Podcasts about Ministering

In this episode of Here's Help the New Life Street Outreach team applies graceful ministering to the needs of those living on the streets and Pastor Mark Glenn ministers to some of them utilizing the Veterans Coming Home Center in Springfield, Missouri.Main Cast: Rev. Larry Rice; Pastor Mark Glenn; Pastor Chris Aaron RiceEpisode: HH-200-9428-GracefulMinistering-1080p.mp4

In this episode of Here's Help the New Life Street Outreach team serve the needs of those living on the streets and Pastor Mark Glenn talks with some of those utilizing the Veterans Coming Home Center in Springfield, Missouri.Main Cast: Rev. Larry Rice; Pastor Mark GlennEpisode: HH-200-9429-GraceRiotMinistering-1080p.mp4

Cultural waves are constantly changing — now more rapidly than ever. The messages teenagers hear and absorb from every screen and relationship in their lives shapes them at a fundamental level. They learn what to laugh at, who and how to love, and what's worth weeping over and celebrating from messages both subtle and overt. Ministering in this context requires youth ministers and parents to carefully critique and connect these messages to their fulfillment in Jesus—in other words, we need to do cultural apologetics. In this workshop, we will explore the need for cultural apologetics and how it can be practiced in big and small ways in your ministry today. Skyler Reed Flowers (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the program director for The Carson Center for Theological Renewal and cohort director for all TGC cohorts. He serves as an elder at Grace Bible Church in Oxford, Mississippi and is working toward his Ph.D. in systematic theology at the University of Aberdeen. He served as an editor for The Gospel After Christendom. He is married to Brianna, and they have three kids. Cultural Narratives and Youth Ministry by Kendal Conner Three Truths for Parents and Children in a Changing Cultural Climate by Joey Turner Youth Pastor, Your Students Need Apologetics by Bradley Blaylock Acts 17:22-31 Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ministering in a Faithless Generation • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through Mark.

Ministering in a Faithless Generation • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through Mark.

How should Christians think about patriotism in an age of growing political division? In this highlight from our full conversation (https://youtu.be/h2ZY3rSYjXM?si=xtjZY2aNII4QFVDD), Paul D. Miller joins host Jason Daye to explore the important distinction between patriotism and Christian nationalism. Drawing from history, theology, and Scripture, Paul offers a thoughtful framework for helping pastors and ministry leaders faithfully navigate questions of citizenship, public witness, and the kingdom of God.Many ministry leaders find themselves shepherding people with deeply held political convictions while also wrestling with their own questions about faith and public life. In a culture that often confuses allegiance to Christ with allegiance to a nation, Paul challenges Christians to cultivate both gratitude for their country and humility about its shortcomings. Rather than seeking cultural dominance, he points us toward a distinctly Christian vision of loving our neighbors by pursuing peace, justice, and the common good.Together Jason and Paul discuss:The important difference between patriotism and Christian nationalismWhy Christians can love their country while honestly acknowledging its failuresHow Augustine's understanding of the "city of man" helps shape faithful civic engagementWhy believers can work alongside those of different beliefs in pursuit of peace, order, and justiceHow the kingdom of God reshapes the way Christians think about influence, politics, and public witnessPaul also reflects on why Christians should resist the temptation to seek cultural or political supremacy. Instead, he encourages believers to remember that Christ alone establishes His kingdom, freeing us to pursue justice, love our neighbors well, and faithfully represent Jesus in the public square.If you are a pastor or ministry leader seeking to navigate today's cultural and political tensions with biblical wisdom, this conversation offers a thoughtful and Christ-centered perspective. As followers of Jesus, our ultimate hope is never found in political influence or national identity, but in the unshakable kingdom of God that Christ has already inaugurated and will one day fully establish.Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.Love well, live well, & lead wellComplimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesessionFollow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

What is our hope when we feel weak in ministry?

Sermon preached from Wesley AME Zion Church. www.wesleyamezionchurch.net Follow us on Facebook! Music by:bensound.com

"Your buddy needs your prayers. Your buddy needs your presence. Your buddy needs your faith. And God has placed you in their circle so His love can reach them through you."   ~kenn blanchard 

Prince Alex Nkrumah from Accra, Ghana was Ministering to us this week reminding us that God has all the power! Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God.

