Empowering The Damascus Man - Foundations Series, the Trinity

God's Anger: Purification, Not Punishment Does God get "pissed off"? Exploring Exodus 3:14 reveals a radically different understanding of divine anger—one focused on purification, not emotion. The Verse That Confuses Us (Exodus 3:14): "Then the LORD's anger burned against Moses." Does this make you think God is an angry God who got pissed off at Moses? Is this really about God's emotions? Fire's P...

The Stone the Builders Rejected: Spiritual Eyes vs. Earthly Focus Jesus confronts the Pharisees' blindness in a stunning exchange that reveals the difference between earthly judgment and spiritual vision. Discover what they missed—and what we often miss too. The Scripture (Matthew 21:40-42): Jesus asks: "When the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" The Pharisees reply:...

Contending with God: When We Shatter Like Ice Explore the sobering reality of what happens when we hurl ourselves against an immovable God—and discover why clinging to His umbrella changes everything. The Scripture (1 Samuel 2:10): "Those who contend with the LORD will be shattered; Against them He will thunder in the heavens, The LORD will judge the ends of the earth; And He will give strength to...

Daniel's Diet: Proximity Over Performance The common perception is that Daniel's success came from vegetables. But something far bigger is at play: proximity to God is the key. The Scripture (Daniel 1:8-14): Daniel resolved not to defile himself with royal food and wine. The chief official feared the king's reaction if Daniel looked worse than other young men. Daniel proposed a test: "Give us vege...

The Bell Curve Myth: Proximity Over Behavior Understanding the bell curve changes everything about how we pursue God. This episode challenges the behavior-focused mindset and reveals why proximity—not perfection—is the goal. The Ice Cream Survey: Imagine 100 chances to choose chocolate or vanilla. Most people settle somewhere in the middle—a typical bell curve distribution. We often apply this to...

Simplicity: Goodness, Severity & the Safety of Connection Discover how proximity to God's substance perfects, connects, purifies, and empowers transformation. This episode reveals why simplicity isn't about behavior—it's about spiritual closeness to the Trinity. What is Biblical Simplicity? God IS the definition of simplicity. Simplicity means straightforwardness, sincerity, and single-minded...

Studying 1 Corinthians 12, we discuss the connection between the Trinity and the Bride of Christ from the perspective that connection is built into our design. Both the Old Testament and New were written long before the function of the Central Nervous System was common knowledge. Applying an updated understanding of neurobiology to the analogy that Christ is what binds all of humanity together, we...

Podcast Show Notes Unity in Christ: The Bride's Connection Through the Trinity Discover God's beautiful design for unity as we explore how the entire Trinity works in perfect harmony to connect believers as one body—powered by simplicity, equality, and the common good. Foundation Series Recap: We've covered Peter as the church's unifying foundation, oaths and promises, God's substance connecting i...

God's Substance: The Trinity's Deep Connection to Creation Dive into a profound exploration of how the Trinity's shared substance creates an intimate, unbreakable connection between God and humanity that goes far deeper than intellectual understanding. Scripture Foundation (Tweaked for Trinity Unity): "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) "Through God all things w...

The Trinity's Witness: God's Unbreakable Oath to Abraham Explore a mind-bending revelation about God's covenant with Abraham and discover how the Trinity itself served as the legal witnesses to establish an eternal, corruption-proof promise. Understanding the Trinity: God presents Himself in Scripture as three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—yet one God. Until Jesus and the Spirit were sent i...

The Anvil: Building on an Unshakable Foundation Discover why spiritual stability matters and how Jesus established an eternal foundation for His church that cannot be moved. Understanding the Anvil: An anvil's power lies in its stability—the less it moves, the more energy transfers into the work. With a stable anvil, every hammer strike produces consistent, predictable results. You can trust it to...

Welcome to ReignMaker Forge! This foundational episode launches a 5-part series exploring the Trinity from fresh perspectives—unity, simplicity, completeness, communication, and connection. Discover how connection is designed into God's and humanity's DNA. The Anvil Illustration: Imagine the forge's centerpiece—the anvil. This metalworking tool requires proper setup: solid floor, tight bolts, perf...

Ready to go deeper? This lesson challenges you to actively engage with the five foundational principles that anchor ReignMakers ministry. This isn't passive learning—it's forging time. Your Forging Challenge: As you explore these stones, ask yourself: Which concepts are new to you? What statements resonate most deeply? Would you replace or add any stones? What parts challenge your current thinking...

This podcast cluster is unique. In addition to the 15-20 minutes episodes that will release every 2 weeks, there are 5 short "hammer strike" mini episodes that keeps us thinking about the main podcast. Deeper Journey: A Multi-Level Bible Study Experience Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to faith, this podcast cluster offers a transformative approach to spiritual growth through multiple en...

Episode Overview Discover the 16 Elements—the forging tools and shield wall of ReignMakers Forge. These spiritual formations are designed to transform common human beings into fierce weapons for Jesus through everyday, accessible practices. The Origin Story God revealed these elements over several months in stages: beginning with 16 random words, then organizing into 4 groups of principles and dis...

Discover a revolutionary discipleship framework that transforms ordinary believers into spiritually weaponized warriors through five powerful stages of development. The 5-Stage ReignsMaker Sword: 1. STABILIZED - Build resilience to withstand enemy attacks and life's cycles 2. WEAPONIZED - Sharpen and temper your spirit to crush the serpent 3. OPTIMIZED - Equip yourself to present the Gospel clearl...

Empowering the Damascus Man is a transformative podcast from ReignMakers Forge, a rags-to-riches ministry dedicated to helping men and women reconnect with God's Spirit and reclaim their divine design as kings and priests. What We Explore This podcast addresses the fundamental human condition: our disconnection from God, ourselves, and others. Through stories, analogies, research, and technology,...

This episode is your introduction to the ReignMaker's discipleship Ministry. Our vision is life integrated discipleship in all conversations. We are creating this podcast to facilitate the discipleship experience to all who are interested. We are a ministry based in San Antonio, TX. We gather men in outdoor events and EPIC overnight experiences. This podcast is unique. In addition to the 15-20 min...