It's Time to Rise Up

Kim McIntire
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Our mission is to inspire and encourage men and women, across denominational lines, to pursue an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

  1. 3D AGO

    Breaking Generational Cycles With Faith And Courage with Amanda Perry - 39

    Send a text What if the chaos you grew up with felt so normal that safety seemed boring? That’s where Amanda’s story begins—inside a childhood shaped by alcohol, abuse, and constant turmoil, where “never” felt strong until life pressed hard enough to break it. She walks us through first sips and first highs, the rush of meth and the crash that followed, and the way male attention became a counterfeit answer for a father-shaped ache. School success coexisted with late nights, bad bets, and relationships that hurt. Then came motherhood at 18, and with it a new question: how do you protect a baby from the storm you still live in? The most harrowing moments are told with unflinching honesty: a violent car ride with her infant strapped in the backseat, the blank stare of a child who didn’t know fear because chaos had always been near. We sit with the complexity of an abortion decision—niceness without truth at the clinic, the weight of people-pleasing over conscience, and the burning barn that seared a deeper conviction: you can hide from people, not from God. Amanda doesn’t sanitize the pain, because the reach of grace is measured by the depth of the pit. Along the way, her mother’s late sobriety and faithful prayers hint at a larger rescue already in motion. Today, Amanda parents with fierce boundaries and tender purpose—closing doors that once stood wide open in her own home, watching innocence bloom where trauma used to grow. She teaches, disciples, and serves the homeless with a credibility born from survival, offering presence instead of pity. The good part is coming, she promises, and this conversation sets the stage: redemption, restoration, and a new creation built one small choice at a time. Listen for the cliffhanger and come back for part two as we follow the thread of hope to its source. If this story moved you, share it with a friend, subscribe for the continuation, and leave a review to help others find real, hard-won hope. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    41 min

  2. FEB 24

    A Marriage Redeemed with Marcus and Keli Keener - 38

    Send a text A hard heart. A bold knock. Tears in a hospital room. That’s how a quiet surrender began—and how a marriage and a man found their footing again. We sit down with Marcus and Keli Keener to trace a redemption story that blends miracle moments with honest, daily work: instant freedom from addiction alongside a longer journey through anger, anxiety, and depression. Keli shares how she met Jesus first, found a circle of praying women, and watched a determined pastor make a daring promise at her doorstep: give church one month. That challenge collided with an ER scare and a breakthrough Marcus can’t fully explain, except to say that grace found him. From there, discipleship moved fast—scripture first, service next—while emotional healing took patience, counsel, and community. Marcus opens up about growing up Native in a small town, a father’s war trauma, and how pain hardened into rage. He maps the path back: a Christian counselor who wouldn’t be bullied, medication that steadied the mind, and a brotherhood he calls “two o’clock men,” the guys who answer in the night, pray without posturing, and show up when it counts. We unpack Living Free, a national discipleship program with table discussions on anger, addiction, and identity, and explain how to join or start a group in your city or online. Keli offers field notes for wives: build a multigenerational prayer circle, speak life when feelings want payback, and choose churches where men pray for men and women lift women. If you’re searching for help with Christian anger, men’s accountability, or practical steps to fight isolation, this story offers language, tools, and hope. The thread through it all is simple and strong: community beats isolation, scripture shapes courage, and small faithful steps add up to change. If this conversation stirred something in you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more stories like this, and leave a review so others can find the show. Tell us: what’s your next brave step? If you would like to learn more about Living Free, visit their website at https://www.livingfree.org. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    41 min

  3. FEB 10

    Transformation and Healing with Seantell Coffey - 37

    Send a text What if the road out of suffering isn’t a shortcut but a map—one that leads through truth, courage, and the steady kindness of God? That’s the heart of our conversation with Chantel Coffee, a prayer minister whose story stretches from a chaotic childhood and early abandonment to a chronic illness spiral fueled by anxiety, mold exposure, and misdiagnoses. She shares how perfectionism and a fearful view of God kept her striving, and how reframing her prayer—from “heal me” to “how do I get well?”—opened the door to layered, practical, and deeply spiritual healing. We walk through the turning points: receiving a grandmother’s legacy of faith, confronting the roots of bitterness and fear, finding skilled counseling for sexual abuse, and disentangling from new age practices that promised relief but deepened confusion. Chantel explains how she learned to invite the Holy Spirit into medical decisions, nutrition, rest, and daily rhythms that calmed an inflamed nervous system. One unforgettable moment: years of thyroid medication give way to normal labs and a quiet miracle that confirmed what her heart had begun to trust—God heals in unique ways, sometimes instantly, often in process, always with purpose. Now serving as a catalyst for prayer, Chantel carries a humble boldness: pray for the sick, confront lies with scripture, and expect the Father’s goodness. We explore how seeing God as a loving Father—rather than through the lens of harsh or absent father figures—can unlock peace, restore identity, and accelerate recovery. If you’ve felt stuck between medical exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, this story offers a grounded path forward: integrate care for body and soul, ask better questions, and follow the next faithful step. If this episode encouraged you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your story might be the next testimony someone needs to hear. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    53 min

