Alisa Childers Reflects on Visit to Asbury Revival 

Went to asbury my wife was healed and the holy spirit was moving amazing Jesus is king they are slowly closing out yesterday was 1pm to 1am but its not asbury its Jesus working in faith of those showing up

I have listened to numerous testimonies of students repenting of sin and hypocrisy and being set free by the spirit of God. I met a professor at another Christian seminary who was a senior when the 1970 event there. He said that God really met him and changed his heart. He said that he would not be where he is today, because of God’s move at Asbury while he was there.

We had a move of God that looks very similar to what I see is going on at Asbury, 25 years ago. My experience was that those of us attending the services were blessed and had amazing encounters with God. But then when we were out and about living normal life we would be preaching the gospel to people every day. We weren't trying but it just happened. It was like we couldn't not preach because people would come up to us and start asking us questions. It was a mainly Muslim area and I would to a park to pray every day. Each day I would walk there and people would just stop me and start talking to me (something not normal for that place) an we would always very quickly be talking Jesus, some people hadn't even heard of Jesus before. I remember praying for 3 Muslim teenagers who had come to heckle me. As I talked to them they quickly went from ridicule to interest and longing. They let me pray for them and instantly they felt the gentle presence of the Holy Spirit. With eyes as wide as saucers they asked "what was that!" to which I replied that that was Holy Spirit. I don't think you can judge true revival by what is going on in the meetings but what is going on with the people outside the meetings. We had people criticizing us because they thought it was just emotionalism and there wasn't enough preaching, yet outside the meetings the people attending, were reading their bibles like never before and witnessing to the people around them like never before and we lost all desire for the things of this world like TV etc. But our critics didn't see that while they watched from the sidelines.

I am 55 years old and went there for two services. I had just came back to the faith after some rough times. As I was worshiping and praying the Holy Spirit was moving. People were worshiping with all of their hearts. People were all over the alters. This is a real move of God and it's being completely led by the Holy Spirit.

I was there for two days. Friday Day 10 and Saturday Day 11. I saw 5-10 thousand people on their knees during a prayer of repentance. I heard testimony confession from students turning away from sexual sin and confusion. I heard the word of God preached. I experienced revival. No one need worry. If this is not of God it will fail miserably. If it is of God, the fruit will bear witness. He is sovereign over this and all things. Lean not on your own understanding.... I worry some of the skepticism is actually lack of faith. Time will tell. God is in charge of this and all things and will use it all to HIS glory!

I think we need to be careful under the umbrella of “discernment” & trying to sound wise we miss out on the supernatural! ALL have sinned, so may revival start with ourselves & we let Holy Spirit minister to others. 🙏🏻🙌🏻

The fruit of this revival is going to be tested. Of course it is! But right now, he is dealing with me as I have attached to what’s been happening! He is convicting my heart of sin and helping me to get set free! I am so thankful! My husband and I are worship leaders in Oregon, we lead yesterday and it was very special! God is on the move!!!! Only God can change a heart, this I know! America’s issue is humility, a “me first you never spirit has got to go….. it’s in the Church!

I wouldn't worry about emotionalism. I'd be more worried if they weren't emotional. You can't be saved, renewed or even worship without without being emotional.

Christians should be celebrating young people praying and worshipping the Lord. We need to be praying for these young people.

Why can't people just wake up and truly see what's really happening cuz it's not just Asbury, it's happening all over the world for those whom are seeking His Face!!! In the last days God will pour out His Spirit and we should All be grabbing on to that Spirit with both hands and our entire being so that we may be counted worthy in His sight and walk in the Spirit so that we may have a better understanding of Him and His Blessings!!! 🙏♥️✝️

HOw many of us have been crying out for revival ? WHY are we shocked or skeptical when he answers beautifully? Revival must lead to transformation, YES. I imagine those 120 people in the upper room waiting for the Holy Spirit were much like the sweet presence the people are experiencing at Asbury. We absolutely should expect to see laborers released into the fields for harvest. It’s way too soon to expect everything to happen at once. BTW, we are emotional beings. If our emotions are not engaged we are simply robots. Enjoy the emotion of feeling God’s touch! Good point that all events like this are going to be messy because people are messy. When the “stall”is full, it’s messy. Anyone who would instantly criticized is in error.

