The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler

Send us Fan Mail The Gospels are full of politics. Today, I will share an understanding of Jesus' "Parable of the Talents," that you have never heard before. What significant parallels could this parable have with our current political climate? And what can this parable teach us about how to respond to current events? Email Sign up Here: (Or ask a Question!) https://www.karlgessler....

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas! Enjoy this replay of one of my all-time favorite episodes. John Immel and I are talking about the legends and the truths about the real St. Nick. It's a jolly old time! Email Sign up Here: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Exclusive Podcast VIDEO: http://bit.ly/THEGOSPELFORPLANETEARTH Get our music for FREE! http://bit.ly/FREEMUSICFROMTHEKGB Support the Pod...

Send us Fan Mail They say that truth is stranger than fiction. That must certainly be true about the first Christmas if we take Jesus' birth narratives as facts. And the question is: do we take the virgin birth accounts as facts? Email Sign up Here: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Exclusive Podcast VIDEO: http://bit.ly/THEGOSPELFORPLANETEARTH Get our music for FREE! http://bit.ly/FREEMUSI...

Send us Fan Mail Many Christians know next to nothing about Hanukkah. But maybe we should. This week, I will share some thoughts on the Apocrypha, the book of Maccabees, and the stories that gave us Hanukkah. There may be some needed examples to follow inside these books the Protestant Church never reads. Email Sign up Here: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Exclusive Podcast VIDEO: http://bit.l...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus clearly stated that He was not an opponent of the Law of Moses, and He did not intend to dismiss it (Matthew 5:17-20). Furthermore, Jesus said that the scribes and Pharisees "righteousness" was insufficient. What do these statements mean for us today? What does it take to be good enough for God? Email Sign up Here: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Exclusive Podc...

Send us Fan Mail The year before the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims ate only five kernels of corn a day and were quickly dying.  The Pilgrims' survival, some of the early European settlers to successfully colonize the "New World," is an absolute miracle. The Pilgrim's existence was regularly hanging by a thread. Henry Leissing, a former Catholic priest, constitutional lawyer,...

Send us Fan Mail Andrew claims that He is an Atheist, but I don't believe him. I have never met an Atheist that isn't angry at the God whose existence they deny. How can anyone be mad at a non-existent being?  Andrew says that a loving God/Father can't exist. Why not? I think I know why Andrew believes this, but will he believe me? Andrew joins me on the podcast today to push back o...

Send us Fan Mail What is real freedom? Is total freedom doing what you want without responsibility? Jacob Gaeta was an addict and a wanted criminal. Today, Jacob helps rescue people from the same lifestyle. Jacob's freedom from addiction came when he decided to turn himself in and serve time in prison! Jacob's story suggests that personal responsibility may be the key to freedom. Exclusi...

Send us Fan Mail Abuse and trauma can have debilitating effects that can exist even in a devoted Christian. Charles Young says that an experience can be so painful that our personality can "split" to protect ourselves from being overwhelmed with pain and horror. In this week's Podcast, Charles will explain how Jesus can heal even the most profound trauma and make us whole. Get our m...

Send us Fan Mail Tarelton Brooks thought she was a "White Witch". She wanted to do beautiful things and bless people. But a still, small, voice kept telling her "this is wrong", but she got pretty close to the fire before she believed the truth. Tarlton shared her story of coming to Jesus and discovering the "real magic". Exclusive Podcast VIDEO: http://bit.ly/THEGOSP...

Send us Fan Mail Andrew says that "Christianity is the worst religion for people with depression. In Christianity...humans are scum." The Apostle Paul did say that Christians are "the scum of the earth" (1 Corinthians 4:13).  Calvinists say that humans outside of Christ are scum. So, is Andrew correct? Exclusive Podcast VIDEO: http://bit.ly/THEGOSPELFORPLANETEARTH Get our music...

Send us Fan Mail From its inception, American is a Christian AND a Capitalist nation. Steadily, Americans have morphed into a more socialist and secular mindset in recent decades. Is there a connection? Where should the Church stand on this issue? Can we be Socialists too? Josh Saltz joins me in the studio again as we look at Jesus' parable of a landowner who seems to practice socialism. Was...

