God Is Not A Theory

For Larry's Video Library: Click HERE In this episode of God is Not a Theory with Ken Fish, Larry Tomczak shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, to becoming a prominent voice in the Jesus Movement and beyond. Tomczak discusses his early faith formation, the powerful transformation that brought him into ministry, and the founding of the People of Destiny Church. The conversation explores the spiritual challenges and awakenings of the 1960s and 70s, along with the modern relevance of standing firm in faith amid societal shifts. Larry emphasizes the need for courage, the importance of teaching biblical truth, and the call to bring revival in today’s world. Key Topics Discussed: Larry Tomczak’s personal faith journey and conversion story Founding the People of Destiny Church during the Jesus Movement Reflections on American spiritual history and societal changes Addressing controversial topics with truth and compassion The call for boldness in ministry and revival today How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book, ⁠On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠ For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bryan@orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a ⁠monthly partner⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? ⁠Visit Orbis School of Ministry⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup."

In this episode of God is Not a Theory with Ken Fish, recorded during the second service at Franklin Vineyard Church, Ken Fish and Grant Pemberton reflect on the foundational values of the Vineyard movement. The discussion explores the church’s emphasis on healing the sick, casting out demons, and impartation ministry, drawing from the rich legacy left by John Wimber and the early Vineyard leadership. With anecdotes about healing breakthroughs and lessons on spiritual warfare, this conversation highlights how faith and persistence have shaped ministry practices today. Join us to rediscover the heart of the Vineyard movement and glean wisdom for building sustainable, spirit-filled communities. Key Topics Discussed: The origins of healing and deliverance in the Vineyard Lessons on spiritual warfare and breakthrough moments The significance of impartation in ministry Overcoming challenges in deliverance practices How the Vineyard values continue to influence global ministry How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠bryan@orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a monthly partner Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup."

In this special episode of God is Not a Theory with Ken Fish, recorded at Franklin Vineyard Church following the IGNITION Conference, Grant Pemberton and Ken Fish explore the history of healing and deliverance in the Vineyard movement. They delve into the foundations laid by John Wimber, share insights on the challenges and breakthroughs in ministry, and reflect on how deliverance has evolved and remained relevant today. This episode highlights the importance of impartation, persistence, and belief in seeing God's kingdom manifest through healing and deliverance. Key Topics Discussed: The roots of healing and deliverance in the Vineyard movement Stories of breakthrough and initial struggles with healing ministry John Wimber’s impact and the legacy of the Vineyard Movement Challenges in teaching deliverance within evangelical circles Insights on impartation and building sustainable ministry How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/3fu2w8t2⁠⁠⁠ For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠bryan@orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠ Partner with Orbis Financially: ⁠⁠⁠http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to ⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠ and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup."

In this episode of God is Not a Theory with Ken Fish, Grant Pemberton and Ken Fish share a detailed debrief of the recent IGNITION conference, held just two days prior. They dive into the overwhelming positive feedback from the event, discuss powerful testimonies of healing and prophetic words, and explore the deep encounters with the Holy Spirit that marked the conference. From personal stories of God's healing touch to insights about building a sustainable move of God, Grant and Ken reflect on the significance of the event. They also hint at plans for next year’s conference and encourage early registration due to anticipated high demand. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with reflections on faith, healing, and the transformative power of God's presence. Key Points Discussed: A recap of the IGNITION conference and testimonies Powerful moments of prophetic ministry and healing The impact of honoring women and children in ministry Encouragement for deeper hunger, expectation, and faith in God’s presence Plans and anticipation for next year's conference How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/3fu2w8t2⁠⁠ For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to ⁠⁠bryan@orbisministries.org⁠⁠ Partner with Orbis Financially: ⁠⁠http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to ⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠ and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup."

