Faith, History, And Vision
How I Started Using Caste Tapes A Treasured Memory By Bishop Dennis Eversen
Bishop Dennis Eversen sharing a personal story about his early experiences with recording technology and how it became a foundational part of his life and ministry.
Key Highlights from the Memory The Wisconsin Discovery: Bishop Eversen recounts a specific childhood memory of visiting his grandparents in Wisconsin. While exploring, he discovered a loose cassette tape recorder that belonged to his grandfather.
A Lifelong Hobby: This discovery sparked a deep interest in audio recording. As a young boy, he began using the device to record television shows, music from the radio, and even created his own “fake” radio broadcasts.
The Spiritual Transition: What began as a childhood fascination eventually took on a spiritual dimension.
He later utilized this skill to record prophetic messages and spiritual teachings, realizing that God had used a simple childhood hobby to prepare him for his future role in ministry.
The Concept of “Treasured Memories”: He reflects on how seemingly insignificant moments—like finding an old tape recorder—are often “treasured memories” orchestrated by God to shape a person’s calling.
This story serves as a companion to his broader testimony, illustrating how his personal history with AMG Broadcasting (Acts Media Group) was literally being “recorded” long before the ministry officially began.
My Story In Bits And Clips
Bishop Dennis Eversen shares a deeply personal testimony regarding his spiritual journey, the history of the region, and a vision for the future of the church.
The service, held on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, features a blend of English and Swahili translation.
Testimony On Palm Sunday 2026
- Palm Sunday Reflection: The Bishop opens by discussing the significance of Palm Sunday 00:22 Opens in a new window , contrasting the biblical welcoming of Jesus into Jerusalem with modern-day protests against authority. He affirms his primary allegiance to Jesus as the “King of Kings.”
- The Concept of Being “Born Again”: Using the analogy of his own physical birth on March 30, 1966 03:36 Opens in a new window , he describes the transition from a place of comfort to a world of noise and light. He relates this to the spiritual experience of being “born again” into a relationship with God 21:18 Opens in a new window .
- A Shift in Faith: Growing up in a devout Roman Catholic family 09:55 Opens in a new window , the Bishop describes a major shift when his parents “surrendered their hearts to the Lord” and joined an Assembly of God church. He eventually followed, experiencing his own personal call from the Holy Spirit 15:25 Opens in a new window .
- Overcoming Resistance to Ministry: He admits he initially resisted the call to ministry 25:25 Opens in a new window , feeling that others could do it better, but eventually surrendered to God’s plan.
The History of Springfield and a Vision of Hope
Bishop Eversen recounts a “dark” period in Springfield’s history—the 1906 Easter lynchings 28:12 Opens in a new window . He describes how this tragedy, rooted in racial hatred, caused many Black families to flee the city.
However, he pivots to a story of spiritual hope:
- The Azusa Street Connection: He mentions the Azusa Street Revival and how that spiritual movement reached Springfield 32:49 Opens in a new window .
- The Vision of the Fountain: He shares a vision received by a woman named Sister Size Love, who saw a “great crystal fountain of pure water” bubbling up out of Springfield and flowing to the four corners of the earth 35:53 Opens in a new window .
- Modern Unity: The Bishop expresses joy that the church today brings together people of different cultures and languages—specifically mentioning those from Africa—to worship as one body in the same city where people once fled 38:31 Opens in a new window .
Closing and Call to Prayer
The service concludes with a call to the congregation to answer God’s voice 40:41 Opens in a new window . Pastor John Isse then leads a time of prayer and altar call for those seeking a deeper relationship with God or preparing for baptism 43:34 Opens in a new window .
“Attention Deficit or Distracted,” By A Not So Ordinary Man,” With Host Dennis
Host Dennis Eversen explores the nature of focus, the spiritual implications of distraction, and the idea of “treasured memories” through personal stories and original music. He challenges the standard definition of ADD, reframing it as an “overwhelming ability to receive information” rather than a deficit.
Key Segments & Timestamps
00:19 Opens in a new window Introducing Betsy the Cat: Dennis starts the show with his “beautiful neutered male kitty,” Betsy, using the pet as a living example of how important it is to pay attention to those around us.
01:19 Opens in a new window Reframing ADD: Dennis discusses a show by Jim regarding ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), arguing that it’s often not a “deficit” but a sensory overload of information from too many sources.
04:19 Opens in a new window Personal Diagnosis: Dennis shares his own experience, revealing that he has actually been diagnosed with ADD himself.
06:54 Opens in a new window The Legacy of the Gooseberry: A detailed “treasured memory” about a gooseberry plant originally from his mother’s house in Wisconsin, which he has transplanted across multiple homes 08:28 Opens in a new window , symbolizing how life and heritage are “carried forth.”
- 12:03 Opens in a new window Gardening as Spiritual Metaphor: Using his fig tree and rose bush 13:23 Opens in a new window as examples, he talks about the “Master Pruner” and how being “pruned” in life is necessary for growth, even when it feels aggressive or painful 15:31 Opens in a new window .
- 17:09 Opens in a new window Song: “Are You Distracted?” An original song about “Little Jimmy” in the classroom, the overuse of chemicals to “hold nature back,” and the “Prince of the Air” who uses distractions to steal identity.
- 04:19 Opens in a new window Personal Diagnosis: Dennis shares his own experience, revealing that he has actually been diagnosed with ADD himself.
- 23:49 Opens in a new window Song: “The Kingdom Surge”: A high-energy song reflecting on the history of faith from Azusa Street to the “nobody’s crowding around the Master’s open door.”
- 27:35 Opens in a new window Song: “Who You Are”: A song about identity, reminding listeners they are the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world,” no matter their earthly disguise.
- 32:00 Opens in a new window The Anointing of the “Least”: Dennis concludes with a teaching from Luke, explaining that because followers of Christ walk in the same anointing as the Messiah, “the least in the Kingdom is greater than John the Baptist” 33:09 Opens in a new window .
Core Takeaway
The central message is a call to “stop the distraction and start the connection.” Dennis emphasizes that while the world offers “static,” believers have access to a “frequency of unity” that allows them to walk in power and victory rather than weakness.
