Faith Community Podcast
2,273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsHoly Spirit inspired content to grow your faith so you can achieve all that God has called you to do. This podcast is from Faith Community. We are a community of believers from around the world that helps each other know God, follow Jesus, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.
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God sends opportunities that you don’t have to work to get
April 25, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MBDaily Word - If we allow God to be the source of our prosperity and success, He will send us opportunities that we don’t have to work to get. Our job is to recognize the opportunities when they come and simply receive them, instead of having to hustle and make something happen in our own power. Links - Join, Partner
Sow into your business and reap a harvest of profits
April 24, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 14.5 MBDaily Word - Sowing money into churches or ministries is just the tip of the iceberg. The money, time, and resources you put into your business are also seeds that will active the same spiritual blessing of seedtime and harvest. So, if you want more profits in your business, then sow into your business. Links - Join, Partner
Why the blessing has not produced prosperity for you
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBDaily Word - Most of us know from Proverbs 10:22 that the blessing of the Lord makes us rich. However, if we are honest and look around us, we will notice that many, if not most, Christians are struggling financially. So is the Bible wrong about us being prosperous? Let’s find out in this message. Links - Join, Partner
Don't create obstacles to moving forward
April 21, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 58 MBOpen Forum - We discussed copyright and trademarks, social enterprises, marketing strategies, pricing in the apple app store, niching, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Use Holy Spirit to guide your choices
April 19, 2021 17:29 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBOpen Forum - We discussed studying the Bible in context, can a child be born with the Holy Spirit, what is the difference between a Christian and non-Christian business, selecting the right price for your consulting offers, choosing a marketing firm, and other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Three ways God protects you in times of trouble
April 18, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 10.4 MBDaily Word - Trouble is not something God sends our way. In fact, God has many ways to protect us when trouble comes our way. Some ways are supernatural and others are subtle. Listen to today’s Daily Word and learn about three of those ways God protects us in times of trouble. Links - Join, Partner
Employee mindset is not compatible with entrepreneurship
April 17, 2021 00:34 - 58 minutes - 49.5 MBOpen Forum - We discussed that employees develop a need for men to tell them what to do, but as entrepreneurs we need to break that mindset and learn to be Holy Spirit-led. Also, we discussed if an LLC is needed to start your business, being operationally ready for business, what are spiritual gifts, online dating, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Instagram marketing from a biblical viewpoint
April 16, 2021 01:49 - 2 hours - 104 MBBusiness School Session 5 - Instagram is one of the major places that Christian businesses are marketing their products and services to customers. However, many people are implementing Instagram marketing incorrectly. Thus, they are frustrated with the lack of results. In this session, we explored (with a biblical lens) a strategy to correctly use Instagram to market your business. We are discussing Instagram as a case study, but the principle can be applied to other social media platforms. ...
Be authentic with your faith in business
April 14, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOpen Forum - We discussed in business should I hide my faith, doing the right thing even when it hurts, discovering your purpose, and several other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Trust in your God-given anointing to lead
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBDaily Word - Many Christians question their ability to lead their calling to success because they are looking at their natural credentials and past track record. However, if God has called you to do it, then He has anointed you to lead it. It's not about your natural ability; you will succeed in leading because of the leadership anointing that God has placed on you. Links - Join, Partner
How should I market my business on Instagram
April 12, 2021 16:42 - 57 minutes - 52 MBOpen Forum - We had several questions on Instagram marketing that we explored. Also, we discussed if and when a spouse should override the desires of their partner, the correct mindset needed to scale your business, and many other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Don’t allow temptation to cause you to give up on your vision
April 10, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBDaily Word - Everyone is tempted at various times to give on their vision. However, don't allow temptation to cause you to give up on your vision. Links - Join, Partner
Rest requires faith
April 08, 2021 19:46 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBPastoral Chat - It is easy to take action, but when God says to us "rest" that is when our faith needs to kick in. Links - Join, Partner
Unhealthy dating blocks business success
April 07, 2021 22:57 - 4 minutes - 6.36 MBPastoral Chat - There is healthy and unhealthy dating. With healthy dating, both parties in the relationship are genuinely dating for the purpose of finding their spouse. Unhealthy dating is when singles date with no intention of the dating relationship potentially leading to marriage. If a single believer is dating just to be dating and/or having a sexual relationship with the person they are dating, then they are creating a distraction that hinders their business success. Links - Join, P...
