Sonrise Pastors Podcast

This pastoral discussion addresses the current wave of controversies and accusations within the charismatic and Pentecostal church world. Pastor John reflects on his personal experiences with charismatic leaders, particularly Todd White, while examining concerns about toxic leadership, plagiarism in the Passion Translation, and the danger of Gnosticism infiltrating modern Christianity. The convers...

This podcast episode explores the cosmic spiritual warfare that runs throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Pastor John Hammer and Kevin Johnson discuss the "war of the seeds" - the ongoing conflict between God's redemptive plan through the seed of the woman (ultimately Christ) and Satan's attempts to corrupt humanity through the seed of the serpent. The conversation examines the Nephil...

This panel discussion addresses the epidemic of leadership failure in charismatic and Pentecostal circles, emphasizing that true success in Christian ministry is not measured by platform influence or church growth, but by maintaining Christ-like character, strong family relationships, and authentic intimacy with God. The speakers challenge the CEO-driven church model that has replaced spirituality...

This panel discussion from The Way Conference explores the transformative nature of Spirit-led intercession and prayer. The speakers—Pastor Grace, Pastor Noma, Joyce Mattera, and Cindy Meeks—share how being filled with the Holy Spirit revolutionized their prayer lives, moving them from struggling with five-minute prayers to praying for hours with supernatural endurance. They emphasize that interce...

What if the key to spiritual breakthrough lies not in our eloquence, but in our tears? This profound conversation with Pastor John Hammer and Corey Russell explores the often-overlooked dimensions of corporate prayer—the unity found in praying together in tongues, the cleansing power of godly tears, and the militant intercession that shakes the heavens. We're challenged to rediscover prayer as the...

This podcast discussion explores the theology and practice of Pentecostal and charismatic worship, addressing common criticisms while emphasizing that worship is fundamentally about relationship with God rather than performance. The conversation highlights how biblical worship involves both physical expression (raising hands, dancing, shouting) and heart posture (obedience, surrender, thankfulness...

This conversation with Pastor John Hammer and Pastor Craig Gorc explores the reliability and diversity of Bible translations, addressing common questions about why multiple translations exist and whether they can be trusted. The discussion emphasizes that while the Bible was written in Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, faithful translations preserve the core gospel message across all versions. The conve...

This conversation between Pastor Paul Martini of New Life City Church in Albuquerque and Pastor John Hammer explores the transformative power of Table Groups as a model for integrated evangelism, discipleship, and community building. The discussion emphasizes how small groups meeting in homes can effectively reach the lost while simultaneously discipling believers, creating a sustainable model for...

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we're confronted with both extraordinary opportunities and legitimate concerns. This conversation explores how Christians can engage redemptively with AI technology rather than retreating in fear. We discover that AI functions as augmented intelligence—a powerful research assistant and creative tool that can accelerate our w...

This podcast discussion explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing Generation Z through the lens of three young people navigating faith, culture, and identity. The conversation reveals a generation that has witnessed significant brokenness in the world, leading many to search for genuine goodness and hope. Unlike previous generations that critiqued authority, Gen Z appears more open t...

In a world saturated with counterfeits, how do we discern the authentic voice God has given us? This conversation explores the critical importance of calibrating our hearts with truth before we speak into our generation. Drawing from Jesus's words in Scripture—'As I hear, I judge'—we're reminded that our voices carry weight only when they're rooted in what we've first heard from God. We're challen...

This pastoral conversation explores the biblical foundations of love, marriage, and relationships from a Christian perspective. The discussion emphasizes that marriage is God's design from creation, established in Genesis and reaffirmed throughout Scripture by Jesus and the apostles. Pastors John and Grace Hammer address practical concerns for singles seeking marriage, including the dangers of ove...

This pastoral discussion addresses the current challenges and biblical foundations of prophetic ministry in light of recent controversies in the charismatic church. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maintaining scriptural integrity, humility, and proper accountability structures when operating in prophetic gifts. The pastors stress that prophetic ministry must flow from intimate relati...

This pastoral discussion explores how to properly receive, test, and apply personal prophecy within the Christian life. The pastors address the balance between embracing the prophetic gift while maintaining biblical safeguards against deception and manipulation. Drawing from 1 John 4's instruction to "test the spirits," they emphasize that prophecy should always build up, encourage, and exhort bel...

What if the key to vibrant health and spiritual vitality isn't found in the latest diet trend, but in returning to God's original design? This conversation with Pastor John Hammer, Pastor Grace Hammer, and Dr. Fred Bisci explores the profound connection between our physical bodies and our spiritual lives, reminding us that we are stewards of the temples God has given us. The discussion challenges...

This panel focuses on the foundational importance of marriage and family as God's primary institution for changing the world. Pastors John and Grace Hammer interview Jim and Eva Johnson, who have 51 years of marriage and 40 years of marriage ministry experience. The message emphasizes that as families go, so goes the church and nation. Key themes include the power of praying together as couples, s...

This women's conference panel discussion features three generations of women sharing wisdom on cultivating God's presence in the home, combating radical feminism with biblical womanhood, and breaking free from comparison and lies. The speakers emphasize that true fulfillment comes through relationship with Jesus Christ, not through conforming to cultural expectations. They address the importance o...

Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Craig Gorc as they discuss how Christians should approach cultural holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. This conversation examines the biblical framework for engaging with cultural practices, emphasizing three approaches: receive, reject, or redeem. They discuss the importance of Christian liberty in area...

This conversation explores the biblical and theological foundations for Christian support of Israel in light of rising anti-Semitism within conservative and Christian circles. Dr. Joe Featon, drawing from 35 years of pastoral ministry and 20 trips to Israel, addresses the concerning trend of Christians embracing replacement theology and anti-Israel sentiments. The discussion emphasizes that God's...

This pastoral discussion explores the biblical gift of speaking in tongues as a powerful spiritual gift available to believers today. The pastors emphasize that tongues is not merely the least important gift but rather a beautiful and transformative expression of the Holy Spirit's presence. They explain the distinction between personal prayer language and public tongues that require interpretation...

This episode of the Sonrise Pastors Podcast explores the importance of confession in the Christian life, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth, community building, and maintaining a right relationship with God. Join Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Pastor Jason Gibbons, and Pastor Craig Gorc as they discuss the biblical basis for confession, its practical applications, and the challenges and bene...

This discussion explores the concept of revival in the modern Christian context, particularly in light of recent events such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It emphasizes the importance of the church's role in embracing seekers, demonstrating forgiveness, and living out the Gospel message. The conversation touches on the signs of potential revival, including increased interest in Christianit...

In this powerful discussion on hospitality, we're reminded of its transformative power in our spiritual lives. The story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10 takes center stage, highlighting the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Jesus above all else. We're challenged to consider: are we too busy 'preparing' that we miss out on sitting at Jesus' feet? This lesson encourages us to open our...

This episode of the Sonrise Pastor's Podcast features Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Dr. Dan Hammer, Pastor Herb Marks, Pastor Noma Hedman, and Pastor Craig Gorc. This episode discusses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and its profound impact on the Christian community and broader society. The pastors explore how Kirk's death has sparked a renewed interest in faith, particularly among youn...

This podcast discussion between Pastors John and Grace Hammer reflects on recent events at Sonrise, particularly their Vacation Bible School (VBS) and upcoming tent revival. They emphasize the growing hunger for God's presence in their congregation, the power of prayer, and the importance of reaching out to the community. The conversation highlights the church's focus on presenting Jesus as Savior...