REGISTER FOR IGNITION HERE: In-person tickets: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/56astzxm⁠ Online livestream tickets: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4v8mmjry⁠ In this episode of God is Not a Theory with Ken Fish, special guest Camden Starley, an associate evangelist with Global Awakening, shares her inspiring journey of faith. From growing up in a traditional evangelical background in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to experiencing a profound shift after encountering the power of the Holy Spirit, Camden's story is one of healing, transformation, and radical obedience. She discusses the challenges of ministry, her partnership with her husband, Bryan, and her passion for inner healing, repentance, and living in intimacy with God. Tune in to hear Camden's insights on overcoming struggles, her global ministry experiences, and how to navigate faith in a world filled with uncertainty. Key Points Discussed: Camden's upbringing in a traditional evangelical church How experiencing God's power shifted her faith The importance of the heart in ministry and repentance Navigating challenges as a young woman in ministry Her passion for teaching about the Holy Spirit and supernatural discipleship Top Quotes: "I grew up with a lot of strong Bible teaching and love for the Word of God, but just nothing about the activity of the Spirit." – 00:02:41 "I was thrust into tragedy quickly when I was young... My dad passed suddenly when I was eight years old." – 00:03:03 "I didn’t know how to process what I was experiencing and if I wanted to follow God." – 00:04:05 "When they prayed for me, I felt my pain lift for the first time in years, which got my attention." – 00:06:11 "I want to be rooted in my connection to Jesus... That really feeds a lot of my heart and my motives in ministry." – 00:35:11 "The Lord had to deal with an issue in my heart of not relying too much on Bryan because I needed to have faith that God would use me." – 01:02:37 "In this season, post-COVID, people are returning to former comforts that He’s delivered them from because they’re feeling this agitation in their hearts." – 00:39:05 "Jesus’s desire for you is that you would live fully alive... Christ in you, the hope of glory." – 00:45:01 "I want us to be a bold church that knows who she is and is able to help people that are in the world." – 00:44:19 "You can experience different things, but if you haven't determined what you're going to believe in your heart... you can still back away from Him." – 00:43:49 How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3fu2w8t2⁠ For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to ⁠bryan@orbisministries.org⁠ Partner with Orbis Financially: ⁠http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠https://orbissm.com⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠orbisministries.org⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to ⁠orbisministries.org⁠ and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup."

S5E39 - IGNITION - Creating a Sustainable Move of God with Ken  This week, Ken Fish discusses the upcoming IGNITION conference, how it got its name, and what to expect when you join us.  REGISTER HERE:In-person tickets: https://tinyurl.com/56astzxmOnline livestream tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4v8mmjryFor more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.orgCheck out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here:Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974hAre you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.orgUpcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal.Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup.""When we think of outpourings, we think of something short term." - Ken Fish"We are going after a sustainable move of God." - Ken Fish"We are not looking for the crusades, by the way." - Ken Fish -Fine edits pending.  

This week, Ken and Grant speak with a return guest, Jeffrey Tyner. Jeff and his wife, Jenni, have been married for over twenty years and have four children. Jeff has nearly twenty years of experience in the oil and gas business. He is the President of Tyner Energy, an exploration company active in the Permian Basin of West Texas. His adventures include real estate and, most recently, media. He is the Executive Producer of Send Proof, a feature-length documentary exploring medical evidence for miraculous healing. He also works with DEI DOX to produce Miraculous: Stories of Divine Intervention. Jeff has pursued revival since his days as a student at Texas A&M, where he led grass-roots prayer gatherings on campus, and has pursued the goal of Word and Spirit since that time. In addition to serving on the board of CCN, Jeff directs the annual ⁠Remnant Radio Conference⁠. Learn more about Jeff's project ⁠MIRACULOUS at https://deidox.org/miraculous-series/ REGISTER FOR IGNITIONIn-person tickets: https://tinyurl.com/56astzxmOnline livestream tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4v8mmjry For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.orgCheck out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here:Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974hAre you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.orgUpcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal.Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup.""I believe 100% that the Bible should inform how we vote." - Ken Fish"Not everyone is made to be an articulator" - Jeffrey Tyner"Doing life in the body requires us to be sympathetic with the strengths and weakness of others." - Jeffrey Tyner"You know, what happened as I was, you know, I was backpacking in the Himalayas, and my buddy and I met this family who was very far out there, and they told in a deficient key, non-hyped way some stories that blew my mind. And a few things occurred to me. First, these people are on the frontier of gospel advancement. Not 24 hours before meeting these people, I had been in a situation where my friend said, this lady in the car with us has never heard of Jesus Christ, completely unaware of the historical existence of Jesus Christ. And that rocked me to realize this whole thing about unreached people, groups, this is real." - Jeffrey Tyner"This is kind of the set piece that seems as though, in many charismatic circles, there is almost no understanding of church history. To be clear, some charismatics speak of it and teach it. I have always incorporated church history into what I teach and speak on. Randy Clark does this, and many people associating with him are getting educated and becoming more familiar with church history. So I don't think this is a bad thing at all, but I do think it well, let's say it's a steep hill to climb when, for the longest time, the going-in assumption was all you need is the Bible." - Ken Fish"So the Christian scriptures make it clear that the final revelation comes through the person of Jesus Christ. And the New Testament scriptures, all of them in one way or another, bear witness to Jesus Christ." - Ken Fish

