The Power of Extraordinary Prayer with Upas
Episode Overview
In this episode, Corey Ozbun sits down with Upas, a prayer leader whose story of faith and extraordinary prayer inspires transformation. From village-wide gospel movements in Nepal to uniting believers in Kansas City, Upas shares powerful testimonies and practical insights on leaning into desperate, unified prayer for gospel saturation.
Key Themes:
The Power of Extraordinary Prayer
Prayer is not a checklist—it’s complete dependence on God to show up and move.
Upas shares incredible stories from Nepal where villages transformed as believers prayed, fasted, and cried out to God in desperation and authority.
"We don’t touch the glory of God. He does the work, and we partner with Him."
Stories of Transformation
Upas recounts how a village, once hostile to the gospel, turned 90% Christian after a year of focused prayer and walking in faith.
Another story: years of destructive flooding in a village ended miraculously after a prayer walk.
Prayer Movements in Kansas City
Upas discusses his role with the Zero Hour Team, focusing on prayer walking every high school in the area.
The importance of corporate prayer: unified hearts can break spiritual barriers and bring transformation to cities.
Practical Prayer Rhythms
Chain Prayer: Continuous prayers in shifts.
Weekly Prayer Gatherings: Committing to pray for schools, cities, and neighborhoods.
Prayer Walking: Physically walking spaces to intercede and declare God’s presence.
A Call to Action
Reevaluate your dependency on God: Are you crying out with desperation?
Seek repentance for self-reliance and turn back to God’s power.
Find your city's "prayer weirdos" (those deeply committed to prayer) and join forces to intercede for gospel transformation.
Why This Matters:
Gospel movements begin with extraordinary prayer and fasting. Upas’ stories challenge us to move from strategy-focused ministry to desperate reliance on God, unified prayer, and an expectation of His power.
🔗 Find inspiration and resources for extraordinary prayer at: kcunderground.org/toolkit