This certainly is more healthy than BLM or Antifa. As an Asbury College graduate, I was deeply blessed there many times in the 4 years there. We can pray for the young people to take this experience, emotional or otherwise, to be led by the Holy Spirit in their futures. For Heaven’s sake, something good happens and Christians have to be skeptical.

I was there multiple times and had the honor of being a prayer minister. It was real and very unlike other "revivals." It was so sweet and humble. No fireworks. Just folks eager to experience God's presence and to confess their sin. The administration did an exceptional job with all the decisions they faced. They were very reluctant to even call it a revival but we spoke about it as an outpouring of God's spirit. People literally came from around the world. I do not think that Alisa's assessment is accurate and I think her own personal perspective clouded her vision. God is at work!!

I watched Alisa's video where I believe she said don't bother. Since watching that video, I attended Asbury for myself. God was moving! I'm pretty sure they are getting ready to change and slow this down. I am so blessed to have been there!

I was a pastor for twenty years. Believe me, when people stay at church and refuse to leave, something is going on.

People who criticize the Holy Spirit by attempting to tell Him how to do His business hardly receive His touch during revivals. This lady has been critical of the move of God from day one. I don't understand how a believer can assume leadership over Almighty God.

Christ himself told us to pray unceasingly in these days. As Christians, we know all prayers are answered.

If you go in as a skeptic, you can't be surprised if you get nothing.

If people are repenting and turning to the Lord, we should ALL rejoice and be thankful that God's spirit is moving. May this not only happen on Christian campuses.. but secular too! His return is soon. We ALL need to be praying for revival.

I like Alyssa... I read one if her books. That said I was there from noon to 4 waiting in line yesterday. We never even got in. There were at least 2000 people from all over the country judging by the license plates. The line had people singing and praying for one another... I am not a very emotional person nor am I what you might call Charismatic. Yet even I could sense what I called the love in the body of believers gathered there. Like many have mentioned these young people are doing good in praising God and seeking His will!

When kids would rather repent from sin, worshiping God, and getting right with God, that a good thing, when you meet Jesus it is experience you never forget!!

I went last night for the first time. Theres nothing for us to tear apart here. People were just worshipping. Period. I met a group from Ohio, two guys from Illinois, and an amazing couple From Canada that walked with me for an hour trying to help me find my car. People go there because they are hungry for God. They want/need and have a desire to be in the presence of God. Is everyone there a pure hearted person? No. We r human. Nobody there is perfect. And a place like that is exactly where they need to be. People are getting together to worship God. Its that simple.

This entire interview she keep describing who she was skeptical, keep an open mind, Maybe that’s why she had the experience she had. I actually went with Expectation , I went wanting more of God and wanting to understand more. A surrenders heart, a humble heart and from there God took over. I saw Prayer, Worship, Confession, Repentance and I saw the Holy Spirit at work in the line and in the Auditorium. The touch from God that revived our hearts.

I pray to God in the name of Jesus, that Brazil will not be known as the country of Carnival, but for the gospel to be preached to every thirsty heart 🙏

He is working ! This is breaking out all over . God is making a move all over . Have faith ❤

My son and I was having this conversation and he is a sceptical, but I had to remind him that God will use the bad and the good to His glory. Pray for God's protection and insight for the youth. Everyone read your Bible not to go by word of mouth.

I am a pastor from Visalia, California, do you recall when John the Baptist told his disciples called and asked Jesus if he’s the one and he respond by saying Luk 7:22 And He answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the BLIND RECEIVE SIGHT, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the POOR HAVE THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM. That’s how you know if it’s a true revival.

All my family members are starting their own ‘reawakening’ groups in their own churches now.. whether it’s just beginning or becoming stronger in Alaska, California and on the west coast of Washington. All Praise to Christ the King for opening up the hearts of the young and the old together🔥🔥

I am sitting at the library across from Hughes this very minute looking at thousands of people from around the world who went through much effort to be here. The fields are ready, people want Christ, and the workers are infighting and doubtful.

