Glimpses of Grace

Show Notes: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/taking_ground.pdf In this podcast, Mark and John define what it means to take back ground from the enemy. Because of strongholds in our lives, ground related to non-surrender and unbelief must be "taken" back. Areas of non-surrendered discussed include anger, hatred, pride, rebellion, and unforgiveness. Areas of unbel...

Notes for Podcast: https://gracenotebook.com/paradigm-shift/ In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss the need for a paradigm shift. The guys define and discuss different paradigm shifts that have changed the way we think and live. People need a grace-awakening! Shifts discussed include: Self-effort shifts to empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Feelings-based identity shifts to a Christ-centered ide...

In this podcast, Mark and John interview GFI's newest Life Coach, Lynn Hill. Lynn is a retired pastor who lives in Middle Tennessee. In this episode, Lynn shares his story, which is loaded with success, failures, and his journey in grief through the loss of his wife.

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e1x6tpgDfWU In part 2 of this conversation on grief, Dr. John uses a clock illustration to speak of grief and potential hindrances to stop the healing process. Mark and John discuss practical ways to deal with grief. This includes cultivating a strong, sensitive support system, having the freedom to cry, creating a plan for socializing regularly, cultivating a...

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U4_eJwQrUyo To watch our 55th Celebration: https://www.youtube.com/live/bzctzo3l_ts?si=PumXiDpaFURcCkLE In this episode, Mark and Dr. John define grief and discuss the stages of grief. Within each stage, Mark and John speak of hope and give practical ways to resolve the grief in your life. Dr. John uses the illustration of a wound to illustrate grief and how w...

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z33ElFKMJrc?si=uo4gnF_1mbjftMZg In this episode, Mark and John discuss the journey to the cross and suffering. During Passion Week, Jesus suffered, and the guys discuss how God uses suffering and brokenness in our lives. Mark and John walk through Philippians, chapters 2-3, and we see that our life as bondservants of Jesus is better. If we have confidence in t...

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hIyexAoUm7w?si=vBIP4WtEHA2vjsl_ In this episode, Mark and John discuss spiritual warfare and how to gain freedom from strongholds. During this conversation, the guys discuss different strongholds, explain the freedom topic, and give scripture references for further study. Some of the topics include a distorted view of God, cults and the occult, unforgiveness a...

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/KKUyIu0ECi4?si=qh3vTvRHV7e5dvqS Show PDF: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/daily-cross-jbw.pdf Diagram: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/daily_cross.png Can I live in daily victory? In this episode, John and Mark discuss how to appropriate the fullness of Christ's redemptive work for abundant life today. The abu...

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n5nt4boiFbs?si=KueR7RsaSMs2IoOb PDF for episode: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/meaningful-life.pdf In this episode, John and Mark discuss the components of a meaningful life. In life, everyone has a need to belong, to feel worthy, and to know they are competent. The problem is when we are living in self, we are trying to get from o...

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5W-7T4PlMs?si=f7E7miSdWRFAEJ6k In this episode, Mark and John discuss Christ's role as Lamb, Life, Liberator, and Leader. The guys show the Romans Road for Discipleship Counseling outlined in the Old Testament, Romans, and the Book of Ephesians. This podcast helps to see how Grace Fellowship International plays a part in the church and counseling. Dr. Solomon...

To watch this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/BkZXcNeDKYs?si=b_lOdhhgknLwWuRH In this podcast, Mark and Dr. John have a conversation with evangelist/revivalist John Van Gelderen. In this conversation, we discuss revival, the church, and the importance of the Spirit-filled life. John is the president of Revival Focus Ministries. https://www.revivalfocus.org His book, "The Gosp...

In this podcast, Mark and John discuss the importance of Christ-Centered Soul Care. All believers are called to love and serve others. We define redemptive compassion and offer practical ways to help people, such as counseling attitudes and listening skills. In this episode, the guys also discuss the differences between being an encourager, a discipler, and a counselor. If you would like a PDF of...

