Mighty Like Gideon: What Real Courage Looks Like with JD King " ⚔️🙌

The Missional Life Podcast

Pastor and author JD King joins us to share how his life was transformed by the Smithton revival and how you, too, can be marked by the presence of God. In this powerful conversation, JD unpacks lessons from his new book Mighty Like Gideon—a call for courage, spiritual hunger, and obedience. Discover how God uses the unlikely, even the insecure, for incredible kingdom impact. You’ll leave stirred to surrender distractions and step boldly into your calling.

About the Guest

JD King is a pastor, revival historian, and author deeply shaped by his involvement in the Smithton Outpouring. He currently serves at Revive Church in Kansas City and is the co-author of Mighty Like Gideon, a powerful book blending personal revival experience and biblical insights to call believers into courageous, Spirit-led living.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Learn from Real Revival – JD shares firsthand experiences from the Smithton Outpouring, giving rare insight into what sustained spiritual awakening looks like.
2. Discover Your Calling – Through the lens of Gideon, JD helps listeners identify and overcome fear, insecurity, and spiritual compromise to walk fully in their God-given identity.
3. Get Spiritually Reignited – This episode stirs a deep thirst for God’s presence, encouraging listeners to trade distraction for true hunger and intimacy with Jesus.

Big Takeaways:

1. Spiritual Hunger is a Choice – Revival isn’t random; it starts with people who are willing to thirst, pray, and pursue God relentlessly.
2. God Uses the Unlikely – Like Gideon, God chooses those who feel unqualified, transforming their weakness into strength through obedience.
3. False Altars Must Fall – Before stepping into destiny, we must tear down the idols—fear, people-pleasing, performance—that compete for our loyalty.
4. Courage Isn’t the Absence of Fear – Even when trembling, faith means saying “yes” to God’s call and taking the next step.
5. Legacy is Built in Obedience – Our small, faithful steps today can echo through eternity when surrendered to Jesus.

Missional Challenges:

1. Step Out in Faith – Identify one area where fear is holding you back and take a bold, God-led action this week.
2. Tear Down a False Idol – Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that’s taking God’s place in your heart—then choose obedience over comfort.
3. Thirst for More of God – Dedicate time this week to pray with desperation, asking God to ignite fresh spiritual hunger in you.

Chapters (Timestamps)

• 0:00 – Intro and JD’s Revival Roots
• 3:00 – The Smithton Outpouring Story
• 7:00 – The Hunger that Fueled Revival
• 10:00 – Writing Mighty Like Gideon
• 14:00 – What You Thirst for Determines Destiny
• 19:00 – Tearing Down Idols in Our Own Lives
• 26:00 – Modern Idolatry and Social Approval
• 31:00 – Listening to the Right Voices
• 38:00 – JD’s Personal Journey Through Struggles
• 44:00 – Final Encouragement for Listeners

JD King's Website & Social Media

• Website: https://worldrevivalchurch.com |
• Jdking.net
• Instagram: @revivekc
• Facebook: JD King - Author
• Twitter/X: @jdkingrevival

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