Kingdom & Culture w/ Mike Whitford | S3 Ep1: Joel Vaughn, Revival in California & Gen Z Awakening

Описание: In this episode of Kingdom & Culture, host Pastor Jeff Hovsepian welcomes worship leader, songwriter, and evangelist Joel Vaughn, a voice helping lead a growing revival movement among young people across California and beyond. 

Joel shares the powerful story behind the grassroots gatherings that began during the 2020 lockdowns—when a small group of believers stepped out in faith to worship Jesus publicly on the beaches of Huntington Beach. What began as a simple act of obedience quickly grew into a larger movement, drawing hundreds and eventually thousands to worship, hear the Gospel, and experience baptisms in the ocean.

Through prayer, prophetic vision, and a deep desire to see his generation encounter the real presence of Jesus, Joel helped launch California Will Be Saved, a movement committed to proclaiming the Gospel throughout the state and calling a generation back to authentic faith.

This conversation explores:
• The spiritual turning point that led Joel to step out in faith during the pandemic
• A prophetic dream that inspired worship gatherings on Huntington Beach
• The early beach gatherings that sparked baptisms and salvations
• The rise of the California Will Be Saved movement
• How outdoor worship and evangelism spread across California cities
• Worship and Gospel rallies on Hollywood Boulevard, Sacramento, and beyond
• Why Gen Z is hungry for something real and responding to the message of Jesus
• The role of worship, prayer, and evangelism in modern revival movements
• Joel’s heart to mobilize young believers to share the Gospel in everyday life
• The influence California can have on revival across the United States and the world

Joel also shares an original worship song, “Open the Gates,” inspired by Psalm 24, calling for the presence of God to move powerfully across California and open hearts to the Gospel.

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Hope Fest Los Angeles

Joel also discusses the upcoming Hope Fest LA, a large-scale evangelistic gathering planned for April 11, 2026 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, bringing together worship, music, and Gospel proclamation with the goal of reaching thousands across Southern California.

The event will include worship artists, speakers, and evangelists with the mission of sharing the hope of Jesus and inviting people to respond to the Gospel.