Lion of Judah

In this episode, we cover:The Joshua Moment: Moving from 40 years of preparation into the "Unknown" of 2026.Presence Over Planning: Why the Ark of the Covenant—the manifest glory of God—must remain our primary focus.The Legacy of Vision: Honoring Pastor Roberto Miranda's 40-year plan to prepare a Latino church as a platform for regional renewal.Statistical Hope: A look at the resurgent commitment to Jesus among Gen Z and Millennials.The "Power Cord" Metaphor: Understanding the role of an apostolic church in lighting up the "bulbs" of other local ministries.Key Moments:05:12 - Joshua 3 and the call to "consecrate yourselves."12:45 - Facing uncertainty: Why God buried Moses to prevent idolatry of the past.21:30 - The "Non-Accidental" history of Lion of Judah and its founding vision.28:15 - Surprising data: The 2026 spiritual shift in the United States.35:50 - The goal: Winning Boston for Jesus, not just growing a church.Links & Resources:Book Reference: In the Land of the Pilgrims by Dr. Roberto Miranda.Ministry Partner: Miracle Mile Ministries.Data Source: Barna Group 2026 Research Report.Connect with us:Website: http://LeondeJuda.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljoficial/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/congregacionleondejuda

"Every follower of Christ is a Christian, but not every Christian is a follower of Christ."This week, Pastor Sam dives into the heart of the Great Commission and the 21 times Jesus issued the invitation: "Follow me." In an age where we are constantly being "discipled" by social media influencers, political movements, and corporate marketing, this message is a clarion call to reclaim our primary identity as apprentices of Rabbi Jesus.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Two-Tier Church: Why we've created a culture where following Jesus is seen as "extra credit" rather than the baseline for faith.The Identity of a Disciple: Understanding that being a disciple is a noun—an identity—not just a Sunday activity.Intentional vs. Unintentional Formation: How the "cybernetic jungle" of our modern world is forming us into monsters unless we intentionally allow Jesus to form us into His likeness.The Three Goals of an Apprentice:To be with your Rabbi: Making time to practice the presence of God.To become like your Rabbi: Allowing proximity to Jesus to rewrite your neuropathways and character.To do what your Rabbi did: Stepping out in the authority of the Holy Spirit to serve, heal, and love.

What does it mean to be a "vessel for revival" in your city? We dive into the dual calling of the modern church: seeking the fullness of the Holy Spirit and radically loving one another. From physical manifestations to the awakening of spiritual gifts, discover how the Holy Spirit transforms a collection of individuals into a unified, apostolic body