The Grand Awakening Podcast

06/23/2026

Kent Evans is a follower of Jesus, married to wife April for over 30 years, and, together, they have five amazing sons (plus two even amazing daughters-in-law). They make their home in Kentucky.

After two decades in the business world, Kent co-founded Manhood Journey to help dads become disciple makers. He also became the host of the “Father On Purpose” podcast with his friend Lawson Brown. He is also the author of some books on the subject.

His goal in writing and speaking is to:
• Light a fire under Christian men to live their faith daily
• Inspire men and women to live their faith in the workplace
• Speak wisdom into the lives of married couples, parents, and families
• Motivate leaders to become disciple makers

Kent takes his reading of the Bible, his faith, and the Gospel very seriously. He enjoys communicating with audiences everywhere.

In this podcast, Kent describes how the Lord led him into his current ministry to help dads become better disciple makers of their children. One key is for men to truly get into the Word of God, the Bible, on a regular basis. Truth truly sets us free to become all that God desires for us! Kent shared how many of the thousands of men that he communicates with are discouraged and down on themselves, feeling like total failures as fathers. They need to hear God speaking to them through His Word and the Holy Spirit rather than being bullied by our arch-enemy satan. Kent also agreed about the importance of persistent prayer for our wives and children.

Kent Evans is a follower of Jesus, married to wife April for over 3...

06/12/2026

Sarah Holliday is a writer and editor with a passion for biblical truth.

Formerly a reporter for the Family Research Council and The Washington Stand, Sarah authored articles and news scripts, hosted the daily news brief, and appeared on various podcasts and interviews.

Sarah is a graduate of Boise State University with a degree in Creative Writing & Narrative Arts. She also has a certificate in Theological Studies from Reformation Bible College located in Sanford, FL. Sarah continues to write on pro-life issues, religious liberty, bioethics, and the intersection of faith and culture — seeking to bring journalistic rigor and gospel-centered hope to every conversation.

In this podcast, Sarah describes how, in college, God called her to learn more about why she should trust the truths of the Bible and to share these truths in love with those around her. That led to her attending Reformation Bible College and then beginning to work at Family Research Council. She totally loves communicating truth in a loving and persuasive manner.

When asked what the American Church most desperately needs, Sarah shared how, compared to so many Christ-followers in other nations, we American Christians can tend to lose focus on what are God’s top priorities for His followers. We can feel we are entitled to comfort and no pain, when the Bible makes it clear that trials and pain and even persecution are a normal part of our lives as Christ’s followers.

Sarah concluded the podcast by praying for us American Christians to be totally surrendered to our Lord who gave His all for us.

Sarah Holliday is a writer and editor with a passion for biblical t...

04/14/2026

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Tripp Hurst has been married to Nhung for 25 years and they are blessed with a daughter, Lexi. Tripp is a former Radio DJ with 20 years of experience, most of that taking place in Memphis, TN where he was raised. Now that Tripp lives in West Michigan, he currently serves inside the Kent County Jail with Reach the Forgotten Ministries. He also reaches out to other incarcerated folks inside the State Prison in Muskegon. In the past, Tripp has interacted with a number of evangelistic ministries, all of which helped develop his faith and equipped him to share the Gospel with those who don’t yet know Him. He also trained with Living Waters Ministries about doing open-air preaching. And, recently, Tripp did an open-air service in Indianapolis, Indiana during the Final Four basketball series held in that area around Easter time. Finally, another one of Tripp’s interests is theater. He loves acting in plays and even serves on the Board of Directors of Master Arts Theatre here in West Michigan.

In this podcast, Tripp shares how, while his parents raised him in the church, he never became a true follower of Jesus. Twenty-five years ago, Tripp married Nhung, who was a true Christian. She soon realized her husband had only been faking his faith, so she began to pray earnestly that he would soon become a true Christ-follower. It took 10 painful years of addictions and other awful issues to finally see God answer Nhung’s prayers. And not only did Tripp then come to Christ, he began to be on fire for Jesus, and that passion continues to this day! He absolutely loves sharing the Gospel with anyone who needs to hear. https://youtu.be/9CYJLVGR5zw?si=8lCWssDzNTcTd6Vx

03/30/2026

Brad Formsma is the founder of I Like Giving, an organization which has inspired millions of people to live generously through its Generous Business, Generous Family, and Generous Classroom initiatives. He’s also the host of The WOW Factor, a podcast for business leaders, and a popular speaker at corporate, church and community events. Brad’s most recent projects include the “Generous Students” curriculum for grades K-5 (plus a 26-week homeschool edition) and the Generous Kids Book Club, teaching children seven ways to live generously. Brad and his wife Laura live in Southern California and are the proud parents of 3 adult children.

In this podcast, Brad talks about how the example of his grandfather’s generosity was so instrumental in Brad himself becoming a generous and giving man of God. Brad also shared how, through various media platforms, his ministry is now encouraging many young people to learn the life and joys of giving that will ideally start them on a lifetime of being generous to others. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive!

Brad Formsma is the founder of I Like Giving, an organization which has inspired millions of people to live generously through its Generous Business, Generou...