Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

At Forge we are passionate about seeing ordinary people called and equipped to be God's hands and feet wherever they go. At Forge we call these people Kingdom Laborers. The kind of people who get God's kingdom work done! This week Nancy Eckerd joins the podcast to share about Kingdom nurses, and her model of nursing that is helping to ensure that patients are receiving not just physical ca...

There are a seemingly infinite number of books, youtube videos, and sermons on prayer. So, what makes prayer so important? Why does everyone have something to say about it? Why do we pray? Join Charlie, Nathan and Melissa as they discuss how God has been leading in increased prayer urgency.

You have heard it before! This week Nathan and Charlie weigh in on this difficult topic discussing incredibly surprising historic and present discoveries.

Santy Fuentes joins Nathan and Charlie to address the issue of God in the Old Testament appearing different from God in the New Testament, including the highly difficult subject of God commanding the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites in the book of Joshua. 

A common reason people begin to deconstruct is they feel intellectually dishonest with themselves when it comes to their beliefs on the Bible AND their scientific views. This conversation really heats up when it comes to the origin of life. Tune in as Forge Speaker Adrian Despres joins to discuss some of these very difficult questions.  

Charlie and Nathan continue to discuss the Asbury Revival, what they have been seeing happening around the world, and what they think may be coming next! 

This week Melissa and Nicholas join the podcast to share about their recent experiences at the Asbury Revival in Wilmore, KY.

Another reason people deconstruct is because someone tells them that Jesus was not a real person in history. Listen in this week as we hear from Forge Speaker Adrian Despres on why Jesus really did exist. 

This week we continue the deconstruction conversation with evaluating whether or not the bible is actually trustworthy. 

Can we really trust that the Bible has never been corrupted over time? 

The conversation on deconstruction continues as Charlie, Nathan, and Paul engage one of the most common factors involved -- Hypocrisy. How does this spark deconstruction, what are the two modes of hypocrisy, and what can be done about it? 

Deconstruction is one of the latest Buzzwords in the body of Christ. There is a lot to be said on the topic. Join Charlie, Nathan and Paul as they define “deconstruction” and begin an ongoing conversation on the topic.

We have all heard it, "I am so angry at God right now." The question is: What does God think about that? The conversation is quite diverse. Join Charlie and Nathan as they share their thoughts and dig into the Scriptures. 

Continuing the conversation from Episode 156, Charlie, Nathan And Forge Speaker Paul Epperson engage the question, what expectations does God have for us as dust? 

Identity has become a buzzword in our modern world. People are obsessed with their own identity, so much so that they will define themselves with a dictionary of descriptors. Join Charlie, Nathan and Forge Speaker Paul Epperson as they explore this crucial issue and what the Bible has to say about it. 

You have heard it! The Christmas tree is Pagan. But is it really? Discover what you’ve likely never heard about the origin of the Christmas tree, and how it represents far more than we’ve been taught.

You’ve heard it before: the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus actually started as a pagan holiday. Is this really true? Nathan and Charlie discuss the history behind this claim, and the implications for everyday believers. 

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As you engage God’s everyday everywhere mission, you will face difficulties. Charlie and Nathan discuss what these hardships look like and how we can respond.

How does God view me? What about when I sin, how does He view me then? Charlie and Nathan have often been asked this question and so they bring it to the podcast to share their not so “cut-and-dry” answer.

Conflict and varying ideas in the local church is something many Christians wrestle with. As we face struggles in the local church, what should we do, and at what point should we leave? 

The importance of equipping believers cannot be understated. This week Natan shares about a tragedy that serves as a reminder that practical equipping is so important. 

There is a deeply troubling trend among believers today: sensing a call from God, but continually deferring it. So how can we change this? 

Charlie shares about difficulties his family is now facing with his newborn son, and how they’ve been processing it… Charlie and Nathan have noticed various responses to difficulty, tragedy, and suffering - leading some to leave the faith… How can we face suffering without abandoning our faith? And what could God be doing in the midst?

How do we define success when it comes to personal evangelism and God’s mission? We have often heard and even suggested that it is just the simple act of obedience that defines success. But, is this true? Join Nathan and Charlie as they share about their recent journey re-evaluating this statement.