PODCAST
Spirit + Truth with Lee Cummings
SPIRIT + TRUTH with Lee Cummings is a new podcast dedicated to building praying and worshiping churches across America. Conversations will feature a wide range of guests and explore topics including revival, prayer, current events, and their intersections with Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit.
In this powerful episode of Spirit & Truth, we sit down with Bishop Frank Harvey—a seasoned pastor, revival leader, and spiritual father to hundreds of leaders around the world. Frank shares his journey from being a young Baptist pastor to receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, facing rejection from family and tradition, and ultimately embracing his calling as an apostolic father to the global Church.
In this powerful episode of Spirit & Truth, we sit down with Bishop Frank Harvey—a seasoned pastor, revival leader, and spiritual father to hundreds of leaders around the world. Frank shares his journey from being a young Baptist pastor to receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, facing rejection from family and tradition, and ultimately embracing his calling as an apostolic father to the global Church.
In this episode of Spirit & Truth, Pastor Lee Cummings and Sean Downs unpack signs that may point to a spiritual awakening already forming in America and around the world. Drawing from Barna data, revival reports from college campuses, and firsthand insights from the Asbury outpouring, they explore the spiritual “clouds on the horizon” — signals that rain is coming.
In this episode of Spirit & Truth, Pastor Lee Cummings and Sean Downs unpack signs that may point to a spiritual awakening already forming in America and around the world. Drawing from Barna data, revival reports from college campuses, and firsthand insights from the Asbury outpouring, they explore the spiritual “clouds on the horizon” — signals that rain is coming.
In this conversation, Corey Russell, Jon Tyson, and Lee Cummings discuss the current challenges and future vision for the church, particularly focusing on cultivating a spirit-filled, prevailing church that embodies the revelation of Jesus and the crucified life.
In this conversation, Corey Russell, Jon Tyson, and Lee Cummings discuss the current challenges and future vision for the church, particularly focusing on cultivating a spirit-filled, prevailing church that embodies the revelation of Jesus and the crucified life.
In part 2 of this conversation, Lee Cummings and Russell B Johnson share how we're called to be authentic representatives of Christ, not just in name, but in action. They remind us that the church exists primarily to glorify Jesus, not just to reach people. When we focus on ministering to Christ first, everything else falls into place.
In part 2 of this conversation, Lee Cummings and Russell B Johnson share how we're called to be authentic representatives of Christ, not just in name, but in action. They remind us that the church exists primarily to glorify Jesus, not just to reach people. When we focus on ministering to Christ first, everything else falls into place.
In part 1 of this conversation, Lee Cummings and Russell B Johnson discuss Russell's shift from politics to starting a church in the Pacific Northwest, covering the challenges and unexpected blessings along the way. They share the need for unwavering faith and commitment, especially during difficult times, to truly transform and succeed in ministry.
In part 1 of this conversation, Lee Cummings and Russell B Johnson discuss Russell's shift from politics to starting a church in the Pacific Northwest, covering the challenges and unexpected blessings along the way. They share the need for unwavering faith and commitment, especially during difficult times, to truly transform and succeed in ministry.
In this conversation, Lee and Jane discuss the challenges of dealing with personal pain and disappointment with God while maintaining a leadership role in ministry. In Jane sharing her story, she emphasizes the importance of honest wrestling with God, maintaining faith through difficult times, and finding healthy ways to process emotions and experiences.
In this conversation, Lee and Jane discuss the challenges of dealing with personal pain and disappointment with God while maintaining a leadership role in ministry. In Jane sharing her story, she emphasizes the importance of honest wrestling with God, maintaining faith through difficult times, and finding healthy ways to process emotions and experiences.
In this special episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Jane joins the podcast to discuss her journey through chronic illness, personal pain, the challenges of ministry, and the impact on their lives and faith.
In this special episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Jane joins the podcast to discuss her journey through chronic illness, personal pain, the challenges of ministry, and the impact on their lives and faith.