Are we leading people or just ministering to people? Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Ministering to people means helping them become whole and self-governed, and that is a key part of discipleship. But too often, ministry leaders spend 75% of their time doing ministry instead of leading. As a result, they have fewer leaders and more needs. Even if people grow through your ministry, they aren't equipped to multiply.

The Pastorate's Lead Pastor FellowshipEmotionally Healthy DiscipleshipHope Church NYCBeautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful by Drew HyunA Grace Disguised by Dr. Jerry SittserWater from a Deep Well by Dr. Jerry SittserThe Pastorate ConferenceThe Pastorate's City MeetupsThe Pastorate Pastors RetreatEpisode NotesToday's episode is part three of our summer series exploring our pastoral formation cohorts here at The Pastorate. This episode features Drew Hyun and Dr. Jerry Sittser, profiling their time spent with last year's cohort of The Lead Pastor Fellowship. Drew Hyun is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC and Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship. Drew shares the unpolished version of his own story: growing up a pastor's kid in a Korean immigrant church that split twice before he hit middle school, watching his father go from a harsh, at times violent man at home to a celebrated Christian author and speaker in Korea, and the gap that opened up between his own public ministry persona and a private life marked by hidden addiction and unprocessed rage. He traces how a chance internship exposed him to Pete Scazzero's "iceberg" picture of discipleship, the ten percent above the surface and ninety percent buried beneath it, and how that encounter became the seed of emotionally healthy discipleship in his own life. Drew confesses that it's entirely possible to do ministry for God without God, and that the deepest work of leadership is letting Jesus into the deepest and darkest parts of our hearts. Following Drew, Dr. Jerry Sittser, Professor Emeritus of Theology and Senior Fellow at Whitworth University, teaches on pastoral care through irreversible loss, the kind that permanently changes the landscape of a life. Drawing on his own experience, losing his wife, mother, and daughter in a single car accident, Dr. Sittser rejects the idea of "stages of grief" and other neat recovery paradigms in favor of learning to carry loss for good, being transformed rather than finding resolution. He offers pastors concrete counsel: resist rushing to answers, know which biblical text fits which moment, help people ritualize mourning instead of just enduring it, and help them build a community of people who can shoulder their burdens.In this episode you'll hear:Drew's story of growing up a pastor's kid inside two church splits, including a church fistfight that the LAPD had to break up,An exploration of the phrase: "Jesus may live in your heart, but Grandpa lives in your bones,"Why it's entirely possible to do ministry for God without God, even while seeing real spiritual fruit,Pete Scazzero's iceberg image and how it became the seed of a discipleship model that goes beneath the surface,Dr. Sittser's own story of catastrophic loss, and why he rejects "stages of grief" in favor of integration and transformation,How to discern when to speak and when to sit in silence with someone carrying irreversible loss,Practical postures for walking with people through suffering. PartnersWe couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and give towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.If you are seeking ways to guide your congregation into the next step of their faith journey, we welcome you to explore the Canadian Bible Society's Ministry Toolkit. The Ministry Toolkit is designed to help your church or ministry deliver online or in-person Bible-based programs for the special audiences you may serve.

Four years into the full-scale war in Ukraine, daily life is still marked by air raid alerts, uncertainty, and loss. Yet ABWE missionary Mike Gustafson and Pastor Zhenya Yashchenko share how God continues to build his church in the midst of the conflict. They discuss the realities of serving while missiles fall, caring for families under constant stress, and shepherding a church whose members have been drafted to the front lines. Despite the hardships, the gospel is reaching people who are searching for lasting hope. Through humanitarian outreach, church planting, and faithful gospel witness, many are hearing the good news for the first time and finding new life in Christ. Mike and Zhenya also share how believers around the world can pray, support local churches, and stand alongside their brothers and sisters in Ukraine as they continue the work of making disciples. Key Topics Living and serving faithfully during war How local churches are meeting physical and spiritual needs Stories of lives transformed by the gospel in Ukraine Church planting and leadership development despite the ongoing war Prayer and partnership opportunities for believers worldwide Why now is still a strategic time for ministry in Ukraine Are you feeling called to the mission field, but don't know where to start? ABWE's 24-Hour DEMO is for those that are seeking opportunities and direction on how they can help fulfill the Great Commission. Find your role in global missions at demo.abwe.org. Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

Ministering to the grieving and shut-in can be a way to train our children to serve. Listen in for a few thoughts.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/funerals-grieving-and-discipleship/

Muchos creen que el tiempo de Pablo estaba perdido en estos capítulos últimos, siendo tan lejos de la iglesia, pero es evidente que este tiempo era muy bien invertido.