I went to Asbury at 2:00am in the morning I got on my knees at the altar and could not leave the floor until 9:00am. The Glory and manifest presence of God was so thick that when I first entered I was hit with a wave of the Holiness of God revealing the unholiness of me. The rest of that night is a blur of encountering the holy spirits power, crying out In full Repentance and surrender, and shouting for Joy at the realization of our amazing God and how real He is and what He’s done for us. He is Worthy of it all 🙌🙌🙌 He is REAL,and this is definitely a pure move of God. I would caution the skeptics to some degree, I understand we should “test the spirits” but once you see the fruit of the Holy Spirit if you keep questioning at that point then I’m concerned your outlook aligns more with the spirit of the Pharisees then the spirit of God himself... The Pharisees of Jesus’s time were so wrapped up in tradition and how they thought things should be that they legitimately thought (the Son of God) Jesus, was demonically possessed, The worst thing we can do as believers is discredit and doubt something so much in the name of critical thinking that we miss what God is doing. The Pharisees did that with Jesus. I caution you to not be so hasty in condemning what God is doing. God is definitely there and the holyspirit is definitely moving. The fruit is evident by the testimonies and the countless young people who are choosing to glorify Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior above all else . The last time I checked 1 John was pretty clear about the fruit that a believer who is of the right spirit will exhibit and one of those things is confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord. Praying for wisdom and discernment for all of us. May we not miss this move of God because of negative experiences, pride, in forgiveness or any other bitter root in our hearts. May God have mercy on us and give us the eyes to see what He is doing…

She received nothing. I've learned when you are looking around instead of being focused on the Lord you receive nothing. I've done that. Being in a church where the spirit is moving and I was looking around. When I would close my eyes and lift up my hands to the Lord and worshipped Him I would receive.

This is just incredible so much better than college students partying drinking hooking up..God is moving our country . Let the people of God pray that this move will move to other colleges, churches, schools homes grocery stores and our people seek repentance! Jesus is coming soon folks people get ready to meet him in the air💐

God shows up to the humble and hungry. God loves those humble, hungry, passionate young people.

Actually at Pentecost they weren’t preaching at first as they were in the upper room in prayer when they were filled with the Spirit and it was noised abroad 🙏

Beautiful to hear the students and others singing praise to the Lord. I believe the Church can learn from this not to drown out praise from congregation by instruments! ❣️🎶

It seems like Alisa has a PTSD, the way she reacts to the word “revival” … let the people worship and pray. Do not be anxious, do not worry, do NOT lean on your own understanding!!! We need more prayer 🙏🏻 ❤

I feel so sorry that she is so critical of young people worshiping God! ❤ I’m very grateful the move of God doesn’t depend on this woman. ❤️🙏🏼

Pray for all those at Asbury.

Oh please! With respect and understanding I want to say that I am eighty years old and sick and tired of all the experts analysing everything day in day out. Where's the humility? What is revival? It's the power of the Holy Spirit. Who's confused? Not me. God bless these students, bringing, in the power of the Spirit, our Lord God to the fore in our troubled world. Praise God! Trust the Lord God! Have true faith! Don't pull apart every single thing. Take heart. Thank God. TRUST!

Dunno why Alisa feels that her opinion matters... God is busy working... And that's wonderful to see... Call it revival or not God is moving...

When I begin to watch videos from there, I feel the presence of the Lord. There is no doubt.

I don’t know why we would even discuss “picking a side”. In this scenario. I simply see young folks worshipping and praising God on a college campus where secular culture has worked so hard to push Him out. Rejoice and be glad. Be still and know that He is God. Let His Spirit work in and through Asbury.

"IF my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 Confessing sins and repentance seem to have been the keys in Asbury.

I am kind of shocked at how there seems to be underlying hostility towards this by these speakers. I was part of the Calvary Chapel experience when it first started in the sixties as a young teen. I remember it so well. The amazing outpouring of the holy spirit, the incredible joy and being touched by God and the love that we felt flowing through the room. It was life changing, and emotional, you better believe it!!!!!!!!!!! You can't be touched by God's love and not get emotional and if you haven't felt that then you need too.

