Kingdom Now

What do we do when God is silent? In such periods, what do we learn about God, and how does divine silence challenge us? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, North Carolina for a discussion about silence; why it is essential; and how our ability to navigate divine silence brings us to a more profound place in spiritual matters. (I...

Hours of thought, years of research, and fifteen years in the making, the book The Divine Feminine: A Treatise on the Female in Christian Spirituality offers a unique perspective on the whys of ancient Hebrew and Greek grammar, especially as pertain to gender. But as with most books, this writing was more than the product of words on a page; it was an eye-opening process for the author. Join Apost...

God gives you a vision, but it doesn't happen right away. You get a bright idea to help God out and then have to deal with the consequences. If this sounds familiar, this teaching is for you! How do you handle an Ishmael in light of the promise of Isaac? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a teaching on the process of birthing Ishmael - how to handle it - and why we do it. (Intro and conclusion track...

The topic of submission is poorly taught in Christian circles, often with a strong (and negative) gender bias. With so little, comprehensive teaching on it, how can Christians - especially those with different viewpoints from the mainstream - come to understand it - and its importance? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Nik Lewis for an honest conversation about submission - and how le...

The King James Bible. The New International Version. The New Revised Standard Version. The Amplified Bible. The New American Standard. What are the differences between different Bible translations? If you trip up when it comes to choosing a Bible translation, you're not alone. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio teaching on Bible translations: what they are, how they are formed, what they...

The Christian deconstruction movement is both a controversial and complex facet of faith, especially in the United States. With people "deconstructing," leaving church, and turning to different views, should the church at large be concerned? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for this in-studio testimony of her own experience with deconstruction - away from cameras, blogs, and attention - and what she le...

Family. The word itself inspires thoughts about portrait-worthy nuclear families with perfect family interactions. We're often told that "family is everything" and that our ideas about family are Biblical, but are they? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and Sanctuary members Minister Nik Lewis, Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep, and Leah Logan live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle -...

Does unbelief vary from lack of faith? How do we define unbelief, and what challenge does it reveal within our walk of faith? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and returning guest Julie Harvey as they honestly face unbelief in their lives and help others to see and recognize unbelief in their own lives. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio) --- Support this podcast:...

Changes in society at large and in the church call for a re-examination as things continue to move toward their ultimate purpose. Who receives the torch as change marches on? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino in this live message delivered at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in the Charlotte, North Carolina area based on the song, "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance...

Sex ed usually consists of biological details, presented in the hopes that teenagers will avoid pregnancy in one fashion or another. Amazingly enough, many adults never outgrow the concepts of these basics, and spend their lives confused about a point of education seldom discussed: sexual dynamics. Answering listener-submitted questions, Apostle Lee Ann Marino discusses the dynamics of sex in ques...

Dating, as its own thing, is complicated. Add falling on the queer spectrum - especially among one of the smallest queer populations worldwide - and imagine what dating can be like. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Nik Lewis - both on the aromantic spectrum - for a talk about what dating is like for aromantics (and what everyone can learn from it)! (Intro and conclusion track provide...

Most of us spend our entire lives looking for love...often in the wrong places. Do we find love, or does love find us? What does it look like when it arrives? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for Unifour Church in Newton, North Carolina (Pastor Leo Morton) for a talk about love - how it finds us - and what we should do when it arrives. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemo...

It was the Apostle Paul who advised believers not to remain ignorant about spiritual gifts. Unfortunately, many denominations don't devote time or interest into these essential aspects of Christian faith that help us identify how God works within each of us and others as part of spiritual development. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live via Zoom for New Covenant Church (Pastors Dwight and Bernadette...

The ministerial office of the apostle is one of the most misunderstood in modern times. Through a conversation that focuses on the apostolic and a number of its subheadings, what will be discovered? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Julie Harvey for a conversation about randomness and the way sometimes a random conversation on spiritual things leads to great discovery. (Intro and conclusion tr...

We love the idea of millions thronging and following God, especially believing it takes nothing but personal "goodness" to be one of God's people. Has this ever been the plan, or does God foresee something different among His people? One word: remnant. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for Jesus People of Asheville via Zoom (Pastor Tom Cash) for a study on the remnant and why it matters. (Intro and...

Let's face it: feelings don't always feel like an asset. What do we do with "gross" feelings: those that relate to care, interest, attraction, grief, and others? Why do we have them, and what do they mean for us? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Nik Lewis for a conversation about gross feelings and the honesty of why they are gross and what we do with them. (Intro and conclusion track provide...

The ideals of QAnon have infiltrated our social media feeds, news sources, neighborhoods, churches, and lives. What is QAnon...and should Christians be concerned about the transformation of this movement? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for the second of a two-part in-studio discussion about QAnon: what it is, its ideals and values, where it came from, its basic roots and modern history, and where it'...

The ideals of QAnon have infiltrated our social media feeds, news sources, neighborhoods, churches, and lives. What is QAnon...and should Christians be concerned about the transformation of this movement? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part in-studio discussion about QAnon: what it is, its ideals and values, where it came from, and where it's going - and why every Christian sho...

What happens when God steps in to a situation in our lives, and how does baptism prepare us for that? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live from Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash) in Asheville North Carolina to hear about the meaning of baptism, change, and why when God steps in to our situations, everything changes. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudi...

Trials of all sorts - whether the pandemic, unemployment, changes and shifts in friendships, and ministry complications - all change the way we view situations. Why is community important, and how does it help us get through? Inspired by the song "This Hell" by Rina Sawayama, Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and Sanctuary members Minister Nik Lewis and Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep live from San...

How does God call to us? Does He call us to be perfect, or does He reach out to us as we are? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live from Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash) in Asheville North Carolina to hear the reboot of a message inspired by a 90s classic song - and hear God's invitation to all of us, today, right where we are. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by Vitaliy Levkin of L...

In a world where nearly 40% of partnered individuals report cheating on their partners, people change and betray friends like it's nothing, and people are quick to change churches any time they encounter something they dislike, faithfulness is sometimes classified as an old-fashioned virtue. Why does faithfulness matter? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio discussion about faithfulness, w...

What do you know about Judaism? It is often surprising to find that many don't know much about this religion or its people, especially in a modern context. Join  Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Rafi Ward, a life-long participant in the Jewish faith (both in traditional and non-traditional forms) for a look at what Judaism is, different aspects of its practice, and where Judaism stands within Amer...

The church is quick to talk about the "messages the world gives" our youth without considering the messages the church gives are just as important - and sometimes just as negative. What can those who shape the lives of youth - namely parents, youth ministers, and mentors - learn from their own lives as we assist the maturing of a new generation? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Leya...

While we frequently discuss the concept of "church hurt" - members hurt by the general church body or by leadership itself, Christian leaders seldom speak of the hurt inflicted upon them by members of their congregations and ministries. In this second part of this two-part episode, Apostle Lee Ann Marino brings the story of her nineteen-month experience by which a member of her ministry did everyt...