  4. JAN 27

    God of Miracles with Richard and Heather Winesburg Pt 2 - 36

    Send a text The morning started before sunrise with a whispered prayer, a packed waiting room, and a promise from Matthew 19:26 echoing in our heads: with God, all things are possible. Hours later, the surgeon’s few words—“we got it”—opened a flood of relief. What followed wasn’t just a recovery; it was a cascade of moments that stitched faith and medicine into one story of mercy: Heather waking in ICU with peace, childhood worship songs returning like old friends, and small victories—walking the hall, brushing her teeth—feeling like gifts you never forget. We walk through the emotional landscape that hospitals rarely chart: the patience of a spouse in a plastic chair, prayer that shows up right when words run out, and a community that fills the gaps with meals, rides, and relentless encouragement. Heather shares how music became a lifeline, carrying lyrics from children’s church to choir anthems that steadied her mind. The healing unfolded in quiet increments—swelling easing, tingling signaling nerves waking up, and the surprise of hearing and peripheral vision returning during worship. An MRI cleared her to drive, and a simple word from God reframed the waiting: give me time, as He carefully rewires nerves and restores sight. This story holds grief too. In the middle of progress, Heather called her dad in hospice and prayed with him—tears formed though he could not speak. He passed that night, and somehow the discharge cleared by morning, allowing a visit with her mom on the way home. The timing felt like grace. Less than two weeks after surgery, we stood before our church to say the simplest, truest line we know: look what the Lord has done. We end with a clear invitation shaped by Luke 12:40—be ready and choose Jesus today—because life can shift in a single day, and peace is a gift best received now. If this story lifted your heart, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these testimonies of courage and faith. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    33 min

  5. JAN 13

    God of Miracles with Richard and Heather Winesburg Pt 1 - 35

    Send a text A phone that won’t pick up. A long drive filled with questions. And a CT scan that stops the room. When Heather traveled to care for her dad, no one expected a sudden collapse, an ER scramble, and the words brain tumor. The first hospital hinted at the worst and the weather grounded any hope of flying her closer to home. That storm rerouted them to Little Rock, where an MRI reframed fear into a plan and a top neurosurgeon stepped into the story. Richard and Heather open up about the moments between the moments: the limp silence when Heather wouldn’t wake, the chapel where a single line from the Psalms became oxygen, and the way a cousin on staff moved mountains from inside the system. You’ll hear how the diagnosis shifted from terrifying to treatable, why the team delayed surgery to strengthen her lungs, and how community carried the load through texts, late-night calls, and focused prayer. When the tube came out, Heather’s first whispers were questions; her second breath turned into bold witness. If you walked past her door, you got asked about Jesus. Courage, it turns out, can sound like a soft voice in a loud ICU. This conversation is for anyone navigating a medical crisis or caring from the waiting room. We unpack practical steps—advocacy, informed choices, pacing your energy—and the inner work of anchoring your heart when outcomes are unclear. Expect a story of providence, from a storm that forced the right hospital to an expert surgeon who took the case. Stay through the end as we set up Part Two and the next chapter of recovery and resilience. If this story strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Your words help someone else keep going. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    40 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Daniel Moore - Marriage as a Mission Book Interview - 34

