The Testament Podcast

06/11/2024

Word up Wednesday!

“When the spirit of truth comes, he will guide you in all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” John 16:13

Happy Election Day yesterday! I hope you got a chance to do your duty and engage in your privilege of voting for the leadership of our country. Over the past several months, we have seen campaign after campaign flooding our televisions with issues that affect our lives. I hope your vote was a reflection of the character and values of God!

The best campaign ad for the leadership of our country is found in John 16:13! Regardless of what person you voted for, I pray your real vote is for the helper whom Jesus sent us, who will guide us as he is guided by the Father. He only needs one vote to make a difference in your life, yours! Don’t get caught up and worried about an election in a world that’s not our own. Instead, vote for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. THAT…is a VICTORY, not for four years, but for an eternity.

05/11/2024

It's the Testament Tuesday!!!

Sometimes the Lord sends us places we didn't expect to go or didn't want to go but it turns out to be the best thing. The Testament Podcast welcomes Donnie Lakes to share his testimony of salvation and of the Lord leading him into new directions. Donnie is the host and creator of the Ride of Your Life (ROYL) Podcast and the ROYL Ministries.

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01/11/2024

29/10/2024

It's the Testament Tuesday!!!

Where is the Lord during tragedy? Is it possible that God can take someone from you who has meant so much to you? These are hard questions. Welcome Leslie Thompson to The Testament Podcast. Leslie talks about her acceptance of Jesus as a result of her husband's witnessing to her, her growth in her relationship with Christ, and the sudden loss of her husband. Hear how those circumstances brought her to where she is today...spreading the Gospel.

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24/10/2024

Word up Wednesday!

“You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” James 4:3

I don’t like when people are all about themselves. At times, I do that too and it is in those times that I don’t like myself. The helper and counselor that Jesus sent to live inside of us is not selfish and does not lead us into selfishness. But why do we want him? That’s a pretty important question to ask ourselves.

Do we want Him simply for ourselves? Do we want Him only so that we can go to Heaven? Do we want Him only so our lives would be blessed?

Or, do we want Him so He can teach us and lead us into the service of God. Realize that could mean doing something very uncomfortable if He asks us to. So, take some time to speak to Him and pray. Search your heart and let God reveal it to you.

If the slightest bit of us isn’t willing to submit fully, we can only assume we still have selfish walls that haven’t been broken down yet.

One of my favorite lines from my favorite series ‘Band of Brothers’ is when a Lt asked an officer if he knew why he was scared. He replied, “no.” The Lt told him it’s because he still thinks there’s hope. What the soldier should recognize is that he’s already dead.

We should not identify ourselves with what he have or who society says we are. We should identify ourselves as children of God. Ready and willing to go and do whatever. That means we may end up very different than what our friends, family, and co-workers know us as.

22/10/2024

It's the Testament Tuesday!!!

The Testament Podcast welcomes Tony Miltenberger, host of the Follow2Lead Podcast and executive coach. Listen how the Lord has moved in his ministry of coaching executives in he secular world with Biblical principles. Of course, when called to do something for God, the enemy tries to squeeze his way in. Tony takes a look at some hardships along the way as well. Don't miss it.

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16/10/2024

Word up Wednesday!

“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30

Years of law enforcement, even more as a man, and a lifetime of lies from the enemy, and I was in the boat of hiding my emotions. Sure, I would cry at a movie, even an animated movie, but share feelings…no. Share what hurts…no. Share my weaknesses…no. How about fears…no. I had a responsibility to present myself as in-control…a man…the strong one…fearless…bothered by little but handling much.

The Holy Spirit, one-third of the Holy Trinity, God, who resides in me, has feelings. He can be grieved. The fact that He has feelings fails to reduce His strength, goodness, and love for us. When we ignore Him, he grieves. He is constantly assuring us of our salvation and our worth as children of God. When we believe the lies of the enemy that reduce our worth and value, the Holy Spirit grieves. I don’t want to be the one to make the Spirit grieve. May I choose only one voice to follow. May it be my resident, my friend, my Savior, my God!