Can we develop spiritual gifts without leaving Christ behind?In Part 1 of this conversation, spirit communicator Elle Hales shares her remarkable journey from fear-filled childhood experiences to a Christ-centered understanding of spiritual gifts, discernment, and the reality of the spirit world. Together we explore faith, intuition, divine guidance, and how to distinguish fear from truth.In future episodes, Elle gives Megan a live reading that leads into conversations on motherhood, family patterns, healing, and raising spiritually aware children.Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:15 Elle's childhood spiritual experiences 11:00 Finding Christ through fear 20:00 Why spiritual gifts matter 27:00 Ministering angels & life beyond the veil 38:00 Discernment: love vs. fear 45:00 Discovering your spiritual gifts 59:00 Preview of what's nextElle Hales is a spirit communicator, educator, and co-host of the Through the Veil podcast. She teaches a grounded, Christ-centered approach to spiritual gifts, intuition, and discernment.Through the Veil Podcast Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

Ministering to Him is the point of the House! The church was always meant to be a dwelling place for the Lord!  Welcome to Encounter! We are a house of prayer and a house of His presence. We're endeavored to create a resting place for the Lord. Regardless of where you're listening: your car, your workplace, your home, you can host the presence of God!   Connect with us more below:   Website: www.encounterthelord.com Instagram + Facebook: @encounterthelord

This week, I'm diving deep into the topic of ministering—what does it really mean, and how can we live it more authentically? With a few thunderstorms shaking up our July Fourth plans here in the Midwest, I've had some extra moments to reflect on what it means to be present in others' lives, not just through assignments, but through genuine, heartfelt connection.We'll talk about the power of noticing others, embracing your divine gifts, and making an impact not because you're assigned, but because it's who you are. I'll share how experiences like teaching in Elders Quorum—or even simple gestures like offering a chocolate cake—can be small but meaningful ways to light up someone's world. What do you bring to your relationships that naturally blesses others? And how would your life change if you shared those gifts on purpose, every day?Let's challenge ourselves to think beyond formal assignments and instead minister in ways that are natural and true to who we are. As you go about your week, who do you know that could use a little extra sweetness—and maybe even a chocolate cake?Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast athttps://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

In this continuation of the series, we were taken deeper into the sacred art of ministering to God—a discipline essential for every believer's personal walk. Drawing from Psalm 143:1, we were reminded that learning to minister to the Lord is not optional but foundational to spiritual growth. From 1 Chronicles 29:20,we learned that genuine encounters, revelation, and knowledge of God drive us to posture ourselves in humility—even laying prostrate before Him. The teaching unpacked five powerful Hebrew words that enrich our understanding of worship:Halal – to celebrate; the root of "Hallelujah," meaning to boast in or praise the Lord with exuberance.Yadah – to throw or lift hands in acknowledgment and thanksgiving. We were reminded that gratitude should always have a posture, and we must never become entitled but always give thanks in every relationship.Zamar – to sing praises or make music skillfully and with joy (Psalm 100:4). Every song carries a different dimension and glory, so we must remain sensitive to the Spirit.Barak – to kneel or bless (Psalm 96:2). Folding oneself before God and honoring those in authority reflects a heart of reverence.Tehillah – praise as an offering (Psalm 34:1), a sacrifice of our lips unto the Lord.

My friend and mentor Kim Puzey (age 75) lives in Oregon, joins us to share his story: * Growing up in a blue-color world * Dad dying at age 12 * Friends dying at age 17 * Surprise decision to serve an LDS mission * 50 years of Church service—but a feeling that he worshipped the Church and callings * Less active, “steeple chaser” looking for the beauty in all faiths * Stroke—going from age 45 to age 75 In some of the most moving segments of any podcast, Kim shares powerful stories of ministering to “the one” including: * Why Walmart is sacred to me * The Chicago L * Importance of names * Waitresses are angels * Workers in the fields I was so moved listening to Kim's discipleship focused on “the one” with powerful stories of making a difference in people's lives—the core of our discipleship at followers of Jesus. Thank you Kim of being on the podcast. Thank you for your example to me over these many years. You are a good man. Honored to have you on the podcast. Links : Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.b.puzey

