Glory CA Campfire

Are we seeking God—or chasing a spiritual experience? In this Campfire discussion on the Major Prophets, Lily leads us through Isaiah 40 and Ezekiel 1 to explore prophecy, spiritual discernment, and the revelation of God’s glory. We discuss finding comfort in difficult seasons, preparing while waiting on God, and how authentic prophetic ministry directs our attention toward God’s character rather...

Can someone be a true prophet, speak God’s Word, and still have a heart that contradicts God’s character? How do we discern true prophecy from personal ambition, prejudice, and deception? In this episode of Glory Campfire’s School of Prophets series , we explore The Precision of the Minor Prophets , examining Jonah 3–4 and Habakkuk 3 to uncover powerful lessons about prophecy, spiritual discernmen...

Can someone really pass their anointing or prophetic mantle to you—and how do you discern what is truly from God? In this Campfire discussion from our School of Prophets series, we explore prophetic mentorship, prophecy, spiritual discernment, and accountability through Samuel and the company of prophets in 1 Samuel 19:18–24 and Elijah’s mentorship of Elisha in 2 Kings 2:1–15 . We unpack the meani...

What does true biblical prophecy sound like? And how can we discern it from messages that simply condemn people or tell them what they want to hear? In this Campfire discussion, we explore prophecy, prophetic discernment, and the biblical pattern of true prophets through Jeremiah 31:31–34 and Isaiah 9:2–7. After confronting Israel’s idolatry, spiritual adultery, injustice, and mistreatment of the...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore the prophet’s cry for social justice and what Scripture reveals about worship that God accepts, and worship He rejects. Through Amos 5, Isaiah 58, Micah 6, and the early church in Acts , we examine why prayer, fasting, offerings, and powerful worship can become empty when they coexist with exploitation, hypocrisy, broken relationships, and neglect of the vul...

What happens when the people of God still worship, but their trust has shifted somewhere else? In this Campfire discussion from our School of Prophets series, we examine how the biblical prophets confronted idolatry, spiritual adultery, false worship, and misplaced trust . Through Jeremiah 2:11-13 and Ezekiel 16 , we unpack why God described Israel’s idolatry as covenant betrayal and how the proph...

What does biblical prophecy actually look like? And how can believers practice discernment when prophets, prophetic acts, and even false prophecies seem difficult to distinguish? In this Campfire discussion, we explore the prophet as a living parable , looking at Hosea 1 and Ezekiel 4 to see how God sometimes made the prophet’s own life, obedience, suffering, and actions part of the prophetic mess...

What does a true prophet actually look like - and how do we discern authentic prophetic ministry from performance, questionable practices, and false prophets? In this Campfire discussion on The Radical Simplicity & Consecrated Lifestyle of the Prophet , we examine the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 and 2 Kings 1 and his striking connection to John the Baptist . We explore biblical prophecy, spiritua...

In this Campfire discussion on Prophets, Priests, Kings & The Prophet as Covenant Advocate , we explore the biblical role of prophets, how prophets differed from priests and kings, and how all three offices ultimately point to Jesus Christ. Using Micah 6 and other key passages, we discuss why prophets were not simply predictors of the future, but covenant messengers who called God’s people to repe...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore The Reality of the Divine Call and challenge many modern assumptions about prophets and prophetic ministry. Through Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1, Luke 5, and Hebrews 1, we examine how God called His prophets, why their first response was humility rather than self-promotion, and what their message consistently accomplished: exposing sin, calling people to repentance,...

In this Campfire discussion on The Office of a Prophet, we examine what biblical prophecy actually is and challenge the modern idea that prophets are mainly fortune-tellers who predict marriage, money, politics, and personal success. We discuss the meaning of the Hebrew word navi, the relationship between prophecy, words of knowledge, words of wisdom, teaching, and discernment, and why every proph...

In this Campfire discussion, we wrap up the House of Faith series by exploring what it means to Live as Pillars in God’s Household. From Galatians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 3:15, we reflect on spiritual maturity, doing good to one another, protecting unity, and becoming a safe place for others to grow. We revisit key themes from the series, including the Five Solas, Walking in the Spirit, Bearing Burde...