It is a miracle which is happening at Asbury. Im from new zealand and just watching the first church service that kicked it all off, and some of the singing afterwards has connected me back to Jesus, and I now feel ready to finally get baptised. Dont listen to the naysayers. Its a miracle thats happening for me anyways

Alisa, why in the world would you dissect and assume and judge the love of God moving in people? This is so absurd! Why would you put doubts and negativity in tbe minds of so many who are witnessing this wondering movement of the Holy Spirit? Indeed this is a true spiritual battle we are fighting!!!

I am 74 years old and saved during the revival of late 1960s. I would ask why she brought politics into the experience. The Holy Spirit moves in heavenly ways. His kingdom is not of this earth. I will be praying for Alisa Childers.

I lost my fire..please say a prayer for me

I went last night. They took My three teenagers in and next thing I know they were in the tv outside. They were just blown away. Absolutely nothing fake going on.

Emotionalism is a statement made by people who do not have a close relationship with God. Those who are not open to the moving of the Spirit of God. He ministers to us and heals us in our souls. What resides in our souls? Our will, our mind, AND our emotions! All of these things need healing and deliverance inside of us so that we can be healthier and walk even closer to God, to be able to walk in the love of God.

God Bless them and be with them, AMEN 🙏.

I do not know who this woman is - so I watched another video of hers, thinking perhaps she just appears critical in this video. I do not understand why she is critical. I have watched fellow believers give testimony as to why they went to this Prayer event and how the Holy Spirit moved. I watched via posted videos - as I’m watching this- I was unable to go in person. I saw the joy of Lord in their testimonies which moved me and my entire family to prayer - praising our Savior. With so much destruction and chaos in these end times to see so many people wanting to be with others worshipping our Lord - that is just true joyful encouragement! I do not see the joy of the Lord in this woman’s countenance. “Lord Jesus I pray that You fill her with joy, and Your peace that passes all understanding. I thank You that You never leave us nor forsake us - even during these difficult times. I thank You that You inhabit our praise! In Jesus name I pray Amen “

Some will even doubt HIS coming back .

Alisa was not there when people arrived (Only a few were there.). She went as an observer and not a participant.

I went their myself and experienced love like no other and felt the Holy Spirit moving and imma tell ya that this revival was very real. The people who judged need to just experience it for themselves while its still going

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there...

See Dutch Sheets prophecy…it can’t be stopped …glory to God

People can get addicted to negativity and sometimes we can have religious spirits and not know it.

This lady is extremely thoughtful and knowledgeable about scripture and the complete process. Great Job.

I watched her video. She came to see for herself, her perspective is already set with skepticism and already looking for the danger. I was in her shoes years ago because I grew up with a pentecostal mom. Her mind is already geared to find fault which I used to be. It reminds me of the last episode in the Chosen, when the leaders of the church (Jews) came to see "what's happening" there to find something to discount, in what was happening with the crowd where Jesus was.

I don't see emotionalism. I don't see people rolling on the floor, chaos, like I have seen in the past. I see the word preached, prayer, repentance and worship, people getting healed.

She is so in control, you can tell that from the way she speaks and her posture, she hardly lets God change her mind. God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.

God says gather together all the more as you see the day approaching, and speak to one another in songs, hymns, and spiritual songs, and pray with all prayer and supplication for all the saints, and day and night they cried Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty….

This tells me and answers my prayers about not all youth in out country being lost to progressive ideologies and sin, God still has his remnants even among our youth. And bigger is the one who is with us than the one in the world!

I know of several folks who were deeply touched by God when visiting Hughes chapel during this revival. Just folks who don't have a horse in the race, nothing to lose or gain. Sincere folks wanting more of God. I believe many who are truly hungry for God will find He is waiting to meet you where you are. And if He is leading you to go to Asbury, then obey and you will be blessed.☝✝🙌

As we say in Hawaiian here in the KE AKUA’s (LORD’s country) that we are to pray without ceasing, it’s a command That we are to pray for our leaders, our nation, BLESS YISRAEL, in Jesus Name E Pule’ Ka Kou. In Hawaiian In English Let us Pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 banners are displayed all over the island of O’ahu, it’s been up on walls, and fences in town, and all over Hallelujah Hallelujah

What’s to be skeptical about? People want more of God. These young people are desperate for Jesus and the presence of the Lord. Desperation is a sign of revival in my humble opinion. And this whole thing about emotionalism. When you see …….Rejoicing, joy, peace, hope, love, convicted, gladness, long suffering, patience’s, kindness, worship, praise, singing will equal some type of emotion… Today young people have been feeling depressed oppressed and told to rage and hate and to love themselves more than others … So I’m glad they are experiencing “emotionalism” (sarcasms). They need to experience the presences of God and if that makes them emotional so be it….

