Elias Shepherd's Ministry Podcast

Welcome to the ESM podcast show, where we tackle the pressing questions of faith and public life. In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Rev. Daniel Fleischer to explore the complex relationship between the church and an increasingly political world. We’ll dive into the core mission of Christians, the vital importance of preaching both Law and Gospel, and how to navigate societal pres...

ESM Podcast Show dives into the seismic shifts within the Roman Catholic Church in Germany, drawing parallels to historical schisms like the Protestant Reformation. This episode explores the “revolt” by German bishops pushing a progressive, pro-LGBT agenda, directly challenging official Catholic doctrine on human sexuality. We examine specific documents encouraging self-identification and presenti...

This episode of ESM Podcast Show confronts the escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria, a crisis often overlooked. We hear firsthand accounts from individuals like Pastor Gwali Melton, who faces daily fear while ministering in the Middle Belt. Discover the alarming scale of kidnappings, the perpetrators involved, and the heartbreaking stories of victims. Learn about the security measures...

In this episode of the ESM podcast, we delve into a jarring story from Canada that has sparked significant outcry and raised fundamental questions about freedom of expression. We discuss the arrest of Pastor Derek Reimer for refusing to apologize for protesting a drag queen story hour. His defiant stance, stemming from a 2023 protest against a “Reading with Royalty” event, led to his jailing. We a...

Welcome to the ESM Podcast, where we explore global Christian news. In this episode, we delve into a surprising trend: Artificial Intelligence entering the church. Discover how nearly two-thirds of pastors are now using AI tools, like ChatGPT and Grammarly, to assist with sermon preparation and church communications. We unpack the rapid adoption, the specific tools being used for research and desi...

Opening Song: 🎶 “The Word Will Never Fall” 🎶 Verse 1 (Repeat) Nations fade, the earth will shake,But Your Word will never break. Through the fire, through it all,Your truth will never fall. Chorus (Repeat) The Word still stands, the Gospel saves,Forever true, through all our days. Heaven and earth may pass away,But the Word of God remains. Verse 2 (Repeat) Every chain, it breaks in two,Every hea...

Opening Song 🎶 “I Will Stand in Faith” 🎶 Verse 1 When the night is long, when the road is steep,Still I’ll trust the Lord, His promises I’ll keep. Though the world may shake, though the storms may roar,I will stand in faith forevermore. Chorus I will stand, I will stand,With my life in His hand. Though the battle may rage,On His Word I will stand. Verse 2 When my strength is gone, when my hope i...

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Get full access to Elias Shepherd's Ministry at eliasshepherd.substack.com/subscribe

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) — “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Psalm 34:4 (KJV) — “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my...

Psalm 100:4–5 Opening Song 🎶 “Grateful All My Days” 🎶 Verse 1 Morning light, I lift my voice,In Your presence I rejoice. Every blessing, every grace,I will praise You all my days. Morning light, I lift my voice,In Your presence I rejoice. Every blessing, every grace,I will praise You all my days. Chorus Grateful, Lord, for all You’ve done,Grateful for the Holy One. Every moment, all my ways,I’ll...

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV) — “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Psalm 27:14 (KJV) — “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8–9 (KJV) — “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.” Get full access to Elias Shepherd's Ministry at eliasshepher...

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) — “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) — “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Romans 8:28 (KJV) — “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Get full access to Elias Shepherd's Ministry at eliasshepherd.substack.com/subscrib...

Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) — “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) — “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Psalm 18:2 (KJV) — “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength,...

Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” James 1:5 (KJV) — “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” Colossians 1:9 (KJV) — “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do no...

Philippians 4:6–7 (KJV) — “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” John 16:33 (KJV) — “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but...

🎶 “One Bread, One Body” 🎶 Verse 1 From the nations far and near,Every tongue and tribe is here. Bound together by His love,One with Christ who reigns above. Chorus One bread, one body,One Lord, one King. Together we lift upThe praise we bring. In Christ we are family,In Christ we are free. One bread, one body,For eternity. Verse 2 At the table all are known,Every sinner finds a home. Grace has b...

Hebrews 10:23 (KJV) — “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).” Romans 4:20–21 (KJV) — “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) — “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise,...

Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Psalm 37:5 (KJV) — “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) — “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will...

James 1:5 (KJV) — “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV) — “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but...

Isaiah 43:19 (KJV) — “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV) — “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) — “Therefore if any man be in...

Joshua 1:9 (KJV) — “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) — “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) — “For God hat...

Psalm 27:14 (KJV) — “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Also to: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) — “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Romans 8:25 (KJV) — “But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with...

Opening song: 🎶 “Press On in Jesus’ Name” 🎶 Intro Instrumental (energetic keys and light drums build up) Verse 1 When the road is long, and the night is cold,Still my Savior’s hand will never let go. Through the trial, through the flame,I press on in Jesus’ name. Chorus Press on, press on, I will not turn back,My eyes on Jesus, I stay on track. The race is hard, but His grace sustains,I press on...

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) — “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” James 4:7 (KJV) — “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Matthew 26:41 (KJV) — “Watch and...

Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Psalm 32:8 (KJV) — “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” James 1:5 (KJV) — “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and up...