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when survivors share experiences that challenge our assumptions about trauma, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm?In this episode, Karl Gessler sits down with Kelly Hawley of Warrior Bride Ministries to discuss her journey from childhood sexual abuse to healing, freedom, and a calling to help survivors of severe trauma.Kelly shares how Warrior Bride Ministries ministers to those recovering from ritual abuse, fragmentation, and complex trauma through biblical inner healing, deliverance, prayer ministry, intensives, free classes, and the annual Counting the Cost Conference.Karl and Kelly also discuss some of the unusual reports they've encountered while ministering to survivors, including claims of alien abductions, sleeper programming, soul transference, and other experiences that often cause churches to dismiss those seeking help. Rather than ignoring these testimonies, they discuss why the Church must become willing to listen, seek biblical discernment, and walk compassionately with survivors toward healing in Christ.Whether you're involved in deliverance ministry, minister to trauma survivors, or simply want to better understand this often-overlooked area of ministry, this conversation offers thoughtful insight and practical encouragement.In This Episode Kelly Hawley's testimony of healing from childhood sexual abuse  Ministering to survivors of ritual abuse and severe trauma  Fragmentation and inner healing  Deliverance ministry for complex cases  Sleeper programming and unusual survivor reports  Alien abduction and soul transference claims  Why many churches struggle to believe survivors  Building ministries that are safe for healing  Warrior Bride Ministries and the Counting the Cost ConferenceREGISTER HERE >>https://warriorbrideministries.com/conference2026Support the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle...  / karlgessler  ...

What does it look like to live in the gifts of the Spirit every single day?In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Ric Gonzalez, founding pastor of ICF in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his dramatic testimony of salvation, how God called him out of gang life and into ministry, and the lessons that have shaped more than four decades of apostolic leadership.The conversation explores spiritual authority, accountability, discerning the voice of God, operating in the gifts of the Spirit, and why miracles should always point people to Jesus. Bro Gonzalez also explains how believers can minister to people outside the four walls of the church by loving others, discerning their needs, and faithfully sowing seeds wherever God leads them.Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or believer hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge you to pursue a deeper walk with Christ and refuse to settle for anything less than His best.In this episode you'll discover:- Ric Gonzalez's remarkable testimony of salvation- The importance of spiritual authority and accountability- How to steward the gifts of the Spirit- Discerning spirits and ministering with wisdom- The difference between spiritual authority and spiritual power- Why miracles must always point people to salvation- Ministering beyond the church walls- Encouragement for the next generation of apostolic leaders------------For extended show notes -

Sermon by Jesse Cupp

New Hope Ministries Senior Pastor Grant Thigpen 7675 Davis Blvd Naples, FL 34104 facebook.com/newhopenaples facebook.com/pastorgrantthigpen newhopenaples.com 239.348.0122

New Hope Ministries Senior Pastor Grant Thigpen 7675 Davis Blvd Naples, FL 34104 facebook.com/newhopenaples facebook.com/pastorgrantthigpen newhopenaples.com 239.348.0122

What if one of the greatest acts of ministry isn't speaking—but listening? In “Ministering Ears,” Pastor DeWayne L. Wright continues the Ministry Is the Business of People series by challenging believers to develop hearts that genuinely hear, value, and care for others as Christ does. Drawing from Luke 4:18–19, Acts 10:38, and James 1:19, Pastor Wright teaches that God anoints His people not only to proclaim the gospel but also to minister through compassion, attentiveness, and intentional relationships. He reminds us that people are never interruptions to our ministry—they are the very reason for it. By cultivating "ministering ears," believers become better equipped to encourage the hurting, disciple others, and reflect the heart of God in everyday conversations. This practical and encouraging message reminds us that Christ's ministry was marked not only by powerful words and miraculous works, but also by His willingness to listen, love, and serve people. As followers of Jesus, we are called to do the same—making others feel seen, heard, and valued as we share the love of God.

For 29 June 2026, The Memorial of Saints Peter and Paul, based on John 21:15–19, sent in from Kingston, Jamaica.

Today Pastor Stan just wants to talk to you from the heart. Some of his topics include how powerful the Name of Jesus is – raising a person from the dead … Oil in Israel, Ministering in Sport Stadiums and much more.

Today Pastor Stan just wants to talk to you from the heart. Some of his topics include how powerful the Name of Jesus is – raising a person from the dead … Oil in Israel, Ministering in Sport Stadiums and much more.

