Revving Up

Are you ready for an honest conversation about Christian living in the 21st century? Curious about how we reconcile the rich promises of God with the broken reality of life? What about finding joy in the journey and laughing at ourselves along the way? If so, feel free to pull up a chair.Many topics will arise, but a lot is on the table: the Bible, books, news, sports, technology, conversations, random observations - all the things that spark a thoughtful discussion.I want to explore it all: wins, losses, joys, sorrows, tears, laughter - everything that makes up this thing we call life. We only get one shot at this journey, and as I get older, I refuse to leave any stone unturned.My name is David Ross. My family has faced - and still faces - tremendous challenges. Through it all, God has been faithful. In August 2024, I revved up with a ministerial license, making my life even more interesting. I have lived long enough to hold plenty of opinions and I know some stuff, but I have

Revving Up is a religion podcast hosted by RevvingUp_David, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #9

  Revving Up - Ep 27: Growing Up in the 70s

  Jul 20, 202637 minS2

  Life without cell phones, the Internet, or on-demand entertainment. How can that be? Your host, David Ross, is one of that generation. Generation X, or in this case, almost a baby-boomer, is among a unique generation in western culture. David spends some time diving into the unique experiences of growing up in a small town during the 70s and 80s, highlighting the impact of that generation and the self-reliance it fostered. He explores childhood independence, adventures, and reflections on growing up, while also touching on life lessons and future topics for discussion. Chapters 00:00 Growing Up in a Unique Era 05:46 The Impact of the Gen X Generation 08:19 Life in a Small Town 10:16 Childhood Independence 13:03 Adventures and Pranks 20:33 Entertainment and Culture 27:01 Reflections on Growing Up 36:32 Life Lessons and Future Topics Thanks to @ ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

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  Episode #8

  Revving Up - Ep 26: Nerding Out on AI with Jonathan Bernard

  Jul 6, 20261h 5mS2

  In this episode, David teams up with a long-time friend and now his pastor, Jonathan Bernard. Jonathan has a long history in working in the technology industry, and has recently launched full-time into a business alongside pastoring. We all know that AI has become front and center in many domains, and our lives are no different. Jonathan and David discuss a range of topics, including: Adapting to change The role of AI software development - and life The rapid evolution of AI and its impact on work The nature of intelligence and creativity The conversation delves into the impact of AI on engineering work, the use of AI bots for remote management, the orchestration of human tools by AI, the ethical and philosophical implications of AI, and the role of faith in navigating AI challenges. Takeaways Adapting to change is a challenge faced by individuals and organizations alike The nature of intelligence and creativity is a complex and evolving topic Chapters 00:00 Life Happens: A Hiatus and a Return 08:56 The Role of AI in growing a business 27:01 The Nature of Intelligence and Creativity 32:33 AI's Mimicry and Interaction with the World 38:17 The Ethical and Philosophical Implications of AI 59:37 The Role of Faith in Navigating AI Challenges Jonathan's new venture - check it out for the logo if nothing else! https://www.probatem.com/ Thanks to @ ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

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  Episode #7

  Revving Up - Ep 25: Prison Ministry with Bryan Bootka

  May 4, 20261h 12mS2

  David Ross reunites with Brian Bootka to discuss the transformative impact of prison ministry. The conversation delves into the compelling nature of prison ministry and its profound effect on both the volunteers and the incarcerated individuals. Topics include: * The struggles of inmates * The lost art of being present * The power of candidness, transparency and candor in prison ministry And much more! This time with Bryan was impactful. Both he and I struggled to find words a few times, and so you will hear some long pauses. Rest assured, these were not technical difficulties, but rather two men feeling the presence of God and feeling the weight of the conversation. I left them in place on purpose - David Takeaways * Prison ministry is transformational * Engaging in prison ministry leads to personal growth * The power of transparency and candor in building trust and connection, even with hardened prisoners * The importance of embracing one's calling and walking in one's unique purpose Chapters 00:00 Reunion with Brian Bootka 05:00 Prison Ministry's impact on Bryan 37:32 The Struggle of Inmates 43:09 Transparency and Candor in Prison Ministry 51:46 The Burden and Joy of Ministry 57:02 The Holiness of God and Gratitude 01:03:02 Building Trust and Confidence 01:09:54 Embracing One's Calling Bryan's Podcast (Instagram - you can find the other sites and hosting platforms from there): https://www.instagram.com/just_a_thinker_podcast TDCJ Information and Sign Up: https://tdcj.texas.gov/php/prod/volunteer_training/ When you sign up here, there will be a list of prisons/jails that come up at some point in which you would like to volunteer in/at, just pick one that is close to you or one that you recognize because the approval for one gives you access to them all. Reaching Out in Love Prison Ministries (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B9mKx9VrK/ Thanks to @ ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence! #prisonministry

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  Revving Up - Ep 24: Surrender

  Apr 13, 202625 minS2

  In a recent Bible study series, David is exploring the life of Samuel. From his story, the faith of his mother, Hannah, to surrender her son to the Lord led to a deep insight. Surrendering to God means more than just the moment, but impacts others as well. Takeaways Surrendering to God Trusting God's sovereignty Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Format Change 10:12 Lesson 1: Surrendering to God's Will 16:24 Lesson 2: God's Sovereignty and Justice Thanks to @ ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

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  Episode #5

  Revving Up - Ep 23: Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection

  Mar 31, 20261 hourS2

  The conversation recaps the previous three episodes, where we explored truth, the speaking God and His communication, the accuracy of biblical texts, scientific and the verifiability of biblical truths. In this episode, we investigate the New Testament, abductive reasoning and evidence examination, historical evidence of Jesus' resurrection, and eyewitness testimony and reliability. The conversation delves into the timeliness of gospel writings, unintentional eyewitness support, and the reliability of witnesses over time. It emphasizes the validation of the New Testament and the impact of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Takeaways Exploration of truth and the concept of absolute truth Reliability of eyewitness testimony and historical evidence Eyewitness testimony is subject to interpretation and variation, highlighting the importance of piecing together multiple perspectives. The gospel writings were timely and aligned with historical events, providing a reliable account of Jesus Christ's life and ministry. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Truth 06:48 Investigating the New Testament 13:23 Abductive Reasoning and Evidence Examination 20:42 Historical Evidence of Jesus' Resurrection 29:03 Eyewitness Testimony and Reliability 36:40 Unintentional Eyewitness Support 44:46 Reliability of Witnesses Over Time Thanks to @ ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence! Also, thanks to J. Warner Wallace for writing Cold Case Christianity!

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