In this engaging conversation, Lee Cummings and Corey Russell dive into the transformative power of prayer, revival, and the essential role of grounding faith in the Word of God. They discuss current spiritual challenges in the church and the pressing need for a renewed focus on the presence and authority of Jesus Christ.
In this engaging conversation, Lee Cummings and Corey Russell dive into the transformative power of prayer, revival, and the essential role of grounding faith in the Word of God. They discuss current spiritual challenges in the church and the pressing need for a renewed focus on the presence and authority of Jesus Christ.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings sits down with Dr. R.T. Kendall for an unforgettable conversation on what God is looking for in a next great revival.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings sits down with Dr. R.T. Kendall for an unforgettable conversation on what God is looking for in a next great revival. Together, they discuss that:
The next great move of God will unite both Word and Spirit, bringing together sound theology and the power of the Holy Spirit.
God is looking for people who prioritize character over gifting, walking in integrity and intimacy with Jesus.
To prepare for this revival, we must commit ourselves to daily Bible reading and consistent prayer.
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In this special episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings talks with Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City New York, about the history and impact of revivals. They discuss the Hebrides Revival and the recent Asbury outpouring, while revealing that God comes where He's wanted.
In this special episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings talks with Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City New York, about the history and impact of revivals. They discuss the Hebrides Revival and the recent Asbury outpouring, while revealing that God comes where He's wanted.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings shares his thoughts on the dangers of celebrity culture within the church and calls for humility and a renewed focus on servant leadership to counteract the idolatrous tendencies infiltrating churches across the nation.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings shares his thoughts on the dangers of celebrity culture within the church and calls for humility and a renewed focus on servant leadership to counteract the idolatrous tendencies infiltrating churches across the nation.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings discusses the need for rejecting divisive "movements" within the church, while arguing for a unified and holistic approach that prioritizes integration and cooperation over isolation and pride in specific ministry emphases.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings discusses the need for rejecting divisive "movements" within the church, while arguing for a unified and holistic approach that prioritizes integration and cooperation over isolation and pride in specific ministry emphases.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, host Lee Cummings continues his “9.5 Theses” and urges the church to embrace a renewed dependence on the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of His presence, power, and gifts in addressing contemporary cultural challenges and revitalizing Christian faith and practice.
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, host Lee Cummings continues his “9.5 Theses” and urges the church to embrace a renewed dependence on the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of His presence, power, and gifts in addressing contemporary cultural challenges and revitalizing Christian faith and practice.
“The Gospel is something that we're not to be ashamed of. Why? Because the Gospel in and of itself, is the message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified, the message that Jesus died for the third day, and that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus's finished work and His resurrection. This is the essence of the message that we've been entrusted with.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings discusses the urgent need for reformation within the church, focusing on restoring the Gospel that was once delivered to the saints. He introduces his "9.5 Theses" for a Spirit and Truth Reformation, beginning with the importance of safeguarding and reclaiming the gospel in its purest form against cultural and doctrinal corruption.
“I think we need to grapple with Jesus' definition of His house. This isn’t our definition or an expression or style. Jesus said that My house will be marked by My name and will be a house of prayer.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Michael Miller (Founder + Senior Leader of UPPERROOM) joins Lee Cummings for Part Two as they unpack the story of UPPERROOM Dallas and the prioritization of prayer and worship. They share the transformative power of God's presence and encourage cultivating environments that are attractive to God rather than solely focused on people's preferences.
“One minute in the presence of the Lord can do what a thousand sermons could never do. You can’t manufacture it. You can just host it.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Michael Miller (Founder + Senior Leader of UPPERROOM) joins Lee Cummings to unpack the story of UPPERROOM Dallas and the prioritization of prayer and worship. They share about the transformative power of God's presence and encourage cultivating environments that are attractive to God rather than solely focused on people's preferences.