Before you date them decide if they are the one
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBDaily Word - Dating around, trying to find the right person, is practicing divorce. Therefore, before you date them decide if they are the one. Links - Join, Partner
Your part to bring about Church unity
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBDaily Word - Let's examine the concept of real sin versus self-created sin. Real sin stops church unification, but self-created sin should not. By knowing the difference between the two, you can discover your part to play in the church unity that Jesus desires. Links - Join, Partner
How does differences about sin affect Church unity
April 04, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBDaily Word - Many churches distance themselves from each other over doctrinal issues. Many of these differences are minor, but some are more significant. In this message, we continue discussing church unification by examining doctrinal disagreements regarding sin and how those differences affect church unity. Links - Join, Partner
Business success is conditional on your marriage
April 03, 2021 21:32 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBPastoral Chat - If your business is not working, you feel stuck, don't know what to do, and feel like you can't hear God then check the condition of your marriage. As Christian entrepreneurs the condition of our marriage affects the success of our business. Links - Join, Partner
Jesus desires for His Church to Unify
April 03, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MBDaily Word - When Jesus desired for something to happen on Earth, He would pray to His father for it to happen. One of the major things He prayed for, according to scripture, was for church unification. Jesus desired that His church would be one, just like God and He were one. Links - Join, Partner
Marketing is simple
April 02, 2021 17:26 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBOpen Forum - We continued our discussion about marketing from our business school session from last night. We also discussed removing self-doubt, declaring the word over your business, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
How to correctly witness to unbelievers
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBDaily Word - God calls us to witness to unbelievers. But what's the best way to do it? In this message, we dig into how to correctly witness to unbelievers. Links - Join, Partner
Marketing is not optional for business success
April 02, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBusiness School Session 4 - Many believers in business feel uneasy about marketing their business because they see marketing as a worldly self-promoting activity. Because of this many have the posture that God is going to bring customers. However, this is far from the case. Marketing is not optional for business success. In fact it is required. Marketing is not being prideful, but is intentionally and frequently making the right people aware of your business. Links - Join, Partner
Why God asks wives to submit and husbands to lead
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 11.6 MBDaily Word - Submission is a topic that has often been fought over between husbands and wives. However, when God created the concept of submission it was not supposed to be a weapon. In this message, you’ll discover the proper context of submission, and learn why God asks wives to submit and husbands to lead. Links - Join, Partner
Remember to HER: Hear, Execute, and Relax!
March 31, 2021 16:41 - 56 minutes - 54 MBOpen Forum - We discussed the importance of embracing rest this year and trust in the leading of God. We also explored should you be a consultant for a company or request equity, how you should handle non-paying clients, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
God’s anointing for your success is on the original vision He gave you
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBOpen Forum - If you are not building what God called you to build, then it doesn’t matter. God’s anointing for good and no-stress success is on the original vision He gave you, not a modified version of it. Links - Join, Partner
3 Reasons why you aren’t healed yet
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBDaily Word - The Bible tells us that Jesus died so we can be healed from physical sickness and diseases. However, many Christians are currently sick and in physical distress. They desire and pray for healing, but still they remain sick. Why is this? In this message, discover the three reasons why healing has not come yet. Links - Join, Partner
Backwards actions are required for forward motion
March 29, 2021 16:44 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOpen Forum - We discussed that sometimes you have to go backwards in order to move forward. We also explored whether you should build your online community on Facebook or use a paid platform, and if it is better to use your name for your business. We also discussed if you can have passion just for business, or if you need passion for the business itself, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
God can and will heal any sickness you have
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 13 MBDaily Word - Because of the sin of Adam, our human bodies get sick, and it doesn't have to be because of anything we did. However, God loved us so much that He sent Jesus to restore our spirit, soul, and body. In this message we examine the restoration of our bodies and discover that God can and will heal any sickness you have. Links - Join, Partner
Entrepreneurship is about service not being the boss
March 26, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOpen Forum - We discussed how entrepreneurship requires a service mindset, not a boss mindset. Also, we explored training your kids to be entrepreneurs, deciding between two different passions, finding time for entrepreneurship while raising a family, narrowing down your target client, and several other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Forgive yourself for past relationship mistakes to move forward
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBDaily Word - We all have made mistakes in relationships, but we must forgive ourselves for the hurt we caused, so we can move forward. Links - Join, Partner
Selling products and services for money is blessed
March 26, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBBusiness School Session 3 - As Christians, we are conditioned to charitably give things away; therefore, many Christians who run businesses feel weird and uneasy about selling their products or services in exchange for money. This awkwardness may lead us to underprice or give away too much, which can bring about frustration and eventually cause us to go out of business. To succeed in your business, you need a paradigm shift in selling. Because selling products and services for money is bles...
What Artificial Intelligence taught me about the Bible
March 25, 2021 15:59 - 5 minutes - 8.45 MBPastoral Chat - In the field of Artificial Intelligence humans use data to train machines to think and act like humans. In the same way, God uses the Bible to train humans to think and ack like Him. Links - Join, Partner
Market it before you make it
March 24, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOpen Forum - We discussed the benefits of reversing the creative process. Instead of making a product or service first, market it first, then make it. Also, we explored whether you should stay an employee or step into entrepreneurship, how to flip a house without buying it first, selling art directly to customers, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Don’t despise your tent-making business
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MBDaily Word - I teach a lot about being focused in your calling. However, there are seasons that require you to divide your focus between a day job and your calling. In those seasons, it is not a lack of faith to do both—if it is directed by God. When God leads you to stay on the day job, it is because your day job is part of His strategic plan to get you to where you need to be. In this message, see how the Apostle Paul used his tent-making business (a.k.a Day Job) to support and succeed in ...