This week, Ken spoke with Melissa Chalhoub, an Egyptian prophetess. Melissa will be one of our speakers at the upcoming IGNITION conference in Nashville, TN, from October 3rd to 5th. Melissa feels blessed to be from Egypt and raised around hungry people. She loves to see people set free and introduce them to the Holy Spirit. REGISTER HERE FOR IGNITION: In-person tickets: https://tinyurl.com/56astzxm Online livestream tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4v8mmjry   For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.org Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: https://orbisministries.org/product/on-the-road-with-the-holy-spirit/ Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the ‘Train-Join an International Ministry Trip’ link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook direct message to Bryan Orbis and a ‘Friend Request’ to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup." "The Arab people are hungry to encounter the Holy Spirit." - Melissa Chalhoub "The Arab people need love. They do not have the word love in their vocabulary. They are aware of Jesus, but they do not know Him." - Melissa Chalhoub "I have learned in my travels that the Holy Spirit goes with me everywhere." - Ken Fish. "The Holy Spirit is longing for friendship like never before." - Melissa Chalhoub "When I think I have reached it, I am in trouble." - Melissa Chalhoub "A key to sustainability is not being in a rush." - Ken Fish. "A key to sustainability is to seek the face of Jesus daily." - Melissa Chalhoub "We can be ministers all we want, but if we do not show the fruits of the Holy Spirit, we are nothing." - Melissa Chalhoub "Jerame Nelson pushed me into being courageous." - Melissa Chalhoub "Quick obedience is so important in the season we are in." - Melissa Chalhoub "Tapping into a life with the Holy Spirit is fun." - Melissa Chalhoub "When we lose the sense of adventure with the Holy Spirit, our faith becomes sterile and dusty." - Ken Fish. "It excites the Holy Spirit when we say this out loud: 'I know you are up to something, and I can't wait.' " - Melissa Chalhoub "Love on people around you when it is uncomfortable." - Melissa Chalhoub  

REGISTER FOR IGNITION In-person tickets: https://tinyurl.com/56astzxm Online livestream tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4v8mmjry This week, Ken and Grant spoke with Jerame Nelson. Jerame is the founder of Elisha Revolution. He is an author, as well as a well-known international conference speaker & a revivalist to the nations. It's Jerame's passion to equip the body of Christ in the areas of hearing God's voice, as well as walking in the supernatural power of God in everyday life. Jerame and his wife Miranda live in San Diego, California, where they are currently hosting the Fire & Glory Outpouring. For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.org Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup." Three keys to a sustainable move of God: 1.    Intimacy: "You cannot sustain a move of God if you are not close to the Father." - Jerame Nelson 2.    Faithfulness: "The discipline to keep going" - Jerame Nelson 3.    Stewardship: "When God speaks, we need to write down what He is saying." - Jerame Nelson "Many people will go to church and read their Bible, but it doesn't mean they spend time with God." - Jerame Nelson "Everyone wants to encounter God in the spectacular, but it is built in a secret place." - Jerame Nelson "Revival is not about your meeting, but it is about who you are hosting, who is the Holy Spirit." - Jerame Nelson "We need to make sure that our revelation is grounded in the word." - Jerame Nelson "Steward the fire in your life." - Jerame Nelson "Fathering never ends." - Ken Fish    

REGISTER FOR IGNITION TODAY This week, Ken and Grant spoke with Dr. Craig Keener, one of our upcoming IGNITION Conference speakers. Dr. Keener is the F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books, with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Dr. Keener has authored roughly 100 academic articles, seven booklets, and approximately 200 popular-level articles. His book "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament," which provides cultural background for each passage of the New Testament, has alone sold more than half a million copies. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity, and Zondervan. He is currently writing an academic commentary on Mark for T&T Clark.Dr. Keener is the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, which won the International Book Award for Christianity and Bible of the Year for the Christian Book Awards. In 2020, Dr. Keener was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is a former editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and former program chair for the Institute for Biblical Research. Craig has been married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, a refugee in her home country of Congo, for 18 months; her experience and their romance appear in "Impossible Love" (Chosen, 2016). Dr. Keener blogs at craigkeener.com, and his YouTube channel i: youtube.com/c/CraigKeenerPhD. REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 3-5 IGNITION CONFERENCE TODAY AT https://tinyurl.com/56astzxmFor more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.orgCheck out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: https://orbisministries.org/product/on-the-road-with-the-holy-spirit/Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974hAre you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.orgUpcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal.Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup.""Jesus has victory over nightmares." - Ken Fish"What we need is the fear of the Lord where we honor God's word." - Craig Keener"I think we need to call the whole church back to God's word." - Craig Keener'The idea that the gifts will cease is a post-biblical doctrine." - Craig Keener"Jesus is the fullest revelation of every revelation we have." - Craig Keener'Scripture teaches us to think God's thoughts after Him." - Ken Fish"The Bible is meant to keep us on track for hearing God's voice." - Craig Keener