“The enemy's key tactic and key strategy against the church in the last days, the days we're in, all the way up to the return of the Lord, has everything to do with deception.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings shares part two of the critical need for vigilance and spiritual fortitude from his new book, Take Heed, Watch & Pray.
“In the last days, we want the bride of Christ to be ready for His return. This is a pivotal hour, and we want you to be ready.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings unpacks the critical need for vigilance and spiritual fortitude from his upcoming book, Take Heed, Watch & Pray.
“Praying leaders beget praying churches which beget moves of God, and I think right now he's working on a new breed of leaders, the Davids, who will prioritize that first thing.”
Corey Russell joins Lee Cummings in studio for for this two-part episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH on the topic of praying churches. The two discuss the significant role of prayer in sparking revival and strengthening leadership within the church, challenges that today’s churches face, and the pressing need for courageous leaders to rise up in this hour.
“We've learned how to minister to everyone but God. We have mastered every ministry – youth, marriage, family, finance, children, the lost, the homeless, and I love it all – but I feel like the primary and first-order ministry is the ministry to God.”
Corey Russell joins Lee Cummings in studio for for this two-part episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH on the topic of praying churches. The two discuss the significant role of prayer in sparking revival and strengthening leadership within the church, challenges that today’s churches face, and the pressing need for courageous leaders to rise up.
“For those who are studying this (anti-semitism) from a secular perspective, there's just this glaring mystery that they can't answer. And unless we have a spiritual view of these things, unless we recognize the fact that there is a very real malevolent, dark presence or being that we call the devil or Satan, there's no way to explain it.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH, Lee Cummings and special guest Joel Richardson discuss the mystery of Jewish hatred, Islamic ideology and Biblical eschatology, the clash of cultures, and the end times.
“It's not just that people are ignorant about the role of the Jewish people, they're ignorant of the Bible, because the Bible basically is the Jewish people, and so if they don't read it as a history book and as a book with specific promises to the Jewish people, they're reading it as just a devotional.”
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH with Lee Cummings, Avner Boskey joins the podcast live from Israel to discuss the nation in a biblical, historical, and theological context. He shares profound insights from his own life journey that intersects with the nation's enduring legacy and current challenges, while offering a unique perspective on the complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"And that's what I believe the church in the West needs to grapple with: our lack of heart, our indifference, and our lack of concern. We need to repent of that and allow the heart that Jesus has for them to get grafted back into us and let our heart begin to increase for the Jewish people to pray, to provoke, to proclaim, and to provide for the nation of Israel."
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH with Lee Cummings, Scott Volk joins the podcast and shares his personal testimony of taking a leap of faith from his Jewish roots to a life centered on Jesus as the Messiah. Lee and Scott discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and our collective role in God's eternal narrative, where loving Israel is not just an act of faith, but a fulfillment of prophecy.
"It's time for us to have an Oppenheimer moment where we call the leaders of our generation at one of the most pivotal times in human history and we gather together collectively around the values of the book of Acts and we say we're going to be a praying and a worshiping church in our generation, because we believe that there are certain things that will only happen when we turn our attention to the place of prayer."
In this episode of SPIRIT + TRUTH with Lee Cummings, Lee unpacks the vision for this podcast, reveals what he feels is the most crucial message for this day and age, and the atomic power that prayer can have over a generation.
What the Early Church Really Believed About the End Times In this episode of Spirit & Truth, Pastor Lee Cummings sits down with Dr. Michael J. Svigel — theologian, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, and author of The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd-Century Eschatology for the 21st-Century Church. Together, they unpack what the early Church Fathers actually believed about the return of Christ, the rapture, the millennium, and the end of the world.
What the Early Church Really Believed About the End Times In this episode of Spirit & Truth, Pastor Lee Cummings sits down with Dr. Michael J. Svigel — theologian, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, and author of The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd-Century Eschatology for the 21st-Century Church. Together, they unpack what the early Church Fathers actually believed about the return of Christ, the rapture, the millennium, and the end of the world.