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The Keys to Church Unity
In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the keys to fostering unity in the church. While Christians will have many different opinions, preferences, and secondary doctrinal differences, unity is provided through the cross and can be preserved by the power of the Spirit.
Every Christian Should Be Doing This
In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Ryan Shackelford who is a CFO, CPA, and deacon who assists the elders with stewardship at Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona. They discuss principles for money management, budgeting, and how Christians should be stewarding what God provides for them. This episode also highlights books and programs that can provide wisdom for anyone wanting to better manage their money.
Should We Partner with a False Teacher for Any Purpose?
Many Christians would rightly assume that any partnership with a false teacher is at odds with the teaching of 2 John 9-11, while fringe fundamentalists insist Christians should not even visit a restaurant owned by someone of a different faith. What is the difference between helping, aiding, partnering, and fellowshipping with a blatant heretic vs. living peaceful, evangelistic, intermingled lives with people in our community? Can we partner with false teachers if it's for saving America? If we own a business, should we formally engage in partnership with a verified false teacher? Is it a sin to have a Mormon missionary in our home for the purpose of sharing the gospel and trying to save his soul? Costi Hinn provides biblical and practical guidance in this episode.
Costi & Christyne Hinn: Teach Your Kids About Prayer
In this episode Costi Hinn is joined by his favorite guest, his wife! Christyne is a mother of 5, and the co-author of their brand new book, “In Jesus' Name I Pray: TJ the Squirrel Learns the True Heart of Prayer”. They share their heart for parents, and the importance of parents being the primary disciple-makers in the lives of their children. Books can be a great tool for teaching our kids, and their hope is that this book serves families and helps their kids understand what it means to pray "in Jesus' name.”
Christian Principles for Voting
In this episode Costi Hinn provides several Christian principles for voting and offers biblical truths about keeping earthly elections in perspective. All Christians ought to be eager to see our countries and communities positively impacted by our gospel witness, and having the right perspective on voting and politics is important to seeing that happen.
Cussing, Crude Language, and Christlikeness
What does the Bible say about cussing, using crude language, and unwholesome speech? In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks biblical truths that dispel justifications for using crude language or profanity. While many people will struggle with a slip of the tongue or using phrases they quickly regret, every believer ought to make it their aim to please the Lord with their words. Furthermore, those who justify the use of unwholesome speech and profanity have no biblical grounds for doing so.
Church Shopping vs. Church Hopping
In this episode Costi Hinn offers clarity on the difference between trying to find the right church for the right reasons, and hopping from church to church for consumer-driven reasons. He gives 6 marks of the right church to look for in today's culture, and encourages you to add to that list! We should be diligent in searching out the right local church and use Scripture as our basis for the decision.
3 Keys to Understanding Biblical Prayer
In this episode, Costi Hinn provides practical keys to understanding prayer. These truths will not only help you establish the right foundation in your prayer life, but they will also equip you to help others grow in their own prayer life. It was Charles Spurgeon who said, "I'd rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach," because he — even as a mighty preacher — believed in the power of prayer! Not all believers will be gifted with the ability to preach, but every believer has been given the gift of prayer.
Wisdom for Halloween
Believers from all walks of life will view Halloween in any number of different ways. Some will shun the day altogether, others will attend church alternatives, while others will see participation in Halloween festivities as nothing more than a little scary fun. In the midst of many different views, there are specific truths that should unite all of those who claim to follow Christ. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through the European origins and American version of Halloween from Travis Allen's, Christians and Halloween, then offers 3 pieces of practical wisdom for all of us this year.
Reflections on the Tongue (James 3)
Using words with wisdom is so important for all of us, especially those who are teachers in the body of Christ. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through a reflection on James 3 and what God's Word says about how we ought to guard our tongues. As believers, we can use our tongues to bring wisdom, or we can wound others. The wisdom from God is the kind of wisdom that should be on our lips at all times.
Can the Gift of Prophecy Be Fallible?
Every year we hear of numerous prophecies by people who call themselves "prophets" or "prophetesses," yet these prophetic words do not come true. While the Bible has clear definitions for true and false prophets, many charismatics argue that there is such a thing as "fallible prophecy" in which supposed words from the Lord were mistaken by the prophet. What should we make of this? In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down the true gift of prophecy and the office of prophet, while laying out 5 dangers with fallible prophecy from Dr. Nathan Busenitz.
