Have you ever felt like you heard from God… but nothing happened?In this powerful clip from Episode 168 of The Hacka Podcast, AJ Holloway speaks directly to one of the biggest struggles facing this generation, waiting on God. In a world built on instant results, learning to trust God’s timing can feel frustrating and even discouraging.AJ unpacks why God is not in a hurry, why character is developed in seasons (not moments), and how comparison and impatience can quietly derail your calling.

What if your life isn’t random—but structured in seasons God designed for your growth?

In this episode, Dr Janice Sjostrand returns to unpack a life-changing revelation on the “circles of life”—how every decade carries unique challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities for spiritual growth.

From childhood to mature adulthood, Dr Sjostrand explains why so many believers struggle to transition between seasons—and how you can break that cycle. She dives into the importance of self-awareness, discipline, obedience, and ultimately, total dependence on God to navigate each stage of life.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for parents, leaders, and anyone trying to grow in their walk with God. Whether you're raising children, navigating young adulthood, or carrying the weight of responsibility in later years, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and clarity.

For full show notes, including scriptures - https://hacka.org/2026/04/22/223-dr-janice-sjostrand-the-7-circles-of-life-every-believer-must-understand/

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Cashen, Worship Ministries Director at Christian Life Center in Heath, OH, to talk about one of the most overlooked but critical areas of church growth: building healthy, high-capacity volunteer teams.If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your team isn’t improving…If everything still relies on you…Or if your department feels stuck at a plateau…This conversation will give you clarity and practical direction.Ben breaks down the 4 pillars of effective teams—standards, systems, leadership, and stewardship—and explains why most churches struggle with growth because they’re missing just one or two of these.We also talk about:- Why your team may not be improving (even with experience)- The hidden reason churches hit a growth ceiling- How to develop teams that function without you- Why excellence matters in a Spirit-led church- The balance between structure and allowing God to moveConnect with Ben - https://www.cashencreative.com

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak, and it isn’t inevitable.In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Tim Gaddy shares hard-earned wisdom on why so many leaders burn out, and how to avoid it. After decades of ministry, church planting, and leadership, Tim explains that burnout isn’t just about being busy… it’s about what you’re pursuing.This conversation reframes burnout through a biblical lens—rest, yes—but also alignment, priorities, and abiding in Christ. If you lead in any capacity and feel stretched thin, this insight may help you recalibrate before exhaustion takes over.In this clip:• Why burnout isn’t required to be effective• The difference between pursuing God’s Kingdom vs. your own• How abiding in Christ produces life, not exhaustion• Why sustainable leadership is spiritual, not just practical

I wanted to get this out to you all for Good Friday.

This is a preaching clip from Rev Lee Stoneking ministering at Tabernacle of Joy in Singapore. You can watch the full sermon here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4nRf3IG0yI

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Mohr — speaker and creator of The Pillar Diaries — to talk about the power of testimony, authenticity in the church, and how God uses both the seen and unseen to build His kingdom.

Ashley shares her powerful story of growing up in church, walking away from God for nearly a decade, and ultimately finding restoration through a life-changing encounter. She opens up about the misconception that we have to “be good enough” to serve God — and how she discovered that it’s actually God’s goodness that qualifies us.

This conversation dives deep into:

- Why real, raw testimonies matter more than polished ones

- The unseen people who are truly building the church

- How your past doesn’t disqualify you — it prepares you

- The biblical foundation behind The Pillar Diaries

- How every believer can become a “pillar” in their generation

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Extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/04/13/221-ashley-mohr-your-past-is-your-qualifier/

What about the thief on the cross?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Greg Hackathorn and Simeon Costa respond to one of the most common objections in the baptism conversation.If the thief wasn’t baptized, does that mean baptism isn’t necessary?Together, we walk through Luke 23, the timing of the Old Covenant vs the New Covenant, and why the thief’s experience took place before the death, resurrection, and outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2.This isn’t about dismissing the story — it’s about understanding when it happened and how that affects how we interpret it today.If you’ve ever used (or heard) this argument, this clip will help you see it in context.

In this powerful clip from Episode 219 of The Hacka Podcast, Cornelius Williams addresses one of the biggest challenges facing the church today — the rise of AI, digital information, and misplaced trust.We are living in a generation where people are quick to search, quick to ask AI, and quick to trust what they find online. But as Cornelius powerfully states:“God is not Google.”Not all information is truth.Not all answers are revelation.And not every voice deserves your trust.This is a timely and necessary message for believers navigating the digital age.

In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Fairbanks, church planter and pastor of Vessel Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Taylor shares the powerful story of how God became real to him as a teenager during a moment of deep brokenness, the experience that awakened his calling to ministry, and the journey that eventually led him to plant a church in his hometown.This conversation explores the realities of ministry and leadership: from battling comparison and imposter syndrome to stepping into opportunities before you feel ready. Taylor also shares the incredible story of launching a church in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, the miracle provision that allowed Vessel Church to begin meeting, and the mindset required to reach a city with the gospel.If you’ve ever felt called by God but wondered whether you’re ready, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step into the place where the miracle is necessary.Topics covered include:- How God becomes real in personal experience- Overcoming insecurity and comparison in ministry- The mindset required to plant a church- The miracle story behind Vessel Church- Why stepping into the unknown is often where God moves mostSubscribe for more conversations that are equipping leaders and empowering believers to make a difference in their world.

Does Romans 10:9 mean baptism is unnecessary?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Simeon Costa and I respond to one of the most common arguments in the baptism conversation: “All you have to do is confess and believe.”Together, they unpack the context of Romans 10:9, why it was written to the church, how it connects with the Book of Acts, and why confession, belief, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Spirit should not be pitted against each other.This isn’t about ignoring Paul. It’s about reading Paul consistently with Peter, Acts 2, and the broader message of Scripture.If you’ve ever wondered how Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, and Mark 16:16 fit together, this conversation will help.------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