Kingdom Now

The issue of homosexual - and by extension, queer - inclusion within the church often descends into argument, usually with the Bible cited as the source for exclusion. What does the Bible say about these specific matters, and how should they be understood? In this first of a two-part episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino as she discusses the traditional "clobber passages" of Genesis 19:1-38, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:25-27, Jude 6-7, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, and 1 Timothy 1:9-10 in light of the entirety of Scripture in honor of Pride Month. (Intro  and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Discussions about diet culture and its impact on children aren't new. Many are unaware, however, that diet culture has a prominent place within modern Christianity, often running alongside purity culture. What are the long-term ramifications of mixing the idea of "perfect thinness" with spiritual perfection - and how can such be overcome? In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guests Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep and Minister Nik Lewis for an honest discussion about diet culture in church, the different ways diet culture manifested across three different cultural experiences, and how the three are striving for a better, healthier understanding of both body and soul. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

The concept of ordination often confounds those who think it sets a minister above others, rather than confirming the gift God has placed within an individual to lead in the church. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a discussion about ordination, what it means, and its relevance, complete with a special clip from a live message on ordination delivered in Asheville, North Carolina for the New Era School of Theology and Ministry on April 3, 2022. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Hot yoga. Goat yoga. Kundalini yoga. Hatha yoga. Bikram yoga. It takes a simple walk through a shopping plaza or in a downtown location to see the myriad of yoga classes, forms, and instructors in modern society. Where does yoga come from? Is it as esoteric, mystical, and "spiritual" as many think it is? In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Aaron Joy (a practicing Hindu and life-long historian) for a discussion on all things yoga and why a discussion about yoga leads to many questions about the depth and authenticity of religious practice in modern society. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

When people genuinely ask us spiritual questions, what is our response - and what should it be? Do we immediately find reasons to judge someone and stop the process, or do we do what God asks of us, and love our neighbor by building the Kingdom of God? In this live episode recorded for Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash), Apostle Lee Ann Marino looks at Acts 8 and the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch to ask the question, what part of any one of us is stopping someone from coming to God? - and hoping the answer isn't us. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Numerous studies have discovered ways the internet has changed the way we receive information, communicate, and process social interactions. This is true nowhere more than the world of dating. Anyone who has used the internet to meet other people, especially for dating, can verify what a terrible experience it can be. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a "how-to-guide" on navigating the complicated world of online dating - and how to utilize it to stay safe, figure out what you want, and meet other people. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Many don't realize the impact of walking into a twelve-step meeting and starting the journey with a single statement of realization: "Hi, I'm [insert name] and I'm an addict." What are the twelve steps and why are they important to those who seek recovery in a healthy way? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Pastor Angie Littlefair as they explore their identities as "Lee Ann M." and "Angie L." for an intimate conversation on twelve step programs and how they help addicts, codependents, and families of addiction find fellowship and serenity. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Think the Christian life is one exciting moment after another? What about those periods where life isn't fabulous, but leaves you feeling more "meh?" Join  Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Julie Harvey for a personal discussion, including reflective insights, about why "meh" is an essential part of our spiritual journeys. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Sometimes we don't have a lot to bring to the table - we just have a little. Does our "little" - little actions, little amounts, little things - matter? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino in a live Zoom recorded message for Jesus People Arts and Worship Center of Asheville, North Carolina (Pastor Tom Cash) for a special message on why little things matter in our lives. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.

Specific subsets of Christianity have been bellowing the call, "The end is nigh!" for decades. Are they right? Where did a"last days mania" come from, and what should we understand about the "end of the world?" Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a brief history on the modern "end of the world" and what Scripture means when it talks about "the last days." (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingdompowernow/support

The Kingdom of God is within you...that means the Kingdom is now.