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The Spirit Forward Podcast is a show dedicated to the teaching, discussion, and demonstration of the work of the Spirit of Jesus. Hosted by Ken Schaap, Jerod Long, and Joshua Robinson, our podcast features episodes dedicated to answering the questions that are most frequently asked about spiritual gifts, as well as helpful interviews with godly and proven pastors who are leading powerful "Word and Spirit" ministries. God bless you and thanks for tuning in!
As warriors in Christ’s Kingdom, our primary weapon is prayer! May this conversation serve as a means of further training you in the spiritual weapons of our warfare.
If you’ve spent time in church, you’ve probably heard the term “The Baptism in the Holy Spirit,” or maybe even some of your friends or you yourself have experienced a deeper encounter in the Spirit. We hope this conversation about this particular doctrine will pique your interest and spark your an interest in pursuing more of the Lord.
If you’ve ever seen deliverance ministry you’ve probably noticed Christians calling out demons by name. Maybe you’re wondering what terms like Jezebel or spirit of infirmity are all about. This helpful conversation may shed some light on this method of ministry and hopefully renews your vigor for opposing the darkness and setting the captives free!
The Lord God saved you to have a relationship with you, and since the Day of Pentecost, the great realization is that this relationship is facilitated by the Holy Spirit. He is our closest Friend and the One preparing us to meet Jesus! May this episode inspire you to be still with Him and to go deep in a thriving relationship!
If you desire a deeper prayer life, you’ll enjoy these tips for bolstering prayer in your individual life, your family, and your church community.
Pastor Joshua Robinson taught a lesson at the 2022 Spirit Forward Conference on hearing the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
Pastor Joshua Robinson taught a lesson at the 2022 Spirit Forward Conference on hearing the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
What are Christians to do with wounds caused by other believers? Jesus gave us the answers. Joshua and Ken walk through the nature of being wounded and yet finding healing in the Lord
26 - How We Approach Inner HealingJesus came to heal the broken-hearted, and this remains a part of the church’s calling today. Pastors KenSchaap and Joshua Robinson discuss how they approach inner healing in their local ministry context._______________________________________________________________________ONLINE RESOURCES:Spirit Forward Conference Sessions and Resourceswww.SpiritForward.FaithKen Schaap, Lead Pastor at The Father’s House, West Chester, OHwww.TheFathersHouse.coJoshua Robinson, Lead Pastor at Vero Beach Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FLwww.VeroBeachBaptist.comJoshua Smith, Pastor at Cowan Mill Church, Winston, GAwww.CowanMillChurch.orgOver 11 hours of teaching on Prophetic Ministry:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY_fzjOGYVYNpEV9QplijM4iYAptSCU-Joshua Robinson’s book, free digital download:https://www.spiritforward.faith/mediaJerod Long’s Fifty Questions and Answers about Healinghttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY_fzjOGYVZmEPJOGE5vzhhI3R0ht5Kw
The Bible teaches about apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But are each of these gifts still in effect today? Ken and Joshua dive into the hotly debated matter of modern day apostles and the “5-Fold Gifts” in Ephesians 4. ONLINE RESOURCES:Spirit Forward Conference Sessions and Resourceswww.SpiritForward.FaithKen Schaap, Lead Pastor at The Father’s House, West Chester, OH www.TheFathersHouse.coJoshua Robinson, Lead Pastor at Vero Beach Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FLwww.VeroBeachBaptist.comJoshua Smith, Pastor at Cowan Mill Church, Winston, GAwww.CowanMillChurch.orgOver 11 hours of teaching on Prophetic Ministry:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY_fzjOGYVYNpEV9QplijM4iYAptSCU-Joshua Robinson’s book, free digital download:https://www.spiritforward.faith/mediaJerod Long’s Fifty Questions and Answers about Healinghttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY_fzjOGYVZmEPJOGE5vzhhI3R0ht5Kw
David and Courtney Seymour are a powerhouse couple making ahuge impact in the Kingdom of God. But that wasn’t always the case. Rewind theclock a few years and you’d find a pair of broken, addicted, and demonizedpeople. In this interview, you’ll hear of how the Lord made a way and set thecaptives free! Jesus still saves, heals, and delivers!
Pastor Joshua brings five helpful points to our attentionto provoke earnest and holy prayer before God. This episode will leave youhungry and encouraged to draw nearer to the Lord in the secret place. God blessyou in Jesus's mighty name!
