10.09.2023 - By Eric Nevins
Frank Viola is a bestselling author, conference speaker, blogger, and podcaster. Today, Frank shares how he found Christ, a moment when he experienced the overwhelming love of God, and an encounter with a demon. Frank shares that his calling is to those who want to experience Jesus more fully and he shares multiple stories from his writing. We also explore the idea of the dark night of the soul and how he understands it and whether he’s experienced one. Frank’s story reminds us that the Lord is active even when we can’t directly sense him.
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Stories Frank shared:
Exploring the deeper journey
Growing up in New York and then moving to Florida
The “two conversions” he experienced
The awakening he had when he was 16 years old
Sensing a call to ministry at 17
Encountering a demon and asking for help from his church
Feeling like God is far away
The distinction between the dark night of the soul and the dark night of the spirit
What it’s like to have a sense of God’s presence
Why you don’t need to have a conversation with God for everything when you know him
The value of coincidence in the Christian life
The meaning of the word evangelical
Great quotes from Frank:
You can put yourself in a position to hear from the Lord.
When you have the mind of Christ, you don’t have to consult the Lord about everything that comes up.
One of the ways God speaks to his children is coincidence.
The flesh is nailed to the cross and that’s where it ought to be in the life of the Christian.
Resources we mentioned:
Frank’s website
Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola & George Barna
Insurgence by Frank Viola
Jesus Speaks by Frank Viola & Leonard Sweet
Hang On Let Go by Frank Viola
48 Laws of Spiritual Power by Frank Viola
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
When Christian Leaders Deny the Faith
Ministry Mastermind
Related episodes:
Mike Bolton and the Power of Yes
Sara Billups and Moving Toward Community
Skye Jethani and Living Life With God
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