So much analyzing by leaders and individuals, and not enough PRAYING for true REPENTANCE and revival in this season. God doesn't need our help, and we will KNOW and SEE when His Presence comes. 🙏🏻🔥🕊

To the woman…. be very careful of judging Holy Spirit’s work. Judge the fruit. Young people whom the enemy is working overtime to destroy are being DRAWN TO JESUS! Experiencing the holy presence of God is a very powerful and emotional experience. Let them bask in Him and receive whatever He’s doing in their heart - which you cannot see! In the words of Jesus, “Stop judging by appearances!”

Alisa is critical because she has been wounded in the past . This is a move of God!

Wow! People were emotional when the saw Jesus … the Holy Spirit touches our emotions our need for healing for sharing what God has done and who He is! This woman’s words are not testing they are destroying… the longer she talked the more negative she got. I’m testing the spirit in you ! These kids will go forth and preach Jesus! Despite all this negative attack from you!

Like an old pentecostal woman told me 30 some years ago...never have to worry about the fire of the spirit becoming a wildfire as there are always enough wet blankets around to quench it....

My prayer for the Asbury Revival is that it will not be another revival movement that is all about worship music, feelings and emotions. I pray that this will be a World Wide Transformation that will lead to souls being saved, blind eyes open, the deaf hearing, the mute speaking, people being delivered from demonic spirits, the lame walking, and yes the dead being raised, just like JESUS did. The bible says to be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. That is the only way the body of Christ can see change in themselves and the world. It's time to change from once in a while revivals to everyday Transformations through the Holy Spirit and The Word Of God!

What I saw (yes online) was young people not wanting to leave the presence of God because something dead inside them came back to life. It is not normal for young people to want to pray and worship for hours and days.

I can't fly to Asbury but I am praying along. May God bless us all everyday.

Only Jesus can change a Mess into a Message. Thank You LORD for all that you did for me almost 30 years ago on October 18, 1993. Some people in my family and I would say all of the friends said it would never last but that will be 30 years ago this year, and I never want to go back to my old way of life. I will follow Jesus all the days of my life and I will dwell in Heaven forever.

Why do some American theologians think they have the right to judge everything ?

I call this an outpouring and praying for teachers who will discipline these young people in Kingdom principles 🙏

I'm sure this will be a marker in every student's life who participated in this time of ongoing worship and prayer.

The students didn’t ask the world to show up. When God shows up in a special way, it can be emotional! Most have said that it’s peaceful and orderly and the leadership is doing a good job trying to manage the outsiders. Sometimes when the Holy Spirit shows up, like when it rains heavily, it can be a little messy. Thankful for the thoughtful conversation.

It is interesting to me, that they may have been skeptical of Billy Graham Crusades in the 1950's and 1960's in: London, L.A.and NYC but they went on fir 4-5 weeks uninterrupted. The critiques were wrong then. The more things change, the more they remain the same. Alicia Childers you know better.

that's a shame these people are critical. These are leaders.

If it leads people to repent and return to God, why not.

Who remembers Billy Graham's revivals ?? We are over due!! I wish I could go.

I've been seeing a lot of people commenting something along the lines of "people should be out there preaching the gospel to everyone" or "if this is a true revival people should be doing this and that by now". Guys.... we are observing this in real time through social media. For the first time in history we can literally make comments from around the globe right there in the moment. The Asbury movement has been going on for DAYS now, and I'm not emphasizing to highlight how long that is, but how incredibly short that time span is to be trying to examine the fruits as if they are supposed to be ready to view right now. It's like going to the grape vine with buds on it to complain that the grapes aren't there yet. At least give it some more time before proclaiming a lack of fruit.