20 - Demonic Warfare
Is deliverance ministry legit? Are there demons lurkingbehind every corner? What does the Bible say about our enemy? Bible studentswill appreciate the Scriptural insight that Joshua and Ken provide on this hot topic. The weapons of our warfare aremighty to demolish strongholds! This episode shines the spotlight on some ofthose weapons.
19 - How to ProphesyThe Bible says, “All may prophesy.” So now what? How does one go about prophesying? Is there a rightway and a wrong way? Does one hear a voice from Heaven? Or does this simply mean everyone shouldpreach in the pulpit? In this episode, we’re giving you practical steps for strengthening your ministry.Paul’s most highly prioritized gift was prophecy, and we tend to agree! We hope that this podcast will in-spire you to sit with God and hear His Voice in order to do His work effectively!
18 - The Gift of ProphecyQuestion: What spiritual gift is so important that Paul wished for all of God’s children to use it?Answer: Prophecy!This is our approach to handling this precious gift. Whether in your small group, family, or church assem- bly, we hope you’ll earnestly desire this gift and use it to bless the body of Christ!
17 - How We Pray For HealingWe’re giving you five practical steps to pray for healing! The Scriptures give plenty of guidance on thistopic, and we’re giving you some quick tips to help you in being the hands of Jesus in your community!This episode includes testimonies and a simple step-by-step approach to improve your healing prayers.
16 - Gifts of HealingsJesus still heals! In this episode, the guys give some context to modern day healing. The testimonies willstir your faith and the Scriptures provide solid ground for us to pray in faith. He is Yahweh Rapha, theLord our Healer, and we hope this conversation will motivate you to pursue His healing power in yourchurch context!
Is there a more divisive doctrine than tongues? Every church has strong feelings on this topic. Some love it. Some hate it. Sadly, most Christians who hold such strong positions can barely give a sound biblical explanation of why. We’re throwing our hat in the ring and explaining this controversial gift. Don’t worry thought. We won’t tell your friends that you listened to a teaching about tongues!
Is there a more divisive doctrine than tongues? Every church has strong feelings on this topic. Some love it. Some hate it. Sadly, most Christians who hold such strong positions can barely give a sound biblical explanation of why. We’re throwing our hat in the ring and explaining this controversial gift. Don’t worry thought. We won’t tell your friends that you listened to a teaching about tongues!
13- Do you prioritize your prayer time with Jesus or does praying seem like a chore? The guys discuss the importance of intimacy with God, and the primacy of relationship before ministry. Power in ministry is what we all seek for our churches. We believe power flows from love. Enjoy this encouraging episode about going deep into the secret place of prayer.
12 - Deconstructing Cessationism, Part 2
TRIGGER WARNING!! Are tongues evil? Did prophecy die with the apostles? OR! Is it unbiblical to teach that the gifts of the Spirit ceased after the first generation? This is debate of our generation! This is the second part of a lively discussion about the work of the Holy Spirit. Listen in to these two Baptist-bred boys talk about the Scriptural necessity of Spiritual gifts in the modern church, yes, including the “sign gifts.”
11 - Deconstructing Cessationism TRIGGER WARNING!! Are tongues evil? Did prophecy die with the apostles? OR! Is it unbiblical to teach that the gifts of the Spirit ceased after the first generation? This is debate of our generation! This is the first part of a lively discussion about the work of the Holy Spirit. Listen in to these two Baptist-bred boys talk about the Scriptural necessity of Spiritual gifts in the modern church, yes, including the “sign gifts.”
Ken sat down with Joshua Smith, the founding pastor at Cowan Mill Church, to discuss Smith’s glorious salvation out of drug addiction as well as his later realization that his ministry was in need of God’s power. This is Joshua’s story of coming to know “a more excellent way.”
