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

John, Steve, and Pat discuss the importance of slowing down and not being quick to rush to judgment. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 25:8 “What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what you will do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?” In other words everybody sees something about everybody. There are always those people who think they actually saw something and feel like it is their job to point out what they see. This is so important because if you continue to judge you are likely to suffer the same fate if you hastily go around trying to bring people to some justice. We must remember that if God has allowed us to see something or hear something rest assured it is not so we can be critical or judgmental. God did not call us to judge but to love. Mother Theresa said “If we spend all of our time judging people we will not have any time to love them.”

John, Steve, and Pat discuss Ray Comfort’s movie about Noah in response to the Motion Picture Noah. “Charisma News” reports that “in noting that their Noah movies are very different, Comfort explains why Hollywood’s version may be bigger but believes his version is better.” They remind us of the importance of not relying on motion pictures to understand what is written in the Bible but instead to take the time to abide and spend time with the Lord.

After Near- Death, Woman Claims Heavenly Conversation with Jesus

John, Steve and Pat discuss a report from Fox News8 regarding a near death experience where a woman and a man share their heavenly experience. In the video, a fire fighter shares how he had a heart attack and was clinically dead and lived to share about his experience. He says that he saw a gradient light like looking at flat horizon on a cloudless day and felt perfect peace. A woman felt this incredible warmth and after she was able to see Jesus clearly and without him speaking a word she could hear Him say to her not now not my child and the next thing she knew she was waking up in a recovery room. They even interview a doctor who was skeptical at first of these occurrences but upon his research found there was more statistical evidence that proves them real. One such case regarded a man who was blind and after his near death experience was able to describe the operating room in full detail and what occurred. They continue to discuss the experience of death and going to heaven that Howard Pittman describes in the book Placebo. They also discuss Bob Jones experience when he first died and the Lord sent him back from heaven and what Jesus asked him in heaven. Jesus asked Bob did he learn to love? They remind us that the question is what will happen to you when you die and where will you go? They remind us that if we are not sure we can be sure by making Jesus the Lord of our lives today.

Slow Your “Judging” Role

John, Steve, and Pat discuss the importance of slowing down and not being quick to rush to judgment. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 25:8 “What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what you will do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?” In other words everybody sees something about everybody. There are always those people who think they actually saw something and feel like it is their job to point out what they see. This is so important because if you continue to judge you are likely to suffer the same fate if you hastily go around trying to bring people to some justice. We must remember that if God has allowed us to see something or hear something rest assured it is not so we can be critical or judgmental. God did not call us to judge but to love. Mother Theresa said “If we spend all of our time judging people we will not have any time to love them.”

Ray Comfort, Produces Noah Movie based on Truth

John, Steve, and Pat discuss Ray Comfort’s movie about Noah in response to the Motion Picture Noah. “Charisma News” reports that “in noting that their Noah movies are very different, Comfort explains why Hollywood’s version may be bigger but believes his version is better.” They remind us of the importance of not relying on motion picture to understand what is written in the Bible but instead to take the time to abide and spend time with the Lord.

Are You Hungry for a Move of God? Part 2

LISTEN NOW! Steve, John, and Pat discuss being hungry for God. They continue to discuss that just as in the natural new born babies have a desire to eat so it is true in the spiritual. They further discuss how spiritual hunger is just a byproduct of having an abiding relationship with Jesus. In order for you to see the Kingdom you must be born again. They continue to share that hunger is a healthy sign. The Bible tells us in Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled.” God promises to do his part “to fill us” if we do our part “hunger and thirst for righteousness.” They continue to discuss how God moves on behalf of those who truly hunger after Him and yearn to seek His face not His hand. They further discuss the importance of you knowing God and Him knowing you. God desires to have a relationship with you. When we truly get a revelation of this we are no longer content and satisfied with what others say about Him we are hungry to know Him more and more for ourselves. We don’t have to earn a position with God or earn His love He already loves you. They continue to discuss the importance of having an attitude of gratitude for God and what He has done in us, through us ,and for us which is key to stirring our hearts for desiring more of Him as well as producing a desire to serve Him whole heartedly. They continued to discuss how just in the natural we can eat foods that are sweet and delightful for a moment in the end they are nothing but empty calories void of any real substance for our bodies. Today many are feasting on the wrong things causing them to still remain hungry and not be satisfied. Our only satisfaction for our soul can only be found in an abiding relationship with the Lord. They further discuss several examples of women in the Bible that through desperation and deep yearning longed to birth physical children and they continue to share how these are the same requirements for the birthing of a mighty move of God. They continue to encourage us by letting us know that no matter what spiritual state we find ourselves in today our appetites can be stirred for more of God. God promises to feed the hungry. The question is how hungry are you?

