065 I’m speaking to believers in ministry today about using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Have we forgotten that God has an empowerment and equipping process? He fills us with the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit gives us gifts, power, and ability to serve. Yes, training is good, but nothing compares to the Gifts of the Spirit. We need to know our gifts and we need to use them correctly. Enjoy today’s reminder to use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

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Experience Discipleship: Recent Episodes

Dr. Dave & Angie Smuin

063 Today’s Bible study is about the human spirit. What is the human spirit and how is it different that the soul and body? What are the primary functions of the human spirit? This devotional bible study will help us understand the human spirit and why we should care.

062 Today’s God Message is about intimacy. How close and intimate are you with your heavenly Father? Many people struggle with an intimate relationship with God. This God message will help you rethink intimacy and pursue a deeper relationship with God.

061 We are exploring 5 amazing details about God in this devotional bible study. How much do you know about Yehovah, your Heavenly Father? Can you describe Him? Join us and discover these amazing facts about our Creator.

060 Have you ever wondered how to apply Scripture to your daily life? In this devotional bible study, I’m sharing 4 tips to help us apply biblical principles to our everyday life.

058 What does the Bible say about selfishness or being selfish? How can we have good self-esteem and not be selfish? In this devotional Bible study we are exploring the topic of selfishness and what it means to be selfish as well as how to overcome selfishness.

056 These are 7 hidden ingredients in Paul’s preaching of the gospel. They can teach us how to share the gospel more effectively. Watch today’s devotional based bible study and learn how to be more effective in sharing your faith.

055 What does the bible say about how employers should treat employees? Should they really use justice and fairness as a guide? Join our Colossians devotional bible study and let’s find out what the Apostle Paul has to say to employers, masters, and anyone who has authority over another.

053 What does the bible say about children obeying their parents? What about father’s not provoking their children? We are addressing these topics as part of our Colossians devotional bible study.

049 Does the Bible speak about inclusion, diversity, and unity? Join us and find out what the Apostle Paul says in this week’s Bible Study. We are on Colossians 3:9-15.

046 - 2 secrets to finding the breakthrough you have been searching for. Don’t take these secrets from our Colossians bible study for granted. These can change your life and help you overcome challenges and temptations.

043 Have you been deceived? Today we are talking about what deceptions are and why they are so appealing. We cover three things everyone should know about deceptions. This week’s Bible study is Colossians 2:1-9. Let’s learn about deceptions and why they are so appealing.

042 Can you explain, Christ in you, the hope of glory? What does this mean to your daily life? This week’s Bible study is Colossians 1:26-29. We will be talking about what the Apostle Paul meant when he said Christ in you, the hope of glory.

041 What did Paul mean when he said he was, “Filling up what is lacking in Christ’s Affliction?” This week’s Bible study is Colossians 1:24-25. We will be answering this question and talking about what is required of us to fulfill God’s calling on our lives.

039 Today’s Bible study is Colossians 1:13-20. We are considering what we can learn about Jesus and what He has done for us in this passage. We are also considering Jesus’ qualifications to be the savior based on what we learn about Him in this passage.

038 What is the knowledge of God's will? This week we are continuing our study in Colossians. We are focusing on chapter one and verses nine through twelve.

037 What is hope and how can having hope improve our daily lives? We are looking at these and other questions in Colossians 1:1-8. This is a great study about hope where we discuss the difference between biblical hope and worldly hope.

036 We are starting a bible study series through the book of Colossians and would like to invite you to join us. This is a question-based study and will be a little different than most studies. Next week we will begin with Colossians 1:1-8. Listen for the questions in this weeks podcast.

035 These 5 questions will help you determine what bible study you should start and help you be successful. Each of these questions should be taken into consideration before you start a new bible study.

034 Do you have a vision, dream, calling, or something specific the Lord has placed on your heart that has not been fulfilled? Could this be the season to give birth to that ministry and move forward in what the Holy Spirit wants you to do? We believe it could. God has good things in store for you.

033 It is important for every Christian to understand the Bema Seat Of Christ. Have you studied this topic? Do you realize that every Christian will be judged? Today we are discussing this subject and praying the Holy Spirit gives you a deeper understanding.

031 Today we are talking about bible study methods and making them simple. There are a lot of different methods to study the bible. We make it simple by breaking them into two groups and looking at the pros and cons of each.

030 Today we are answering a basic question, "what is a bible study?" We will also discuss how a bible study differs from a devotional or a sermon. This is a great message for people who have not been part of a bible study and a great reminder for those of us who have.

029 In this episode we are going to discuss 5 reasons why bible study is important. These 5 reasons will encourage and inspire you to dig into the word of God.

028 Today we are talking about intimacy with God. This is a great topic that includes a lot of practical applications about how to deepen our relationship with the Lord.

027 This is the final episode in our series on Honoring God. Today we are talking about honoring God through acknowledgment. Not honoring God contributes to the negative spiral we see in our culture.

026 This is the third episode in our series on Honoring God. Today we are talking about honoring God through actions. Not honoring God contributes to the negative spiral we see in our culture.

025 This is the second episode in our series on Honering God. Today we are talking about honoring God through abiding. Not honoring God contributes to the negative spiral we see in our culture.

024 Today we are talking about honoring God through praise. Not honoring God contributes to the negative spiral we see in our culture. Today we have a special guest with us.

023 Today we are talking about our need for relationships, how they develop them, and the importance of putting in the effort to make them grow.

022 Today I am telling the story about a journey of three people who I have nicknamed Wisdom, Power, and Riches. This is a fun little story to help communicate the deeper message about protecting our hearts. Enjoy!

021 Today we are talking about 3 kinds of fear and how to overcome them. We normally only think of bad fear, but did you know there is good fear as well? We will dive into these three kinds of fear and then I will share three steps to help us overcome the bad kind of fear.

019 We hear a lot of teaching about our need for salvation, but this message is focused on finishing well. This is a great teaching for believers who have been serving the Lord for a long time and for new believers who need to plan on finishing well.

018 Check out these 3 reasons we need fellowship. This is a short, but important message about why fellowship is so important.

016 This week we are looking at the roles of husband and wife and how they are equal in Christ. Both have different roles. One is not better than the other. We must be careful not to fall into the cultural trap of making one superior to the other.

015 Put on the new nature. Putting to death the old nature is only half the story. We must put off the old and put on the new. This episode focuses on putting on the new nature so we can have a victorious life in Christ.

013 You Died! Colossians 3:3-4 is one of the most powerful principles for overcoming sin, temptation, and for living a fruitful Christian life. However, it is difficult for some believers to understand and live.

012 Seek Things Above. This is one of the most transformative biblical principles we can learn. This incredibly relevant and powerful truth is for believers of every age and maturity level. Our passage is Colossians 3:1-2.

011 One of the most powerful things believers possess, is our testimony. Today, I want to share 5 aspects of your testimony that you may not have considered. Understanding these 5 things can help you be a more effective witness, but they can also help you grow in the Lord.

010 Forgiveness. In this episode, we will be talking about forgiveness, and at the end, there will be a test that can help you determine if you have truly forgiven a person. The bible has a lot to say about this issue and today will help you move forward with forgiving other people.

009 Gratitude is a powerful principle in both the natural and spiritual worlds. Learning to be a grateful person can deepen your relationship with God and with other people. It can guard your heart and your mind.

008 In today's episode we cover 5 of the most important Bible study tools and how to use them. If you are serious about learning and applying God's Word to your life you should be using these tools. They make studying easier and take you deeper.