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The Faith Recalibration Podcast is a ministry platform that invites the Romanian Pentecostal community to engage in meaningful conversations on the matter of faith. Our mission is to create an accessible environment that transcends the limits of a given schedule or geographical location, where the believers may be immersed in the word of God throughout the busyness of life (maybe while driving, waiting in line, working, cleaning the house, cooking, or just lounging on the couch). The FR Podcast is envisioned to be a church extension via the online medium that can spiritually nurture, encourage, and educate the believers as supplement for their off time from their normally scheduled church attendance. Our ultimate aim is to glorify God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.The format of the FR Podcast episodes consists of casual discussion on given topics of interest. The line of topics approached may entail discussions on various biblical texts, doctrines, worship, light apologetics, sociological phenomenons (e.g. minority movements, immigration, social media), psychological disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, behavioral addiction, substance addiction), and many others. All the themes will be approached from a Christian Pentecostal vantage point.We believe in the right and responsibility of free speech. However, we do not intend to use our freedom of speech in order to harm, denigrate, or offend anyone. Therefore, all the observations that will be made on the given topics must be perceived as personal viewpoints of the hosts (and guests *if the case) according to their own religious, cultural, and life narrative lenses.

Laviniu Popa & Daniel Avram


    • May 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    The Romanian-English War in Church. Guns up (Episode #15)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 69:32


    Welcome to the Faith Recalibration podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, join hosts Laviniu and Daniel as they delve into a captivating topic: the battle between which language should be used in conducting church services, Romanian or English.Language plays a crucial role in worship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and cultural identities within a congregation. Laviniu and Daniel, armed with their unique perspectives, engage in a respectful and insightful dialogue, exploring the benefits and challenges associated with both languages.With their deep-rooted understanding of the faith community and their personal experiences, Laviniu and Daniel navigate through the complexities of language selection in church services. They delve into the significance of maintaining cultural heritage through the use of Romanian, while also acknowledging the increasing influence of English as a global language of communication.Throughout the episode, they provide thought-provoking arguments, drawing on biblical principles, practical considerations, and the impact on the worship experience. As they engage in a friendly debate, they invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences and consider the role language plays in their spiritual journey.Whether you are a member of a bilingual congregation, a church leader grappling with language decisions, or simply curious about the intersection of faith and language, this episode of Faith Recalibration will challenge your thinking and broaden your perspective.Tune in to gain valuable insights, thoughtfully crafted viewpoints, and a deeper appreciation for the importance of language in the context of worship. Laviniu and Daniel's engaging conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to recalibrate your faith in light of this complex issue.Subscribe to the Faith Recalibration podcast for more compelling discussions that explore the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Join the conversation, broaden your horizons, and recalibrate your faith journey today!#romanianchurch #romanianlanguage #languageinchurch #worldlychurch #englishorromanian #romanianpentecostal #romanian #churchpodcast

    Why Does My Prayer Life Suck? (Episode 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 88:11


    Do you feel like you could improve your prayer life? Is your prayer life in need of a recalibration? This episode Laviniu and Daniel discuss what might be some of the reasons our prayer life is not at the caliber that it should be.

    The Science of God's Calling (Episode 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 70:36


    In this episode, Laviniu and Daniel navigate the turbulent waters of ‘God's calling' for our individual lives. Confusion, misunderstanding, and manipulation are just a few names of the waves that disorient the boat of our life, which seeks to reach the ‘God's Will' coast. Frequently, Romanian Pentecostal Christians are severally puzzled by questions such as: What is God calling me to do? How do I know that God is really calling me and is not my own desire or the insistence of a church leader? How can I be sure that God is calling me to do a certain ministry, not the other?#faithrecalibration #christianpodcast #romanianchurches #romanianchurch #godscalling #godswill #minsitry #vocation #discernment

    Faith Recalibration - Marcus Ionescu - Podder's House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 63:04


    Faith Recalibration host Marcus Ionescu from The Podder's House Podcast.

    Head Coverings Should Not Become Brain Coverings | Faith Recalibration Podcast | Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 127:48


    This week Laviniu and Daniel discuss the topic of wearing head coverings as described in the book of 1 Corinthians 11 and how we interpret this inside the Romanian Pentecostal church.Let us know your thoughts on this subject in the comments!!Be blessed!

    Faith Recalibration Ep. 10 - Teo Scorte

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 103:27


    This week we're joined by East Coast Youth Director for RTO Church of God, Teo Scorte. For more information about Youth Ministry within Church of God Romanian Territory:http://rtoyouth.com/

    Faith Recalibration Ep. 9 - Eddie Sfrengeu

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 78:10


    This week we're joined by West Coast Youth Director for RTO Church of God, Eddie Sfrengeu. For more information about Youth Ministry within Church of God Romanian Territory:http://rtoyouth.com/

    The New Pornography: DEATH (Episode 8) | Faith Recalibration Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 92:19


    Where does Death come from – God or Satan? The Personified Death in Revelation works under Satan’s command or God’s? How should be death morally defined – good or bad? Why and on what grounds? What would be the Christian response in front of contemporary society when a natural disaster such as a tsunami, tornado, or earthquake, transpires and causes the death of thousands of people? Is God responsible for the death of innocent people or should Satan be blamed for it all? How does this view interact with the attributes of God’s justice and goodness? How would the redemptive character of God’s judgment influence the view on terminal disease into the Christian community? If God’s judgment manifested via famine, disease, or natural calamity, but is redemptive in nature, should Christians pray for divine intervention? Knowing that God’s judgment is redemptive in nature, what might be the reasons for still having a negative perception of death in the Christian community?

