The Hacka Podcast

In this powerful clip from Episode 219 of The Hacka Podcast, Cornelius Williams shares a critical warning for every believer:Be careful who you listen to.In a world full of podcasts, influencers, and voices claiming authority, it’s easy to follow someone simply because they sound confident, popular, or “Christian.” But as Cornelius explains, not every voice should be trusted.The Bible gives us a clear framework:👉 “Follow me as I follow Christ.”If someone is not aligned with Scripture… they are not worth following.In this clip, we cover:- Why Christianity is not blind following- How deception spreads through trusted voices- The importance of testing what you hear- Why popularity does not equal truth- How to filter voices through the Word of GodThis is a timely message for anyone navigating faith in the age of content, platforms, and influence.

What does real success in ministry actually look like?

In this episode, we are joined by Cortt Chavis — Pastor of Truth Chapel in Loganville, GA — for a powerful and deeply honest conversation on calling, leadership, and growth.

Cortt shares his journey from a small church upbringing to serving in the Iraq War, and how those defining moments shaped his relationship with God and his ministry. This episode dives into the real challenges of leadership, including breaking growth barriers, building teams, and understanding the difference between delegating tasks and developing leaders.

👉 Topics include:

- Ministry calling and obedience

- Leadership development and church growth

- The “doctrine of delegation”

- Lessons from military service and hardship

- What success in ministry actually means

Extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/05/05/224-cortt-chavis-what-success-in-ministry-really-looks-like/

Why do so many believers still feel incomplete… even while faithfully living for God?In this clip from Episode 223, Dr Janice Sjostrand addresses a struggle that many Christians don’t talk about—feeling like something is missing, even in church.She unpacks the truth behind that feeling and points us back to a life-changing promise found in Colossians 2:10: you are complete in Him.This conversation dives into:- Why past wounds can leave you feeling “less than”- The danger of trying to fix yourself- What it really means to see yourself through the Word of God- How God restores what others could not give you

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.