Standing In Faith

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about the wise men from the east. We start by talking about the origins of these learned men. The conversation moves into the wise men; why they went to Jerusalem when they didn’t see the star, then the star shows up in a different direction, then everyone’s dullness not following?  The discussion then focuses on three prophecies fulfilled when Jesus w...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about the gift and giving of God. We start by talking about Jesus the gift that takes us out of darkness and into the light. The conversation moves into receiving the gifts from God. The discussion then focuses on gratitude for the mercy of God.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about Zacharias’ prophecy (song). We start by talking about always being on God’s mind. The conversation moves into remembering. The discussion then focuses on idolatry.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about Pauls’ transformation. We start by talking about learning about the law then Jesus opposed to Jesus then the law. The conversation moves into Ananias and his obedience to the Word. The discussion then focuses on scripture imparting and the exchange of our weakness for His strength. The link to our blog for the Strength exchange we discussed https://fe...

In this episode Cat, David, Richelle and Jeff talk about Hanukkah. We start by talking about the story where the Jews refused to comply with the Syrian King defiling the temple and worship idols from 1 Maccabees, as they waged a successful rebellion, recaptured Jerusalem, and rededicated the temple.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about Thanksgiving. We start by being grateful for some of the things we take for granted. The conversation moves into thankfulness that though Jesus we are adopted into the promises with access to our loving God. The discussion then focuses on a liturgical surprise thanksgiving meal. The link to our blog for the Thanksgiving prayer https://fellowshipcast07...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about the importance of words . The conversation moves into an example of God shutting our mouths. We then spend some time talking about paying attention to what we talk about and being intentional to focus on Phl 4:8. The discussion focuses on ceasing being critical and not gossiping. We continue to talk about wrapping our character around His will and to...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about Stephen. The conversation moves into being in the Spirit of God and flowing against the religious spirit that was conspiring. We continue talking about yielding to the Spirit being poured out in great measure. The discussion focused on being overtaken with great faith, and receiving grace as it rises up in power.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on November 7, 2021. We start by talking about what Jesus had to say about trials, distress, frustrations, and pressures. The conversation moves into what Paul had to say, don’t be ashamed but join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God’s grace. The discussion then focuses on t...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about John the Baptist. We start with John in jail wanting to be sure Jesus is Messiah and how often we think our preconceived notions on how we think God should move is different than how God moves. The conversation moves into the greatness of the one going before the King. The idea is again, God’s ways are often not what we expect.  The discussion th...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about slander, we read from the book Heavenly Man and how slander is a form of persecution. We need to be prepared for this form to become increasingly pervasive. The conversation moves to the church inflicting one another and the importance of being unified in Jesus. The discussion shifts to focus on God’s grace to set you on a straight path of purpose wit...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about surrender. The conversation starts with having a heart to know God and walking in His power. We move to knowing in your mind and heart and operating out of both. We define the heart/emotions as resulting from experience, and that your mind processes the experiences of the heart/emotion. To move into healthy place of loving, requires that we ask God to...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about some of the reasons for trials, tests, and pressures. The conversation moves into sickness and disease not being part of God’s design plan, when we’re suffering in some capacity its not always about sin. We talk about Gods character, belief of God being good, and who do you say I am? The discussion moves to generational reasons and learned behaviors....

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about the pressures that lead us to compromises – areas where we haven’t allowed the victory of Jesus to shine into and keep the fruit of Jesus from growing within us. God would you reveal anything stopping fruit in my life? The conversation moves into Jesus prayer and the necessity to be in relational unity in him to find peace and rest when pressures rise...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff are joined by Richard to talk about the progression that produces hope. We start by discussing that the foundation of already being justified comes from your identity, thus enables the growth in knowing exactly who we are. The discussion moves into the difference between confidence (with faith) and hope.  This leads the crew to talk about choosing the free...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff are joined by Richelle to talk about the Jewish High Holy days. Richelle blesses us sounding the shofar, the conversation starts with the theme of the holy days and feasts to turn and look back to God. The discussion moves to Rosh Hashanah the fest of trumpets as the reset or head of all the festivals and calls us to repentance. We talk about Yom Kippur being 10...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about a song called Refiner. The conversation starts with the lyrics… “I want to be tried by fire, purified. You take whatever you desire, Lord here’s my life”.  The discussion moves to idea of desiring to be tried by fire and what may challenge us to do so. We talk about trails as a tool to eliminate pride and increase humility. We then discuss the im...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff talk about not being not being surprised by trials. The conversation starts with testing of our faith developing perseverance and bringing maturity. The discussion moves to personal stories about shining in trials. We then talk about facing pressures, challenges, and hardships and the importance of having a hope in Jesus to sustain us in his strength and loving...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff start season 2 talking about endurance. The conversation starts with the meanings of the word endure, like faith endurance is from God, and God will be the perfector. The discussion move to the parable of the sower and abiding in the good ground. When it comes to endurance and running the race set before us, we need to look to Jesus coming to him to ease our bur...

 In this episode David and Jeff are joined by John as Cat is off in vacationland. The discussion starts with us recollecting on the past nearly 50 episodes, and recalling key topics. We add in the idea of humility to the equation before talking about knowing who God is as an essential ingredient of faith. We talk about our journey of faith and share some learning from recent journeys. There’s...

In this episode Cat, David, and Jeff are joined by Kathy and start by reading Luke 19. The discussion starts with the hunger and acceptance, the gospel is for everyone. God see us for who we are in Him not what we’ve done. The conversation continues with what God pours out to us and then what we do with that which we’ve been given. The discussion moves to what fruit we’ve produced with what we are...

Cat, David, and Jeff are joined by Kathy who shares her personal stories of walking in faith. Kathy also reveals what she’s learned along her journey.

In this episode we continue our discussion on the topic of Eph6 and standing, but this time Cat shares a personal story of standing. Cat starts by sharing the story, discerning the words and then the practical application of testing the Spirit and judging the words. Cats explains how she wrapped herself in the truth and protected her heart with knowing God’s character, she stood in peace knowing t...

In this episode we continue our discussion on the topic of standing covering prayer. We start by talking about the Greek meaning of the word prayer. The conversation continues with the fact that God hears our prayers and even more God is intimately acquainted with each one individually. The discussion moves to praying with power, we continue to explain praying in the Spirit we are looking, hearing...

In this episode we continue our discussion on the topic of standing covering the sword of the Spirit. We start by talking about the word of God, in this context is the Greek word rhema or the living voice of God speaking to an individual heart as opposed to the Greek word logos or God communicating to everyone in broader context, i.e. scriptures.   The conversation continues with the exa...