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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Three stages of your calling
September 20, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 8.56 MBAfter having hundreds (maybe even thousands) of conversations with Christian entrepreneurs around the world, I have discovered that we can partition a calling from God into three stages. Stage one is the core (aka the big idea), stage two is the implementation details, and stage three is the adjustments and additions to the details along the journey. Listen to today's message to hear more about this.
Alone time with God needs to increase as success increases
September 19, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBAs you become more successful, your time is going to be more in demand from clients, new opportunities, requests for partnerships, and people asking for advice. To stay centered with God and not become overwhelmed, we need to take intentional long-periods of time to be alone with God. Listen to today's message to learn more about this concept.
Success comes from focus directed by the wisdom of God
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBYou have probably heard that hard work is the key to success; however, you know many people (and maybe yourself included) who work hard, but success is far from them. This is because hard work is wasted energy if it's not focused and directed by wisdom. Take a listen to today's message to dig into this concept.
Have a daily to-do list of little steps
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBI have had several conversations with people about their calling. What's very common among those I have talked to is a feeling of being overwhelmed with the vision and not knowing what to do to achieve it. This is a completely normal feeling when it comes to tackling big visions. To overcome this challenge, I find that it is extremely helpful to have a daily to-do list of little steps that move the vision forward. Listen to today's message to explore this idea.
Give to others without an expectation of receiving something back from them
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBOnce a month I am instructed to remind you about the Word for 2019, “Radical Giving and Receiving”, so you can take full advantage of the harvest God has for you this year. In today’s message, let’s look at having a heart to give to others without an expectation of receiving something back from them.
We need a progressive journey to achieve our calling
September 12, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBIt would be nice if we could succeed in our calling after only a year or two. However, God has not designed it that way. Instead, He takes us on a progressive journey to achieve our calling over a significant period of time. This enables us to become the person we need to be in order to fully reach our potential. Listen to today's message to learn more about this idea.
Fear binds your spirit which allows free access from the devil to destroy you
September 09, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you're experiencing destruction in any part of your life, then most likely fear has bound your spirit, which allows the devil free access to destroy you. In today's message, learn how fear binds and how to break those bonds so your life can be restored to wholeness.
Is Benny Hinn correct about the prosperity gospel?
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 18.5 MBYou may have heard that Pastor Benny Hinn said that the prosperity gospel has gone astray and the Holy Spirit is fed up with it. Is this true? In today's message I am digging into this question and providing some insight from the Word.
You are called to sell (and to make money)
September 05, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBA lot of Christians struggle in business because they are hesitant to charge people for their products and services. However, if you are called to business, then you are called to sell, because without selling you have no business. In today's podcast, learn why this struggle exists so you can overcome it and start making more money.
Separate your calling from the details
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBTo make the right decisions, it is extremely helpful to separate your calling from the implementation details. When you confuse or merge the details and the calling, you get frustrated and have little to no success. Listen to today's message to discover the difference and learn how to use your calling to judge the implementation details.
Registration is open for our Q4 gathering
September 03, 2019 21:37 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBOur Q4 Gathering on October 19th, 2019 is designed to guide you in receiving clarity on your entrepreneurial calling. Register here: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/q4
God sends opportunities we don’t have to work to get
September 03, 2019 04:48 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBIf 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. Listen to today's message to learn more about this concept.
A small adjustment can create large results
August 30, 2019 05:08 - 7 minutes - 9.96 MBThe calling God has given you is unchangeable; however, if you apply your calling in the wrong direction, you will experience little to no results. A small adjustment in your direction can create large results. In today's message, I share my story of spending four years in the wrong direction and the small adjustment God had me make that has yielded great fruit.
Scriptures to encourage your faith for healing
August 29, 2019 04:27 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIf you are dealing with sickness (small or great) in your body, then listen to today's message a few times. I am sharing several scriptures to encourage your faith for healing. You will discover that God sent Jesus to heal any sickness or disease you may have.
Worry is very destructive to your life
August 27, 2019 04:30 - 13 minutes - 19 MBWorry may seem innocent, but it is very destructive in the life of a believer. Worry blocks your faith and is a sign that you don't trust God. With blocked faith and a lack of trust, you will lack the power that can fix whatever situation you are worried about. In today's message, discover Jesus's perspective on worry and how He taught us to combat worrying.
You'll take a few hits following your calling
August 26, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBJust because God called you to do it doesn't mean you won't take a few hits while following your calling. We have a real enemy who doesn't want you to succeed. So, when you experience dumps in the road of calling, don't give up. Allow Holy Spirit to guide you around or through the dumps in the road. Listen to today's message to hear more about this.
God isn't testing you with problems
August 23, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.3 MBIn life, we experience many problems that come up against us. Some problems come in the form of financial hardship. Others come as sickness, or even some come through a close relationship. However, whatever the type of problem, you can be sure that the problems you’re facing are not God trying to test you. This is a critical point to grasp, because if you believe that God is sending you problems, then you’re going to lack the faith required to remove them.
