The Revival.
"Do not quote laws to men who hold swords."
That line, delivered by the Roman general Pompey, cuts to the heart of this message. The sword in his hand wasn’t just a weapon—it was a symbol of action. Power. Conviction. Today, I carry a sword of my own, metaphorically speaking. Not to fight against others but to defend what I know to be true: the revival of God and the revival of man.
Our generation faces a spiritual war. We’ve traded truth for tolerance, strength for sensitivity, and conviction for comfort. But now, more than ever, we need to rise as warrior priests—strong in body, soul, and spirit. Men are capable of great violence and choose peace. Men who know when to draw the sword and when to sheath it.
My name is Connor David Maximilian McWilliams. I speak not as a priest or scholar but as a man who’s seen both heaven and hell. I've been broken. I’ve wandered. I’ve failed. But in those moments of darkness, I found clarity. I found God. And now, I know my purpose is to help others find Him, too.
We are called to be strong. In Matthew 10:34, Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Faith is not for the timid. It’s for the bold. And our silence has cost us dearly.
America has forgotten its roots. Our culture is crumbling because our foundation—our faith—has been abandoned. In 1900, 99% of Americans identified as Christian. Today? 63%. Not because other religions rose but because faith itself is dying. The rise of atheism has left a void. A spiritual famine.
Faith is not the enemy of intellect. When practiced truthfully, religion calls for unity, compassion, and wisdom. Faith and reason are not opposites—they are partners. Science without morality is dangerous. Faith without understanding is blind. We need both.
This is a call for Divine Masculinity—not toxic dominance, but sacred strength. A call to build a brotherhood of protectors, providers, and leaders who pursue purpose and reject passivity. Who sharpen their minds, discipline their habits, and anchor their lives in God.
Divine masculinity is about becoming:
Protective of what is sacred
Purposeful in our actions
Decisive in our convictions
Disciplined in our habits
Knowledge-seeking in our minds
Emotionally mature in our hearts
Spiritually grounded in our souls
We live in hard times. The world is not fair. But hardship breeds strength. And strength, when rooted in love, breeds change.
I have felt the pain of suicide firsthand. I have lost friends to it. I have battled it myself. I know the crushing weight that comes from living without purpose. That is why this mission matters. That is why I speak today. Not to preach. But to offer hope.
Men are dying inside. Silently. Invisibly. And it doesn’t have to be that way. We are needed. We are not broken beyond repair. We are not disposable. We are powerful—but only when we become who we were created to be.
We are called to be strong. Not just physically but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To stand firm in our values. To protect what matters. To love without weakness. To lead with humility and conviction.
We must bring God back into our lives and, in doing so, revive ourselves.
Our world needs lions, not sheep. And lions don’t apologize for being lions.
This movement is just beginning. But it will grow. Through conversation, action, and unwavering faith. One man at a time. One soul at a time.
Sharpen your swords. But also sharpen your pens. Be warriors of spirit and scribes of truth. Stand for something greater than yourself. Embrace your God-given masculinity and live it boldly.
And if you take one thing from this message, let it be this: Revive God. Revive yourself. Revive man.
