Kingdom Now

Leadership is a popular topic in many circles. With a push to encourage leaders, is anything missing from the conversation? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a special reading of a six-part series that ran on her blog, Kingdom Now, a few years back. Explore topics such as: Letting What Needs to Die...Die; Submit Yourselves, One to Another; Don't Be Yet Another Angry Preacher in the Pulpit; Let the C...

Spiritual elitism is not a popular term in today's church, but this doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Whether falling on the extremely conservative or liberal side of faith alike, spiritual elitism is there, giving the message that some feel they are better than others due to things that God has not prescribed for our faith. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and returning guests Pastor Angie Littlefair...

Whether adultery, depression, or sometimes suicide, preacher actions seem to be the fodder for judgment by both the church and the public alike. Why do ministers fall, and what can help prevent these situations? Ministers learn the world of keeping secrets - and such secrets can, over time, literally kill. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann for an insightful look at the way preachers can see pitfalls and th...

Abortion is, without a doubt, one of the most controversial issues in society - and the church - at large. Many churches, church leaders, ministers, and other individuals have expressed interest in the issue of abortion, feeling it is a Biblical issue. Is it? What does the Bible say about abortion - and will it surprise you? Join Apostle Dr.  Lee Ann Marino for a look at abortion under Biblical la...

Pizzagate. QAnon. The Bildeberg Group. The New World Order. Staged school shootings. Vaccines contain microchips. What conspiracy theories have you heard? Maybe more importantly, which ones do you believe are real? In this insightful look at all things conspiracy, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an education into the origin of all things conspiracy - how they relate to both racism and race - a...

It is tempting to isolate when one experiences trauma, especially thinking that no one else has been through what you've been through. Grief, parental abuse, and domestic violence are all examples of situations that tend to draw people in, rather than out. Here, Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino welcomes Worship Leader Lex Lewis for an insightful discussion into the ways that they have "bonded through tr...

"The good ol' days" is a phrase frequently invoked when we start reminiscing about various ideas, eras, and concepts of history. We are lauded to "obey your father and mother," but don't consider what that means for us when our ancestors steered us wrong. What does the Bible offer us in such circumstances? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for this live teaching recorded online for Jesus People of A...

Modern society treats the idea of women dating younger men as scandalous, inappropriate, shameful, and often improper. Even though men can visibly "rob the cradle" and society encourages such - when women date even slightly out of their age range, they are labeled as "cougars." Is the "cougar" practice new? In an interesting Biblical observation, Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino draws on an old Bible pr...

God is working all around us, all the time...even when we don't see or recognize it for what it is. Sometimes it feels like God is far away, when He is really as close as our next breath, reaching out and guiding us, sometimes in unconventional ways. In this special episode of Kingdom Now, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guests Pastor Angie Littlefair, Worship Leader Lex Lewis, Prophet Nina Ma...

Do you know where steeples come from? Better yet, what do steeples and the endless parade of dick pics women find in their inboxes have in common? The answer might surprise you! Airing for the first time on International Women's Day, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guests Julie Harvey and Pastor Angie Littlefair for a conversation about all the things the church does to women - the way the chu...

Some books have a story behind the story. In this special episode, host Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino shares the story behind her book, Waiting...Devotions for the Journey. Learn about how the profound insights and perspectives found in this book came from one of the darkest periods in her life, as she waited, and trusted God, in the darkness. Providing insight into the difficulties of waiting, learn...

Modern church history hasn't always been the kindest to the idea of mental health - or living with mental health issues. How, when discussing the world of mental illness, counseling, or just needing to take care of one's mental well-being, do we turn this tide? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Pastor Angie Littlefair for an insightful discussion on the importance of mental health - and wh...

Pneumatology, or theology of the Holy Spirit, is an essential component of our spiritual understanding. It is amazing to note, however, how many churches have no source or basis for modern Pneumatology today. The second part of her series on the essence of the Pentecostal faith: what Pneumatology is, how it operates through those who believe in the Spirit's work today, and why it is so vitally imp...

One of the most commonly asked questions Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino is asked is, "What do you believe?" For individuals who aren't familiar with the world of Pentecostalism, it can seem like a whole different world of faith from the standard world of hymns, pews, pipe organs, and old English words. In response, here she presents the first of a two-part series on the essence of the Pentecostal f...

It's easy to get caught up in the "flashier" signs of faith: big miracles, big moves of God, and dramatic displays that capture our attention and focus. Is it possible such big things can lack the presence of God? If so, where do we find Him? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a special message, delivered live online for Jesus People Arts and Worship Center (Pastor Tom Cash, Asheville, NC) about...

If one looks around, it is easy to assume the New Age Movement has dissipated into nonexistence. Is this true? What if, possibly, the New Age Movement is lurking in new ways that we would often never expect? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an insightful two-part teaching into the New Age Movement. In this second episode, learn about the ins and outs of the New Age Movement: including foundatio...

If one looks around, it is easy to assume the New Age Movement has dissipated into nonexistence. Is this true? What if, possibly, the New Age Movement is lurking in new ways that we would often never expect? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an insightful two-part teaching into the New Age Movement. In this episode, learn about the origins of the movement, why those are foundational and relevant...

When most people think of church and ministry, they think of specific traditional concepts that are, in many ways, no longer working for most churches. How do we apply the concepts of a "different kind of ministry?" Recorded live during Apostolic Fellowship International Revival Ministries's 2020 retreat: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever: I am Not Alone, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and s...

The truest definition of insanity has been described as "doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results." When it comes to our spiritual lives, how often are we doing just this - the same thing, thinking it is going to work for where we, as the church, are now? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino as she delivers this message live for an online service in October 2020 for Je...

Movies, made-for-TV movies, television shows, commercials, and even people online push and prompt for messages of good cheer, the hope of romance, and ideals related to the holiday season. Why, then, are the holidays such triggering times for things such as suicide, alcohol, and drug abuse? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a message about the holidays for the "rest of us" and ultimately, words...

There is no shortage of churches, ministries, or places to belong. What moves us to be part of a ministry, especially when we are different? A special episode of Kingdom Now recorded live at Apostolic Fellowship International Revival Ministries's 2020 Leadership Retreat: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever: I Am Not Alone (November 6, 2020), join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guests Pastor Ang...

A popular buzzword circulating the internet the past few years is toxic: toxic relationships, toxic people, toxic ideas, toxic concepts. What happens when one lives with toxic theology - and all the complex toxicity that goes with it? Why are we sometimes clinging to and holding onto the things that often keep us bound most? In what can only be described as a deep, revealing, and yes, exposing con...

The expressions we find through books are universally loved. Some of those books we love have stories behind them, equally as intriguing as the contents themselves. In this unique podcast, Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino discusses the story behind her book, Discovering Intimacy: A Journey Through the Song of Solomon (Righteous Pen Publications, 2015) and how it was a challenge - a realization - and is...

It is not uncommon to hear discussion of "kingdom" in church. We like the idea of talking about government, authority, leadership and establishment...but what does "kingdom citizenship" look like? Drawing on a common Biblical text with a twist, join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live for a virtual message with Jesus People Arts and Worship Center, Asheville, NC (Pastor Tom Cash, leader) for an examin...

Riots, protests, accusations of voter fraud, political conflict, issues of rights, closing churches, changing values, and changing tides. Does the news disturb you? Do you believe we are facing the end because of news headlines? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a look into how we should handle current events, and why we are called to remain stable, regardless of what is going on in today's worl...