Podcast - The Greg Lancaster Show, Live from the Glory Zone.

Steve, John, and Pat talk about the abundance of depression that can be seen in culture. The devil knows how powerful the blood of Jesus is and the finished work of the Cross. That’s why the devil has lied to so many for so long so that they would believe it’s not important to talk about it. When the reality of why Jesus came and the eternal results are revealed true joy will change any life. Find out more about their encouraging conversation and so much more. Also talked about in this segment: depression, medications, islands, success, tears, joy, spouses, jobs, and tomorrow.

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Pat, John, and Steve share a surprising story of how a service dog saved a veteran’s life while he was having a seizure. How the dog did this is absolutely simply amazing. Found out how and so much more. Also shared this in this segment: Marines, IEDs, and iPhones.

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Having True Impact for Jesus in the World we LIVE in: Declaring Jesus is Lord over All 7 Mountains of Society

John Pat and Steve share an encouraging application of how we can impact the nation where God has placed us. In every nation there are 7 mountains of influence. Before the nations can be reached for Christ, individuals have to be reached. Find out how you can impact your nation for the Kingdom and so much more. Also talked about in this segment: Marines, the devil, locker rooms, feet, and mechanics.

Dog Dials Phone, Saves Military Veterans Life

Pat, John, and Steve share a surprising story of how a service dog saved a veteran’s life while he was having a seizure. How the dog did this is absolutely simply amazing. Found out how and so much more. Also shared this in this segment: Marines, IEDs, and iPhones.

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the secret to having a blessed life. They discuss how many today want blessing and prosperity in their life and are willing to do anything in some cases to acquire what they perceive as wealth. However they continue to discuss that wealth comes from God. Proverbs 10:22 “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth and he adds not trouble to it.” There is such a thing as ill- gotten gain and any gain that comes from evil and deceptive practices always comes with trouble. Many desire to have a blessed life and God desires to bless their life but there is a secret, a way, a key that opens the door for the blessing of the Lord upon our lives. Many today want God’s hand upon their life and desire his blessing but are they willing to positions themselves to receive the blessing of the Lord. Nehemiah said because “the gracious hand of the Lord was upon me the King granted my request.” When God puts His hands on us things happen and blessings come upon us and overtake us. Some desire the blessing apart from doing what they need to do to be blessed. They continue to share that the secret to having a blessed life is to live an obedient life before the Lord by living a life that lines up with God’s word, His will, and His ways. They further discuss how the many blessings found in Deuteronomy 28 that come upon those who fully obey the Lord. The secret is quite simple - obedience. It’s just simply foolish and futile to expect a blessing from God when living a disobedient life. The Lord’s blessings are in great abundance for he surely knows how to bless those who are truly His.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the importance of making commitments to Jesus. John discusses how he was driving down the street and noticed a billboard which proudly displayed a Marine with the caption which read “We don’t take applications, we take commitments.” They continued to discuss how the Marines have a reputation for being an elite, tough branch of the military and are known for their toughness. It is an honor to be a part of them for they are just looking for a few good men. They further discuss how Jesus too is not looking for an application but he is looking for commitments. Today many have bought into a false gospel message that is being preached where Jesus is presented and received as a lucky rabbit’s foot, a good luck charm, as a spiritual atm but not as Lord. We are living in unprecedented times where now more than any other time there is so much available in terms of Christian helps such as books, videos and downloadable sermons yet it has not produced the depth and commitment one would think a believer should have based upon all that it available to them. George Barana, of Barna Group shares that 81 % of the church doesn’t even read their Bible. False converts are produced when false gospel messages are shared. We come to God not for what He can do for us but because He is simply God. The only reason we are alive today is to walk in united fellowship with Him. Jesus didn’t come to give our lives an upgrade. He came to save our lives from the pit of hell and to save us to himself. Jesus is not looking for those who are happy to hang around the cross he is looking for ones who are willing to get on the cross.

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David and Goliath: Coming to the Big Screen with Biblical Accuracy says the Producer

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the new movie set to be released David and Goliath: Against All Odds, One Man Will Rise. The Christian Post reports in an exclusive interview with director Tim Chey in which he says the movie will be Biblically correct in every way. The film has a $50 million dollar budget and was filmed on a grand scale in Morocco. They further discuss the wave of Christian films that have come out, how good they have been and the impact Christian films are having in Hollywood. Chey says that he was an atheist who gave his life to the Lord when he read a Gideon’s Bible while staying in a hotel room. They further discuss how they can appreciate Biblically accurate films as some in Hollywood have felt it is okay to change God’s story; the truth is the script has already been written. Chey in his interviews continues to encourage Christians to support Christian film makers even if the production is not the best because the talent is not quite there. The truth is we should celebrate any work a Christian is doing that glorifies God. Content and impact are always more important than visual effects.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

John, Pat, and Steve discuss how there is no other name but the name of Jesus. They continue to discuss how Hillsong took over 21 digital billboards which played for an hour in Times Square in NYC. This was done at the same time of their “No Other Name” conference. They further discuss how these billboards were seen by an average of 360,000 pedestrians. They discuss how many things are being promoted in the church at large but we must never forget to let the main thing be the main thing; and that is lifting up the name of Jesus. Time and time again you can hear of references and mentions about God but the moment you speak of or say the name of Jesus everything changes. It’s time for believers to stand boldly for Jesus. It’s better to stand with Jesus sooner than later. Philippians 2:10-11“…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

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Steve, John and Pat have an encouraging conversation of how to look at suffering for Christ, biblically. Steve shares about a recent day while working in the house which caused him to pray for the persecuted church. Suffering in the West can sometimes be described as the air conditioner going out, the traffic on the way to work, or long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. What the church is enduring throughout the world is a far different story: beatings, being tortured, houses being burnt, and even being killed, because of standing boldly for Jesus. They share how challenged they are by looking at how Paul declared that what had happened to him really caused the advancement of the gospel.

