Why does revival so often begin with people no one would ever expect?

In this episode, Shaun Tabatt sits down with Pulitzer Prize–nominated investigative journalist and bestselling author Troy Anderson to explore a recurring pattern found throughout history and Scripture: God using unlikely, imperfect, and often controversial individuals to spark moments of spiritual awakening.

Drawing from his new book, Designated Disrupter: Trump and Other Unlikely Agents of Revival, Troy discusses why disruption frequently precedes renewal, why chaos may signal opportunity rather than collapse, and what a modern "Nineveh moment" could look like in today's cultural climate.

This conversation touches on faith, leadership, revival, and the tension between institutional stability and transformational change—challenging listeners to reconsider how awakening begins and who it comes through.

Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites thoughtful reflection on leadership, belief, and the role individuals play during pivotal moments in history.

In this episode, Steve and Kathy Boyls share the astonishing true story behind Steve's near-death experience. While Steve spent three weeks in a coma—encountering heaven, angels, loved ones, and even Jesus—Kathy fought for his life through relentless prayer and faith. Their testimony is one of hope, healing, and the reality of the afterlife.

👉 Grab their new book I've Been to Heaven to experience the full story: https://amzn.to/4pxX50Q.

In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, I sit down with Pastor Todd Smith of Christ Fellowship Church in Dawsonville, Georgia — home of the North Georgia Revival — to unpack the truth about spiritual warfare that most churches overlook.

Todd's new book, Disarming Demonic Thrones: A Strategy for Overthrowing Hell's Authority in the Earth, reveals a presence-driven approach to spiritual warfare that's rooted not in shouting at the darkness but in hosting God's presence through prayer, fasting, and holiness.

We talk about:
🔥 Why "hope isn't a strategy" when confronting spiritual opposition
🔥 How prayer and fasting disarm demonic strongholds
🔥 What gives the enemy "legal access" to churches and cities
🔥 Why corporate prayer must become your church's highest priority
🔥 The keys to sustaining revival without burning out

Todd also shares stunning testimonies of healings and miracles from the baptismal waters of Dawsonville — proof that when God shows up, darkness has to flee.

If you've been craving a balanced, biblical strategy for spiritual warfare, this conversation will challenge and equip you to walk in authority, humility, and lasting revival.

Connect with Pastor Todd Smith:
🌐 Website: kingdomready.tv
📘 Disarming Demonic Thrones → https://amzn.to/4gXMaKC

Connect with Shaun Tabatt:
🌐 Website: ShaunTabatt.com
📺 YouTube: @ShaunTabatt
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