miraculous healing—it’s about dismantling dependency. When Jesus spoke those words to the man who had been lying by the pool for years, He wasn’t simply telling him to stand; He was telling him to leave the system that had defined his life. This take u...

In Part 4 of the Jesus Takes series, the focus is on one powerful command: “Take up your bed and walk.” This moment in Scripture isn’t just about a miraculous healing—it’s about dismantling dependency. When Jesus spoke those words to the man who had been lying by the pool for years, He wasn’t simply telling him to stand; He was telling him to leave the system that had defined his life. This take u...

In Part 4 of the Jesus Takes series, the focus is on one powerful command: “Take up your bed and walk.” This moment in Scripture isn’t just about a miraculous healing—it’s about dismantling dependency. When Jesus spoke those words to the man who had been lying by the pool for years, He wasn’t simply telling him to stand; He was telling him to leave the system that had defined his life. This take u...

In Part 4 of the Jesus Takes series, the focus is on one powerful command: “Take up your bed and walk.” This moment in Scripture isn’t just about a miraculous healing—it’s about dismantling dependency. When Jesus spoke those words to the man who had been lying by the pool for years, He wasn’t simply telling him to stand; He was telling him to leave the system that had defined his life. This take u...

In Part 4 of the Jesus Takes series, the focus is on one powerful command: “Take up your bed and walk.” This moment in Scripture isn’t just about a miraculous healing—it’s about dismantling dependency. When Jesus spoke those words to the man who had been lying by the pool for years, He wasn’t simply telling him to stand; He was telling him to leave the system that had defined his life. This take u...

This episode dives into what it truly means to give “everything” to God, exploring Jesus’ words through what the hosts call “three takes.” The first take— deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me —isn’t just about letting go of bad habits. It’s about surrendering even the good plans, dreams, and self-made identities that compete with God’s will. Carrying the cross wasn’t symbolic comfort i...

This episode dives into what it truly means to give “everything” to God, exploring Jesus’ words through what the hosts call “three takes.” The first take— deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me —isn’t just about letting go of bad habits. It’s about surrendering even the good plans, dreams, and self-made identities that compete with God’s will. Carrying the cross wasn’t symbolic comfort i...

This episode dives into what it truly means to give “everything” to God, exploring Jesus’ words through what the hosts call “three takes.” The first take— deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me —isn’t just about letting go of bad habits. It’s about surrendering even the good plans, dreams, and self-made identities that compete with God’s will. Carrying the cross wasn’t symbolic comfort i...

This episode challenges the way we define “blessed are those who mourn,” “poor in spirit,” and “meek.” Rather than sadness or weakness, these are states of deep awareness — the recognition that even our greatest earthly moments fall short of God’s full intention for life on earth. When every goal is met, every success achieved, there’s still a holy dissatisfaction — a grief that pushes us to seek...

This conversation digs into the hidden seeds—experiences, influences, and exposures—that shape how we think, feel, and live, often without us realizing it. From early encounters with violence and destructive media to the subtle ways culture and relationships plant “tares” in our lives, the message is clear: what’s sown in us will eventually grow, for better or worse. The episode explores how satan...

This conversation digs into the hidden seeds—experiences, influences, and exposures—that shape how we think, feel, and live, often without us realizing it. From early encounters with violence and destructive media to the subtle ways culture and relationships plant “tares” in our lives, the message is clear: what’s sown in us will eventually grow, for better or worse. The episode explores how satan...

This episode explores why Jesus had such deep compassion for people—not because they were evil, but because they were uninformed and misinformed . Many of us are living from false ideas, bad teachings, or simply never knowing that God is already within us. And instead of judgment, Jesus offers alignment: calling people back to who they really are. The podcast breaks down how misinformation shapes...

This episode explores why Jesus had such deep compassion for people—not because they were evil, but because they were uninformed and misinformed . Many of us are living from false ideas, bad teachings, or simply never knowing that God is already within us. And instead of judgment, Jesus offers alignment: calling people back to who they really are. The podcast breaks down how misinformation shapes...

Paul and Silas were accused of “turning the world upside down” after boldly declaring that Jesus was the Christ. In the city where they preached, they spoke in the synagogue for three days, sharing the gospel in a way that led many to believe—including some of the city’s most prominent women. Their message was more than a spiritual claim; proclaiming Jesus as King directly challenged Caesar’s auth...

Jesus didn’t just speak to situations—He spoke to the eternal issues within us. In today’s podcast episode, we see how the red words expose the thief in us, the parts of us that take, hide, or compromise. But the remedy isn’t more rules—it’s giving. It’s identity. It’s simplicity. Just like the woman with the oil or Zacchaeus the tax collector, the way forward is always rooted in returning to who...

In this episode of RedIn30 , we jump straight into something that's been misinterpreted way too much—John 3:16. We usually hear it like, "God loved everybody so much He sent Jesus," but that's actually not the whole picture. We break it down and realize the word "world" means something deeper—it’s about a perfect, harmonious arrangement, not just people. We start talking about how everybody wants...

In this episode of RedIn30, we dig into what it really means to know Jesus—not just through religion, but through real relationship. “Where I’m From” is more than a title—it’s a reminder of origin, identity, and connection. We’re not just talking about where Jesus walked, but where the truth He carried comes from—and what that says about us too. We break down how many of us get caught up in chasin...

In this episode of RedIn30 , we dive into the power of position —not just in what we do, but in who we are. Using real-life analogies, we explore how functioning outside of our God-given role causes unnecessary struggle. And many of us are living life out of position—misaligned from our true identity. We talk about what it means to move as children of God , not just believers with behavior goals....

In this audio short, DM breaks down how many of us have built our lives upside down—starting from trauma, career, or relationships before ever finding identity and purpose. Using the powerful illustration of building a house from the roof down, he explains how God uses brokenness not to destroy us, but to strip us back to ground zero—where He can finally rebuild us on purity, stability, and identi...

In this episode of RedIn30 , we unpack why personality is greater than policy—and how Jesus never intended for us to live by law alone, but by identity. We go deep into how law was a fix , not the foundation , and how chasing external desires keeps us from discovering who we really are. Jesus didn’t come to manifest things apart from us—He came to manifest the real you within you. We also challeng...

In this short and powerful reflection, DM shares a real-life moment that sparked a deep truth: the key to movement, clarity, and Kingdom access is often right where God placed it— within you . Drawing from a frantic search for a car key and anchoring it in scripture, he challenges us to stop overlooking the obvious. This episode invites listeners to surrender, slow down, and search the designated...

In this episode of RedIn30, I dive into something that’s been on my mind for a while— miracles . But not just the kind we read about or the ones we’re taught to chase. I’m talking about the kind that’s already in you. Jesus never made a big deal about performing miracles—and that’s not by accident. The word “miracle” only shows up twice in His mouth. And even then, it wasn’t Him making it the focu...

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In this first episode of Red in 30 , I unpack a thought that’s been sitting heavy: the enemy is nothing but an algorithm. From temptation in the garden to the way social media predicts our every move, it’s all data-driven—because most of us are so predictable, we’re easy to trap. I talk about how sin, ego, and even some of our prayers are just part of that loop. But Jesus didn’t just come to break...