What does it really mean to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In this episode of the Faithful Servants Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Lloyd Pulley, who faithfully served as senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, New Jersey for 40 years. He’s also the author of several books, a daily radio teacher on Bridging the Gap, and host of Bridge Bible Talk, the first live call-in program of The Bridge Christian Radio.

Pastor Lloyd shares powerful lessons from decades of ministry:

• Everyday Conversations with Eternal Impact — how 9/11 reshaped his view of evangelism and taught him to listen before speaking.
• Under His Influence — what it means to be filled with the Spirit, and how words, gratitude, and relationships reveal whether we are walking in Him.
• Calling vs. Gifting — how to discern between what you’re naturally good at and what God is truly calling you to.
• Waiting vs. Stepping Out — how to know when it’s time to wait on the Lord or move forward in faith.

With stories of wrestling dreams, unexpected detours, and God’s clear direction, Pastor Lloyd encourages us to stay yielded, faithful, and dependent on the Spirit’s power.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your calling, wondered how to share your faith, or questioned whether God could use your weakness, this conversation will strengthen your resolve: God makes people out of freaks, not freaks out of people.

Resources & Links

• Pastor Lloyd Pulley’s Church: Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
• Radio Ministry: Bridging the Gap
• Live Call-In Program: Bridge Bible Talk
• Submit your questions on Instagram: @cbikauai
• Learn more about Calvary Bible Institute: https://cbikauai.com