Pastors Unfiltered #109: Why the Next 20 Years Could Change the Church Forever
In this special episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Dr. Joseph Castleberry—author, theologian, and former president of Northwest University—joins Pastors Brandon Beals and Tony Mattar for a wide-ranging and powerful conversation about revival, awakening, and the future of the Church. Dr. Castleberry shares key insights from his book The Sixth Great Awakening, unpacking the difference between revival and awakening, and why the next 20 years could be the most spiritually significant in history.
00:00 – Intro and Seattle Weather Banter
02:00 – Weekend Recap with Brett Allen
05:15 – Summer Plans: Boats, Pickleball, and Vacations
08:00 – Disneyland and Club 33 Anniversary
10:20 – Introduction of Dr. Joseph Castleberry
12:15 – Seinfeld References and Light Banter
13:30 – Can Pastor Brandon Get an Honorary Doctorate?
16:10 – What Honorary Doctorates Really Mean
18:00 – Dr. Castleberry's Reflections on Coaching Doctoral Students
20:00 – Introducing “The Sixth Great Awakening” Book
22:30 – Revival vs Awakening: What’s the Difference?
27:45 – Current Spiritual State of America
30:40 – Revival Trends on the West Coast and Spirit-Filled Churches
33:00 – Signs of Revival and Sociological Trends
35:15 – European Revival and Gen Z Church Growth
38:10 – Rise of Men in Church Attendance
40:45 – Catholic and Orthodox Growth Among Gen Z
45:20 – Transubstantiation and Catholic Renewal
48:30 – Book Insights: The Next 20 Years of Church and Culture
53:40 – AI, Economic Disruption, and Opportunity
57:15 – The Importance of Praying for Revival
01:00:10 – Jesus Movement Memories and Hopes for the Future
01:03:45 – Why the Next Awakening Isn't Guaranteed for the Church
01:07:10 – Why Christian Higher Education Still Matters
01:12:20 – Northwest University’s Legacy and Impact
01:17:15 – Dr. Castleberry’s Next Chapter: Washington D.C. and Ministry to Leaders
01:22:40 – Georgetown Research, New Book Plans, and Latin American Influence
01:27:30 – Final Reflections and Farewell to Seattle
01:29:00 – Rapid Fire: What Are You Listening to, Reading, and Watching?
01:32:00 – Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
Here is a link to Dr. Castleberry's book