The Innerfire Podcast

Let's get real: Marriage is hard, and we all have problems. In this episode, Scotty and Andrew present faith-based solutions to the most common marital issues, including financial disputes, infidelity, in-laws, and more. 0:00 - Introduction 1:36 - Breaking down the facade of perfect marriage among Christians 3:33 - The relationship between one’s personal relationship with God and marriage 7:2...

The only way our culture's broken ideas of gender, sexuality, and marriage can be mended is through a return to God's original design. In this episode, Scotty and Andrew go back to the basics of biblical marriage, articulating what it is and what it is not. 0:00 - Introduction 2:54 - The current state of marriage 11:42 - The meaning of ezer kenegdo 20:00 - Equality, headship, and submiss...

Do you look forward to church or dread it? Do you rely on the support of your church family, or let them in as little as possible? In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss what can make your church life powerful and transformative, the way God meant it to be. 0:00 - Introduction 3:27 - Your church should be your family 18:30 - Accountability, confession, and vulnerability 37:45 - Caring for your...

With church attendance dropping lower and lower, it's time to revisit a fundamental question: Why do we go to church? In this article, Andrew makes the case for church attendance, answering the most common objections along the way. Website: https://innerfire.com Merch: https://innerfire.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerFireMinistries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerf...

Church attendance in the U.S. has been declining for decades. Scotty and Andrew unpack this problem, addressing what has gone wrong in the church and why you should attend in spite of those things. 0:00 - Introduction 1:09 - Acknowledging the statistics 3:45 - Addressing the charge of hypocrisy in the church 16:06 - Decline in church attendance: a falling away or a purification? 22:14 - Church ser...

Getting close to God means getting out of your comfort zone, and prayer and fasting are no exception. These fundamental practices are so simple a child could do them, yet so difficult they confound the aged. Scotty and Andrew discuss both, dealing with sticky issues along the way. 0:00 - Introduction 3:01 - Prayer is a mysterious practice 7:24 - Is “sending thoughts and prayers” right? 16:31 - How...

Fasting is difficult, unpleasant, and inconvenient. So, is it worth it? In this article, Hannah describes her own experience with fasting and explains why fasting is so valuable for Christians. For more articles like this, go to https://innerfire.com/articles Website: https://innerfire.com Merch: https://innerfire.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerFireMinistries Instagram: https://w...

The Bible is the foundation upon which the Christian faith rests. And yet, many Christians do not regularly read it themselves. In this episode, Scotty and Andrew discuss the spiritual discipline of Bible reading– why you should do it, the different approaches, and practical tips. 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - What season 3 is about 3:12 - On discipline in devotion 10:33 - Why is the Bible important?...

How do we celebrate Christmas and New Year's in a way that pleases God? In our season two finale, Scotty and Andrew discuss the Biblical truths that guide our actions this holiday season. Watch to the end to hear about big things coming for Innerfire in 2023! 0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Christmastime is here! 3:34 - Why we give at Christmas 10:19 - How do we keep Christ at the center? 12:51 -...

Art Pinzur is a pillar in the local church, homeschool community, and pregnancy resource center. He joins The Innerfire Podcast to discuss his conversion from Judaism to Christianity, the joys and challenges of raising 10 kids, and his passion and work for the pro-life movement. 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - From a Jewish upbringing to finding Christ as a young adult 21:35 - The familial repercussion...

Andrew is becoming a father! In this episode, he sits down with his own father, Scotty, to discuss why we need fathers, what the Bible says about fathers, corporal punishment, and practical parenting advice from dad to son. 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Why fathers are so important/the current state of manhood 20:11 - Why you shouldn’t let your children become the center of your world 25:16 - The bib...

Since this podcast started in January of '21, we have heard so many amazing stories. In this compilation podcast, the best, most touching, and most inspiring stories combine to resound a single message: the goodness and faithfulness of God. 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - God miraculously meets Joel Roger's financial need 4:58 - God shows Jonathan Mathews what He has been doing with his paren...

Nathan Mell is a Regional Mobilizer for Greater Europe Mission, an organization that spreads the Gospel throughout Europe. Nathan joins us to discuss how he found Christ after a lifetime of church attendance, how he was led into missions, and why Europe is an important mission field. 0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Nathan’s spiritual upbringing in multiple denominations 6:43 - Nathan’s salvation experi...

