Our Story
Nathen and Courtney Carlson
have been married since 2009 and live in Tampa, Florida, with their two young children. They are licensed and ordained clergy under the covering of Life Christian University, having been ordained since 2010. Both grew up under Rodney Howard-Browne’s ministry at the River of Tampa Bay. Currently, they have been active members of Core Revival Center since the Summer of 2025.
Through every season, both the mountaintops and the valleys, their faith in Jesus has only grown stronger. Known as radicals for Jesus, they are passionate about living in the power of the Holy Spirit and revealing the heart of God everywhere they go, and they are unapologetic about it.
Courtney’s Encounter with the Holy Spirit
Courtney gave her life to Jesus at the age of nine, but at just ten years old, she experienced a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit that marked her forever. While under the ministry of Rodney Howard-Browne, she was called out from the congregation. As he laid hands on her, the power of God came upon her so strongly that she fell under the anointing. When he asked her to stand, he began to prophesy over her, declaring God’s call and destiny for her life. He then instructed her to lay her hands on her family, and as she did, the power of God flowed through her hands like electricity, and her family fell under the power of God. As a little girl, Courtney didn’t yet know that her future husband, Nathen, was sitting in that same congregation—watching as God moved so powerfully. To this day, he still remembers that moment when Pastor Rodney called that young girl out of the crowd, and the presence of God filled the room. Even then, God was already weaving their stories together for His glory. That encounter ignited a fire deep within Courtney’s heart—a hunger for Jesus that never went out. From that day forward, she knew she was born to carry His presence and lead others into the same life-changing encounter with the living God.
Nathen and Courtney Carlson
Nathen is a devoted husband and father—humble, hardworking, and always ready to serve. He owns his own business and works as C.I.O. at Life Christian University. With over 30 years of experience in IT, Nathen specializes in website development, hosting, cybersecurity, marketing, and consulting. He also carries a trained ear for sound engineering and has a background in music and audio production. Known for his excellence, integrity, and heart to serve, Nathen’s love for God and compassion for people shine through in everything he does.
Courtney is a lover of God’s Word, anointed by God to preach the gospel, teach, equip, and expose what needs to be brought into the light. She carries an apostolic and prophetic voice, flowing boldly and unapologetically in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God has told her—twice—that He is calling her to be His voice, to speak what He says, even when it isn’t popular. When she responded, “I know, but people won’t like it… they won’t like me for it,” He answered again: Be My voice. Use what you already have—a phone, the internet, the tools in your hands. I’m not asking you to spend money; use what I’ve already given you.
Known for her compassion and her generous heart, Courtney’s mission is to lead people into truth, freedom, and deep transformation as she moves in step with the Holy Spirit.
A happy wife, a homeschooling, stay-at-home working mom, running her online business and helping others do the same. Her heart burns for revival and to see lives radically changed by the power of God.
Together, Nathen and Courtney have witnessed the miraculous power of God firsthand. After being told they were infertile, they chose to stand firm in faith, believing God’s promise that they would conceive naturally. Today, they are the proud parents of two beautiful children—a living testimony of God’s faithfulness and the power of unwavering belief. Nathen and Courtney are devoted to serving the Lord, their family, and their community, living to see God’s Kingdom advance and His people restored. Once lost and bound by sin, they both encountered Jesus in a way that changed everything. He set them free, healed their hearts, and filled them with His Spirit.
One encounter with Jesus truly changes everything—and that’s the encounter they want the world to experience.