God cares for you and has already done something about your situation(s)
August 22, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 14.5 MBWhen bad things happen to us or to others we are tempted to ask, "God, don't you care? Why aren't you doing something about this?" It looks and feels like God is absent or does not care. Well, God does care and has already done something about the bad situations you and others face. Take a listen to today's message to learn what God has done for you and how to receive His help.
All things work together (for good) for those that love God
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThe Bible tells us that all things work together for our good, but what does that mean? Does it mean that bad things are good for us? Understanding this concept is critical to your faith, because a misunderstanding of this could crush your faith. Take a listen to today's message to learn what this bible concept means.
Knowing God loves you is the key to your faith
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBIf your faith seems like it is not working, then check on your belief in that God loves you. Receiving the things you desire through faith hinges on you knowing that God loves you. Listen to today’s message to learn how much God loves you and the importance of knowing that He loves you.
The new commandment Jesus gave us
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBA commandment is defined as a rule to be observed strictly. The old covenant is full of commandments, whereas commandments are minimal in the new covenant. So when Jesus says He has a commandment for us, we need to pay attention. Therefore, in today's message, we are examining what Jesus calls the "new" commandment He has given us.
Intentional fellowship heals the racial divide within the church
August 16, 2019 04:00 - 5 minutes - 7.83 MBI hope this week's series on race, inequity, and privilege has been a blessing to you. In particular, my desire is for you to have a better understanding of God's heart on these issues so that we can all participate in racial restoration. To wrap up, I am discussing a major solution to healing the racial divide within the church. This solution is "intentional fellowship." Listen to today's message to learn about this idea.
An inconvenient truth about slavery, racism and Christianity | Part 4
August 15, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBUnfortunately, the United States of America has an inconvenient truth it needs to come to terms with—Christianity was used to justify slavery and promote racism. This dark seed is embed in the DNA of American culture and has caused (and still is causing) a fracture in the body of Christ. In today's message, we are exploring this concept and discussing ways to reduce its effect. Listen to today's message, which is part 4 of this week's series on race, inequity, and privilege.
Racial segregation in the Church makes us ineffective | Part 3
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.5 MBResearch shows that 9 out of 10 churches in the United States are segregated. This means that if you randomly visit any church in America, there is a 90% chance that the congregation will be all black, all white, all Asian, all Hispanic, etc. This makes the Church one of the most segregated organizations on the planet. Because of this racial segregation in the Body of Christ, the Church is ineffective in effecting change in the culture.
White Privilege vs the Anointing | Part 2
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBBecause of systemic inequalities within our culture, when a white Christian is successful, many non-white Christians attribute their success to white privilege instead of the anointing of God. This is dangerous to our faith because in most cases it's a misinterpretation that downplays the power of God, which creates bitterness and limits the power of God.
Faith does not care about inequalities | Part 1
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBMany countries in our world have systematic inequalities where some people are held back and others are promoted based on race, gender, age, education, etc. This shouldn't be, but one day God dropped into my spirit that faith does not care about inequalities. The simple interpretation of this is that we succeed in life through our faith, regardless of any worldly inequalities. Listen to today's message to learn more about this idea.
Wanting something badly is not faith
August 09, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBHaving a strong desire for something can deceive you into thinking that you have faith for it. However, wanting something badly is not faith. Faith is not a strong desire; it is believing that you will receive the object of your desire. This is a dangerous deception because no matter how much you want something, if you don't have faith for it, you will not receive it. Listen to today's message to learn more about this concept.
Is it the "Door" or the "Key"
August 08, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's message, I am tackling the question of manifestation. In particular, why hasn't the manifestation of a promise of God happen for you yet? To explore the answer, God gave me an analogy of a "door" and a "Key." Take a listen and discover the major reason behind the lack of manifestation.
Seedfaith harvest
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MBGod uses natural laws to teach us spiritual laws. Take, for instance, the natural law of seedtime and harvest. You sow a seed in the ground, give it some time, and wait for the harvest. This mirrors the spiritual law of sowing a seed and producing a harvest. However, in the spiritual version, it is not time that produces the harvest; it is your faith. Listen to today's message to learn more about this concept.
False faith tricks us into laziness
August 06, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBFaith is the spiritual force God has given to us to receive the things we desire in this life. However, there is a false faith that tricks us into laziness, which hinders us from achieving our goals and receiving what we desire. Listen to today's message to learn more about this idea.
Review of the word for 2019 of radical giving and receiving
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBOnce a month I remind you about the word for 2019 of “Radical Giving and Receiving”, so you can take full advantage of the radical harvest God has for you this year. Since we are in the eight month of this year, for today's message I am doing a full review of this year's word.
Don't let your heart be troubled
August 04, 2019 20:57 - 6 minutes - 9.26 MBYou have probably heard of the mass tragedies in the United States, and the Word God gave me to share is "Don't let your heart be troubled." Listen to today's special message to hear more about this.
Are you acting like Satan in thought and word
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBAs 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 today's message to dig into this concept, so you align your thoughts and words with God's Word and receive what God has for you.