Are You Prepared for God’s Suddenlies? An Outpouring is soon Upon Us

John, Steve, and Pat discuss the importance of being prepared for God’s suddenlies. They continue to discuss how God is about to bring His church into a season of suddenlies. These moments will come upon you at a time you least expect. God’s Spirit is about to move across the land and the wind of His spirit will blow. A time of refreshing and revival is upon us and this coming outpouring is only what God alone is going to do. He will choose who He wants to choose as His tools because He does not see the way man sees. Men look at outward appearances but God looks at the heart. Suddenlies are quick, unrehearsed, unplanned moments that bring significant change in our lives. They continue to speak about several people in the Bible that had suddenlies that changed their lives forever. God is going to do what He is going to do, the question is will you be ready because you have been faithful to prepare for his outpouring. They continue to speak about the vulnerable place America finds herself today. At any moment things can tragically and drastically change for the worse. We must cry out to God, repent and turn from wicked ways so that God can continue to extend His mercy to us and bless us with times of refreshing. God doesn’t want to destroy the land in fact He wishes that none would perish. We can prepare and be ready for what God is about to do. God is not surprised and those who take Him seriously won’t be surprised. Don’t be one who is surprise but be those who are preparing with great expectation for a move of God.

2 Syria's Civil War Spilling into Israel

John, Pat, and Steve discuss how Syria’s civil war is spilling into Israel. They continue to discuss how it’s not just important to know the news but you need to know what to do with the news you know. There is so much noise today that you need to pay close attention to not miss what is really going on. They further discuss how Israel not only has 170,000 missles aimed at her, Israel has concern over the southern border on the Gaza strip and now Israel faces the worst conflict on the northern border with Syria than they have in decades. They encourage not only to pray for Israel’s safety but also to pray for the salvation of the Jews. They encourage us to be a faithful friend to Israel and to remember God’s promise in His word that He will bless those who bless Israel.

Tribute to Revivalist Steve Hill

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the tribute made for revivalist Steve Hill. They continue to share that often times many men of God are not fully recognized in their season but it is usually the next generation that truly appreciates the treasure they truly are. They expressed the privilege they had to honor Steve both before and after his passing. They challenge us to remember that Steve has already run his race as a faithful soldier for the Lord. The baton has been passed to us. What will we do for God? They challenge us to continue to preach the blood, the cross, and repentance from sin. They encourage us not change our message but to change our audience.

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Are You Prepared for God’s Suddenlies? An Outpouring is soon Upon Us

John, Steve, and Pat discuss the importance of being prepared for God’s suddenlies. They continue to discuss how God is about to bring His church into a season of suddenlies. These moments will come upon you at a time you least expect. God’s Spirit is about to move across the land and the wind of His spirit will blow. A time of refreshing and revival is upon us and this coming outpouring is only what God alone is going to do. He will choose who He wants to choose as His tools because He does not see the way man sees. Men look at outward appearances but God looks at the heart. Suddenlies are quick, unrehearsed, unplanned moments that bring significant change in our lives. They continue to speak about several people in the Bible that had suddenlies that changed their lives forever. God is going to do what He is going to do, the question is will you be ready because you have been faithful to prepare for his outpouring. They continue to speak about the vulnerable place America finds herself today. At any moment things can tragically and drastically change for the worse. We must cry out to God, repent and turn from wicked ways so that God can continue to extend His mercy to us and bless us with times of refreshing. God doesn’t want to destroy the land in fact He wishes that none would perish. We can prepare and be ready for what God is about to do. God is not surprised and those who take Him seriously won’t be surprised. Don’t be one who is surprise but be those who are preparing with great expectation for a move of God.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

John, Steve and Pat discuss Jeff Bethke’s “The Greatest Artist” ever. They discuss how they can appreciate art of all kinds and fully recognize the one who is the Greatest Artist.

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Steve, John, and Pat discuss about being hungry for more of God. They continue to discuss how in the midst of Jesus’ amazing ministry where blind eyes were opened, healings, deliverance, signs and wonders, and authoritative teachings were common occurrences yet the Pharisees often missed what Jesus was doing. They further discuss how Jesus was fully God and fully man and how He said greater works will we would do because we go to the father. They continued to share about what God did in past moves of God and men of God and how they all came before us. This is a moment in history that is very dark and yet there are many who are hungry for more of God and God will fill their hunger. Hunger is what moves God. Proverbs 27:7 says “One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.” No matter the bitter situations we may face in life if we are truly hungry and desire God’s presence that will carry us through every situation.

