Sept. 29, 2025
Ep. 23: From Hippie Revival to City Hall: A Jesus Revolution Redemption Story w/Gary Renne
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Deformed Theology, hosts Jonathan and David sit down with Gary Renne — a former pastor, evangelist, and now city councilman — to unpack one of the most fascinating testimonies of revival, redemption, and reform in modern Christian history.
From a broken home and a rebellious youth in the 1970s to a life-changing vision of Jesus Christ, Gary’s story captures the heart of the original Jesus Movement — a time when God transformed hippies, skeptics, and prodigals into passionate followers of Christ. You’ll hear firsthand how a generation hungry for truth found revival in coffee houses, campus ministries, and street corners long before “viral” was a thing.
Together, the guys explore the spiritual parallels between the Jesus Revolution of the 1970s and the stirring hunger for God rising again in today’s culture. Are we on the edge of another revival? Or have we lost what made the movement so genuine?
The conversation dives into:
🔥 The Rapture Debate — Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib, Post-Trib? Does it really matter, or are we missing the bigger picture?
🔥 A Real Vision of Christ — What Gary saw as a teenager that changed his life forever.
🔥 The Birth of Street Ministry — How God used broken kids to spark local revivals in small towns.
🔥 The Jesus Movement Connection — What it was, how it spread, and why it mattered.
🔥 Faith and Politics — How Gary went from a street preacher to a city councilman, still sharing the Gospel in unexpected places.
🔥 Modern Revival Lessons — What today’s church can learn from past moves of God.
With humor, humility, and raw honesty, this episode captures the essence of what it means to walk from rebellion to redemption — to go from “hippie revival” to serving your city while keeping the Gospel central. Whether you’re curious about the end times, longing for spiritual awakening, or just love hearing real stories of transformation, this one will stir your faith.
👉 Key Topics & Keywords:
#JesusRevolution #RaptureDebate #ChristianTestimony #EndTimes #PreTrib #PostTrib #MidTrib #GaryRenny #DeformedTheology #Revival #ChristianPodcast #JesusMovement #FaithStories #ChristianLeadership #ModernRevival #Gospel #BibleTeaching #ChristianHumor
📖 Featured Scripture:
“Be ready in season and out of season…” — 2 Timothy 4:2
🎙️ About Deformed Theology:
Hosted by Jonathan and David, Deformed Theology is a Christian podcast that blends biblical truth, humor, and real-life stories to challenge the modern church and call believers back to the heart of Christ. Every episode explores what happens when theology gets twisted, grace gets forgotten, and truth gets deformed — and how God still redeems it all.
✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your faith authentic in a noisy world — or what revival looks like when it’s real — this episode is for you.
🔔 Subscribe to Deformed Theology for more deep dives into scripture, church culture, and conversations that build unity in the Body of Christ.
🎧 Listen weekly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.
🌐 Visit deformtheologyshow.com to connect, support, or share your prayer requests.
From a broken home and a rebellious youth in the 1970s to a life-changing vision of Jesus Christ, Gary’s story captures the heart of the original Jesus Movement — a time when God transformed hippies, skeptics, and prodigals into passionate followers of Christ. You’ll hear firsthand how a generation hungry for truth found revival in coffee houses, campus ministries, and street corners long before “viral” was a thing.
Together, the guys explore the spiritual parallels between the Jesus Revolution of the 1970s and the stirring hunger for God rising again in today’s culture. Are we on the edge of another revival? Or have we lost what made the movement so genuine?
The conversation dives into:
🔥 The Rapture Debate — Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib, Post-Trib? Does it really matter, or are we missing the bigger picture?
🔥 A Real Vision of Christ — What Gary saw as a teenager that changed his life forever.
🔥 The Birth of Street Ministry — How God used broken kids to spark local revivals in small towns.
🔥 The Jesus Movement Connection — What it was, how it spread, and why it mattered.
🔥 Faith and Politics — How Gary went from a street preacher to a city councilman, still sharing the Gospel in unexpected places.
🔥 Modern Revival Lessons — What today’s church can learn from past moves of God.
With humor, humility, and raw honesty, this episode captures the essence of what it means to walk from rebellion to redemption — to go from “hippie revival” to serving your city while keeping the Gospel central. Whether you’re curious about the end times, longing for spiritual awakening, or just love hearing real stories of transformation, this one will stir your faith.
👉 Key Topics & Keywords:
#JesusRevolution #RaptureDebate #ChristianTestimony #EndTimes #PreTrib #PostTrib #MidTrib #GaryRenny #DeformedTheology #Revival #ChristianPodcast #JesusMovement #FaithStories #ChristianLeadership #ModernRevival #Gospel #BibleTeaching #ChristianHumor
📖 Featured Scripture:
“Be ready in season and out of season…” — 2 Timothy 4:2
🎙️ About Deformed Theology:
Hosted by Jonathan and David, Deformed Theology is a Christian podcast that blends biblical truth, humor, and real-life stories to challenge the modern church and call believers back to the heart of Christ. Every episode explores what happens when theology gets twisted, grace gets forgotten, and truth gets deformed — and how God still redeems it all.
✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your faith authentic in a noisy world — or what revival looks like when it’s real — this episode is for you.
🔔 Subscribe to Deformed Theology for more deep dives into scripture, church culture, and conversations that build unity in the Body of Christ.
🎧 Listen weekly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.
🌐 Visit deformtheologyshow.com to connect, support, or share your prayer requests.
