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Episode 1: The Quiet Stirring with Ed Stetzer

There’s a quiet movement happening among young men today- one that isn’t loud, flashy, or trending on social media, but deeply spiritual. Pastor Mark Jobe sits down with missiologist, author, and dean, Ed Stetzer, to explore the subtle but significant awakening taking place in the hearts of Gen Z men. In a world marked by confusion, digital noise, and cultural drift, many young men are quietly searching for truth, purpose, identity, and something real. Could we be seeing the early signs of a spiritual stirring that may grow into a broader revival?

Guest: Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is Dean of the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America, is the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and regularly writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN. He serves at his local church, Mariners Church, as a teaching pastor. Ed and his wife Donna have been married for more than 35 years and are the parents of three daughters.

Episode 2: The Fathers and the Sons

Revival doesn’t happen in isolation—it flows from one generation to the next. In this episode, Mark explores the essential role of fathers, mentors, and spiritual guides in shaping young men of faith. Together with pastor, counselor, and best-selling author Gary Chapman, we discuss why generational connection is vital for spiritual growth, how older men can pour into younger ones, and what it looks like to build meaningful, Christ-centered relationships that spark revival.

Guest: Gary Chapman

Dr. Gary Chapman

Gary Chapman, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor who has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies, and has been translated into 50 languages. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life marriage and family counseling since the 1970s, and his two radio programs air nationally on the Moody Radio Network and affiliate stations..

Episode 3: When Faith Gets Real

Many young men are finding Jesus not through programs or performance, but through real, raw encounters with truth. In this episode, Pastor Mark Jobe sits down with Gen Z follower of Jesus, Adam Edwards, to explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and lived-out faith are drawing young men back to Christ.
Adam shares his story—from leading among his peers, to building meaningful relationships, to witnessing God move in unexpected ways through student-led prayer and Scripture. His journey reveals a growing truth in this generation: authenticity is becoming the new apologetic, and genuine transformation is more powerful than polished answers.

Guest: Adam Edwards

Ed Stetzer

Adam Edwards is a recent high school graduate and a young leader whose life is deeply rooted in his Christian faith. He served as valedictorian, senior class president, and a two-time basketball captain, but those roles are only part of what makes him stand out.
Known for his compassion and character, Adam spent his school years investing in others—mentoring a classmate with Down syndrome, participating in Unified Sports, and helping revive a student-led Bible study that grew to more than 50 students. Those who know him describe him as a humble leader who leads with kindness, connection, and a servant’s heart.
Adam is currently pursuing pastoral ministry at Moody Bible Institute, where he continues to follow God’s calling with courage, curiosity, and a desire to serve.

Episode 4: Shaped by the Times

Today’s generation of young men is being shaped by forces no one saw coming—digital isolation, fractured families, shifting culture, and a constant noise that drowns out the voice of God. But what if these pressures aren’t just presenting challenges… what if they’re preparing the soil for a quiet revival? Mark Jobe welcomes Pastor and radio host Chris Brooks to explore how the pain, confusion, and searching of Gen Z men may become the very catalyst for a move of God.

Guest: Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.

Episode 5: The Future Church

In this episode of Quiet Revival, Pastor Mark Jobe is joined by pastor, author, and cultural commentator Mark Sayers—known for his sharp insights into secularism, leadership, and the Church’s evolving role in a rapidly changing world. Together, they explore how the quiet return of Gen Z men to faith is signaling a shift in the future church. This conversation dives beneath the surface of cultural change to examine how the next generation’s hunger for meaning and formation could lead to a more relational, humble, and mission-driven church.

Guest: Mark Sayers

Chris Brooks

Mark Sayers is the lead pastor of Red Church. Passionate about spiritual renewal and the intersection of faith and culture, he is the author of numerous books, including A Non-Anxious Presence and Reappearing Church. He also hosts the Rebuilders podcast. Mark lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife, Trudi, their daughter, Grace, and twin boys, Hudson and Billy..

Episode 6: A Countercultural Calling

In this episode of Quiet Revival, we sit down with noted author and apologist Sean McDowell to explore what it means for Gen Z men to live boldly for Christ in a culture that’s rapidly drifting from its moral foundations. Together, we unpack why so many young men are hungry for truth, meaning, and conviction—and how following Jesus with integrity has become a countercultural act of courage.
This conversation challenges young men to stand firm in purity, humility, and mission—embracing a faith that doesn’t blend in, but shines brightly in the darkness. Sean offers practical wisdom, honest insight, and a hopeful framework for spiritual strength, identity, and long obedience in the same direction.

Guest: Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell is a professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has earned two Master's degrees in philosophy and theology and his Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies. He is the author, editor, or co-author of more than 20 books including More Than A Carpenter, Chasing Love, End the Stalemate, and The Fate of the Apostles. He is the co-host of the Think Biblically podcast–one of the most popular podcasts on the intersection of faith and culture. Sean has one of the top apologetics YouTube channels. He is an internationally renowned speaker. And he is on the teaching team at his home church in southern California.

Episode 7: The Church They’re Coming Back To

In the final episode of the Quiet Revival podcast, Pastor Mark Jobe and his son, pastor and leader Josiah Jobe, dive into what draws Gen Z men back to church—and what drives them away. Mark and Josiah explore why authenticity, purpose, and genuine community matter more than ever, and why mentorship and real accountability resonate deeply with young men today. Whether you’re a pastor, parent, or simply trying to understand the next generation, this episode offers practical insight into the kind of church Gen Z is ready to return to.

Guest: Josiah Jobe

Chris Brooks

Josiah Jobe is a pastor, worship leader, and emerging communicator who is passionate about helping the next generation find their place in the local church. Growing up in a multiethnic, multi-site ministry environment as Pastor Mark’s son, Josiah brings a unique understanding of how different generations navigate faith and community. He serves in pastoral leadership at New Life Community Church in Chicago, focusing on young adults, discipleship, and creating spaces where people can encounter God in genuine, life-changing ways. His heart for authenticity and relational ministry makes him a powerful voice on this topic.

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