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The Unforgiving Servant
Jesus warns us to be careful of being unforgiving in light of how forgiven we are. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Unforgiving Servant” and reminds us why all Christians forgive, and clarifies what forgiveness is not.
5 Priorities for a Winning Christmas: LOVE
In this final part of our Christmas series, Costi Hinn unpacks the priority of love by walking you through 1 John 2:7-11. During Christmas, it can be challenging to maintain a heart of love because of family dynamics, pressure from work, or a chaotic calendar. Yet as Christians, we have an incredible opportunity to reflect the love of Christ to both fellow believers and the lost who are in need of salvation.
How to Be a Forgiving Person
In part 3 of this series on conflict and forgiveness, Costi Hinn walks you through the biblical steps towards becoming a forgiving person and provides practical insights that are modeled in the life of Christ. If you have a difficult time forgiving people or want to be a peacemaker who helps others become more forgiving, this episode has everything you need!
Conflict & the Christian Response
This episode kicks off a brand new series on forgiveness and takes a deep dive into conflict resolution, how a Christian should respond, why forgiveness is hard, what bitterness will do to you, and how Christ’s example is our model. Many Christians do not have a healthy pattern of conflict resolution, but the Bible provides us with the tools we need to reflect God’s will in how we fight and forgive.
What is Love?
In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down 4 types of love and explains the difference between eros, storge, philia, and agape. You’ll learn the difference between these, including the dark side of some of them. Ultimately, genuine love starts with God and believers are called to imitate Him.
Spiritual Disciplines: How to Get the Most Out of Your Prayer Life
In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a 4-episode series on spiritual disciplines, beginning with prayer and how to get the most out of your prayer life. Before he provides the practical action steps you can take, he highlights the affections you must have. Any thriving prayer life begins with a deep love for Christ.
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.
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!
5 Attributes of God You Must Know
In this episode Costi Hinn asks FTG contributor Jonny Ardavanis (Dean of Student Life at The Master's University; Host of "Dial In" podcast) to unpack 5 of God's attributes that every Christian must know. Jonny chose 1) God's love, 2) God's holiness, 3) God's sovereignty, 4) God's aseity, and 5) God's jealousy. This episode will pour out truths about God that you may have never reflected on before.
Miraculous Gifts & Religious Entrepreneurs
In this episode Costi Hinn answers two major questions recently asked by several of our listeners. First, are miraculous gifts still active today like when Jesus and the apostles were on the earth? Second, how do we use wisdom and discernment with preachers like Steven Furtick and Michael Todd, especially when they are so popular and motivating? These are important questions that impact our own spiritual vitality. Should you be performing miracles and seeking signs? Does God still work miracles today? How do you navigate the concerning teachings and antics of popular preachers while still praying for their soul and maturity? This episode will provide biblical wisdom to answer these questions.
My Advice for 2022: Do Not Love This World
In this first episode of 2022, Costi Hinn gives you New Year advice from the timeless truth of 1 John 2:15-17. This episode addresses love for God and Christian priorities, and goes on the offense against "killjoys" like idolatry, pride, lust, jealousy, and comparison. Start 2022 off with encouragement that points you to Christ and living all out for the gospel and the glory of God!
Have You Lost Your First Love?
In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus gives a great compliment and a strong caution to the Church. Ephesus has been faithful to call out false doctrine and not tolerate false deeds, but they had also grown cold in their "first love." Every Christian will go through seasons in life where they have to fight for a first love mentality. In this episode, Costi Hinn explains what that looks like, and how to live a life focused on both truth and love.
Sharon Cannavo: Loving & Biblical Parenting
Costi Hinn & Brett Skinner interview biblical parenting coach, Sharon Cannavo, about how to raise kids in a loving and biblical way. Over the last forty years, plenty of "self-proclaimed" parenting experts have come along to offer their own expert advice. Most come and go like typical fads. But the Bible is timeless. When we based our parenting model on what it teaches, we don't have to wander in confusion as parents.
Tony & Bre Wood: Take Marital Intimacy Deeper
When we think about marital intimacy, we often think about sex. But what if there was more to it than that? Marriage is hard enough, but we can often make it even harder on ourselves by embracing a shallow view of intimacy and veering away from God's design for our union. Men can be insensitive and domineering, and women can feel abandoned and driven to take the lead. In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Tony and Bre Wood as they answer key questions about how to reflect God's design in your marriage. They also go into details about how to manage your cash, how to plan your calendar, and how to establish family convictions that will honor God in your marriage. Tony and Bre Wood serve at Mission Bible Church in Costa Mesa, CA where Tony has been the Pastor-Teacher for ten years. For more, go to www.missionbible.org.