I hope my children aren't watching this! They need to be saved, and this is NOT the way to do it!

A friend of mine wrote to me about the Asbury revival I believe God hears the persistent , desperate cries of His people to visit us mightily in this generation. He does not disregard our prayers. There is a generation of young people out there who are lonely, confused, desperate, and so ripe for a move of God. Time, as Gamaliel said, will tell. I do believe God is in this somehow. We will see where it goes. Praying for the knowledge of Him to cover the earth! Praying nothing will be allowed to subvert or adulterate the work of His Holy Spirit. Praying for spiritual protection on these young ones coming now to faith in Jesus. Hoping to see an overflowing harvest of souls, and a rekindling of the hearts of His people everywhere. Including me!

Quit being skeptical and encourage the youth

Praise the Lord for this conversation. I’ve been praying for discernment, God’s wisdom, true repentance and the gospel to be spoken and heard. Not just at Asbury, but all over and that the Lord would start with me and my local church. Search our hearts and know us and see if there be any wicked way in us, and lead us in the WAY everlasting! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Pray pray pray!!!

I went to and was blessed by going to Toronto Airport Church years ago.There were many out of box activities probably what you are referring too.For example: I hopped around in odd way. I fell on the floor. I helped a young guy walk who said his feet were not touching the floor. In local shops people were on floor laughing. Lots of messy stuff and it was wonderful and I have never been the same. This outpouring was sweet and not messy but will change us forever.

😁 Was hoping after her first interview that she would be a little more positive!! can’t we just settle that it is a true move of God ,and we can get behind students, hasn’t been manufactured to meet the criteria for a revival!🙏 organic reverence, worshipful, repentance,

There are many testimonies about people's lives being changed and transformed and getting a word from the Lord about their future. 11-year-olds testifying. Has your guest heard about all this?

Why question what the LORD is doing? There have been videos shared of tremendous testimonials of what God has done in someone's life.

Like you, I viewed hearing this with some caution. A number of people in our church mentioned it and it has become a matter of prayer. Then I saw one of your first videos on it and that sort of tipped me more in favor of it being of God. However, what really pushed me over the edge on that score was when I heard Asbury's University President met with the board and decided to cease the 24 hour use of the chapel as well as stopping live broadcasting of the the revival. I'd heard that it began during a prayer time when a young man got up and repented before the other students. That confession seems to have started a domino affect based on 2nd Chronicles 7:14. President Brown's reasoning for limiting the hours at first was stated as an attempt to balance the needs of the students, spiritual and academic, and the use of the facilities. He later amended that statement by adding that he saw it as his fiduciary responsibility, which made it sound more like he was more interested in the bottom line than the spiritual lives of the students. While I could be wrong I call on all Christians to pray for the Board of Directors and Dr. Brown, that they will do what God wants done.

This is a move of GOD IN DESPERATE WORLD CONDITIONS, --- morally, politically, economically, in most everyway. PRAY for these young people and adults seeking the Presence of GOD thru worship, prayer and testimony.(!)🙏🕊️💎🕊️☝☝☝

Weird that a so-called Christian would question people coming together from all over the world in the name of Jesus and young souls being saved. Dah!!! This reminds me of when Jesus said to Peter, "Get behind me Saten."

It’s people who speak in a negative way that miss out in the move of God Lord help this group to understand what you are doing! In the midst of our horrific culture and you are concerned about young people praising the Lord!!!

This interview is so good. Attending with open heartedness, searching for fruit that lasts, seeing it as Gods entry point into a lost and hungry generation, seeking to hear the gospel preached, seeking to see repentance , all are such relevant points to ponder. May God help all His children seeking after Him ❤

Alisa, if you would humble yourself in repentance (taste and see that the Lord is good) in this special time, you will experience God's holy cleansing presence and a fear of the Lord so rich and strong you would have no doubt that God is the author of this outpouring while we can be willing participants.

I am not hearing one thing that is encouraging or uplifting , she speaks totally legalistically which is not good and is suppressing . sorry she is on the show