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All episodes will move to livefull.org on March 31st!

Does this sound like your story? You've been following Jesus for a while, but then—maybe through a dramatic spiritual encounter or perhaps a quiet, nagging desire for more—you realize you've been missing out on a personal, intimate friendship with the Holy Spirit. But what next? In this episode, Joey offers encouragement to the believer who is just beginning a friendship with the Holy Spirit, as well as three simple practices to receive and sow into what the Spirit is doing. Links K...

Is your prayer life more like a monologue with words sent up to a silent, but theoretically listening, God? Or is it a back-and-forth dialogue between you and God? In this episode, Joey shares how prayer can shift from being burdensome isolated speech into a delightful conversation with the Father. It may take practice and patience, but when we open our heart and mind to God’s agenda during prayer, we get to experience new covenant prayer—that is, Spirit-led dialogue with your Creator....

How do we biblically and faithfully anticipate, discern, and interpret dreams? In this episode, we hope to offer a comprehensive resource on how Christians should approach dreams. Joey covers six key questions to consider as we learn how to walk faithfully Jesus even as we sleep: What are dreams? (09:04)Where/who do dreams come from? (11:10)Why does God give dreams? (23:20)How do we discern whether a dream is demonic or from God? (33:10)How do we understand and interpret dreams? (...

Duty can be a divisive word—some people are driven by duty, others may balk at the idea of being morally obligated to do something. In this episode, Joey explores Matthew Henry’s three daily duties to God—consecration, conversation, and closing—and how these duties can actually bring much joy and refreshment to our lives. In consecrating our time to the Lord, we distinguish ourselves from the world by eating, working, playing, resting with Jesus and to his glory. In conversing with God thro...

Does being "Type A" equate to having the gift of administration? Though an online gift test may tell you so, that's not quite it. Administration is just as much "charismata" as prophecy or speaking in tongues. In this episode, Joey explores this invaluable gift by walking through three questions: What is the gift of administration? How do you know if you have it? How do you practice it? Links Use Your Gift

How much of heaven do we experience now? The tension between the "already" and the "not yet" goes back all the way to the church at Corinth. Jesus has already won the battle over death and the Holy Spirit has already been generously given to the church. Yet, sin, pain, and darkness still lurk so closely. In this episode, we'll explore which promises we can expect to be fulfilled in the "already" and which ones will only come into their full fruition when Christ returns. And, ultimately...

The phrase “baptism in the Holy Spirit” can stir up controversy and confusion in the Church. Those who have experienced it find it to be an extremely influential moment in their lives. Those that haven’t may, at best, question why they need it and, at worst, question their salvation. Highlighted through the life of evangelist, pastor, and writer R.A. Torrey, this episode clarifies what Holy Spirit baptism is, why every believer needs it, and why baptism may not be the best way t...

What did the most influential evangelists of the 19th and 20th centuries have in common? It wasn’t strategies or teaching styles—but a desperate need for the power of the Holy Spirit. And as Joey lays out in this episode, their paths to receiving that power had helpful similarities that we can all learn from. Whether you’re in full-time ministry with the gift of evangelism or a hardworking accountant gifted in mercy, or anywhere in between, we all must go through the process of getting ...

If the gift of prophecy is a “take-it-or-leave-it” part of following Jesus—as the western Church often treats it—why would Paul instruct us to earnestly desire it? In this episode, Joey dives into the what, why, and how of the gift of prophecy: What is it? Why do we need it? How do we earnestly desire it? By earnestly desiring to prophesy, we shift from a “self-conscious” way of life to an “others-conscious” posture towards brothers and sisters in Christ. And through practicing this gift, we ...

Do you know what God is speaking to you in your current season of life? Can you confidently distinguish his voice among the other noise? In this episode, Joey shares his “margin notes” on Gordon T. Smith’s powerful book, The Voice of Jesus, on confidently hearing and following the God. He highlights eight key insights from the book—including how emotions play into hearing, when to avoid making a decision, and what it looks like to hear for others. Reference Links: The Voice of Jes...

Often when we hear a call to evangelism, we start sweating and fidgeting in our seats. Our mind floods with all the reasons and justifications of why we don't. In this episode, our friend Ross shares practical tips for combatting the three main reasons people choose not to share their faith. He and Joey discuss what it looks like to make a plan for evangelism with the Spirit—starting with rooting your identity firmly in Christ's gift of salvation and freedom from condemnation. They share h...

How would you define the gift of discernment? This gift is easily glossed over or assumed to mean someone is a really good decision-maker (e.g. "I need to discern whether I should take this job or not!"). But scripture is clear — the gift of discernment is the prophetic ability to distinguish between the demonic and the Holy Spirit or ministering spirits (like angels). In this episode, Joey deep dives into what the Bible tells us about this gift — what is it and when/how/why is it used? Liv...

As a woman, finding space to use God-given gifts to build up the church can be challenging. There’s a temptation to push, complain, or give up. In a conversation with Bethany Allen, Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, we discuss her journey to walking confidently and humbly in her teaching and pastoral gifts. She makes a call for anyone wanting to use their gifts to listen to the Spirit, trust where he’s leading, and focus on the...

Cassidy and Joey talk with Andrew Arndt, author of All Flame and Streams in the Wasteland and pastor of New Life East Church in Colorado Springs, about how to follow the Holy Spirit even when he leads us through the fire.

Douglas Kaine McKelvey is the author of Every Moment Holy, a collection of liturgies for daily life. Pick up Every Moment Holy Volume 3 here.

Kylie White shares her story of Jesus restoring her sight—and how she has learned to treasure the Healer above the healing in the aftermath.

Imagine you’re alone in a quiet room with no cell phone, no music, no books or distractions. For some, that sounds like a nightmare; for others, that sounds glorious. In this final episode, Cassidy and her guest host, Sarah Wampler, talk about how silence and solitude retreats can benefit believers regardless of their personality. Learn why these retreats are worth the hype, how to plan them, and what to expect if you’re willing to engage the silence. Timestamps: 00:47 - Intro + gues...

“The best way to know you’re a leader is to look back and see if anyone is following you.” Joined again by guest host Sarah Wampler, Cassidy dives into the spiritual gift of leadership. How do you know you have this gift? How is it different than worldly leadership? How do you remain in the Spirit when leading is hard? In this episode, you’ll hear answers to these questions and more! Timestamps: 00:50 - Intro + guest host 02:30 - Receiving the gift of leadership 08:23 - What does H...