Season 3 of Glimpses of Grace starts with Mark and John discussing the circle of serenity. To watch Glimpses of Grace, use this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9PaJ-szxT14 In this episode, the guys discuss controlling what you can control and dealing with the things that are beyond your control. It is very important to take responsibility for the things in our control, to live in the present, and t...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark define the incarnation and discuss why it is important. There is no atonement without the incarnation, therefore, no victory! Mark and John spend time discussing how the incarnation impacts us, even today. Notes are available for this podcast, and you can request them by emailing hello@gracefellowshipinternational.com. In this podcast, Marks asks believers worldw...

Join us for GFI's 2024 year-end review. In this special episode, Mark and John reflect on God's faithfulness throughout the year and celebrate ministry milestones. We hope you are encouraged, equipped, and uplifted as we look back with gratitude and forward with hope. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iCmjugjBdDE?si=a1tqWIKLQgWM6tWK

In this part of the interview, Dr. Gregory speaks of his time serving with Dr. Charles Stanley and his friendship with Dr. Charles Solomon. For more information on Dr. Gregory, please visit https://www.sourceministries.net/go/ To donate to GFI: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/about-gfi/donate/ Links: Book: The New You https://www.sourceministries.net/go/resources/the-new-you/ Book: A Man...

In this podcast, John and Mark discuss faith and the Exchanged Life with Dr. Lewis Gregory. Dr. Lewis W. Gregory has ministered in 29 states and 45 foreign countries since he began in 1970 .  Dr. Gregory sensed God’s leading to begin SOURCE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL in November of 1982. SOURCE is a  grace-oriented  global Christian discipleship and leadership training ministry located in ATLANTA, G...

Maybe we could call this "Looking for Love in ALL the Wrong Places?" In this podcast, Mark and John define love and speak about how Jesus is the ultimate example and model of love. In this episode, the guys also break down 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. Dr. John asks us to consider, "To what extent am I a vessel of love in my relationships today?" Love is a choice and more than a feeling! Links Article: ht...

Update: Mark begins this podcast by asking for prayer for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Now over 200 people have lost their lives and there are still thousands without power. Since this recording, Hurricane Milton has hit Florida and we ask for prayer for those affected by this storm. In this episode, John and Mark discuss hope, which is defined as "a confident expectation of good things to...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark define forgiveness and discuss some myths related to why we choose not to forgive. John walks through three dimensions of forgiving: relinquishment, reconciliation, and restoration. To relinquish is vertical, meaning it is between you and God. Reconciliation and restoration are horizontal and are between people needing forgiveness and those who need to forgive. P...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark define faith and discuss how Christ is the object of our faith. Faith is believing in what you cannot see but it's also believing in what God hasn't done yet! Jesus was amazed twice and both involved faith. Once he was amazed at the Centurion's faith and the other was the lack of faith from the people in his hometown. The Bible says we are to live by...

It is hard to trust and fully surrender to God if we have a distorted view of Him. In this episode, John and Mark discuss the concept of God as Father. As Father, our life is in Him and He is both our protector and our provision. When we see God as "Abba," then we will not run from but to Him. As Father, God no longer deals with us as enemies, but as children. We can approach Him with bo...

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss what is new at Grace Fellowship International. The guys explain how GFI does counseling, coaching, and chaplaincy. They also discuss Exchanged Life seminars and workshops. If you want to know more about GFI, this is the episode for you. Links: https://revitalizingpastors.org https://elcmatters.org https://gracenotebook.com

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark discuss appropriating Christ as life: moving from head to heart. Our doctrine needs to become our experience and in this podcast, the guys discuss 5 steps God leads believers to appropriate Christ as life. 1. Be convicted of your flesh patterns. 2. Be broken of self-will, self-sufficiency, and pride. 3. Learn the truths of identification with Christ. 4. Be illumi...

In this episode, Dr. John and Mark have a conversation with Linda Gammon. Linda is one of the authors of a new GFI resource, called, "Life in Christ: A Personalized Discipleship Notebook." You can purchase a copy of the PDN from GFI: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/life-in-christ-a-personalized-discipleship-notebook or from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lif...