What role does music play in the Christian life? In this second compilation episode, we discuss how beautiful music draws us closer to God, how we should approach secular music, and how you can start singing with your family at home. Hannah Mathis - You Will Be (Flora's Song) | Official Music Video - https://youtu.be/FY3VhalBgAw Innerfire's music videos - https://youtube.com/playlist?lis...

In this special compilation episode, Scotty and various guests discuss the issues and blindspots that they see in the modern American church. They touch on topics such as spiritual conversations, trust and accountability, singles, culture, and ministry. 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Spiritual conversations with Hannah Mathis 6:43 - Going deep in the Word and being a close spiritual family with Andrew...

Scotty and Andrew team up with Brandi Binkley to discuss health. They talk about why health is a spiritual issue, various blindspots of the modern church regarding health, and advice for implementing plans to improve your health. 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The body is the temple of the Lord 3:26 - The spirit-body connection/how we should decide what to eat 26:29 - Food and sluggishness as self-har...

Russell Terrell is a former country music background vocalist with more than 100 number one songs and 23,000 demos and master recordings to his name. Today, we discuss what it's like as a Christian in the secular music industry, the role of integrity in evangelism, and why his family chose homeschooling. "The Voice Behind the Voice" Documentary: https://youtu.be/t46D0y2VRiY Playlist...

Thank God, Roe v. Wade has been overturned! Now what? What can we do to support women with unexpected or unwanted pregnancies? Scotty and Andrew discuss this and many more topics related to abortion. 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - The Biblical case against abortion 7:17 - What if someone does not want their pregnancy? 11:18 - Abortion as a pagan human sacrifice 19:47 - Abstinence as the ultimate solut...

Jon Shonebarger, in his 40 years of ministry, has been a pastor, hospice chaplain, and prison chaplain in many locations across the U.S. In this episode, we discuss workmanship, leadership, hearing God's voice, helping those who are grieving, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. 0:00 - Introduction 1:18 - Why does Jon like Innerfire Ministries? 4:26 - Jon’s upbringing and salvation 12:38 - Imp...

Eddie Poole is a pastor and real estate agent in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and the author of Speaking Life...in a Messed Up World. Eddie sat down with us to discuss his book, how he lives out his faith through real estate, and his personal ministry plan and manifesto. 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Who is Eddie Poole? 2:20 - What is a “messed up world”? 3:32 - Why did Eddie write Speaking Life in a Messe...

Courtnee Carroll is a dancer, musician, and recent graduate from Lee University. She is also Scotty's daughter-in-law! She joins The Innerfire Podcast to discuss her journey with scoliosis, the value in suffering, and leading a godly romantic life. Watch the Emmy award-winning documentary about Courtnee's scoliosis journey here: https://www.productionhub.com/video/48792/emmy-award-winnin...

If you were the only Christian that the people around you knew, what would they think about Christianity? What would they think about Christ Himself? Scotty and Andrew sit down to discuss these questions and the renewed vision that God has given Innerfire. 0:00 - Introduction 3:19 - Galatians 2:20 and being an embodiment of Christ through the Holy Spirit 5:37 - How our thinking as a ministry has s...

Daryl Mackin is the founder and executive director of A Solider's Child Foundation, an organization that serves the children of fallen military personnel. Daryl talks about how God rescued him, gave him a vision, and filled him with a passion for those left behind. 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - From Daryl’s childhood to young adulthood 11:48 - Accepting Christ as a child but not living a Christi...

Joel Rogers is the director of youth services for the Salvation Army in Cleveland, Tennessee as well as the founder of Inman Coffee House. Today, we are on location at Inman Coffee to talk about taking your faith journey one step at a time, trusting God when it doesn’t seem to make sense, and doing ministry outside of the box. 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - The beginning of Joel’s faith journey 5:18 -...

Happy Easter to all of you! Praise the Lord, for Christ has been resurrected! The question we want to ask you is, have you been resurrected? Hear Scotty unpack Romans 6, explaining why the Christian life is a resurrected life. 0:00 - Introduction 1:53 - The meaning of baptism 3:04 - The metaphor of being planted 3:52 - What it means to serve sin 5:11 - What it means to walk in newness of life 6:27...