The Hacka Podcast

How do you discover God's calling on your life, remain faithful in ministry, and persevere when things get difficult? In this episode, we are joined by Nathan French, evangelist, recording artist, Georgia District Youth President, and host of the Noteworthy Podcast, for an encouraging conversation about Apostolic ministry, spiritual leadership, worship, and perseverance. Nathan shares his jour...

Become a member and get early access - https://members.spotify.com/to/the-hacka-podcast What happens when your season changes and ministry looks different than you expected? Jessica DiGiovanni joins me on The Hacka Podcast for an encouraging conversation about Apostolic worship, music ministry, surrender, and trusting God through changing seasons. A singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, and former I...

How can churches use social media to reach more people, grow their online presence, and turn digital engagement into real-world ministry? In this episode, we are joined by Madison Anderson, Creative Director at Calvary Tabernacle and Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis, to discuss church social media strategy, digital evangelism, creative leadership, and the importance of consistency in growing...

Can a miracle be genuine while the doctrine behind the ministry is wrong? In this clip, Bishop Ric Gonzalez discusses the importance of spiritual discernment, miracles, signs and wonders, and biblical truth. He explains why Christians must be careful not to assume that every supernatural experience or apparent move of God automatically validates the person or ministry through which it occurs. Draw...

What does “the Word became flesh” in John 1:14 actually mean? In this clip, Dr Talmadge French examines John 1:1, John 1:14, the Oneness of God, the identity of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the incarnation to explain why he believes Jesus is the one God revealed in human form. Dr French begins with the Old Testament declaration that God is one and asks an important question: If God was ultimatel...

What does excellence in church production actually look like? Is it about better sound, better cameras, better lighting and more expensive gear—or is there something deeper behind great church production? In this episode, I sit down with Vito Di Giovanni of DiGiovanni Technologies and Benjamin Cashen of Cashen Creative for a conversation about church production, worship ministry, leadership, sound...

What does it take to stay faithful in ministry for decades, and continue reaching new people in a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we are joined by Kent Elliott, pastor of Faith Tabernacle in Manchester, Connecticut, and founder of FaithWorks. Kent has served at the same church for 34 years, including 26 years as senior pastor, and shares lessons from decades of Apostolic ministry, church...

Dr. Talmadge French joins The Hacka Podcast for an in-depth conversation about Oneness Pentecostal theology, the identity of Jesus Christ, biblical Greek, church history, Jesus Name baptism, and the worldwide growth of the Apostolic movement. Dr. French is an Apostolic pastor, author, biblical languages scholar, and theologian who has spent decades studying Greek, Hebrew, New Testament theology, a...

How do you raise kids who actually love God, love church, and develop a faith of their own? In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Dr Tom Trimble shares practical Christian parenting advice from his experience raising three children while serving in ministry. We talk about raising Christian kids, balancing ministry and family, making church enjoyable, putting phones away, creating meaningful family...

What do you do  when God says “no” to your prayer?  In this clip from  The Hacka Podcast , Ryan Neer shares powerful biblical wisdom about  answered prayer, discerning the will of God, God’s timing, spiritual growth, ministry calling, and learning to trust God when the answer isn’t what you expected. Ryan explains that God answers prayer with  yes, no, or not right now —and sometimes the “no” you...

In this powerful clip , Bishop Ric Gonzalez shares his remarkable testimony of growing up in gangs, dealing drugs, and having two contracts on his life before a single church service changed everything. Bro Gonzalez recounts the moment he walked into an Apostolic church, responded to God's presence, received the Holy Spirit, and discovered that Jesus had a completely different plan for his lif...

Why is it so hard to put your phone down? In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Dr. Tom Trimble explains why endless scrolling isn't simply a lack of willpower. Social media platforms are designed to capture and keep your attention, making self-control one of the greatest spiritual challenges of our generation. Together, we discuss algorithms, dopamine loops, TikTok, the attention economy, and...