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God Loves You Enough to TEST You; He’s Preparing You for the Next Season

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the importance of not despising the “Test” and understanding that God loves you enough to test you; he’s just preparing you for the next season in your life. God desires to reveal himself to us that we may learn of Him and of His ways. In Deuteronomy 8: 1-3 “Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” There is always a testing period. They continue to discuss how God humbled them for forty years to test them in order for them to know what was in their heart and for them to know that God is able to provide them daily with everything they need. They further discuss significance of the number 40 and how it marks a season of testing. Events discussed were…

- the rain that fell during Noah’s time forty days and forty nights - Genesis 7:4

- Israel ate manna for 40 years- Exodus 16:35

- Moses met with God on a mountain for 40 days and night-Exodus 24:18

- The spies searched out the land of Canaan for 40 days – Numbers 13:25

- 40 stripes was maximum whipping penalty Deuteronomy 25:3

- Goliath presented himself to Israel for 40 days – 1 Samuel 17:16

- Jesus fasted 40 days and nights – Matthew 4:2

- Jesus was tempted 40 days- Luke 4:2

- Jesus remained on earth 40 days after his resurrection –Acts 1:3

They continue to share how we are all on a journey with the Lord and the whole idea is for us to grow and mature until Christ is formed in us. It is only through the test that we come to know what we know and what we don’t know. When we have passed the test, confidence in God and in His ways is instilled in us causing us to want to know and obey Him more. James 1:2-5 says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Faith is one of those kingdom principles we must pass if we are going to truly walk with God. The whole nature of faith is to believe to have or receive something that you don’t have in your possession. They encourage us not to despise the days in which we are tested because it is through the test that we can see the fruit of implementing and practicing the word of God daily in our lives. God loves you and is testing you because He has a new season for you.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com

God Loves You Enough to TEST You; He’s Preparing You for the Next Season

John, Pat, and Steve discuss the importance of not despising the “Test” and understanding that God loves you enough to test you; he’s just preparing you for the next season in your life. God desires to reveal himself to us that we may learn of Him and of His ways. In Deuteronomy 8: 1-3 “Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” There is always a testing period. They continue to discuss how God humbled them for forty years to test them in order for them to know what was in their heart and for them to know that God is able to provide them daily with everything they need. They further discuss significance of the number 40 and how it marks a season of testing. Events discussed were…

- the rain that fell during Noah’s time forty days and forty nights - Genesis 7:4

- Israel ate manna for 40 years- Exodus 16:35

- Moses met with God on a mountain for 40 days and night-Exodus 24:18

- The spies searched out the land of Canaan for 40 days – Numbers 13:25

- 40 stripes was maximum whipping penalty Deuteronomy 25:3

- Goliath presented himself to Israel for 40 days – 1 Samuel 17:16

- Jesus fasted 40 days and nights – Matthew 4:2

- Jesus was tempted 40 days- Luke 4:2

- Jesus remained on earth 40 days after his resurrection –Acts 1:3

They continue to share how we are all on a journey with the Lord and the whole idea is for us to grow and mature until Christ is formed in us. It is only through the test that we come to know what we know and what we don’t know. When we have passed the test, confidence in God and in His ways is instilled in us causing us to want to know and obey Him more. James 1:2-5 says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Faith is one of those kingdom principles we must pass if we are going to truly walk with God. The whole nature of faith is to believe to have or receive something that you don’t have in your possession. They encourage us not to despise the days in which we are tested because it is through the test that we can see the fruit of implementing and practicing the word of God daily in our lives. God loves you and is testing you because He has a new season for you.

Are You Hungry for MORE of God

Steve, John, and Pat discuss about being hungry for more of God. They continue to discuss how in the midst of Jesus’ amazing ministry where blind eyes were opened, healings, deliverance, signs and wonders, and authoritative teachings were common occurrences yet the Pharisees often missed what Jesus was doing. They further discuss how Jesus was fully God and fully man and how He said greater works will we would do because we go to the father. They continued to share about what God did in past moves of God and men of God and how they all came before us. This is a moment in history that is very dark and yet there are many who are hungry for more of God and God will fill their hunger. Hunger is what moves God. Proverbs 27:7 says “One who is full loathes honey from the comb, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.” No matter the bitter situations we may face in life if we are truly hungry and desire God’s presence that will carry us through every situation.

The Greatest Artist Ever

John, Steve and Pat discuss Jeff Bethke’s “The Greatest Artist” ever. They discuss how they can appreciate art of all kinds and fully recognize the one who is the Greatest Artist.

Find out more on the VFN TORCH at VFNtv.com