Duty can be a divisive word—some people are driven by duty, others may balk at the idea of being morally obligated to do something. In this episode, Joey explores Matthew Henry’s three daily duties to God—consecration, conversation, and closing—and how these duties can actually bring much joy and refreshment to our lives. In consecrating our time to the Lord, we distinguish ourselves from the world by eating, working, playing, resting with Jesus and to his glory. In conversing with God through the day, we demonstrate our friendship status with our Creator. And in closing the day with God, we book end our daily work in gratitude and joyfully accept his gift of nightly rest.

Does being "Type A" equate to having the gift of administration? Though an online gift test may tell you so, that's not quite it. Administration is just as much "charismata" as prophecy or speaking in tongues. In this episode, Joey explores this invaluable gift by walking through three questions: What is the gift of administration? How do you know if you have it? How do you practice it?

How much of heaven do we experience now? The tension between the "already" and the "not yet" goes back all the way to the church at Corinth. Jesus has already won the battle over death and the Holy Spirit has already been generously given to the church. Yet, sin, pain, and darkness still lurk so closely. In this episode, we'll explore which promises we can expect to be fulfilled in the "already" and which ones will only come into their full fruition when Christ returns. And, ultimately, we'll show why maintaining charismatic nuance—humbly asking for what Christ gives now, waiting for what he gives later, and tending to the Spirit in the in-between—is critical to the church growing in maturity.

The phrase “baptism in the Holy Spirit” can stir up controversy and confusion in the Church. Those who have experienced it find it to be an extremely influential moment in their lives. Those that haven’t may, at best, question why they need it and, at worst, question their salvation. Highlighted through the life of evangelist, pastor, and writer R.A. Torrey, this episode clarifies what Holy Spirit baptism is, why every believer needs it, and why baptism may not be the best way to describe it. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, an accountant, a teacher, a preacher, a student, we hope this episode encourages all believers to seek deeper power from the Spirit.

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If the gift of prophecy is a “take-it-or-leave-it” part of following Jesus—as the western Church often treats it—why would Paul instruct us to earnestly desire it? In this episode, Joey dives into the what, why, and how of the gift of prophecy: What is it? Why do we need it? How do we earnestly desire it?

Do you know what God is speaking to you in your current season of life? Can you confidently distinguish his voice among the other noise? In this episode, Joey shares his “margin notes” on Gordon T. Smith’s powerful book, The Voice of Jesus, on confidently hearing and following the God. He highlights eight key insights from the book—including how emotions play into hearing, when to avoid making a decision, and what it looks like to hear for others.