Circuit Riders Podcasts

Nick Brennt speaks on the hope that needs to be found in the resurrection of Jesus. If you feel like passion, purpose, and peace are slipping away, you need hope. That sense of dread, anxiety, or apathy isn’t just emotion—it’s a symptom of living without real hope. But the resurrection of Jesus wasn’t just a moment in history; it was the breakthrough that shattered hopelessness and proved that true, living hope is a person—and His name is Jesus.

Derek Mack teaches on Ephesians 5:3–21. He explains how this passage encourages believers to live lives filled and influenced by the Spirit of God above all else. We are called to walk in love, with a deep hunger for more of the Spirit—not settling for a shallow or surface-level understanding of God. Derek explains what Paul outlines in this Ephesians passage with three things that happen in the people’s life who are filled and dominated by the spirit: through worship, constant thanksgiving and praise in all circumstances, and lastly submit or be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Ultimately, if we desire more of the Spirit, we simply need to ask and pray for it with sincere hearts.

In this message, Nick Brennt dives into Ephesians 2:11, sharing powerful stories of how God is moving in Southern California and around the world. He reminds us that spirituality isn’t just about our personal relationship with God — it’s reflected in how we treat others. Nick unpacks the biblical meaning of peace and reconciliation, calling believers to be carriers of unity rather than division. He emphasizes that, despite our differences, we are all part of one family in Christ. The message ends with reflection questions to help us evaluate whether we’re living out kingdom values or contributing to disunity within the body of Christ.

Speaking on Ephesians 2, Nick Brennt explains how anxiety creeps in when we try to be the main character of our own story — but the truth is, Jesus is the main character, and we’re just called to follow Him. Nick shows how before Jesus, we were stuck in sin and completely lost, but He came to bring us back to life and break the cycle. Nick reminds us that God’s love isn’t something we can earn or figure out — He loved us at our worst, and that truth wipes out anxiety. He also explains how God doesn’t just love us; He has a plan for us! We don’t need to have it all figured out — we just need to rest in His grace and trust the story He’s writing.

In this message on Ephesians 1, Zach Nash reminds us of the power and importance of prayer. He encourages us not to underestimate even one simple prayer, because we serve a God who listens and acts on our behalf. Zach challenges us to pray big, bold prayers that move Heaven and Earth — not just small, earthly requests. He highlights that God’s power is unmatched and actively moves on our behalf. Zach ends the message with an invitation to reflect on areas where we’ve grown weary in prayer, and to ask God for fresh strength and renewed faith.

Andy Byrd dives into spiritual hunger—a gift from God that starts with a personal longing for more of Him and grows into a hunger for revival in the people and places around us. Andy shares his own story of resisting God until an encounter changed everything, igniting a deep desire for His presence. Andy shares about the Hebrides revival, showing how spiritual hunger has always been the spark that fuels transformation, not just for a single person but for a whole region. He ends by praying for a fresh hunger for God to fall on everyone in the room.

Derek Mack unpacks Ephesians 1:11-14, showing how knowing who God truly is shapes how we worship Him. He highlights why Ephesians is one of the most theologically rich books in the Bible—it helps us see God rightly and build a strong foundation of faith. Breaking down each verse, Derek dives into big topics like predestination, suffering, and God’s ultimate plan, leading to one key takeaway: getting to know God is the only thing that truly satisfies—it’s what we were made for.

Derek Mack dives into the reality of fear and why overcoming it is essential for the Christian life. Using Timothy as an example, he shows how even someone young and struggling with his health was called to live boldly and use the gifts God gave him. He unpacks 2 Timothy 1:7, reminding us that fear is often a liar—but even when it feels real, God is with us and will see us through. Derek then highlights 4 fears we often face and how to overcome them. He wraps up the message by having everyone share which of these 4 fears they struggle with the most, and create a game plan to overcome it.

Chase Cofer shares his journey of knowing about God but not truly knowing Him until he experienced His presence, which completely changed his life. Drawing from Moses’ story, Chase reminds us that even someone who had seen God face to face begged for His presence to stay because it’s that powerful. He challenges us to stop letting sin or shame keep us from God’s presence—it’s stronger than anything we face. As we enter the new year, Chase calls us to make God’s presence our top priority because everything else flows from it. He wraps up with practical tips on how to pursue God’s presence daily and prays for it to flood our lives in the year ahead.

Zach Nash dives into Mark 1, where Jesus announces the arrival of God’s Kingdom—shifting authority from the enemy and giving us hope. He emphasizes that because the Kingdom is near, we should have greater expectations for how God wants to move in and through our lives. Zach explains that God isn’t a moody or unpredictable Father but a steady source of love, peace, and faithfulness–and His Kingdom should reflect that in our lives and our surroundings. He challenges us to trust in God’s goodness and rest in His presence, then ends by prophesying over 2025, believing for God to move powerfully—not because we’ve earned it, but because He’s merciful and faithful.

Derek Mack unpacks the impact of the 1700’s Circuit Riders, sharing stories, stats, and their five core values, and explains how leaders like John Wesley and Francis Asbury changed history. He also points to King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 as proof that personal revival sparks cultural transformation. He ends by praying for the mantle of the Circuit Riders to fall on everyone, calling us to step into bold, transformative faith.

Nick Brennt challenges us to evaluate whether we’re lukewarm or truly on fire for Jesus. Teaching from Revelation 3:14, he explains how being lukewarm—trying to balance the world and Jesus—ultimately leaves us stuck in apathy and dissatisfaction. Nick gives context to why John is writing to the church in Laodicea, showing how sometimes lukewarm believers need revival more than the lost—and how Jesus is faithful to bring it. He traces the cycles of revival throughout church history, proving that personal revival spreads and transforms society. Nick ends his message by emphasizing that life on fire for Jesus is the only life worth living, and once we truly experience Him, there’s no going back.

Brian Williams challenges us to see prayer as the spark that precedes revival. He honors those who’ve paved the way with prayer and intercession, starting with the founders of Circuit Riders-Brian and Christy Brennt. He then highlights how prayer has led to movements like the Azusa Street Revival—a moment in history that shattered racism in the church and birthed Pentecostal movements worldwide. Through stories from the Book of Acts and his own life, Brian shows how God moves when we’re desperate, interruptible, and willing to cry out to Him. Before praying for global revival, he encourages us to seek personal revival, letting Jesus reignite our own hearts for the lost. He ends by praying for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a burden to intercede.

Zach Nash stirs up our faith by speaking on revival history and why we should be expectant for God to move like that again. He kicks things off with powerful stories of revivalists and how God called them to spark change. He reminds us that revival isn’t something we can start on our own—while we can move God’s heart through prayer, ultimately He moves when He’s ready. Zach breaks down the real definition of revival and how we too often throw the word around without understanding it. While we can’t force revival, we have a key role to play: praying and staying ready. He ends with a call to catch the flame and live with a hunger for God to move in our generation.

Derek Mack dives into the raw reality of the cross, saying that to truly “get” Christianity, we have to understand the cross—it’s *everything*. He calls out how we’ve softened the cross into this cute, peaceful symbol when in reality, it was a brutal torture device. The cross isn’t just another verse or a concept to understand; it’s the core of our faith, and without it, Christianity is powerless. Derek unpacks 12 powerful ways the cross transforms a believer’s life. He ends the message by asking us to reflect on three specific ways our lives should look different in light of this revelation.