Can the gift of tongues edify or enhance our prayer life? Is it possible that tongues can provide words to God that my human mind is unable to communicate? How can we break the control our brain has over our mouth, so that we can enable tongues in our life? Pastor Chuck says something I don't agree with...what is he thinking?!?!

The spirit world is just as real as our natural world, but how do we discern good from evil? 2 Corinthians 11:14 says that Satan masquerades as an angel of light! Can we ask the Holy Spirit to help us discern? Do psychics have the gift of prophesy? How can I hear the true voice of God?

In a previous podcast, Pastor Judi had asked me if I had ever experienced a 'Word of Knowledge' from the Holy Spirit, and I said something like: "No.. I don't think so....". However, after further review, I've realized that the Holy Spirit has led me mightily via the gift of 'Word of Knowledge' many times. These are a couple of those stories, and the first time I've ever shared my story about my 'brother' Avram in Romania. It's a bit raw... and hopefully you can get past my blubbering to see how being obedient to the Holy Spirit can change your life!

Pursuing the presence of God should be our focus! Pursue encounters with God and the gifts of the Spirit will be available when needed. Are the gifts of the spirit valid today?? Pastor Chuck shares an amazing story of his heart surgery 10-years ago, and Pastor Judi shares her journey of when her mother-in-law passed away in a hospital. Why doesn't God answer every prayer for a miracle?

We discuss the spiritual gifts of 'Word of Knowledge' and 'Faith'.

Pastor Judi received a dream as a 'Word of Knowledge' for another person to confirm a direction for that person's life! Obedience is key to working in the word of knowledge. The gifts of 'Faith' and 'Healing' are closely related. The woman with a blood disease is discussed, and how her faith and desperation led to Jesus healing her. Learn the significance of the coat Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, wore when Jesus healed him!

There is diversity within the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God didn't create us out of a cookie cutter! In our discussion on the gift of wisdom, we realize that knowledge is very important in our lives, but without wisdom, our decision-making abilities are severely weakened.

I, as a seeker, share my thoughts on what the “Baptism of the Holy Spirit means, and Pastor Chuck and Pastor Judi share their views. Overall, a great discussion! Pastor Chuck talks about tapping into the Holy Spirit much like tapping into a 8” water line, like back in his construction days, and Pastor Judi shares an incredible dream…you have to hear it!

In this episode we do a little role playing where I play a seeker and Pastor Judi and Pastor Chuck play...my pastors!!

Pastor Chuck asks me to define the word "baptism"....I fail miserably! I share part of my musical background and how the Holy Spirit has provided that gift to me.  Pastor Chuck shares his battle with alcohol and cigarettes, and how Holy Spirit helped him to overcome. Pastor Judi shares about God's timing in our lives.  

The only way we can relay God's goodness to those around us, is through the Holy Spirit. How can we obtain the fruit of the Spirit such as love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, etc? Is raising the dead just a crazy idea? We unpack it all right here!

I invite pastors Judi Johnston and Chuck Sweet to create a series on the Holy Spirit! In this episode we talk about who the Holy Spirit is, why he is so misunderstood, and how you can cultivate a relationship him!