Send us Fan Mail Susie Gessler, a homeschooling mother of 6 and the wife of an outspoken husband, is in the hot seat. Though Susie is not usually vocal about her public opinions and is averse to conflict and conversations about politics, something has happened this year to tweak her into raising her voice. Why has this changed happened?  I, Karl,  (the husband), am asking the tough questions. &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Would you believe me if I told that the first thing God commissioned humans to engage in is politics? If that sounds ridiculous to you, it only proves how greatly we have fumbled this calling. Today, I will share why you will find it vital, liberating, and exciting to address this lack in our current Church culture. What is Sean Feucht doing? THIS!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Send us Fan Mail You may have heard about the underground Church in China, one of the fastest-growing churches globally. But are you aware that there are also many "Christian" cults springing up in China? These cults are willing to endure persecution too, but they are still counterfeits. In fact, one particular Chinese cult, The Eastern Lightning, has been willing to go to extreme and un...

Send us Fan Mail With a deep sense of loss, I inform you that my cousin, Ryan Hendrix, died a tragic but a hero's death this past week. I want you to know why I consider him a martyr and why God might call you to be the "armor bearer" for people like Ryan, who desperately need you today. Support Ryan's family: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/deputyryanhendrix/ Jimmy Lai on...

Send us Fan Mail Some people believe that their anger justifies violence in the streets. Many other people, not least Christians, don't seem to know what to do with anger or even if they are allowed to feel angry at all. John Immel joins me in the studio this week to talk about "the virtue anger": how we can let anger do its job in our lives. Join Us On Telegram: https://t.me/Faitho...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus does not change, but our perspective of Him often does. This is a healthy thing that indicates growth, many times at least. In today's podcast, Cory Jackson will be sharing his journey of faith from a child who "gave his life to Christ" hundreds of times, to the typical college party-student, to a re-dedicated father and husband navigating his way through Chri...

Send us Fan Mail Kenyan Bishop Jeremiah Kibobi sits down with Karl in the studio to share his life of faith and missions, including a remarkable time of testing, miracles, and answered prayers. VISIONS OF GLORY MINISTRY https://www.visionsofglorychurch.org/ The Voice of the Martyrs https://www.persecution.com/ Leave a Comment https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Support the Podcast! Patreon.com/kar...

Send us Fan Mail David Herndon is a missionary kid who is now a pastor. But it was no easy transition from one to the other. David's life could have ended in tragedy but God brought him into redemption, love, and purpose instead. From more information about CALVARY COMMISSION: https://www.calvarycommission.org/ Leave a Comment https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Support the Podcast! Patreon.c...

Send us Fan Mail The modern worship songs, "Reckless Love" and "How He Loves Us", have been scrutinized and, more or less, rejected by some stripes of American Christianity. Many pastors and theologians have balked at John Mark McMillan's description of God's love as being like "a sloppy wet kiss." Karl and Susie are here to share their two cents on the subj...

Send us Fan Mail Perry wanted to be strong, and he could think of nothing more powerful than a soldier. But when being a soldier meant becoming paralyzed by a suicide bomber, Perry's identity and self-worth crashed to the ground. Today, Perry will share how this painful tragedy allowed him to find his identity in Jesus. Listen to SAM YOUNG's Testimony Here: https://www.karlgessler.com/po...

Send us Fan Mail What is the one thing required of you to be considered a human success? That is something I have always wanted to know. And now that I have found it, I am trying to do it with all my might. Will you join me? Leave a Comment https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Support the Podcast! Patreon.com/karlgessler OUR MUSIC: (Check out the NEW SONG!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHBgvear...

Send us Fan Mail You want justice, don't you? It seems that everyone is waving a flag these days in a fight for someone's justice. But do we even know what justice is? How can we be sure that the causes we are fighting for are not counter-productive? Leave a Comment https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Support the Podcast! Patreon.com/karlgessler OUR MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Send us Fan Mail Owen loved to fight and lived to beat his brother. But when that day finally arrived, it was not what Owen wanted. In this week's episode, Owen Stinnett will share how bending steel with his brother helped bring hope and reconciliation with God and brother. FIND A TEEN CHALLENGE NEAR YOU https://teenchallengeusa.org/ Leave a Comment https://www.karlgessler.com/contact Support...