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The Rich Fool
In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Rich Fool” and gives us truths to apply from Jesus’ warnings about trusting in riches.
How to Interpret the Parables
In this new 8-part series, Costi Hinn walks through several key parables and teaches how to interpret them. Whether by allegorizing them or misapplying them, many people miss the point of one of Jesus' most prominent teaching tools. This series will make you more confident and knowledgeable in your understanding of parables and help you apply them faithfully in your walk with the Lord.
Lessons from Jesus on Self-Control
In this episode, Costi Hinn takes you to several key passages of Scripture to break down 5 truths from the life of Christ and how He is our perfect model for self-control. While Christians will not be perfect like Christ, they have the power to grow in self-control because they are in Christ.
What Are the Traits of a Biblical Man? w/ Travis Allen
In episode two of this manhood series, Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to break down the traits of a biblical man. Using Genesis 1-3, Travis unveils key distinctions that God has made between men and women, and the unique calling God has placed on men in the world He created.
5 Priorities for a Winning Christmas: CHRIST
In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a brand new Christmas series and walks through the first of five priorities for a “winning” Christmas. He defines what it means to win during the Advent season and also provides cautionary wisdom about ways we miss Christ in our Christmas, and five practical ways to keep Christ as the center!
Listener Questions on God’s Will
In this episode, Costi Hinn answers the top 10 questions we’ve received on God’s will and explains each one in light of what Scripture teaches. The questions include topics like the death of babies, who to marry, moving to other places, predestination, and more!
Getting Ready to Know God’s Will
In this series, Costi Hinn breaks down the basic truth about God’s will and takes the mystery out of one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. You can know God’s will and walk in it. Beginning with this episode, he focused on the most important characteristic you need to get ready for a deeper understanding of God’s will. Too many Christians miss the glorious truth about God’s will because they don’t start off with the right attitude.
Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today?
From confusing phrases to sensational claims, there is a great deal of confusion regarding the voice of the Spirit and how to hear from God today. In this episode, Costi Hinn takes the guesswork out of hearing from the Holy Spirit by providing biblical and practical truths you can use to walk in God’s will with confidence!
3 Essential Truths About the Holy Spirit
There are certain truths that every Christian should understand and believe when it comes to the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 3 essentials to help all Christians grasp and relish the Holy Spirit’s work as a member of the Trinity. He also covers some of the historical heresies that were condemned by early church councils and provides practical insights for those who have swung to extremes when it comes to the Holy Spirit.
The Abuse of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is quite possibly the most misunderstood and abused member of the Holy Trinity. Some people don’t believe He is God, others think He is merely a mystical force or some abstract expression of God. His work, His deity, and His personhood are all essential Christian truths. In the midst of a generation ripe with false teaching that confuses people on this vital doctrine, this episode will help you avoid error and relish in the truth. Costi Hinn highlights several examples of blasphemy regarding the Spirit’s work, then provides 3 glorious reasons why getting the doctrine of the Holy Spirit matters.
Imprisoned For the Gospel w/ Tim Stephens
Like many pastors and churches, when COVID-19 hit the news and shut down orders spread across the globe, Tim Stephens and Fairview Baptist Church stopped holding services and assessed the situation. Not knowing what they were dealing with, they took every step necessary to use wisdom and prudence in their decision-making. But as it became clear that this virus was not all that the government made it out to be, Tim’s convictions stirred to re-open the church and begin preaching and holding worship services. His decision to re-open had a wide ripple effect that ultimately led to his imprisonment. As a husband, and a father to 8 children, Tim and Raquel Stephens had so much to lose. As fines piled up and public pressure mounted, Tim’s convictions remained anchored. To end the whole ordeal all he had to do was sign an agreement stating that he would not go back and re-open the church. He refused. This interview is the entire story in his own words.
5 Life Changing Messages - John MacArthur
In this episode, Costi Hinn introduces our 2nd sermon of the summer series. Our preacher is John MacArthur, the message is "Inerrancy Under Attack," and it is from the 2015 Shepherd's Conference. MacArthur highlights the assaults that have come upon the Word of God and the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Every Christian must know how the Bible is inerrant and why we stand for the truth of God's unchanging Word.
Creation, Dinosaurs, & Biblical Authority w/ Ken Ham
In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Ken Ham on location at the Ark Encounter for an in-depth interview about big theological questions. They cover creation, the age of the earth, dinosaurs, aliens, and more! Ultimately, all of these issues come down to whether or not our worldview is shaped by Scripture, or by secularism. Ken Ham sets out to prove that science merely proves what the Bible has already proclaimed.
Spiritual Disciplines: How to Study & Retain the Bible
This is part 2 of "Spiritual Disciplines" and provides practical insights for studying the Bible and retaining what you study. Costi Hinn lays out several key principles, along with examples from some of his own study habits. The book recommendations in this episode are "How to Eat Your Bible" by Nate Pickowicz, and "God's Battle Plan for the Mind" by David W. Saxton.
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.
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.
Listener Questions Answered
In this episode Costi Hinn answers listener questions about guilt and shame, fears about dying, and specific Bible passages. He also provides recommended resources for engaging with atheists, and understanding the gift of tongues.
Why is the Bible Closed?
In this episode Costi Hinn interviews Mike Riccardi about why the Bible is “closed” or “complete.” This episode will answer key questions about how we got the Bible, and if God is speaking today outside of His word.
Costi Hinn Answers Listener Questions
In this episode Costi Hinn answers your questions on theology & doctrine, the end times, complimentarianism, dating, Calvinism, universalism, sharing the gospel, leaving churches, Mark 16:17-18 and snake bites, the Holy Spirit, and more!