Today Pastor Stan just wants to talk to you from the heart. Some of his topics include how powerful the Name of Jesus is – raising a person from the dead … Oil in Israel, Ministering in Sport Stadiums and much more.

Today Pastor Stan just wants to talk to you from the heart. Some of his topics include how powerful the Name of Jesus is – raising a person from the dead … Oil in Israel, Ministering in Sport Stadiums and much more.

147 Episode – The Opportune Moment The Jews mocked Jesus as He hung on the cross, telling him that if He was the Messiah He would be able to save Himself from the cross. What they didn’t understand was that because He was the Messiah, He wouldn’t just save himself. He would save us all. Scripture References Matthew 27:39-43 Mark 15:29-31 Luke 23:35-38 Hope Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, Neal A. Maxwell. General Conference, October. 1998. Ministering–“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”, Kristin M. Yee. General Conference, April 2026. Celestial Marriage, Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, October 2008.

This sermon highlights a dynamic, on-the-ground evangelistic mission in midtown Manhattan, emphasizing creative, culturally aware outreach in one of the world's most diverse cities. It centers on the practical expression of faith through street preaching, multilingual ministry using AI translation, and relational events like youth grilling nights and prayer stations. The message underscores the importance of being present in the world's busiest spaces to build authentic connections and share the gospel. The tone is energetic, hopeful, and deeply practical, reflecting a pastoral commitment to innovation and compassion in urban ministry. The focus is not on grand spectacle but on faithful presence and creative engagement with people from every background.

In this powerful episode of Soul Sense, Mark sits down with author, speaker, and certified life coach Mia Godfrey to discuss a remarkable journey of faith, grief, resilience, and purpose. Raised under communist rule in Romania as the youngest of ten children, Mia shares her experiences with poverty, addiction, immigration, widowhood, caregiving, and profound loss. After losing her first husband unexpectedly and later caring for her sister through ovarian cancer, Mia discovered that some of life's deepest wounds can become the very places where God grows purpose, healing, and hope.Mia discusses her memoir, Buried Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over, and shares how God used grief, community, counseling, and vulnerability to transform her life. She also previews her upcoming book, Second Sunrise Together, written with her husband, Kenny, about remarriage, blended families, and finding hope after heartbreak.If you've ever struggled with loss, loneliness, addiction, church hurt, identity, or wondering what God is doing in a painful season, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for taking the next step forward.

Ministering to the dying is a special charism in the Church that Holy Family Home in Parma has been carrying out for the last 70 years. Nicole shares stories of working with Hospice patients and the incredible story of how Holy Family Home came to Parma.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

(02:33) Launching the topic: caring for widows and widowers in the church(03:33) Key biblical texts: Psalm 68:5, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5, Job(04:30) Acts 6, the poor–orphan–widow triad, and modern neglect of widows(07:17) Why widows seem less vulnerable today (social safety nets, insurance, work)(09:49) First-century context, global poverty, and defining widow/widower(12:51) Physical needs, deacon ministry, and keeping a clear list of widows(15:43) Relational needs: loneliness, identity shifts, remarriage questions(20:20) Widowers' unique vulnerabilities and differences from widows(23:08) Equipping members, interns, and stay-at-home moms to visit widows(31:19) Spiritual care: public prayer, private visitation, Scripture, and prayer(34:41) Final reflections on the joy of pastoring widows and closing prayer

(02:33) Launching the topic: caring for widows and widowers in the church(03:33) Key biblical texts: Psalm 68:5, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5, Job(04:30) Acts 6, the poor–orphan–widow triad, and modern neglect of widows(07:17) Why widows seem less vulnerable today (social safety nets, insurance, work)(09:49) First-century context, global poverty, and defining widow/widower(12:51) Physical needs, deacon ministry, and keeping a clear list of widows(15:43) Relational needs: loneliness, identity shifts, remarriage questions(20:20) Widowers' unique vulnerabilities and differences from widows(23:08) Equipping members, interns, and stay-at-home moms to visit widows(31:19) Spiritual care: public prayer, private visitation, Scripture, and prayer(34:41) Final reflections on the joy of pastoring widows and closing prayer

We talk so much about the freedom we have in Jesus Christ—but what does that freedom look like for someone who is incarcerated? President and CEO Heather Rice-Minus, Prison Fellowship, shares how you can help bring Gospel freedom to those in prison.

Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov grew up in the Soviet Union during the final years of state-sponsored atheism before immigrating to the United States on his own. After some life happenings and lots of revelations, he became an Orthodox priest. A fascinating aspect of his ministry has been in the prisons. We get into what that is and how it compares and contrasts with being a priest in a parish. In this conversation, we discuss life under Soviet atheism, prison ministry, freedom and repentance, the struggle against the passions, fasting, and the challenges facing Christians in the modern world. We also explore technology, artificial intelligence, and what it means to cultivate wisdom in an age overflowing with information. Sponsor: Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow  Visit my website: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com  Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

If you're feeling tired, try “letting down your net one more time” and see what God does. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

"Gifts of the Spirit – Ministry And Ministering" Pastor Daniel Kraft 5.10.26

"Gifts of The Spirit - Ministry And Ministering" Pastor Stephen McCoy 5.10.26

On today's Flyover Conservatives Show, we sat down with Karen Kottaridis to hear her powerful testimony of surviving satanic ritual abuse, dissociative identity disorder, and deep childhood trauma. Karen shares how God walked her through a long journey of healing, deliverance, forgiveness, and freedom—and how her story now helps others understand soul fragmentation, spiritual warfare, and the hope found in Jesus. This conversation exposes a difficult reality many avoid discussing while offering courage, practical resources, and a reminder that no darkness is too great for God to heal.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com Follow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 ► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.comKaren KottaridisWEBSITE: www.joyatfirstlight.org Karen Kottaridis is an author, speaker, and ministry leader who shares her testimony of surviving satanic ritual abuse, dissociative identity disorder, and deep childhood trauma. After walking through a long journey of healing and deliverance with the Lord, she now helps others better understand soul fragmentation, spiritual warfare, and the path to freedom in Christ. She is the author of Ministering to Soul Fragmentation: Dissociative Identity Disorder and Satanic Ritual Abuse, a practical resource for those trained in healing and deliverance ministry. Karen has served in leadership and teaching roles within ministry schools and currently supports Joy Faith Ministries International. Through her testimony, she offers hope to survivors and equips believers to bring darkness into the light with courage, wisdom, and compassion.-------------------------------------------

In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to love each other faithfully over decades. We also reflect on suffering as an invitation for growth, why pain is fruitful, and how the hardest places in life are where love is purified. Whether you are married, single, or in religious life, intimacy with God is our source of strength for every situation we encounter in life.    Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Resurrection Party! Heather's Other One Thing -  10 Day Pentecost Audio Prayer Plan Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Easter Spotify Playlist  Michelle's One Thing - Everyone who just came into the Catholic Church! Ester's One Thing - Her husband Arthur! Ester's Other One Thing - Professional Cycling Arthur's One Thing - Opportunities to witness to the Catholic faith during The Meaning of Your Life book launch   Other Resources Mentioned: Arthur Brooks' Website  Ester Brooks' Instagram The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur Brooks Other Books by Arthur Brooks   Journal Questions: What does it look like to fight well? How have I witnessed or experienced a marriage that is an antenna to God? What suffering in my life am I resisting? What are the discomforts and sufferings I have experienced today that I can thank God for?   Discussion Questions: When are you tempted to be led by your feelings? When have you had to let go of resisting suffering in the past? Where in your life, marriage, or relationships do you feel stalled? How is God inviting you to prioritize Him over your marriage, relationships, and responsibilities?   Quotes to Ponder: "It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is he who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is he who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal." (Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day, Rome, 2000)   Scripture for Lectio: "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer." (Romans 12:9-12)   Sponsor - The Inspired Living: The Inspired Living is your one-stop shop for Mother's Day and Sacrament season! Whether you're shopping for the mother who inspired your faith, the child whose love for the Eucharist is flourishing, or the bride who is curating her Catholic home, we've sourced the best Catholic home decor, books, toys, and gifts to lift souls to God and inspire our hearts to ponder Heaven. Our unique array of handcrafted goods are made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world who are committed to bringing eternal beauty into the home. Abiding Together Listeners get an exclusive 20% off discount using the code ABIDE2026. The Inspired living - bringing eternal beauty to the home    Timestamps: 00:00 The Inspired Living 00:44 Intro 01:54 Scripture Verse 06:06 Ministering as A Married Couple 10:03 How to Fight and Bring About Deeper Union 15:23 Suffering Helps Us Grow 26:12 Committing to A Prayer Life 32:22 Making Space to Become 36:06 Putting God First and Your Spouse Second 38:10 The Science of Being Happy 41:44 One Things