Lions Unchained

John Calvin was a slick lawyer, who saw an opportunity to use the theological concept of predestination as a weapon against the Papacy of his day. The religious rites of Catholicism kept the ignorant in bondage, by means of ‘indulgences,’ which plagued humanity. Calvin’s scheme freed Europe from the tyrannical grip of Rome, however, predestination […] The post Calvinism vs Arminianism first...

In this third and final broadcast of the series, Carl shares how we walk in the light of life, on a practical level. One of the key aspects of walking in God’s light has to do with fellow-shipping with our brethren. Some people love God but hate people. Hopefully you are not one those. God […] The post From Darkness to Light: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Either you are a ‘child of this world’ or a ‘child of light.’ Few realize most of humanity has been spiritually blinded by their father, the devil, but Christ offers the true light of salvation. The moment we enter this world, we become slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. We are influenced by […] The post From Darkness to Light: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Did you know everyone born into this world is a part of God’s creation, but not everyone is a child of God? To become a son and heir to God’s kingdom requires a commitment to Christ and His word. Humanity is born into spiritual slavery and only Jesus can set us free. In this, the […] The post From Darkness to Light: Part 1 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

As the saying goes, ‘it’s hard to find an atheist in a foxhole,’ but in peacetime they seem to be everywhere. God’s word clearly identifies atheists as ‘fools’ (Psalm 14:1), yet many of them claim to be the brightest and most educated of the bunch. When and where exactly, did this ideology of atheism gain […] The post Atheism is Denial first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Never has deception been so rife in religious circles. The proverbial wolves, which the Apostle Paul warned about, are devouring the modern-day church, to the point of fashioning the Gospel in their own liberal image. Right now, the true gospel is not only at risk of being marginalized but Christianity as a whole, is hurtling […] The post The Dangers of the Ecumenical Movement first appeared...

Some believers claim God uses natural disasters like earthquakes, typhoons, tornadoes and so on, to judge people on earth. Others claim the devil is the author of every destructive weather event, and God has nothing to do with it. Others believe the weather is merely cyclical in nature, and destructive weather patterns have no preternatural […] The post Is God responsible for Natural Disaste...

I wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2023 has been an exciting year from a prophetic viewpoint and I feel next year is going to be very special, for many reasons. In this broadcast, Carl shares the cultural origins of Christmas Day and how some of our traditions […] The post The Origins of Christmas Day first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Which is more impactful, listening to a parakeet or ‘the’ paraclete? Find, out in this broadcast! The role of Holy Spirit is multifaceted and He desires to help us in our everyday walk. Holy Spirit has six roles, which are identified in the Amplified Bible. The onus is on us to cooperate with His unction […] The post The Spirit of Truth: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

In this intriguing two part series, Carl highlights key chapters of the Bible, which provide deep insight, regarding practical truths to live by. John’s Gospel is satiated with deep illustrations of how Holy Spirit guides His people. In this episode, Carl reads John’s Gospel, Chapter 14, verse by verse, providing key takeaways for our daily […] The post The Spirit of Truth: Part 1 first appe...

In this third and final installment, Carl identifies the importance of discovering our hidden talents and gifts, at the various stages of life. As we mature, we have the opportunity to glorify God with our talents. The reality is, many people are sitting on the sidelines waiting on God, but in actuality, God is waiting […] The post Finding God’s Purpose for your Life: Part 3 (LIVE) first app...

Purpose can be defined as, “The object toward which one strives or for which something exists.” Trouble is, most folk are living out purposeless lives, having no real reason for existing. The dictionary definition of ‘purpose’ should lead us swiftly in the direction of our creator who only knows the very purpose, for our creation. […] The post Finding God’s Purpose for your Life: Part 2 (LIV...

Many Americans find their lives devoid of meaning or purpose. In a recent poll, 40% of Americans state they have, “not discovered a satisfying life purpose.” In essence a life devoid of purpose is not worth living, as the Holy Bible attests. Those who find their life’s purpose, often live long and prosperous lives. Only […] The post Finding God’s Purpose for your Life: Part 1 (LIVE) first ap...

