Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah | Biblical Teaching & Faith Podcast

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this encouraging episode from the Moses series, we dive deep into the remarkable story of Moses being placed in a basket on the Nile River—and uncover the hidden realities of GOD’s protection in his survival. While many know the story superficially, this teaching reveals how Moses’ mother courageously prepared and protected him amid deadly dangers...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful first episode of our new series on lessons from the life of Moses, we explore the striking parallels between the birth of Moses and the birth of JESUS—both surrounded by intense opposition and danger. When Pharaoh ordered the death of Hebrew baby boys, and Herod sought to kill baby JESUS, fierce resistance tried to stop GOD’s unfoldin...

Have you recently lost your job? Or are you worried that you might be next? If so, this message is for you. Losing a job can affect far more than your finances. It can shake your confidence, challenge your identity, create fear about the future, and leave you wondering what GOD is doing in the middle of it all. Having personally walked through a layoff season, I wanted to share some of the powerfu...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this inspiring episode from the Word of GOD series, learn how GOD speaks and guides believers through His living Word. Many desire clarity and direction but may overlook the powerful way Scripture functions as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. John Giftah shares moving testimonies of divine guidance through God's Word, from a ministry inv...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this encouraging episode from the Word of GOD series, discover how consistently feeding on Scripture nourishes your spirit, strengthens your faith, and produces lasting spiritual fruit. John explores Jeremiah’s declaration, “Your words were found, and I ate them,” highlighting the vital difference between casually reading and truly feeding on God’s...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this heartfelt episode from the Word of GOD series, discover the life-changing healing power of GOD’s Word when mental, emotional, and spiritual struggles feel overwhelming. John shares a personal testimony of a season filled with emotional exhaustion and mental fog during which traditional prayers and worship didn’t bring relief. But as the HOLY S...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful episode from the Word of GOD series, we explore a vital distinction many believers overlook: the difference between the written Word (Logos) and the spoken, living, revealed Word (Rhema). While countless Christians read, study, and memorize Scripture, many still struggle to experience true spiritual transformation and victory. Using J...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this compelling episode, we explore the absolute authority of GOD’s Word and why Scripture must remain the ultimate standard for our beliefs, values, decisions, and lifestyle. In a world where culture, public opinion, and societal values are constantly shifting, believers are called to anchor their lives in the unchanging truth of GOD’s Word. Drawi...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this impactful episode of the Mount Everest Faith Lessons series, John Giftah draws a powerful spiritual analogy from the extreme noise climbers face at high altitudes on Mount Everest. Just as climbers rely on radios to communicate above the howling winds, believers today must learn to tune out the constant noise of opinions, fear, pressure, and c...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this profound episode of the Mount Everest Faith Lessons series, discover how climbers surviving the “death zone” on Mount Everest must rely on faith beyond sight and logic to navigate life-threatening challenges. John Giftah draws powerful spiritual parallels about how believers face seasons where clarity and rational understanding fade. Through k...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful episode from our Mount Everest Faith Lessons series, we learn how climbers face strict weight limits to ascend safely and effectively. Drawing from this, John Giftah challenges believers to shed spiritual and emotional weights—such as bitterness, unforgiveness, anxiety, and past hurts—that hold us back from rising higher in life, purp...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this deeply encouraging episode of the Mount Everest sermon series, we confront those tough seasons when life feels like it’s going downhill or moving backward — even though GOD is taking you higher. Using the analogy of climbers ascending Mount Everest who must descend occasionally to acclimatize before climbing higher, John Giftah draws powerful...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this inspiring opening message of our special Mount Everest-themed series, discover how GOD acts as a Sherpa in your life—going before you, preparing the way, and making your journey smoother even when the path looks daunting. Using the powerful analogy of Sherpas who guide and protect climbers on Mount Everest, John Giftah draws from scriptures in...

🔥 Pentecost Sunday Special 🔥 In this special bonus episode of the Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah Podcast, John Giftah shares a heartfelt challenge for believers to stop depending only on their own strength and fully surrender to the HOLY SPIRIT. This is not just a teaching episode… it is a moment of prayer, impartation, spiritual hunger, and expectation. In this Pentecost Sunday message, you...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful finale to our HOLY SPIRIT teaching series, we explore what it truly means to be led by the HOLY SPIRIT and why living a Spirit-led life is essential for every believer. Drawing from key biblical scriptures, John Giftah explains how the HOLY SPIRIT guides believers through prompting, peace, conviction, and direction. Learn practical wa...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this Spirit-filled episode, we explore the powerful biblical practice of praying in the Spirit—what it means, why it’s vital, and how believers can practically embrace it in daily life. Drawing on clear biblical teachings, this message explains how praying in the Spirit strengthens your spiritual life, deepens intimacy with GOD, and builds sensitiv...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this practical and biblically rich episode of our HOLY SPIRIT series, we explore what it truly means to be filled with the HOLY SPIRIT and how believers can live Spirit-controlled lives daily. Drawing on Ephesians 5’s command to “be filled with the Spirit” and Romans 8’s teaching on the mind governed by the Spirit bringing life and peace, John Gift...

Welcome back to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah, continuing our Spirit-filled journey toward Pentecost Sunday. In this bold teaching, discover WHY every believer must depend on the HOLY SPIRIT to live a truly powerful, effective, and fruitful Christian life. Drawing from key scriptures like Acts 1:8, Romans 8:11, and Acts 10:38, John reveals that even JESUS relied on the HOLY SPIRIT’s power, se...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost Sunday, this introductory teaching dives deep into the life-changing reality of the HOLY SPIRIT. WHO is the HOLY SPIRIT? Not just a force or idea, but a divine Person who has been present since creation and promised by JESUS to be our Helper, Comforter, and Guide. In this beginner-friendly yet profound message, J...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful conclusion to our Acts 12 sermon series, we dive into a fascinating detail: Peter’s arrest happened during Passover, causing Herod to delay his execution until after the festival. This seemingly small timing detail became the key reason Peter survived long enough for the church’s prayers to be answered miraculously. This episode explo...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this insightful episode from the ongoing Acts 12 sermon series, we explore the vital spiritual lesson of not remaining stuck mourning missed opportunities while ignoring GOD’s present calling. Drawing from the contrasting responses in Acts 12, where James was arrested and killed but the church gathered fervently in prayer for Peter’s release, John...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful episode from the Acts 12 series, we explore how King Herod assigned 16 soldiers to guard Peter, an ordinary fisherman by appearance, revealing a profound spiritual truth: the level of attack against your life often reflects the magnitude of what you carry. If you ever feel insignificant, overlooked, or unqualified, this message is for...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah, part of our ongoing Acts 12 sermon series exploring GOD’s sovereignty, faith, and discernment in difficult seasons of life. In this rich teaching episode, we dive into the profound question: How do we discern the difference between a “closed door” from GOD and a “contended door” worth persistent prayer and faith? Drawing from the contrasting responses...

Welcome to Fuel for the Soul with John Giftah. In this powerful episode from the Acts 12 series, we explore the profound truth that what happens to others does not determine your destiny. Drawing from Acts 12:1-5, we see how James’s death could have caused fear and despair, especially for Peter, who was arrested immediately after. Yet GOD’s sovereign plan was different for Peter, demonstrating tha...

In this episode, explore how JESUS was able to enter deep sleep quickly on a moving boat even before the storm intensified. Drawing from Matthew 8, Mark 4, Luke 8, Psalm 4:8, and Proverbs 3:24, this message reflects on how deeply JESUS rested despite uncomfortable conditions and limited time. In today’s world, many people struggle to fall asleep because of anxiety, overthinking, stress, doomscroll...