Spirit Power & Grace

Dr. David Watson will soon become the new president of Asbury Theological Seminary. Asbury is the leading evangelical seminary in the Wesleyan world. David sits down with Lydia and Andrew on this week's episode to discuss the future of theological education and how seminaries are preparing pastors for ministry in the church.

Rebekah Bled has served the Lord in many ways: as a youth minister, young adult minister, missionary, and evangelist. She joins Lydia and Andrew this week to talk about calling, deconstructing faith, spiritual mentorship, and evangelism. Rebekah also shares the story of her spiritual journey and search for an authentic faith in the midst of a rapidly changing culture.

Lydia's husband JT Brady joins the conversation on this week's episode. Andrew asks JT and Lydia to talk about their calling to life at Wild Roots Ranch. They talk about faith, stewardship, land, and ministry in this fantastic conversation.

Dr. Mike Hutchings is a pastor and evangelist with Global Awakening. His specialty is helping people find healing from PTSD and other forms of trauma. Mike sits down on this episode to share his story with Andrew and Lydia and talk about the way the Holy Spirit can bring real healing into the lives of those who have experienced trauma. For more information about Mike and his ministry, go to godhealsptsd.com.

Andrew sits down with Kyle Westfall and Matthew Johnson on this episode to talk about the big things coming up at Holy Spirit 2025 in Tulsa. They run through the all-star lineup of speakers, including Mike Hutchings, Pete Bellini, Tommy Jones, Warren Smith, and Chris Bounds. And they also talk about their main hopes for the conference, which is that God “may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:16-17). For more information, go to www.holyspiritconference.org.

"You're never going to grow into the fullness of how Christ has called you to live and experience him in your own life without sharing him with others," Matt Reynolds says. Matt is the president and founder of Spirit & Truth Ministries, which is dedicated to helping believers become equipped to witness for Christ and evangelize in their own lives. Lydia and Andrew sit down with Matt on this episode to talk about the difference that the Holy Spirit makes in helping us become evangelists for Jesus.

A truly intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit is not something that everyone realizes they can have. The desire by God for intimacy with us through the Spirit is something that is very important for Dr. Connie Jeske. Connie is a pastor and a spiritual director, and she sits down with Andrew and Lydia on this episode to talk about what it means to cultivate a relationship with the Spirit of God. 

Connie is going to be a workshop presenter at Holy Spirit 2025. Find out more and register at www.holyspiritconference.org.

Dr. Pete Bellini is a pastor and professor of evangelization and church renewal at United Theological Seminary. Pete will also be speaking on deliverance ministry at the upcoming Holy Spirit 2025 conference (go to www.holyspiritconference.org). He sits down on this episode with Lydia and Andrew to talk about his conversion to faith in God, the supernatural worldview, demonic affliction, and deliverance ministry. 

Matt Judkins is the pastor of Renewal Church in McAlester, OK. Matt will be leading a breakout session at the upcoming Holy Spirit 2025 Conference (www.holyspiritconference.org). He sits down this week with Lydia and Andrew to talk about testimonies of healing through intercessory prayer.

Andrew sits down with Kyle Westfall and Matthew Johnson to talk about the upcoming Holy Spirit 2025 Conference. They cover the who, what, when, and why of this new conference focused on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Find out more at www.holyspiritconference.org.