15/10/2024

It's the Testament Tuesday!!!

We are so excited to welcome Brenna Covelens to The Testament Podcast. Brenna was super excited to explain just how much God has done for her in her life. Through her struggles in life, she has come to know His love, grace, and protection for her. Listen as she discusses circumstances that many of us may have had in life. God is great!

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10/10/2024

Word up Wednesday!

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” – Ecclesiastes 3:1

“It’s not the same God. How can this be what you want? It doesn’t make sense. You said you wanted me to do this and you showed me how, but now it’s all changing so how is that what you want as well? I don’t understand. Did I do it wrong? Are you mad at me? Will this new way work as well? Was I on the wrong track in the first place?”

Change can be hard. Even if it’s what God wanted us to do, getting set in our ways and getting too comfortable can be just as bad as refusing to do what He wants in the first place. But jumping outside of what we’re used to means learning something new, it means more work, it means exiting our comfort zone, it means working harder to accomplish more of what He desires. But when God calls you to change, take a leap and be all in because no matter how it changes or how hard it may be, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8).

08/10/2024

It's the Testament Tuesday!!!

Welcome Chad Patterson to The Testament Podcast. He spends time with us sharing about Jesus in his life starting from VBS at a time when Chad Patterson didn't like Chad Patterson. This leadership coach has produced a book on called Leadership H.E.A.R.T. Unleashed: Igniting a Revolution of Influence and Impact. Check it out!

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02/10/2024

Word up Wednesday!

"But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord." Jonah 1:3

There are a number of reasons that Jonah may have chosen to flee when called by God to go and do something. The people of Nineveh were not nice and Jonah certainly did not want to share God with them nor was he ready for whatever persecution may come to him in that city. Rather than listen to God, he simply ran the other direction. He was not ignorant of who God was. He knew God would find him. He knew God was there. He ran anyway. He didn't simply ignore the command, but he ran in the opposite direction of Nineveh. He was serious about it, going so far as to board a ship to cross the sea.

Today, the Holy Spirit dwells in us. Resides in us. Lives in us. Yes, God lives in us. Yet, we still tend to ignore Him daily. But why? When the Holy Spirit repeats only what God says (John 16:13), why would we possibly ignore or reject a constant relationship with the One who lives in us? Haven't we seen, time and time again, the product of our own doing? It's not good. However, if we have ever seen the product of the Holy Spirit, shouldn't we desire more of that? What He can produce in us is far greater than anything we can ever produce. So, don't be afraid of what He might tell you to do. Don't be afraid of the unknown. Don't be afraid to have that relationship with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to take you places you never imagined. He's there. Dont forget Him.

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01/10/2024

It's The Testament Tuesday!!!

Curt Ghormley joins The Testament Podcast to share his faith in Jesus. Curt struggled through a battle with Leukemia that resulted in a great display of God's power and led Curt to write a book that has helped many who find themselves in such a struggle. Check out Alligator Wrestling in the Cancer Ward (link below).

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25/09/2024

Word up Wednesday!

"He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built." Luke 6:48

Jesus uses this illustration, along with its opposite in verse 49, to demonstrate our desire and commitment to call him 'Lord'. That means to live like Him, submit to Him, and learn about Him. It means to develop a relationship with Him. It does not mean to simply have knowledge of Him without application. It meanst to allow Him to teach you and guide you through life, every day. This is what the Holy Spirit does and it strengthens our foundation in order to avoid the pitfalls of the world.

How often are we really digging deep into His Word? How often do we flippantly read through scripture or a Bible study just to get through the words and hope we remember enough to participate in a group discussion? I'm guilty. But what if we were radical in that approach? I mean what if we dug deep? What if we really took our time and studied what the Holy Spirit was teaching us? What if we break from the norm, and let the Holy Spirit lead? I predict a solid foundation that's not easily shaken, huge spiritual growth, life-changing revelation, and both the desire and ability to change lives for the Kingdom! Can we do it?

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