Using the concept of descriptive versus prescriptive to study the Bible
March 23, 2021 14:45 - 4 minutes - 6.8 MBPastoral Chat - Developing the understanding that the Bible is both descriptive and prescriptive was a key to me understanding the Bible better. In this chat, I am sharing this insight with you, and using the question, "Can a woman be a pastor?" to demonstrate its use when studying the Bible. Links - Join, Partner
Should Christians seek profession help for mental health issues?
March 22, 2021 20:47 - 5 minutes - 8 MBPastoral Chat - If you are dealing with mental health issues, should you just pray and wait for God to heal you, or should you seek professional help? If you do seek professional help, are turning your back on the power of God? These are questions many believers are struggling with, especial after a year of pandemic, racial unrest, and other trauma. Mental health has a stigma in the Christian community. In today's Pastoral Chat, let's discuss this from a Biblical view point. Links - Join, ...
This is the main purpose of marriage
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBDaily Word - Are you struggling in your marriage? Well, it may be because you don't know the main purpose of marriage. in this message, we walk through scripture to discover what is the main purpose of marriage. Links - Join, Partner
Don't bounce around like an employee
March 21, 2021 22:08 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBPastoral Chat - Entrepreneurs need to stay rooted for a significant period of time until successful. Note. There are bird and dog sounds in the background. Also, the Mandalorian show was playing the background :) Links - Join, Partner
Creating the culture of your organization
March 19, 2021 21:18 - 12 minutes - 18.1 MBPastoral Chat - Since I first heard about the controversy over Dave Ramsey's moral code of conduct for employment at his organization, I knew I needed to comment on it. As Christian entrepreneurs, many of you desire to build organizations with certain standards of conduction and work ethic. However, I needed a few days to gather my thoughts and search the Word about this. Now, I am ready to share my thoughts on this as a way to help you think through building the culture of your organization...
Why fear is stronger than faith in the lives of many believers
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.1 MBDaily Word - Many times we lack success because fear is stronger than faith in our lives. Even a little bit of fear is like kryptonite to our faith and makes it ineffective. In this message, discover why fear is stronger in your life and how to flip the situation around to make your faith stronger. Links - Join, Partner
Here’s the solution to kick fear out of your life
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.91 MBDaily Word - Fear produces a life of failures, and this is a life we don't want. Since fear is a dangerous spiritual force, we need to remove it. In this message, discover the root cause of fear and the solution to remove it from your life. Links - Join, Partner
Follow the path Holy Spirit has for you
March 17, 2021 16:26 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOpen Forum - We discussed how it tempting to following the success paths others have traveled, but when we do, we end up unsuccessful because the path God has for us is special. We also talked about being patient in your entrepreneurial journey, determining if it is time to change career paths, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Fear creates a Future you don’t want
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBDaily Word - Fear is a dangerous mindset that creates a future you don't want. It's a future of failure, frustrations, and unachieved goals because fear robs you of the faith required to succeed in life and business. Therefore, we must guard our mind and emotions against fear so we can succeed in the calling God has given us. Links - Join, Partner
Are you acting like Satan in your thoughts and words
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MBDaily Word - As Christians, we should be imitators of God. However, when your words and thoughts are different than the word of God, then you are acting like Satan. Take a listen to this message to dig into this concept, so you align your thoughts and words with God’s Word and receive what God has for you. Links - Join, Partner
Should we fire someone who is having premarital sex?
March 15, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOpen Forum — Dave Ramsey is in the news for firing an employee who became pregnant due to premarital sex. Using this case as a backdrop, we discussed creating a work culture, hiring people to work for you, and a few other interesting things. Links — Join, Partner
The gray areas of Christianity can weaken your Faith
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MBDaily Word - The Bible is black and white on lots of issues. However, there are many issues (we'll face in life) that are not directly addressed in the Bible. These are gray areas of Christianity, and they can weaken your Faith if you aren't careful. Links - Join, Partner
God may not tell you what to do
March 14, 2021 17:50 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MBImpromptu Message - For many situations you face in life and business there is not a direct Bible text to tell you what to do. In those times we usually rely on the Holy Spirit to help us make decisions. However there are times when we need to make decisions where the Holy Spirit may appear to be silent, not offering any input. In those times, God may be allowing you space to come to your own conclusion about what to do. We have to remember that God is training us, so like any good parents t...
Embrace your real desires
March 12, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOpen Forum - We continued the discussion from Business School of embracing the real reason you want to profit in business. We talked about identifying false humility, removing the guilt from desiring to prosper, expanding our capacity to receive, and a few other interesting things. Links - Join, Partner
Should we follow the Law of the Old Testament
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBDaily Word - There is a big debate among Christians on if we should or shouldn't follow the Law of the Old Testament. In this message, we dive into this debate. Links - Join, Partner
What does money gotta do with it
March 12, 2021 02:03 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBBusiness School | Session 2 Many Christian entrepreneurs have a love/hate relationship with money. They desire to have it but wonder if it is godly to go hard after making money in business. If this tension is not resolved, then we will self-sabotage our businesses, and they will not be as profitable as they should be. In this week’s lesson, we are going through the scriptures to gain the proper mindset about making money so that our businesses can prosper. Links Join | Partner