9 - Common Questions with Bible Answers, Part 2We’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions about operating in the spiritual gifts. PastorJoshua tackles five thought-provoking Q’s from our listeners. You’ll be stirred up to minister in new faithafter hearing this episode!Common Q’s:1. When you listen for the Holy Spirit is it an audible voice, a feeling, or a clear image?(Timestamp: 1:50)2. Does everyone have a gift, or do you pray to receive one?(Timestamp: 14:46)3. If the Holy Spirit gives gifts according to his sovereign will (1 Cor. 12:11), then whatbusiness do I have asking for the ones he hasn’t given to me?(Timestamp: 22:12)4. Is there a requirement for an apostle to have seen Jesus Christ?(Timestamp: 25:37)5. Isn’t Acts a transition book?(Timestamp: 35:33)
8 - Yahweh Amar: God Still SpeaksKen and Jerod discuss the beauty and power of the voice of the Lord God. Follow along as they unpackthe Scriptural pattern of his God speaks. And consider the questions that they answer at these timestamps.15:33, How do you see people respond to the voice of the Spirit?29:35, How do you define revelation, words of wisdom, and words of knowledge?45:20, What are some ways to approach the voice of the Lord for prophetic ministry?54:43, How does Jesus’s prophetic ministry divide the pastoral care among the entire body?
7 - Jesus the Delivering King, Part 2
Ken preached a profound message from a graphic Old Testament story. Listen to this 2-part conversation dealing with freedom from porn, dealing with unholy agreements, and the power of King Jesus. Men and women of God are regularly gouging out their eyes as they submit to the whims of the enemy, but we have a Deliverer!
Watch the Original conference sermon here: https://youtu.be/dwKE6knd0hE
6 - Jesus the Delivering King, Part 1Ken preached a profound message from a graphic Old Testament story. Listen to this 2-part conversation dealing with freedom from porn, dealing with unholy agreements, and the power of King Jesus. Men and women of God are regularly gouging out their eyes as they submit to the whims of the enemy, but we have a Deliverer!Watch the Original conference sermon here: https://youtu.be/dwKE6knd0hE
Ep. 5 - Baptized with the Holy Spirit and FireGod’s people desperately need to be baptized in Jesus’s Spirit and fire! Ken answers questions about his powerful conference sermon called “Man on Fire.” Is the fire of God something to fear? Is there an answer to moral failure in the church? This conversation is a real challenge and not for the faint of heart!Watch the Original Conference Sermon here: https://youtu.be/j0TIl4clj7U
We’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions about operating in the spiritual gifts. Pastor Joshua tackles five thought-provoking Q’s from our listeners. You’ll be stirred up to minister in new faith after hearing this episode!
Common Q’s:
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How do you know when God has given you a spiritual gift?
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How do you trust what someone is saying when they share a gift such as prophesy?
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If I don’t have the gift of healing, should I not pray by laying hands on someone?
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Weren’t the miraculous gifts limited to the apostles?
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Do we still need spiritual gifts if we have the completed Bible?
OUR PASTORS' ONLINE RESOURCES:
Spirit Forward Conference Sessions and Resources
www.SpiritForward.Faith
Ken Schaap, Lead Pastor at The Father’s House, West Chester, OH
www.TheFathersHouse.co
Joshua Robinson, Lead Pastor at Vero Beach Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FL
www.VeroBeachBaptist.com
Over 11 hours of teaching on Prophetic Ministry:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY_fzjOGYVYNpEV9QplijM4iYAptSCU-
Joshua Robinson’s book, free digital download:
https://www.spiritforward.faith/media
This is the second half of a conversation about how demons infect our internal wounds. As a followup to Ken’s sermon called “Spirit of Rejection” at the Spirit Forward Conference 2022, Joshua interviews Ken on the topic of demonic oppression. They discuss the work of the Holy Spirit in renewing a life that is bound by sin, fear, and lovelessness, and they make the case that Jesus still delivers. The Lord says that deliverance is His children’s bread. The inheritance that belongs to each believer is total freedom!
As a followup to Ken’s sermon called “Spirit of Rejection” at the Spirit Forward Conference 2022, Joshua interviews Ken on the topic of demonic oppression. They discuss the work of the Holy Spirit in renewing a life that is bound by sin, fear, and lovelessness, and they make the case that Jesus still delivers. The Lord says that deliverance is His children’s bread. The inheritance that belongs to each believer is total freedom!
In this episode, Ken interviews Joshua about his recent teaching at the Spirit Forward Conference about the practice of hearing the still, small whisper of the Holy Spirit. They discuss the importance of waiting on God and prioritizing relationship with Jesus. This interview is both comforting and challenging for each follower of Jesus Christ.
Ken Schaap, Lead Pastor at The Father’s House, West Chester, OH
www.TheFathersHouse.co
Joshua Robinson, Lead Pastor at Vero Beach Baptist Church, Vero Beach, FL
www.VeroBeachBaptist.com
Spirit Forward Conference Sessions and Resources
www.SpiritForward.Faith