# A Revival of What Kind?

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Podcast: [Disarming Leviathan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disarming-leviathan-podcast-6408736)
Published: 2026-02-05T12:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Disarming Leviathan , Caleb sits down with Pastor David Ruybalid Ruybalid to examine the growing narrative that a “revival” is underway—especially among young men returning to church. While acknowledging real shifts in generational engagement, David offers a careful theological and pastoral critique of revival language that prioritizes numbers, emotion, or cultural momentum over repentance, humility, unity, and Spirit-formed fruit. Drawing on historical examples like the Moravian Revival, David argues that genuine revival cannot be manufactured or controlled—and must be evaluated by its fruit, not its hype. The conversation also explores why increased male participation in church has coincided with many women disengaging, highlighting the impact of institutional betrayal, abuse, unaddressed power dynamics, and the weaponization of Scripture. About David David Ruybalid is a pastor, writer, and trauma-informed practitioner who works at the intersection of church leadership, abuse response, and spiritual formation. He is the co-founder of the Religious Trauma Network and teaches on abuse response through a course developed with Danielle Strickland’s organization. Drawing on years of pastoral ministry, worship leadership, and advocacy for survivors, David equips churches to recognize institutional betrayal, respond faithfully to abuse, and cultivate leadership rooted in humility, repentance, and the character of Christ. Learn more about Disarming Leviathan at DisarmingLeviathan.com Get full access to Disarming Leviathan at disarmingleviathan.substack.com/subscribe

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