Rooftop Perspectives
Rooftop Perspectives
John Whaley and Michael Brewer, The Rooftop Ministries International
Welcome to Rooftop Perspectives, a weekly podcast helping Christians to join Jesus in His mission in their everyday lives as they pursue a lifestyle of making disciples who make disciples. Join John Whaley and Michael Brewer every week as they introduce you to some amazing guests and give you some biblical takeaways for your life. And along the way, they will update you on what God is doing through The Rooftop International, a global disciple-making movement helping Christians join Jesus in His mission in over 70 countries.
On Fire in New York City: Abby Walner on Evangelism, Fasting, and Believing God for a City
In this episode of Rooftop Perspectives, John Whaley sits down with Abby Walner — a 26-year-old Gen Z evangelist living and ministering in New York City. Abby is the founder of the Worldwide Fast, a leader of New York Will Be Saved, and host of the Forever on Fire podcast. She shares her journey from drifting away from faith in high school to encountering Jesus in a radically transforming way, and what it looks like to live fully surrendered to him in one of the world's most secular cities. From organizing a major evangelistic event on Coney Island to calling believers into prayer and fasting, Abby's story is a bold reminder that the simple gospel still changes everything.Find Abby's podcast Forever on Fire on YouTube and Spotify.
Jun 22
54 min
The Marketplace as Mission Field: Emily Wilburn Andrews on Leading a Business for God's Glory
In this episode of Rooftop Perspectives, John Whaley sits down with Emily Wilburn Andrews — CEO of Wilburn Medical Supply and a woman who discovered that the boardroom can be just as much a mission field as any overseas assignment. At 26, Emily stepped into leadership of her family's healthcare distribution company, a calling she never saw coming. Having fallen in love with Jesus in college and spent years doing mission work around the world, God redirected her path — not away from mission, but deeper into it. Emily shares what it looks like to surrender the workplace to Christ, ask whether people feel the presence of God when they encounter you, and lead a company with eternity in mind. A powerful conversation for anyone navigating faith and work.Learn more at christiansinmarketplace.com.
Jun 15
41 min
ll We Had Was Jesus: Lonnie Riley on Walking by Faith in Lynch, Kentucky
In this episode of Rooftop Perspectives, John Whaley shares a replay of his powerful conversation with Lonnie Riley — a man who, in 1999, left a fruitful ministry in Mississippi with no plan, no strategy, and no resources, simply because God called him to Lynch, Kentucky. What followed over the next 25 years is a remarkable testimony of what it looks like to trust God one step at a time. Lonnie's story challenges the tendency to want the full roadmap before taking the first step — and reminds us that it's in our obedience that God reveals the next part. If you've ever wrestled with trusting God in the unknown, this conversation is for you. You'll want to have a pen ready.Learn more about Lonnie and Belinda's ministry at rileyministries.com.
Jun 9
54 min
Rebuilding the Walls: A Call to Prayer, Repentance, and Revival with Barbara Ann Jeter
n this episode of Rooftop Perspectives, hosts Michael Brewer and John Whaley sit down with Barbara Ann Jeter, Executive Director of the Nehemiah Alliance — a national 52-day prayer initiative running from September 10th through All Saints Day (November 1st). Barbara Ann shares the heart behind the movement: a call for the church to return to repentance, intercession, and revival — not just personally, but for families, communities, and the nation. She challenges listeners with powerful questions: What burden has God assigned to you? Are you willing to pray for those in authority, even when it stretches you? Are you ready to be a bridge? A timely and convicting conversation for anyone sensing that God is calling his people to something deeper in this season.Learn more and join the 52 days of prayer, fasting, and repentance at na52.org.
Jun 2
1 hr 2 min
A Conversation with Jonathan Blair
On Easter weekend, A Great Awakening debuted in theatres across the country, telling the story of George Whitfield and the First Great Awakening. In this episode, Jonathan Blair, who plays George Whitfield, joins us to discuss the movie and the impact of the First Great Awakening on the birth of this nation.
May 19
1 hr 2 min
A Conversation about The Rooftop National Encounter and the Nation
In today's episode, John Whaley and Michael Brewer reflect on The Rooftop National Encounter and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, DC, sharing personal and spiritual insights.
May 12
36 min
A Conversation with Dylan Novak
In today's culture, many of us find ourselves mesmerized by celebrities. But when was the last time you prayed for your favorite celebrity to be saved? This week, Dylan Novak, known as the Celebrity Evangelist, joins us to talk about the burden God has given him for the souls of celebrities and how we need to see Hollywood as a mission field to pray for and engage with the Gospel.
May 5
53 min
A Conversation with Jim and Karen Covell
This week, we are restreaming one of our favorite episodes - our conversation with Jim and Karen Covell. Jim is an award-winning composer who writes music for film, television, theatre, and the concert hall. Karen is the Founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network and producer of television specials and documentaries. They recently released the 25th Anniversary edition of their book, "How to Talk About Jesus without Freaking Out". In our conversation, we discussed how to effectively share our faith with courage and confidence using a revolutionary three-step approach to talk about Jesus: Their Story, Your Story, and His Story.
Apr 21
52 min
A Conversation about Loving Your Neighbor and Changing Your World
Have you ever thought about evangelism as blessing? In this week's episode, John Whaley and Michael Brewer discuss evangelism as blessing through an overview of the BLESS strategy used by Bless Every Home and the BLESS app.
Apr 7
36 min
A Conversation with Craig Alsup
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Craig Alsup, the Associate Director for Asia with Manna Worldwide. Manna Worldwide is a global ministry focused on rescuing children from the grip of physical and spiritual poverty. In this conversation, Craig shares the story of becoming an "accidental" missionary and the joy of joining Jesus across Asia as he watches Him transform lives.
Mar 31
55 min
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