RVVL | David Butler brightness of hope
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Feb 10, 2026 A warm conversation about faith growing today and cultural signs of spiritual hunger. They explore pioneer stories, joyful rituals like baptism, and the comfort of communal prayer for missionaries. The hosts celebrate authentic, imperfect church life and encourage pressing forward with a bright, hopeful trust in God.
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A Father’s Mission-Day Anticipation
- David Butler shares his family moment anticipating his daughter's mission call and nervous excitement as a father.
- He jokes about assignment locations and expresses protective, proud feelings about his daughter Jane preparing to serve.
Faith Is Rising In Our Day
- Stephan Taeger highlights clear evidence that faith in Jesus Christ is increasing today and attributes it to people seeking truth.
- David Butler adds that cultural works (like The Chosen) and a hunger among young people are ways God answers that search.
Clapping For A Ugandan Baptism
- David Butler tells a baptism story from Uganda where spontaneous clapping spread through the room and encouraged the new convert.
- He attributes the impulse to the Holy Spirit and celebrates loud, joyful responses to God’s work.