In this Campfire discussion on Taming the Tongue (James 3:1–18), we explore why controlling our words is one of the greatest challenges of the Christian life. Together, we unpack James’ powerful illustrations of the tongue and examine how emotions such as anger, insecurity, stress, fear, grief, and pride can influence the way we speak to others. We discuss practical ways to become quicker to liste...

In this Campfire discussion on James 3:1–12, we explore the power of the tongue and why our words carry far more influence than we often realize. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and biblical insight, we discuss how speech can shape relationships, direct the course of our lives, build faith, or leave lasting wounds. Together, we examine James’ vivid illustrations of the horse’s bit, th...

In this Campfire discussion on James 1, we explore how God uses trials to develop spiritual maturity, deepen our dependence on Him, and shape our character. Together, we unpack what it means to “count it all joy” when facing difficulties, why perseverance matters, and how God’s wisdom helps us navigate seasons of testing with faith rather than fear. We also examine the important difference between...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Bearing One Another’s Burdens from Galatians 6:1–5 and what it means to build a healthy household of faith. Together, we discuss why vulnerability can feel difficult in Christian communities, the difference between accountability and judgment, and how believers can correct one another with gentleness instead of shame. This conversation invites us to reflect...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series through Galatians by exploring what it means to walk by the Spirit. The conversation moves from the foundation of being justified by faith in Christ to the daily process of sanctification; learning to live free from the desires of the flesh and responsive to the Holy Spirit. Together, we discuss four practical measures of a Spirit-...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith journey through Galatians by exploring what it truly means to walk in the Spirit and bear the Fruit of the Spirit. The conversation challenges common assumptions that life in the Spirit is only about tongues, visions, or outward spiritual performance, and instead brings us back to Paul’s message in Galatians 5: true freedom in Christ prod...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Freed to Love from Galatians 5:13–15, unpacking what it really means to live in spiritual freedom. Together, we discuss how freedom in Christ is not permission to do whatever we want, but a calling to serve one another through love. The conversation highlights the danger of misusing freedom, the difference between liberty and irresponsibility, and why emotio...

In this episode of Campfire, Stan leads a rich conversation in the House of Faith series on the final pillar of the faith: God’s Glory Alone (Soli Deo Gloria). Through 1 Timothy 1:15–17 and Isaiah 43, we explore how our true purpose is found in living for God’s glory, not human applause, material success, or spiritual status. We also unpack biblical contentment; what it means to remain rooted in C...

In this Campfire discussion, we explore Solus Christus (Christ Alone), the fourth pillar in our House of Faith series. Together, we unpack what it means that Jesus is the one mediator between God and humanity, and why no pastor, prophet, spiritual object, personal effort, or religious achievement can take the place of Christ. Through 1 Timothy 2 and Philippians 3, we discuss God’s desire for all p...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue the House of Faith series by exploring Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), the belief that God’s Word is the final authority for the believer’s faith, life, and decisions. We look at why Scripture is more than a book of inspiration. It is God-breathed, alive, powerful, corrective, and sufficient. Through passages like 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and Hebrews 4:12-13, we...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with Sola Fide (Faith Alone), exploring what it truly means to trust God beyond timelines, outcomes, and visible results. Through Hebrews 11:1-6, we discuss how biblical faith is not about manifesting our desires or using God transactionally, but about trusting His character, His promises, and His sovereignty. Together, we unpack t...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with a study on Sola Fide (Faith Alone). Together, we explore why faith is not a transaction with God, but a deep trust in His character, His promises, and His faithfulness. Through Romans 3 and 4, we look at Abraham’s example and discuss how righteousness is not earned by performance, works, or religious effort, but received by fa...

In this Campfire discussion, we continue our House of Faith series with a deeper look at Sola Gratia (Grace Alone). Together, we explore what it means that salvation is a free and undeserved gift from God, not something earned through works, performance, fasting, religious activity, or personal effort. Through Romans 11, Ephesians 2, Romans 8, and Philippians 2, we discuss how grace frees believer...