What if one of the greatest keys to revival isn’t another strategy, program, or method, but humility? Evangelist Dan MacLeod returns to The Hacka Podcast for a powerful and challenging conversation about the role humility plays in revival, ministry, leadership, and the life of every believer. Beginning with Jesus’ triumphal entry in Matthew 21, Dan traces a thread of humility through Scripture—fro...

Is baptism a work? It's one of the most common objections raised in conversations about salvation, but is it what the Bible actually teaches? In this clip, Simeon Costa explains why many Christians today view baptism differently than the early church, tracing the discussion back to the Reformation and unpacking what Paul and James actually meant when they spoke about "works."Together...

What would you do if you found out you were having triplets while serving as missionaries on the other side of the world? In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Aaron and Tiffany Anderson share the emotional moment they discovered they were expecting triplets while serving in São Paulo, Brazil. They talk honestly about fear, uncertainty, and the overwhelming responsibility they felt, while also shar...

What does it take to lead faithfully for a lifetime? In this special "Best Of" episode of The Hacka Podcast, I bring together some of the most impactful moments from my three conversations with Raymond Woodward, Bishop of CCC Fredericton, UPCI Superintendent of Canada, and one of the most respected Bible teachers in the Apostolic movement. Whether you're a pastor, preacher, Bible tea...

What makes worship truly powerful? In this clip, David Jennings shares the deeply personal story of the first time he ever led worship—at his mother's funeral. What happened that day forever changed his understanding of worship, authenticity, and the power of lifting up Jesus. David explains why authentic worship is far more powerful than performance, why unity matters, and how God responds wh...

How does the gift of discerning of spirits actually operate? In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Bishop Ric Gonzalez shares how God first began using him in the gift of discerning of spirits after a powerful encounter early in his ministry. He explains the four dimensions of this spiritual gift, the responsibility that comes with it, and why biblical discernment is about far more than identifying...

What does it take to faithfully follow the call of God through every season of ministry? ----------- For extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/07/16/229-ryan-neer-the-ministry-mindset-every-leader-needs/ ----------- In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Neer, Lead Pastor of Gateway Pentecostal Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ryan shares his remarkable testimony—from addiction, broken...

Have you ever found yourself thinking:"I have no idea what I'm doing."Whether you're raising children, navigating marriage, building a career, leading a ministry, or simply trying to make it through another season of life, you're not alone. In this powerful clip from Episode 223 of The Hacka Podcast, Dr Janice Sjostrand shares biblical wisdom for anyone feeling overwhelmed by...

What makes a great preacher? According to Rodney Shaw, it isn't personality, charisma, or even years of experience. It's passion for God's Word. In this clip he shares one of the most challenging observations I've ever heard about preaching and teaching:"A bored preacher is a boring preacher."He explains why good teaching should excite people, why every communicator shoul...

Is there a difference between calling Jesus the Son of God and calling Him God the Son? In this thought-provoking conversation from Episode 206 of The Hacka Podcast, Steven Gill explains why the Bible consistently speaks of Jesus as the Son of God—and never once as God the Son. Drawing from Romans 8, Ephesians 4, and other key passages, Steven shows how the language of Sonship reveals Jesus as bot...

What does it look like to live in the gifts of the Spirit every single day? In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Ric Gonzalez, founding pastor of ICF in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his dramatic testimony of salvation, how God called him out of gang life and into ministry, and the lessons that have shaped more than four decades of apostolic leadership. The conversation explores spiritual autho...

What if the biggest obstacle to powerful worship isn't your talent... but your prayer life? In this powerful clip from The Hacka Podcast, Brittani Scott challenges worship leaders, singers, musicians, media teams, and every ministry volunteer with a timely reminder: ministry without prayer becomes performance. Worship isn't just about music—it's spiritual warfare. If we want to see cha...

Smartphones, social media, algorithms, AI, and endless scrolling have reshaped the way we live, think, communicate, and even worship. But what impact are these technologies having on our souls? In this episode of The Hacka Podcast, Greg Hackathorn sits down with Dr. Tom Trimble, pastor of Restoration Church in St. Charles, Missouri, and author of Digital Dominion. Drawing from more than a decade o...