A personal wilderness experience might be necessary for mind renewal
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBIf God has called you to be an entrepreneur, the first thing you need to do is change your mind. The mindset of an entrepreneur is very different from that of an employee. If your mind is not changed, you will struggle in your calling. Therefore, most entrepreneurs must go through a personal wilderness experience (one of lack) for the purpose of mindset renewal, so they can achieve all God has planned for them.
How I study and teach the Bible
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBToday's message is a little bit different. Instead of teaching a message, I am sharing with you how I study and teach the Bible. I believe it is important to understand the perspective of those who teach you the Word so you can better receive what you are hearing. Take a listen and discover my process of teaching/studying and my perspective on the Word of God.
Should believers partner in business with non-believers
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBBusiness partnerships are powerful, and can yield better results than going it alone. But should a believer partner in business with a non-believer? In today's message, we explore the scriptures to find an answer.
How to increase the faith you have
July 25, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBTo achieve greater success in life and entrepreneurship we need to be constantly increasing our faith. Increasing our faith is not about the size of faith, however, but about the breadth and depth of our faith. Listen to today's message to learn how to properly increase your faith to receive more and greater promises from God.
How to create a happy marriage within the next 6 months
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 14.7 MBGod didn't design marriage to be depressing and unfulfilling. However, because marriage is between two imperfect people, marriage can easily become unfun and difficult. In today's message, I am presenting a six-month process to turn a marriage from drudgery to happiness and excitement. This is important because there is a connection between having a happy marriage and succeeding in a God-given calling.
The Bible teaches us principles not blueprints
July 23, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThere is a misconception among some believers about the purpose of the Bible. They study it looking to find God's specific plan for their lives. However, they become disappointed when they can't find it. The reason is that God designed the Bible to teach us spiritual principles, not to give us an exact blueprint for our lives and calling. However, if we learn the principles, then with help from the Holy Spirit, we can discover our own blueprint.
Five ministry gifts Jesus gave to us
July 22, 2019 04:15 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBToday’s message is a general recap of our third-quarter gathering this past Saturday. Our goal was to allow Holy Spirit time and space to speak directly to the attendees’ spirits about launching and running a successful ministry that blesses those who are called to serve. In this recap, learn about the five ministry gifts Jesus gave us.
Let's stop winning
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 9.4 MBThe worldly way of entrepreneurship is focused on beating the competition. It is all about winning. However, as believers, we are not in competition with anyone. We are not trying to be better than another person, business, or ministry or hold another organization down, so we can win. Let's change our mindset from winning to succeeding. The succeeding mindset unleashes the power of God in our calling to fully achieve all God has placed in our hearts.
Tradition can cause us to misinterpret Holy Spirit
July 18, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBGod usually doesn't give us instructions in an audible voice. The Bible teaches us that God speaks to us through an unction from the Holy Spirit. For lack of a better phrase, we will have a feeling from God that leads us to do a particular thing. This means we have to interpret that feeling to find the correct course of action God desires for us take. Therefore, we have to be very careful not to allow our traditions (i.e., the way we have always seen things done) misinterpret an unction from...
Unlock your identity from the past to move forward
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBMany of us have spent many years identifying ourselves as this profession or that profession. Maybe you have been a social worker for the past fifteen years, a brain surgeon for thirty years, or a high school teacher for five years. In any case, now God is calling you to step into something new that requires you to unlock your identity from what you were in the past. It can be scary because this is who you have been for so long, and you have found a sense of comfort in identifying as a socia...
Faith is easy to get, but it's hard to keep
July 12, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBFaith is required to receive the things you desire, so faith is important. However, most people struggle with faith, but the issue is not getting faith — that is the easy part — the real issue is keeping faith. Take a listen to today’s message to learn more about this concept.
Collaboration is a major key to success
July 11, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week we launched our new online platform that allows you to connect, to share ideas, and to collaborate with Christian entrepreneurs from around the world. We created this platform because collaboration with other believers is a major key to your success. God has not designed us to be lone-ranger Christians. He has designed us to succeed in community. Listen to today’s message to learn about the importance of collaboration and how our new platform allows you to collaborate to fully achi...
Your part to bring about Church unity | Part 3
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBWe are wrapping up our three-part series on church unification. In today's message, we are examining 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.
How does differences about sin affect Church unity | Part 2
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBMany churches distance themselves from each other over doctrinal issues. Many of these differences are minor, but some are more significant. In today's message, we continue our three-part series on church unification by examining doctrinal disagreements regarding sin and how those differences affect church unity.
Jesus desires for His Church to unify | Part 1
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 15.9 MBWhen 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. In today's message, I begin a three-part series on church unification.
How does God bring to pass the things you believe
July 05, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 14.3 MBHave you ever wondered about the process God uses to bring all of the things you're believing for into this natural world? If so, check out today's message and learn how God does it.
Anything given in faith can be a seed
July 04, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBOnce a month I am instructed to remind you about the Word for 2019, “Radical Giving and Receiving”, so you can take full advantage of the harvest God has for you this year. In today’s message, let's look at how anything given can be a seed. You will re-discover the concept of seed-faith harvest.