Is revival happening among young people today, or are we just seeing moments of excitement?

In this episode of the Be Bold For Jesus Podcast, we sit down with Ellie Hildebrand, Youth, Young Adults, and Experiences Director at Sun City Church Post Falls, to discuss what God is doing in the next generation. From stories of life change and discipleship to conversations about freedom, repentance, and spiritual hunger, Ellie shares what she's witnessing firsthand among students and young adults.

We talk about the difference between hype and genuine revival, why discipleship matters more than programs, and how churches can create environments where young people truly encounter Jesus. Ellie also shares her journey from attending Sun City Leadership College to helping launch the Post Falls campus, and how God has used relationships, small groups, and intentional leadership development to raise up the next generation of disciple-makers.

This conversation explores worship, revival culture, church growth, and why lasting transformation begins with repentance and surrender. If you've been wondering whether God is still moving among today's youth, this episode offers an encouraging look at how students are finding freedom, discovering purpose, and saying yes to God's call on their lives.

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🎥 Chapters 🎥

(0:00) Introduction & Meet Ellie Hildebrand

(0:50) Sun City Leadership College

(1:28) Youth, Young Adults & Experiences Ministry

(2:03) Building a Multi-Generational Ministry

(2:40) Joining the Post Falls Launch Team

(3:03) Planting Sun City Post Falls

(4:01) The Church Merger Story

(5:19) Finding Sun City During 2020

(6:21) A Life-Changing First Visit

(7:00) Jumping Into Ministry

(8:20) Building a Worship Pipeline

(9:39) From Residency to Staff Leadership

(10:14) A Day in the Life of Ministry

(11:44) Why Discipleship Matters Most

(13:18) Sun City's Culture of Discipleship

(14:12) Small Groups Over Programs

(15:17) Teaching Students to Read the Bible

(16:07) Specialized Freedom Groups

(17:18) Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose

(18:37) Applying the Vision to Worship

(19:01) Choosing Songs That Make Disciples

(20:22) Worship, Purpose & Calling

(21:52) Revival, Church Growth & Hunger for God

(23:41) Reaching Students Far from Jesus

(24:57) A Story of Freedom & Healing

(26:10) Repentance Before Revival

(28:15) The Truth Will Set You Free

(30:35) Seeing New Believers Find Freedom

(31:17) Revival Starts with Humility

(34:17) Momentum in Ministry

(35:35) Raising Up Student Leaders

(36:15) Hero Makers, Not Heroes

(37:03) Watching Students Step Into Their Calling

(39:25) Encouragement for Ministry Leaders

(40:49) Psalm 27 and Staying Grounded

(42:03) Why Presence Matters More Than Success

(43:16) Identity Beyond Ministry Results

(44:14) Faithfulness Over Platform

(45:56) How to Connect with Ellie & Sun City

(47:19) Closing Thoughts