Meekness Isn't Weakness
We are undoubtedly in the middle of a culture war and believers must stand boldly for the truth of God's Word. yet in the midst of our fight against evil, we must maintain a Christ-like attitude. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks one of the most important spiritual qualities we should possess when fighting the good fight. Meekness is not throwing cold water on the war effort. Meekness is not standing by while evil runs wild and free. Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is strength under control, it is Christ-like, and it is an essential quality for men and women who stand for the gospel.
Clarifying Questions on the Filling of the Spirit
In this episode, Costi Hinn answers key listener questions about the filling of the Holy Spirit as a continuation of the previous episode. Due to a lack of clear teaching on this particular subject, many people confuse the "baptism of the Spirit" with "filling of the Spirit," or we aren't sure if we are allowed to pray for the Spirit to fill us, or we wonder about Paul's command to "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18) since the Bible also teaches that the Holy Spirit already indwells all believers (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). All of these questions and more are covered in this episode on the Spirit's work in our lives.
Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today?
People want to hear from God because they know His wisdom and will are perfect. But how can we? Does He only speak through reading the Bible? What does it mean to be "led by the Spirit?" What about thoughts, impressions, feelings, or even the grand claims of people who say that the Holy Spirit speaks audibly to them all the time? In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses these questions and more, breaking down what the Scriptures teach and how every believer can confidently hear from God and be led by the Spirit.
What is the Filling of the Holy Spirit?
In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the filling of the Holy Spirit, how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and how the filling of the Spirit differs from the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is a lot of confusing teaching on this topic so Costi sticks to Scripture and helps you understand how you can be filled with the Spirit and glorify God with your life.
8 Questions for Christian Decision-Making
In this episode, Costi Hinn offers 8 questions (from Ethics for a Brave New World by Feinberg & Feinberg) that can help every Christian discern how to make decisions with regard to Christian liberty. Should you drink? Can you wear that outfit? Is it wrong to get a tattoo? Should you buy this, or sell that? Should you move to a nicer home? Is it a sin to take a better job in a better state? Do you have to homeschool to be a faithful parent? These are all big questions that Christians wrestle with. This episode will help you filter your opinions and decisions through God's word and use your Christian liberty wisely!
Special Episode: Jonny Ardavanis is Joining the Team!
In this episode, Costi Hinn announces the newest addition to the For the Gospel family. "Dial In" with Jonny Ardavanis will be coming under the FTG umbrella so we can combine our efforts to provide sound doctrine for everyday people around the world. Jonny Ardavanis will also be joining our executive team and helping to lead the ministry forward alongside Costi Hinn and current executive director, Brett Skinner. In this episode, you'll hear what Jonny's motives are for providing Christian resources, along with his testimony and a preview of what we have in store for you in the days ahead. God is growing this ministry because of His faithfulness and bringing together an incredible team. Thank you for your support!
3 Types of Sanctification
Should a Christian expect to be sinless while on earth? In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the 3 types of sanctification God’s Word lays out: positional, progressive, and perfect.
5 Questions to Assess Your Prayer Motives
There are many things that a Christian can and should pray for in this life. A short list may include: safety, healing, job promotions, priority registration for your kids, help with your business, good grades in school, or favor with some situation you are facing. None of these things are wrong to pray for, but if you had a scale and could weigh the motives of those prayers, would a focus on the gospel and your spiritual growth factor in? The Scriptures give us a picture of prayer that is less “American Dream” and earthly, and is much more heavenly minded and eternal. You and I may pray for many good things, but a vibrant prayer life and solid spiritual growth is anchored by a focus on the greatest things. In this episode, Costi Hinn outlines 5 questions every Christian should ask when assessing their motives in prayer.
Proverbs 7: Guarding Against Adultery
The enemy seeks to destroy marriages. Believers must commit to strengthening and protecting their relationships with their spouses. In this episode, Costi Hinn outlines the graphic warnings of Proverbs 7 and how the Christian can guard himself against sexual sin.