The GLA Podcast

"A person can carry fire and still be misfiring in life. The anointing upon is for ministry to others, but the Spirit within is what provides divine direction, internal transformation, and sound identity."

In this opening session of the 17th Anniversary Conference of The God-Life Assembly International, Pastor Godman Akinlabi taught on Stewarding the Move of the Spirit.

Drawing from Acts 2, Romans 8, and Isaiah 61, He broke down the three critical dimensions of the Holy Spirit's operation: the corporate presence, the anointing upon, and the indwelling Spirit within. He emphasizes that the real labor of the believer begins on the inside.

Discover how to eliminate the friction that hinders spiritual moves, break free from self-limiting mindsets, and walk in the absolute authority of mature sonship.

"Even though the Day of Pentecost was appointed for the release of the Spirit, the Holy Ghost was not in such a hurry as to break divine protocol." In this opening charge, Pastor Chingtok Ishaku explores the indispensable connection between divine timing, biblical protocol, and corporate alignment.

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"The release of the Holy Spirit was never intended to be confined to personal transformation or private comfort; it was released in the midst of a global gathering with the intent to arrest the attention of the whole world." In this anniversary preparatory teaching at The God-Life Assembly Jos, Pastor Chingtok Ishaku breaks down the spiritual protocol required for Stewarding the Moves of the Spirit.

Using Acts 2 and Joel 2 as scriptural anchors, Pastor Chingtok challenges believers to stop privatizing the Holy Ghost. When the Holy Ghost came on the Day of Pentecost, descendants across nations were present—signaling a global agenda for territorial dominion.

This episode exposes the enemy's subtle tactic: whenever he realizes you cannot be pulled into outright apostasy, he increases pressure to shrink your faith down to mere survival issues.

Learn how to steward divine encounters, break free from self-centered praying, and align with the four pillars that prepare a generation for national and global reformation.

Pastor Bonshak redefines the ultimate trophy of the Christian race—not outward titles, accomplishments, or material possessions, but becoming the exact reflection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 28, Luke 22, and Hebrews 12, this episode maps out the three major harvests that accompany an authentic pursuit of God: the surround of witnesses, the dignity of spiritual labor, and the sacred communion of Bread and Wine.

Discover why your body is the first field of labor, how contradictions expand your capacity, and why true blessing cannot flow to the world without personal brokenness.

"This is the generation of them that seek Him, that seek Thy face, O God of Jacob." In this deep scriptural study from The God-Life Assembly, Jos. Pastor Manji examines the life and pilgrimage of Jacob as a prophetic type of the generation called to seek the face of God.

The message dismantles the common misconception that Jacob’s story is merely a series of human schemes or random historical events. Instead, through Genesis 25, Romans 9, and Hosea 12, it unveils the masterwork of divine election and providence. God orchestrates circumstances—even those that feel like flight, family friction, or hardship—to systematically sap natural human energy. Discover why Bethel was an unasked divine initiative, how Laban's house functioned as God’s crucible of discipline, and how surrender at Peniel finally causes the sun to rise over a broken, prevailing people.

"Faith is not mute; faith speaks. But before there is a command of faith, there is a building process through confession." In this continuation of the teaching on spiritual alignment, Pastor Sarah takes us deep into the anatomy of believing and the architecture of lasting dominion.

Drawing from Romans 10 and 2 Corinthians 4, this message outlines the pathway from initial hearing to full, unwavering faith. Pastor Sarah addresses the subtle ways doubt creeps into the heart and drains our spiritual stamina. Using the powerful story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4, this episode provides a masterclass on protecting your spiritual environment, shutting the door against faith-quenchers, and using the mouth to instruct the mind until belief becomes an unshakeable conviction.

"New wine has a technology of operation: you cannot put new wine into old bottles, or they will break." In this revelatory message, Pastor Sarah Chingtok Ishaku breaks open Matthew 9 to explain the spiritual mechanics of transitions. The "New Wine" represents the fresh operating system and ways of the Holy Spirit, while the "New Wineskin" is an upgraded, renewed mind capable of housing what God is pouring out.

Addressing the age-old tension between works and faith, Pastor Sarah redefines the purpose of fasting. Fasting is not a spiritual contest, a badge of ascetic pride, or an attempt to show God how much we are suffering. True fasting is fastening—anchoring your heart to the Lord to silence unbelief and attune your spiritual ears. Through scriptures from Isaiah 50 and Hosea 6, this episode calls believers away from empty religious sacrifices and into the posture of an opened ear, where divine wisdom, creative ideas, and the sure mercies of David are received.

Through a study of Christ appearing to the disciples in the middle of a contrary storm, Pastor Manji maps out the progressive stages through which we interact with God's presence. From feeling isolated in the wilderness, to fearing terrifying instructions, to stepping out on the water by faith, this episode provides clarity for anyone navigating life’s storms. Learn how fixing your gaze on Jesus disarms fear, why looking at external realities causes us to sink, and how a single cry activates the redeeming hand of God.

"All of our seeking God ultimately leads to only one thing: knowing Him. When you truly know Him, fear dies." In this grounding and reflective message, Pastor Eric Attah explores what it means to run an authentic, unhurried race with God in an impatient generation.

Drawing from John 14 and Hebrews 3, this episode exposes the trap of spiritual comparison and hasty living. Pastor Eric unpacks God's heart as a Gardener tending to His deliberate plot—explaining why divine pruning, discipline, and even unpleasant seasons like Joseph's descent into Egypt are engineered to anchor us in rest. Discover the three progressive levels of righteousness, the necessity of fixed focus on your God-given star, and how sustained communion with Jesus creates an unmistakable upgrade that the world cannot ignore.

"The earth belongs to the Lord, but it has been disordered by worldly systems. God is determined to restore the earth to His ideal picture—and He is committed to doing it through you." In this confronting and foundational message, Pastor Bonshak Dandak outlines the divine protocol for subduing territories and reclaiming the earth for the Kingdom.

Territorial conquest never begins on the outside; it begins with the governance of your own vessel. Pastor Bonshak emphasizes that your primary and permanent calling is not merely working for God, but being with God in unbroken fellowship. By examining 1 John 5, this episode unpacks the triune witness—the Spirit, the Water, and the Blood—revealing that the ultimate strategy for taking over the earth is simple yet radical: becoming the exact reflection of Jesus Christ.