    Send a text What if your marriage isn’t just about happiness, but about holy purpose? We sit down with Daniel Moore to unpack his new book, Marriage as a Mission, and the hard-won lessons that turned personal pain into a roadmap for hope. From covenant vows to daily habits, this conversation reframes marriage as a God-witnessed commitment designed to bless more than two people. We start with the difference between a covenant and a contract, and why “sliding” into cohabitation often sabotages long-term stability. Daniel shares how fear, cultural pressure, and shaky role models can make commitment feel risky—and how anchoring your relationship in Christ restores courage and clarity. We challenge the myth that a spouse can supply joy on demand and show how abiding in Jesus fills the cup both partners draw from, especially when expectations crash. Then we get practical. You’ll learn to spot the reactive cycle that keeps fights looping and how to switch to a care cycle that pauses, prays, and re-engages with humility. Daniel lays out three core spiritual disciplines for couples—prayer, Scripture, and worship—as everyday tools for unity and spiritual warfare. He also walks through his six-session study guide packed with Scripture and action steps, and his 42-day devotional that gives couples a shared rhythm for daily growth. We close with a candid look at spiritual warfare in the family and how to apply the armor of God to real conflicts: truth for honest talk, righteousness for integrity, readiness for service, faith under pressure, salvation for identity, and the Word for wisdom. If you want a marriage that moves beyond survival to mission, this episode offers both vision and a plan. Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts to help more couples find hope. To learn more about Daniel and Michelle's ministry, visit https://www.marriagelifeandmore.com. If you would like to purchase any of their books, please use the links below: Marriage as a Mission - Living out God's Design for Marriage Amazon (Available in Paperback, Hardback, and e-book) Paperback: https://a.co/d/10CRf4i Study Guide: https://a.co/d/5NlbXLa 42 Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    42 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Kim McIntire - Abide - 7-Lesson Study Book Interview - 33

    Send a text What if your spiritual life felt less like a checklist and more like a living connection that fuels every part of your day? Daniel and Michelle Moore sit down with author and teacher Kim McIntire to unpack what it truly means to abide in Christ from John 15—and how a simple, consistent rhythm of Scripture, prayer, and praise can move you from duty to delight. Kim shares her journey from faithful routines to a deep hunger for God’s presence, the moment a Bible class flipped a switch, and why the cost of intimacy is not perfection but time. Together, they explore the difference diligent seeking makes in real life: calmer responses under pressure, unexpected compassion for hard people, and the power to forgive when the flesh wants to hold a grudge. Kim opens up the structure behind her seven-lesson Abide study—start with worship, ask concise questions of the text, respond personally, and practice diverse forms of prayer. You’ll hear how reading the same chapter across a group often yields unique insights for each person, a reminder that God meets us individually through the same living Word. We also talk about frequency: why one day in the Bible offers little traction but four to five days builds discernment, joy, and spiritual resilience. Kim’s stories bring prayer to life, including a “victory shout” that turned despair into hope, and a reflective exercise that compares your most valuable human relationship to your walk with God. Time, mutuality, encouragement, accountability, listening, presence, trust—these are the ingredients of abiding, and they’re available to anyone hungry for God. If you’ve felt stuck, distracted, or unsure where to start, this conversation offers clear next steps and a warm push to try ten minutes today and let appetite grow. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review—your support helps more people learn how to abide and bear lasting fruit. If you would like to purchase either of Kim's books, the links are below: Amazon Abiding Conversations: https://a.co/d/cJqBRES Abide: John 15:4 7 Lesson Study: https://a.co/d/5QciyWh They are also available at Barnes and Noble and as an e-book. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    42 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Titus and Lesli Neuenschwander - A Place Where Families Heal - Restoration House - 32

    Send a text Hope may start at the table. We sit with Titus and Lesli Neuenschwander, a couple who turned personal heartbreak into Restoration House, a Carthage, Missouri home where families stay, eat, play, and gently relearn how to be together. Their story begins with adoption, threads through the deep ache of losing a child, and arrives at a surprising answer: combine therapy with radical hospitality so trust can grow where fear once lived. Across three nights, they guide families through a carefully designed intensive that pairs counseling with real-life moments—board games that surface patterns, outdoor play that releases tension, and unhurried dinners that make space for honest words. Kids who are burned out on therapy meet pancakes with smiley faces and rooms that invite movement without overwhelm. Parents who are exhausted by crisis find a house arranged to lower their load: meals handled, rhythms set, and a calm environment that makes healing work possible. We also share how this mission became real: a paid-off home that opened doors, a banker’s quiet act of courage, and a community that cleared a yard in a day. Today, Restoration House specializes in trauma, adoption, neurodiversity, and stress sensitivity, offering on-site intensives, parent education, church trainings, and parent-only retreats that travel to where the need is. The nonprofit arm ensures families aren’t priced out, with prayer partners, donors, and service teams keeping the lights on—often for those who arrive late at night and breathe out the first “wow” of relief. If your family needs a reset, if your church wants to strengthen caregivers, or if you feel called to stand with families in hard seasons, this conversation offers a clear path forward. Learn how to inquire, how to sponsor a stay, and how to join the prayer team that undergirds every step. If this resonates, follow, share, and leave a review—your support helps more families find their way to hope. Restoration House https://www.restorationhousefc.org Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

    47 min
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Our mission is to inspire and encourage men and women, across denominational lines, to pursue an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Kim McIntire
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 It's Time to Rise Up
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