    God Is in Control, But We Lost Self-Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 92:14


    How might self-control be defined from a Christian stand-point? Is there anything to include here about small things like food, physical training, ortechnology consumption? What is the importance and role of self-control in one’s life? What are the implications of ‘self-control’ as a fruit of the Spirit? Is there any connection between sin and lack of self-control? Don’t we blame maybe too many times Satan for tempting and makingus sin, while the truth is that we tempt ourselves and fall due to our own lack of self-control?What might be the ways in which a Christian can develop and cultivate the virtue of self-control?Episode released on September 1, 2020.Multimedia Directors: Matthew Tontea & Alina MolnarDon't forget to subscribe and engage with us through comments.For more information visit: www.faithrecalibration.comListen and follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfHudnxplQJSchlcxuhVaListen and follow us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-recalibration/id1502186802Check our page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithrecalibration/

    I’m Not Supposed to Feel Like This: A Discussion on Depression [Ep. 06] - Faith Recalibration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 95:31


    It is normal for a Christian to fall into depression? What might be the causes that lead to such a state? How might the spiritual failure(s) or the unanswered prayers relate to the issue of depression? What might cause the feeling of divine abandonment during the depression and how could it be combated? What are the most probable precautions that one should take in order toprotect himself/herself against falling in depression? What might be several principles to follow if a Christian is captured in depression?*** DISCLAIMER ***The topic of depression is very serious. Although the FRP team and hosts have spent time researching the topic - please be advised that they are not medical professionals. If you are dealing with severe depression - please seek professional help.

    Created in Our Image: A Discussion on Artificial Intelligence [Ep. 05] - Faith Recalibration Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 94:53


    How is AI defined from a Biblical vantage point? Is it an extension, an improvement of human beings, a new sort of creation created by us, or something else? How does the entity of AI interfere with the ethical principles of Scripture? How would AI affect the perception of God in Christians if it would become more powerful than us? Is there any plausible role of AI in the installment of the eschatological stage of the world?Episode released on June 16, 2020.Multimedia Director: Matthew TonteaDon't forget to subscribe and engage with us through comments.For more information visit: www.faithrecalibration.comListen and follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfHudnxplQJSchlcxuhVaListen and follow us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-recalibration/id1502186802Check our page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithrecalibration/

    Pursuing Holiness in 2020 [Ep. 04] - Faith Recalibration Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 74:53


    During episode #4 of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss the concept of holiness. What does the concept of holiness mean? Why is God called a holy God in the Bible? Why does God demand us to be holy as He is holy? How do we pursue holiness today in the 21st century?

    What Gives Authority to the New Testament? | I Don't Believe in the New Testament [Ep. 03 - part 4]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 29:55


    During episode #3 (Part 4) of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss why we should believe in the New Testament and more specifically where the authority of the New Testament comes from. Is the New Testament still relevant in this day and age?

    How Was the New Testament Transmitted? | I Don't Believe in the New Testament [Ep. 03 - part 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 21:30


    During episode #3 (Part 3) of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss why we should believe in the New Testament as well as the transmission of the gospels and epistles from generation to generation.

    How Were the New Testament Books Chosen? | I Don't Believe in the New Testament [Ep. 03 - part 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 36:18


    During episode #3 (Part 2) of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss why we should believe in the New Testament as well as the canonization and how the books were chosen to be a part of the New Testament.

    I Don't Believe in the New Testament - Who and How the New Testament was Written [Ep. 03 - part 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 35:31


    During episode #3 (Part 1) of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss why we should believe in the New Testament as well as the origin, composition, and authorship of the documents that make up the New Testament. Episode released on April 21, 2020. Multimedia Director: Matthew Tontea.

    The Christian Living as a Life Vocation: The Antidote for the Christian-World Dualism [Ep. 02]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 85:39


    During this episode of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss the possible connection between the notion of vocation and the dimension of Christian living as a palpable solution for the Christian-word dualism that Romanian Pentecostals (and maybe others) face sometimes in the marathon of life.

    Distinctiveness of Romanian Pentecostalism [Ep. 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 109:12


    During episode #1 of the Faith Recalibration Podcast, Laviniu and Daniel discuss the unique distinctive qualities of the Romanian Pentecostal faith and churches in North America.Is Romanian Pentecostalism different than other Pentecostal and Charismatic movements in North America?Who am I as a Romanian Pentecostal living in North America?What are the origins of Pentecostalism in Romania?Episode released on March 31, 2020.For more information visit : faithrecalibration.com

    TRAILER | Episode #1 - Distinctiveness of Romanian Pentecostalism | Faith Recalibration Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 1:00


    Trailer for Episode 1 of Faith Recalibration Podcast - Releasing March 31, 2020 at 7 pm!

    Faith Recalibration - Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 0:38


    The Faith Recalibration Podcast official first episode will be launching on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7pm. Stay tuned and keep up to date by checking out our Instagram (@faithrecalibration) YouTube and website http://faithrecalibration.com.

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