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

-Philippians 1:12-14

To see what Paul saw, we must endure what Paul endured. To be more like Jesus, we must walk like Jesus did. The church in the book of Acts demonstrated great power and boldness; they also suffered great persecution. If we are fearful of persecution, then we have a wrong perspective of it which probably means we are focused on the flesh. Persecution for standing for Jesus Christ is coming to America. In order to endure, we must have an accurate perspective of why we’re enduring it and for who we’re enduring it.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

Jesus is Not Taking Applications; He is Taking Commitments

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the importance of making commitments to Jesus. John discusses how he was driving down the street and noticed a billboard which proudly displayed a Marine with the caption which read “We don’t take applications, we take commitments.” They continued to discuss how the Marines have a reputation for being an elite, tough branch of the military and are known for their toughness. It is an honor to be a part of them for they are just looking for a few good men. They further discuss how Jesus too is not looking for an application but he is looking for commitments. Today many have bought into a false gospel message that is being preached where Jesus is presented and received as a lucky rabbit’s foot, a good luck charm, as a spiritual atm but not as Lord. We are living in unprecedented times where now more than any other time there is so much available in terms of Christian helps such as books, videos and downloadable sermons yet it has not produced the depth and commitment one would think a believer should have based upon all that it available to them. George Barana, of Barna Group shares that 81 % of the church doesn’t even read their Bible. False converts are produced when false gospel messages are shared. We come to God not for what He can do for us but because He is simply God. The only reason we are alive today is to walk in united fellowship with Him. Jesus didn’t come to give our lives an upgrade. He came to save our lives from the pit of hell and to save us to himself. Jesus is not looking for those who are happy to hang around the cross he is looking for ones who are willing to get on the cross.

The Secret to a BLESSED Life

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the secret to having a blessed life. They discuss how many today want blessing and prosperity in their life and are willing to do anything in some cases to acquire what they perceive as wealth. However they continue to discuss that wealth comes from God. Proverbs 10:22 “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth and he adds not trouble to it.” There is such a thing as ill- gotten gain and any gain that comes from evil and deceptive practices always comes with trouble. Many desire to have a blessed life and God desires to bless their life but there is a secret, a way, a key that opens the door for the blessing of the Lord upon our lives. Many today want God’s hand upon their life and desire his blessing but are they willing to positions themselves to receive the blessing of the Lord. Nehemiah said because “the gracious hand of the Lord was upon me the King granted my request.” When God puts His hands on us things happen and blessings come upon us and overtake us. Some desire the blessing apart from doing what they need to do to be blessed. They continue to share that the secret to having a blessed life is to live an obedient life before the Lord by living a life that lines up with God’s word, His will, and His ways. They further discuss how the many blessings found in Deuteronomy 28 that come upon those who fully obey the Lord. The secret is quite simple - obedience. It’s just simply foolish and futile to expect a blessing from God when living a disobedient life. The Lord’s blessings are in great abundance for he surely knows how to bless those who are truly His.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

No Other Name but JESUS

John, Pat, and Steve discuss how there is no other name but the name of Jesus. They continue to discuss how Hillsong took over 21 digital billboards which played for an hour in Times Square in NYC. This was done at the same time of their “No Other Name” conference. They further discuss how these billboards were seen by an average of 360,000 pedestrians. They discuss how many things are being promoted in the church at large but we must never forget to let the main thing be the main thing; and that is lifting up the name of Jesus. Time and time again you can hear of references and mentions about God but the moment you speak of or say the name of Jesus everything changes. It’s time for believers to stand boldly for Jesus. It’s better to stand with Jesus sooner than later. Philippians 2:10-11“…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Suffering for the Cause of Christ: Renewed Perspective

Steve, John and Pat have an encouraging conversation of how to look at suffering for Christ, biblically. Steve shares about a recent day while working in the house which caused him to pray for the persecuted church. Suffering in the West can sometimes be described as the air conditioner going out, the traffic on the way to work, or long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. What the church is enduring throughout the world is a far different story: beatings, being tortured, houses being burnt, and even being killed, because of standing boldly for Jesus. They share how challenged they are by looking at how Paul declared that what had happened to him really caused the advancement of the gospel.

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

-Philippians 1:12-14

To see what Paul saw, we must endure what Paul endured. To be more like Jesus, we must walk like Jesus did. The church in the book of Acts demonstrated great power and boldness; they also suffered great persecution. If we are fearful of persecution, then we have a wrong perspective of it which probably means we are focused on the flesh. Persecution for standing for Jesus Christ is coming to America. In order to endure, we must have an accurate perspective of why we’re enduring it and for who we’re enduring it.

David and Goliath: Coming to the Big Screen with Biblical Accuracy says the Producer

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the new movie set to be released David and Goliath: Against All Odds, One Man Will Rise. The Christian Post reports in an exclusive interview with director Tim Chey in which he says the movie will be Biblically correct in every way. The film has a $50 million dollar budget and was filmed on a grand scale in Morocco. They further discuss the wave of Christian films that have come out, how good they have been and the impact Christian films are having in Hollywood. Chey says that he was an atheist who gave his life to the Lord when he read a Gideon’s Bible while staying in a hotel room. They further discuss how they can appreciate Biblically accurate films as some in Hollywood have felt it is okay to change God’s story; the truth is the script has already been written. Chey in his interviews continues to encourage Christians to support Christian film makers even if the production is not the best because the talent is not quite there. The truth is we should celebrate any work a Christian is doing that glorifies God. Content and impact are always more important than visual effects.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com