Unscripted

Stephan Kilgore

Life rarely goes according to script, and that is where faith gets real. Unscripted from Revive Church is a podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories of trusting God in the middle of life’s toughest moments. From marriage and parenting to loss, healing, and hope, these honest conversations reveal that faith is not about perfection, it is about persistence. Listen and be reminded that you are not alone, your story matters, and God is present even in the unscripted parts of life.

Episodes

  1. 13 OCT

    They Thought Something Was Wrong. God Was Writing a Masterpiece.

    When Martin and Yumi learned they were expecting, they imagined a simple future. Instead, they met God in a story that stretched their faith, exposed their fears, and revealed grace in surprising places. In this Unscripted conversation with Pastor Stephan Kilgore, they share how a premature birth, hearing loss, and an autism diagnosis collided with financial pressure, doubt, and guilt. What followed is a testimony of provision, healing for the heart, and a new way to see their son through the eyes of God.Yumi grew up Buddhist and wrestled with hopelessness. Through friendship and kindness, she encountered Jesus and found a new beginning. Martin was raised in church, but still had to face the weight of providing for a growing family. Together they walked through sleepless nights, therapies, tight budgets, and hard questions. Then the surprises began. A deductible that worked in their favor. An employer who covered costly therapy. A little boy who plays classical melodies by ear and reads far beyond his age. Gifts that no one expected.This episode will help you face real life with real faith. You will learn how to trust God when plans fall apart, how to parent a child with autism with patience and hope, and how to replace guilt with grace. You will hear practical ways a church family can support special needs families. Most of all, you will be reminded that God’s plan is never fragile. It is faithful and good.What you will take awayCourage to trust God when the future feels uncertainA grace-filled view of autism, parenting, and identityPractical insight for church communities and friends who want to helpFresh hope that God provides in specific, timely waysListen, share, and invite someone who needs hope today.

    1h 22m
  2. 15 SEPT

    Levitating Tables, Haunted Nights, and a Life Redeemed

    What do you do when religion cannot answer your deepest questions, when tradition feels hollow, and when curiosity pulls you into the unseen world? In this premiere episode of Unscripted, Pastor Stephan Kilgore sits down with Kathy Boltin to hear her extraordinary story of faith, struggle, and transformation.Kathy grew up in a Catholic home where prayer was taught but never explained as a relationship. As a young girl she remembers praying to saints, whispering requests to spirits, and even participating in strange games where tables levitated and children claimed they could lift one another into the air. At the time it felt normal. Looking back, she realizes those moments were not innocent games but open doors into a spiritual confusion that would follow her for years.Her story does not stop there. As the oldest of seven children, Kathy carried responsibilities beyond her age, especially after her mother’s breakdown. By her teenage years she was desperate for escape and threw herself into a relationship that became her way out. Marriage, family, and the demands of life came quickly. On the outside she looked stable. On the inside she was still searching for something real. The turning point came in the most unexpected place: a home décor sales company. What started as a way to earn extra money and decorate her house exposed her to coworkers who carried a joy she could not shake. They invited her to Bible studies. They prayed with her. They planted seeds that would eventually lead to the moment she encountered the Holy Spirit in a way that changed her forever.In this episode Kathy reveals: Why religious rituals left her empty and searching.The hidden dangers of spiritual counterfeits that look harmless at first.The exact night she was overwhelmed by the presence of God and began to pray in a language she had never learned.Why prayer has become the anchor of her life for nearly fifty years.How she encourages those who are still searching and those who have prayed for years for someone they love.Her story raises a question every listener must face: Am I just practicing religion, or do I truly know Him? This episode will take you through laughter, shock, and deep reflection. Kathy’s journey shows the reality of the spiritual world and the even greater reality of Jesus Christ who rescues, redeems, and restores. If you have ever wondered if God still changes lives, this conversation will challenge you to see that He does. And if you are praying for a spouse, child, or friend to experience salvation, Kathy’s testimony will give you the strength to keep going.

    58 min

About

Life rarely goes according to script, and that is where faith gets real. Unscripted from Revive Church is a podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories of trusting God in the middle of life’s toughest moments. From marriage and parenting to loss, healing, and hope, these honest conversations reveal that faith is not about perfection, it is about persistence. Listen and be reminded that you are not alone, your story matters, and God is present even in the unscripted parts of life.