Great Awakenings: Lessons from George Whitefield with Chris Goeppner - Deeper Experiences with God - Episode 12

About this episode

In this episode, Dave Ripper and Chris Goeppner discuss the historical significance of the Great Awakening and its relevance to contemporary faith practices.

How does looking back at the past help us understand our present and future relationship with God? In this episode of "Deeper Experiences with God" host Dave delves into the history of the Great Awakening in New England with fellow pastor, Chris Goeppner of Riverbank Church in White River Junctions, VT. Their discussion explores the importance of spiritual practices, sharing faith, and “wearing out, not rusting out”. Chris shares his journey from South Florida to New England, his experiences in church planting, and the profound impact of studying Puritan leader, George Whitefield's life and ministry. They discuss Whitefield's evangelistic fervor, his ability to unite different denominations, and his personal flaws, emphasizing that God can use imperfect people for His purposes. The episode encourages spiritual pilgrimages to historic sites and emphasizes the importance of personal and corporate renewal. It concludes with a special prayer inspired by Whitefield for the listeners. Takeaways: Remembering Fuels Revival Chris reminds us that looking back—at both Scripture and church history—grounds our faith today. The stories of past awakenings remind us that renewal is always…

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Goeppner

Topics covered

• Great Awakening
• George Whitefield
• spiritual practices
• church planting
• evangelism

Keywords

• spiritual renewal
• historical sites
• personal journey
• denominational unity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Great Awakenings: Lessons from George Whitefield, Deeper Experiences with God, Scripture

Places: White River Junctions, VT, South Florida, New England, UK

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