Voices of Revival - Shownotes

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  Host: Bradley Higgins
Guest: Avery Covington

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Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of Voices of Revival, host Bradley Higgins sits down with Avery Covington—a third-year law student, revivalist, and senior leader of Alive Global—for a Spirit-charged conversation about prophetic ministry, radical obedience, and hearing God's voice in the fine details of everyday life. Avery carries a unique blend of theological depth and prophetic fire, challenging listeners to prioritize God in ways that reshape how we live, study, pray, and minister.

What starts as a discussion on time management in the life of a busy law student quickly unfolds into a deep prophetic dialogue on stewardship, sacrifice, and what it really means to walk in step with the Holy Spirit. Avery passionately urges believers to abandon the illusion of balance and instead pursue prioritization—placing God first not just in word, but in daily decisions and disciplines.

From pulpit-smashing metaphors to stories about hearing God speak through ice cream truck encounters, this episode pushes past religious tradition and into raw, vibrant Kingdom living. Bradley and Avery confront the disconnect between modern church culture and authentic prophetic intimacy, calling out the “sacred cows” we've built and inviting listeners into a radically normal lifestyle marked by God’s voice, God’s Word, and God’s love.

The conversation explores how prophetic ministry must be rooted in sound doctrine, how joy and reverence flow from rightly viewing God's mercy, and how stewarding spiritual gifts—like dreams and visions—positions us for deeper encounters with the Lord. Whether you're just discovering the prophetic or longing to go deeper, this episode is for you.

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Key Topics Covered

• The difference between balance and prioritization in ministry
   
• Why God's voice isn't radical—it’s biblical
   
• How to recognize every setting as a mission field
   
• Addressing sacred cows in church culture
   
• Rooting prophetic ministry in sound theology
   
• Dreams, visions, and stewarding the supernatural
   
• Hearing God’s voice and living as a daily sacrifice
   

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Scripture References Mentioned

• Romans 12:1 – Present your bodies as a living sacrifice
   
• 2 Corinthians 3:17 – Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
   
• John 9 – “That the blind may see”
   
• John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice”
   
• Revelation 2–3 – “He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches”
   
• Romans 14:17 – The Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit
   
• Job 33:15–16 – God speaks through dreams
   
• Proverbs 20:12 – The Lord made the hearing ear and the seeing eye
   

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Practical Takeaways

• Replace the pursuit of balance with Spirit-led prioritization
   
• Ask God daily to speak—then listen intentionally
   
• Begin journaling your dreams and steward them with care
   
• Join a healthy prophetic community grounded in the Word
   
• Reflect on how you are stewarding the voice of God in your daily life
   

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Most Powerful Quote from the Episode

“The prophetic is not just a transaction of information—it’s a transmission of love. Heart connecting to heart.”
—Avery Covington
 

This moment stopped the conversation in its tracks. Avery’s statement reframed the prophetic not as a spectacle, but as an intimate exchange—a connection between the heart of God and His children.

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About the Host
Bradley Higgins is the host of Voices of Revival, a video podcast uniting revivalists across Southwest Ohio and beyond. Through unscripted, Spirit-led conversations, Bradley highlights voices carrying fire for revival, sound doctrine, and Kingdom leadership. Learn more at bradleyhiggins.org.