Building His Church | Four12

How do we persevere in our walk with Jesus without wavering?

We turn from the world’s ways and draw near to Him. And when we fail, Jesus faithfully reaches out to save us. Shaun Brauteseth reflects on cultivating the unswerving faith spoken of in Hebrews 10:23, highlighting generations of believers who held firm to the gospel, choosing Jesus over the world’s promises, even in the face of persecution. Their example reminds us that we are called to choose Jesus and His ways daily: leaving behind what draws us from Him and renewing our minds with God’s truth to run our race with perseverance. What is the Lord calling you to leave behind today?

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About the Speaker:

Shaun Brauteseth has been serving on the eldership team of Oxygen Life Church, South Africa, since 2012, and in full-time ministry since 2014. He is married to Samantha, and they have three children. Shaun is a skilled communicator and passionate about making disciples of Christ.

What is the real purpose of church?

What if our churches became more than places to gather people – places where saints are formed, equipped, and sent? The church was created to be like a river, not a reservoir: a family that helps people grow, raises up leaders, and then sends them to bring Christ’s life to the nations. In this message, Andrew Selley challenges us to move beyond the consumer faith our culture has grown accustomed to and become a people equipped for ministry. Drawing on Ephesians 4:11–16, he reminds us that every Christian has a purpose and following Jesus is a call to lay down our lives. What might God be preparing you for next?

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About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

Did satan fall before Adam and Eve were created, or did they fall together?

Most modern-day Christians believe satan fell before God created Adam and Eve – but what if they fell at the same time in the Garden of Eden? Here we take a fresh look at this account, considering what Scripture shows us and what some of the early Church Fathers believed. Beyond the question of when lucifer fell, Andrew Selley also explores why: from a seed of pride and ambition came corruption, deception and accusation – ultimately resulting in sin and death. Today, the devil still tempts God’s people in similar ways, but we are encouraged to recognise the voice of the accuser, deal with offence quickly, and guard our hearts from becoming a source of division.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

Did you know that lucifer was created to be a perfect representation of God?

He was created to be perfect in beauty and full of wisdom (Ezekiel 28:12), but then he fell and became satan. Scripture gives us a striking contrast between the devil, who grasped for God’s glory and sought to exalt himself, and Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself to exalt the Father (Philippians 2:6-8). Andrew Selley unpacks this contrast to help us discern what spirit is at work behind the things we encounter and the decisions we make. In a world that encourages us to grasp for recognition, influence and position, Jesus shows us a radically different way.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

How do the shoes of the gospel and the helmet of salvation work?

As believers, we are in a battle for territory – not only in the world around us, but also in our own hearts and minds. Ephesians 6 points us to two essential pieces of armour God has given us for this fight: the shoes of the gospel of peace and the helmet of salvation. Christ gives us peace with God so that we can stand firm and carry the Good News to others. He also calls us to guard our minds, take every thought captive, and remain anchored in the truth of Scripture. Andrew Selley unpacks how we put on this armour and use it well, so that we can stand steadfast in faith and advance His Kingdom, one person at a time.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

How do we use the breastplate of righteousness and shield of faith?

In our spiritual battle, we need to know how to protect what is vital – God has given us the armour we need to stand firm and guard our salvation. Ephesians 6 points us to two important defensive weapons: the breastplate of righteousness and the shield of faith. Here, Andrew Selley unpacks how God’s grace gives us a new heart and forms righteousness within us, transforming us into His image. But if we sin, the shield of faith covers us because Jesus died for our mistakes. We live secure knowing that God’s ways keep us safe in the battle.

This is a Four12 Podcast.

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

How does spiritual warfare really work?

Many modern teachings about it are not biblical, drawing some believers into battles Scripture never tells us to fight. Satan’s primary weapon is deception, and he aims to misdirect us in the spiritual war. But the Bible shows us how we win as we submit to God, resist the devil, and advance the gospel one person at a time. Here, Andrew Selley challenges doctrines around binding and loosing, spiritual mapping, and naming demonic principalities or strongmen over regions. We need no new extra-biblical strategy – Christ has already disarmed powers and principalities.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

How do we know if satan has deceived us?

The enemy can get into our thoughts and quietly shape the way we think – capturing our beliefs in subtle ways that sound like truth, feel right, and confirm our biases. Spiritual deception can come through cultural ideologies, the media we consume, and our personal “bends”. Here, Andrew Selley encourages us not to be distracted by controversies, conspiracy theories, or political divisions, but rather to remain centred on Christ and test everything against God’s Word – keeping the gospel at the heart of our lives. Through God’s truth, we can take every thought captive and break down strongholds that keep us bound.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

What is spiritual warfare, and how do we stand firm and win our battles?

We are all in a spiritual fight, and the battle reaches into every area of our lives – from our thoughts and emotions to our marriages, relationships and churches, the enemy seeks to hinder us from taking hold of what God has for us. In this session, Andrew Selley brings greater clarity to the unseen realm, unpacking the nature of the spiritual forces we wrestle against and how satan gains influence. Yet we are called to overcome, stand firm, and see Jesus’ rule established, because He is the true King who rules and reigns over all. Where is God calling you to take new ground?

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.

Why is taking new ground for God’s Kingdom such a battle?

Extending God’s rule and reign, both in our lives and for His church, comes with opposition. Whenever God is birthing something new, resistance from the enemy will follow. Revelation 12 shows the dragon standing before the woman, ready to devour the child as soon as it is born – a picture of the enemy’s desire to destroy what God is establishing. Andrew Selley explores what this means as we advance God’s Kingdom, from external opposition to internal attacks through false teaching, compromise and temptation. Yet, our victory is secured in Christ as we remain close to God and yield to His Lordship.

This is a Four12 Podcast

About the Speaker:

Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.