The 5th Gospel

Can you really hear God's voice? In Part 2 of this conversation, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards explore what Scripture teaches about hearing God, discerning His voice, and growing in intimacy with Him. They discuss why God often speaks through a gentle whisper instead of dramatic moments, how to distinguish His voice from your own thoughts, and the biblical guardrails that keep Christi...

Can you really hear God's voice? In Part 1 of this conversation, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards explore what the Bible teaches about hearing God, growing in discernment, and walking in step with the Holy Spirit. They discuss why hearing God is rooted in relationship—not performance—and share three biblical tests for discerning whether a thought truly comes from God. In this episode: •...

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, Anthony Serino and Pastor Sam Edwards unpack one of Satan's primary strategies: distortion. From Genesis 3 to modern culture, they explore how the enemy imitates God's design, twists truth, and creates confusion around identity, purpose, marriage, and morality. Through the lens of Scripture, they discuss why God's nature brings clarity while Sata...

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts unpack Romans 12:2 and explain why renewing the mind is essential for real Christian transformation. They discuss the difference between behavior modification and identity transformation, salvation versus sanctification, and how old thought patterns, emotions, and “soul wounds” can keep believers stuck in cycles of fear, shame, anxiety, and compromise...

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts walk through Matthew 13:1–23 and unpack the Parable of the Sower through a practical three-level Bible study framework. They explore how Jesus’ teaching about the four soils applies to modern distractions, spiritual warfare, persecution, comfort, and the “cares of the world” that choke spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Topics include: * The Parable o...

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts explore how to study the Bible for transformation—not just information. They discuss how Scripture is living, unified, and continually revealing truth through the Holy Spirit, while offering a practical framework for deeper Bible study, meditation, and spiritual growth. Topics include: * Why the Bible is spiritually alive * Rhema vs intellectual readi...

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts unpack what it truly means to die to self, crucify the flesh, and live from a new identity in Christ rather than relying on behavior modification or self-help. Through Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:2, they explore how believers are already crucified with Christ and must live by faith in Jesus’ finished work while allowing the Holy Spirit to transform t...

Manifestation, horoscopes, psychics, crystals, “Christ consciousness,” and New Age spirituality are more dangerous than most people realize. In this episode, we expose counterfeit spirituality, discuss spiritual warfare, deliverance, demonic open doors, and how true freedom is found in Jesus Christ alone. Learn how to discern truth from deception through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. TIMESTAMPS:...

In this episode, Anthony Serino and pastor Sam Edwards explore what it means to become spiritually “hard to kill” through dangerous faith, bold obedience, and intimacy with Jesus Christ. They discuss spiritual warfare, taking every thought captive, renewing the mind, overcoming habitual sin, and why modern Christianity often lacks true discipleship and spiritual authority. Topics include: Spiritua...

In this episode, Sam Edwards from The Gathering (Hudson Valley) breaks down what it truly means to live as a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. From navigating AI and social media to choosing the right church, this conversation dives deep into biblical truth, spiritual discipline, and Christian identity. We explore: -Why lukewarm Christianity is so dangerous -How to discern truth in a digital age...

From the stage at The Gathering Faith Assembly Church, Sam Edwards and Anthony Serino discuss the shift from early emotional excitement in Christianity to a sober, serious, daily faith that endures when feelings fade trusting God’s unchanging nature and recognizing His guidance more clearly in hindsight. They explore how to balance expectancy with disappointment by recalibrating what believers thi...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in identity and obedience? In this episode, we open with communion and unpack its true meaning, exploring different perspectives and why remembering Jesus’ sacrifice is central to the Christian life. We dive into confession, accountability, and the importance of examining your heart, addressing how unresolved sin, shame, and distract...

In this episode, Anthony interviews Christian relationship coach Debra Manfre about spiritual warfare in marriage, arguing the devil targets marriage to damage children’s identity and fuel divorce, hookup culture, and chaos. Debra shares her testimony of a volatile marriage marked by anger, insecurity, silent treatment, and feeling trapped, culminating in separation that led her to surrender to Go...

What happens when cancer, financial collapse, and personal breakdown hit all at once? In this episode, Kim Stevens shares how a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis during the 2008 market crash became the turning point that reshaped her life, faith, and business. We explore entrepreneurship, discomfort, spiritual growth, and the power of integrity in leadership. Kim discusses trusting God, recognizing...

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Edwards, lead pastor of The Gathering at Faith Assembly in the Hudson Valley. Sam recounts formative supernatural moments, such as his grandmother praying after his hand was crushed and later feeling God’s presence in prayer and explains why people may not “feel” God due to hidden belief blockages like shame. They discuss reverence vs. relationship, discerning...

What happens when curiosity about the occult turns into something real? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Wigton, a New York-based entrepreneur, to unpack his journey from growing up in church to rebellion, drugs, travel, and experimenting with the occult—including spells, Ouija boards, and a terrifying moment that made him question everything. Brian shares how these experiences opened his e...

Many Christian entrepreneurs struggle with money anxiety, but what if the problem isn’t money at all? In this first episode of Creator & Co., we explore the uncomfortable truth that fear of money can become a form of worship. Whatever controls your attention, emotions, and nervous system can begin to function like a god. This conversation challenges two common extremes many believers fall into...

In the first episode of the Creator +Co. Podcast, Tony Cappelletti shares his powerful testimony of faith, tragedy, and transformation. On August 8, 2020, Tony was involved in a devastating motorcycle crash in Poughkeepsie that ultimately led to the loss of his foot and multiple surgeries. What followed was a journey through pain, perspective, and ultimately a rediscovery of faith in Jesus Christ....