Kingdom Now

Middle Church History marks a tension-filled period of Christian experience. Whether marked by missions, the tensions between the Eastern and Latin rites, the Holy Roman Empire, or the Inquisition, there's no lack of intrigue in this oft overlooked period of history. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part series on church history from 700 AD to 1500 AD. In this episode: learn...

Is the world about to end? It seems like every time we turn on the television, internet, or some other form of media, there is someone there, ready to tell us how and why the world is ending. What does this obsession with apocalpytism cost us, and why does it matter? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live for Metanoia Sunday School at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT for a study...

Many people deal with fear throughout their lives. Whether phobias or general anxieties about the present or future, fear is a part of our lives that easily becomes an idol. How do we stop the cycles of worshiping fear? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an in-depth examination of fear, its origins, and how we overcome it as we go through our everyday lives. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to...

When we talk about God loving the world, what do we mean? What role does grace play in the life of the believer? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Archbishop Lamont Jordan for a discussion into the essential role grace plays in the life of Christians - and how it changes everything! (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-405108...

Do you seek to be content? Many strive for contentment, but aren't sure how to achieve it. Where do we find this elusive concept? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the second of a two-part series on contentment and different principles we can apply to find it in our lives. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/ . Empire Tra...

Do you seek to be content? Many strive for contentment, but aren't sure how to achieve it. Where do we find this elusive concept? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part series on contentment and different principles we can apply to find it in our lives. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin,  https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/ . Transform...

Judas Iscariot is known for one thing in Christian history - betraying Jesus. What can we learn from his position among the twelve original apostles? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a look at Judas - why he's part of the Gospel, and how that helps us address Judas in our own lives and ministries. (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemy...

We're back September 17! Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a short talk about Season 6, including: updates, how to stay in contact, episodes and topics for the new season, and more! (Intro and Conclusion Track "Ready to Rock" by Yvgeniy Sorokin, https://pixabay.com/users/eugenemyers-40510887/ )

Testimonies are an important part of the Christian journey. In this special interview, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino as she interviews Minister Nik Lewis (Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT,Charlotte, North Carolina) through their testimony: starting out in Christian education, moving through salvation, high school, college, queer discoveries, and now their work in ministry and as...

"Everyone is having sex." "Men don't want to marry or commit." "Having issues means you're not ready for a relationship." When we were growing up, adults were quick to give us advice about relationships. Did their advice measure up? More importantly, are we still carrying these seeds around to our detriment today? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a look at ten lies we were told about relationships...

Easter causes believers to contemplate the resurrection of Jesus. Then the next Sunday comes...and then what? What about those of us who are born again, do we rise this side of heaven? If so, what does it look like? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) for a message on our call to rise in our modern world - and why it'...

Most Bible readers have favorite books. Maybe it's a Gospel, or the Psalms, or one of Paul's epistles. Then there are the books nobody seems to like...for different reasons. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a look at the notoriously unpopular book of Numbers and how and why its contents matter for Christians today. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/748LSd. Em...

The idea of God as a parent (usually Father) is universally accepted, albeit not universally understood. What happens when we don't associate parenthood within its divine context - and where do we go from there? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guests Ministers Nik Lewis and Charlie Reep (Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT , Charlotte, North Carolina) for a conversation about all...

It seems like every time you sign in online, someone is there, vying for attention. This is true of Christians and non-Christians alike - and it's often difficult to tell who is who! Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) for her message on recognizing and overcoming "Main Character Syndrome" in church - and learning f...

Money, money, money! It seems like everywhere we turn, someone wants our money. Does God want - or need - your money? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for the second part of a Metanoia Sunday School lesson delivered at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) on money and everything related to it within the Bible. In part 2, learn about specific aspects of B...

Money, money, money! It seems like everywhere we turn, someone wants our money. Does God want - or need - your money? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for a Metanoia Sunday School lesson delivered at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) on money and everything related to it within the Bible. In part 1, learn about the concepts behind money; its origin in...

Do apostles exist today, or was their presence restricted to the first century? A question that puzzles many, the apostolic work is seldom studied for its own merit, often because denominational teaching feels it's restricted to older times. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a study on the work of apostles: in the first century and all the way down to the present age, examining the work in an easy-t...

Do you not attend church...or believe in God...or not associate with Christians...because you think they are all hypocrites? At some point in time, everyone's heard "the hypocrisy argument," which either causes people to back off or respond in defense. Is the hypocrisy argument valid? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a thorough discussion on the hypocrisy argument - and decide for yourself if the a...

As much as Christians talk about "family values," biological family life is often tricky in today's world. What do we do when family situations go unresolved for decades - even unto someone's death? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live during Sanctuary's fourth anniversary service for her message, "Not the Same Old Me," serving as a companion to her Season One message, "A Father to the Labeled" in the...

Cults fascinate the general population as people wonder what draws individuals to get involved with them. What's it like to be in one and what's it like to get out of one? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Aaron Joy (Portland, Maine) for an exploration into his time as a member in Adidam, a cult centered around the ideas of Adi Da Samraj. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by h...

The ideas behind the zodiac - namely, birth signs, traits, and horoscopes - have fascinated people for centuries. Most, however, don't know the origins of the zodiac. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a look into the zodiac - its origins, history, and facts - and discern for yourself as to whether or not you should base your days around a few daily lines of prediction. (Intro and co...

We've all heard of someone - somewhere - who was victimized by an online scammer. Do you know the signs to avoid becoming prey? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a step-by-step look at online scammers, signs of a scammer, how they operate, and what to do if you're taken in by one. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/748LSd.)

There are as many fandoms as there are people. With differing views on various fandoms, is it possible for a fandom to draw you closer to God? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and returning guests Ministers Nik Lewis and Charlie Reep (Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT, Charlotte, North Carolina) as they discuss their fandoms and the spiritual insights they inspire. (Intro and con...

Spiritual warfare is one of those Christian topics explored from a variety of viewpoints. Between those who ignore it and those who hyperfixate on it, where does the truth of this topic lie? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for a Metanoia Sunday School presentation at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) to learn the basics of spiritual warfare, presente...

Spend any time online and you'll encounter someone who believes the world is flat. Yes...it's true...flat earthers are vocal, visible, and desire to take the world by storm. How did flat earth theory develop, and why is it so popular now? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-depth look at flat earth theory and why people insist on its merits despite evidence to the contrary. (Intro and conclusion...