Voices of Revival - Shownotes

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 Host: Bradley Higgins
Guest: Britney Hembree (Freedom Point Church, Middletown, OH)

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In this heartfelt episode of Voices of Revival, host Bradley Higgins sits down with Britney Hembree, co-pastor of Freedom Point Church in Middletown, Ohio, for a powerful conversation on balance, church hurt, obedience, and building a healthy local church. Britney opens up about her journey from reluctant ministry supporter to full co-laborer with her husband, Pastor Cody Hembree. Her testimony reveals what happens when a quiet “yes” to God becomes a transformative partnership in His work.

From planting a church during the pandemic to raising three kids while setting up and tearing down every Sunday, Britney shares what it looks like to say “yes” even when it’s messy. With honesty and vulnerability, she addresses how God equips those He calls—even when they feel entirely unprepared. Her passion for outreach, healing the wounded, and protecting her family from religious toxicity is refreshing and convicting.

The conversation digs deep into what it means to show people the real Jesus—not the counterfeit version many have experienced. Britney offers insight into the spiritual responsibility we all carry, especially when dealing with those who have been wounded by the church. She challenges believers to assess whether their lives reflect the Jesus who restores, not the one others may have to clean up after.

As the episode closes, Britney speaks directly to those who’ve been hurt by church or ministry, reminding them that their pain came from people—not from God—and that their future can be different if they’ll say yes to Him. This episode is a clarion call to humility, balance, and truth-filled love.

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Key Topics Covered

• Planting Freedom Point Church during COVID-19
   
• The cost and call of obedience in seasons of transition
   
• Finding balance between family and ministry
   
• Healing from church hurt and toxic religious environments
   
• Outreach that prioritizes love over judgment
   
• When truth becomes a stumbling block instead of freedom
   
• Raising kids who love the Church and love Jesus
   

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Scripture References Mentioned

• Matthew 5:5 – “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
   
• John 15:2 – “Every branch that bears fruit He prunes…”
   
• 1 Kings 3 – Solomon’s wisdom with the two women and the child
   
• 2 Samuel 11 – The story of David and Bathsheba
   
• Matthew 28:19 – The Great Commission
   
• Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron…”
   

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Practical Takeaways

• Prioritize balance: your kids and spouse are your first ministry.
   
• Church hurt is real—but don’t confuse people’s failures with God’s character.
   
• Street ministry and outreach are most effective when driven by love, not condemnation.
   
• You don’t have to feel ready to be obedient—God equips as you go.
   
• Speak truth, but always in love—and never as a weapon.
   

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Most Powerful Quote from the Episode
“God loves you more than any pain or manipulation you’ve suffered. If He called you to it, He’ll equip you for it. You will mess up—but He’ll still use you.”
— Britney Hembree