In this episode, Marc Alfano interviews Evangelist Merlin Calero about his journey from business to full time ministry, his testimony of redemption, and the call to unity in the church. Merlin shares how obedience and serving under anointed leaders opened doors he could not have opened himself, how to flow with the Holy Spirit, and how kingdom business can fund the harvest and reach nations.
KEY TOPICS
- Merlin's testimony, coming from a non Christian background
- The transition from business to full time ministry
- Unity in the church and the work of evangelism
- The Holy Spirit and prayer in personal transformation
- Sowing seeds and walking by faith in ministry
- The prodigal son and the unconditional love of God
- Spiritual encounters and the fire of God
- Guidance and confirmation through prophetic words
- Impartation and serving seasoned leaders
- Kingdom business as a tool to fund the harvest
- Prophetic insight on revival and global outreach
"Son, I never turned my back on you"
"Your gift will make room for you"
"He paid the price for your sins"
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Marc Alfano's return after the robbery in Rome
02:02 Why the 7K Revelation Podcast and its biblical foundation
02:56 Starting the podcast with a simple step of faith
03:53 Lifting up other ministries and testimonies
04:44 The power of testimony in spiritual warfare
05:12 Division in the modern church and the need for unity
06:59 Billy Graham's example of unity in evangelism
07:37 Introducing Merlin Calero
09:35 Coming to the United States from El Salvador
10:36 Early life, family, and spiritual awakening
14:23 The restaurant business and early success
16:18 Rock bottom and an encounter with the love of God
18:11 The prodigal son and the unconditional love of God
19:35 Returning to church and the call into ministry
21:38 Overcoming cultural and personal challenges in faith
23:50 Raising children in faith and the power of example
24:41 Guidance for parents raising children in the fire of God
27:02 Love, correction, and personal relationship
28:14 The age of accountability
28:47 The Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues
33:50 An encounter with the fire of God and soul winning
36:14 The impact of evangelism and the fire of the Holy Spirit
38:08 Feeding on faith messages and growing spiritually
38:38 The call to lay hands on the sick and cast out devils
40:28 Confirmation through prophetic words
44:23 Merlin shares his faith and his family's transition
45:06 Leaving Virginia for Bible school
45:49 A three year process of obedience
46:44 The Guatemala internship and soul winning
47:11 Traveling with Pastor Rodney and impacting nations
48:41 Supernatural connections and favor
49:27 Interpreting under the anointing and flowing with the Holy Spirit
52:19 Preaching in Italy and the power of impartation
53:46 Impartation and serving in ministry
55:54 Ongoing refilling and recharging in ministry
56:32 The restaurant business and kingdom stewardship
01:00:45 Divine guidance in business and transformation
01:01:43 Launching the Florida restaurant and the favor of God
01:05:09 Business as a pulpit for ministry
01:05:53 Ministering in multiple countries and future plans
01:10:19 Revival in Venezuela and the prophetic outlook
01:11:49 The urgency of the end time gospel
01:12:56 Technology and AI in global evangelism
01:14:19 Connecting with Merlin's ministry
01:15:02 How to receive salvation and the power of prayer
01:16:53 An invitation to give your life to Jesus
01:17:52 Encouragement for new believers and those returning
01:18:50 Closing remarks and blessing
CONNECT WITH MERLIN CALERO
Website: https://merlincalero.com/
Awakening Now Ministries: https://awakeningnowministries.com
