Rethink Revive with David Leake

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Deconstructing Deconstruction: Doubt, Church Hurt, and What Comes Next

2026-08-2101:05:36

Deconstruction, doubt, and church hurt are reshaping how many people see Christianity, but what happens after you pull everything apart? In this episode, Dave and Josh unpack the deconstruction movement, share honestly about pain, abuse, and big questions about God, and wrestle with whether atheism, science, or “spiritual but not religious” offers anything solid to stand on. They explore what it could look like to move from endless critique to reconstructing a thoughtful, durabl...

Karma, Yoga, and New Age Practices in the Church

2026-07-3058:23

Karma, yoga, angel numbers, “good vibes,” manifesting, crystals, and “the universe” are everywhere in our culture, but are these New Age practices compatible with following Jesus, or are they quietly reshaping the church? In this episode of Rethink Revive, David Leake and Jordan Kolarik unpack the dangers of syncretism, how Hindu and New Age ideas slip into Christian language, and how to biblically “test the spirits.” If you’ve ever wondered whether things like karma, yoga, energy...

AI, Fake Church, and Traps We Can Fall Into

2026-06-1801:01:48

"AI, Fake Church, and Traps We Can Fall Into" dives into how pastors, small group leaders, and everyday Christians are using tools like ChatGPT, and where it quietly crosses the line into counterfeit spirituality, hollow sermons, and “plastic” discipleship. Dave Leake and guest Jordan Kolarik unpack the tension between convenience and true spiritual formation, asking if AI is short‑circuiting our time in Scripture, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and the call to be authentic, “analog” d...

What Grief Has Taught Me About God

2026-05-2142:52

What do you do with your faith when God doesn’t answer the way you prayed, especially after losing someone you loved? In this raw solo episode, David Leake shares “round one” of what grief has taught him about God, wrestling honestly with unanswered questions, eternity, and learning to trust God again after the sudden death of his father, Pastor Jeff Leake. If you’re navigating grief, loss, or doubt and wondering where God is in your pain, this conversation will help you process your ...

Processing the Loss of My Dad (Pastor Jeff Leake)

2026-02-1344:05

Processing the sudden loss of a parent is never easy—especially when that parent is also your pastor, mentor, and spiritual hero. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Dave Leake shares his journey just days after the unexpected passing of his dad, Pastor Jeff Leake, unpacking grief, shock, the five stages of grief, and how to cling to hope, legacy, and faith in Jesus in the middle of tragedy. If you’re navigating grief, loss of a father, or trying to understand how to process sorro...

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