One of the most powerful chapters in the Holy Bible is chapter ten of John’s Gospel. In this chapter, Christ labels His followers as sheep. Sheep are not particularly attractive, strong, or intelligent, but God compares us to sheep nevertheless. In this insightful broadcast, Carl shares some very interesting aspects of sheep and their strong […] The post The Good Shepherd: John Chapter 10 fi...

In this final broadcast, Carl takes the time to read several scriptures which address the topics of confidence and courage, explicitly. He also reveals how we are able to access this immeasurable confidence from the Lord, at opportune times. One source of strength which burgeons confidence and often remains hidden to many believers, is our […] The post Courage and Confidence: Part 4 (LIVE) f...

No-one should be more confident than a believer in Christ, but how many people access the resident lion living on the inside of us? Do you believe your future can change for the better? If so, you need to start agreeing with the truth and swim against the current. How do we do this? The […] The post Courage and Confidence: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Samson is perhaps the most famous biblical character known for courage but have you considered that he might have had an average physique at best? I truly believe God’s glory was manifested through Samson precisely because he was nothing special to look at…Can the same be said of you? The point being, God is looking […] The post Courage and Confidence: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Jo...

In these last days, courage is perhaps the number one-character trait we need. In truth, our courage as Christians comes from the indwelling spirit of Christ, not some ‘mojo’ or ‘gumption,’ we conjure up from our ego. If death has been conquered, what do we have to fear?…nothing. My question to you is, ‘what is […] The post Courage and Confidence: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph...

Unlike Old Testament Israel, who failed to produce the fruit of obedience, we have hearts which are cleansed from sin and have the capacity to produce fruit…the question is, will you? In the parable of the True Vine, Christ identifies the Heavenly Father as the vine-dresser, who cares and protects the vine and branches (us). […] The post The True Vine: John Chapter 15 first appeared on Carl...

In this third and final broadcast, Carl gets down to brass tax and discusses the reasons we might feel rejected. It is crucial we guard our hearts because the issues we face in life stem from the heart (Prov 4:23). Many people behave the way they do because they are unaware of the importance of […] The post God’s Remedy for Rejection: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

In this broadcast, Carl takes the time to reveal one of the most powerful concepts from the book of Genesis, namely the, Shame, Fear, Control triangle, which has a tremendous impact on our daily lives. If we are not careful, life’s blows can steer us into a form of witchcraft, in the form of manipulation, […] The post God’s Remedy for Rejection: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministrie...

A wounded heart left unresolved can cause major problems in our lives, yet many people are the walking wounded without realizing it. In this heartfelt broadcast, Carl touches upon the motivation behind our actions and how God can provide healing to our heart’s wounded condition. The reality is, everyone has faced rejection at one time […] The post God’s Remedy for Rejection: Part 1 first app...

Did you know God’s word reveals the precise date of Christ’s crucifixion? Believe it or not, the Old Testament prophets, left clues as to the exact timing of Christ being ‘cut off’; a euphemism for crucifixion as described in Daniel chapter nine, verses, 25 thru 26. Yet Jewish Rabbi’s choose to avoid studying this ninth […] The post The Date of Christ’s Crucifixion: Daniel Chapter 9 first ap...

During the intertestamental period (i.e., between the Old and New Testaments), there were several significant historical events, one of which was the rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and his ransacking of the Jewish Temple. In response to this, Jewish opposition came in the form of guerilla warfare, led by Judas Maccabee (chronicled in the Book […] The post Antiochus IV Epiphanes: Daniel Chapt...

This serves as the first of three broadcasts on the minor prophetic Book of Daniel. Daniel chapter seven is a parallel passage to Daniel chapter two, highlighting the coming ten-nation confederacy which ushers in the Antichrist. In this intriguing broadcast, Carl identifies the four nations, symbolized by various beasts, which rose to historical prominence and […] The post The Four Beasts: D...