For the Gospel Podcast

Gender and sexuality are under constant assault by the culture we live in. New terms and gender categories are seemingly endless, and some Christians may feel like they're in over their head when it comes to conversations about gender.  In this episode, Costi Hinn provides you with key truths that can help you understand God's beautiful design for gender and sexuality, and helpful tips for engaging people who are confused. 

Seeker-driven church models have decayed the evangelical church. Avoiding words like “sin” & replacing Biblical teaching with worldly entertainment has left believers spiritually malnourished & churches unconverted.Due to popular demand, we’ve turned a recent video interview (Confessions of an Ex Seeker-Driven Preacher) into a podcast episode. Costi Hinn interviews his long-time pastor, Anthony Wood, about his time leading a ministry driven by numbers and the next best thing. Anthony honestly unpacks the tactics he used to coerce people forward and the lack of spiritual maturity that developed. Finally, the two share how the Lord graciously opened their eyes to Biblical preaching & how that transformed Mission Bible Church, from pastors to the pews. 

In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the dangers associated with not knowing your Bible and explains how you can become a Christian who wields the sword of the Spirit. Resources for enhancing your knowledge of the Bible are offered at the end of the episode. 

In this episode Costi Hinn interviews Catholic convert and missionary pastor, Mike Gendron, on Roman Catholicism and how to reach Catholics for the gospel. He answered key questions and provides practical steps for how a Christian would go about communicating truth to a Roman Catholic. Towards the end of this episode, you'll hear a powerful testimony about a Nun who Mike led to Christ. For more about his ministry, go to www.proclaimingthegospel.org and explore the incredible resources they have put together over 30 years of gospel ministry to Catholics. 

Prosperity preachers confuse a great deal of people by twisting 2 Corinthians 8:9 to mean that Jesus became poor so we could become financially rich. At first glance, this passage may even appear to be the slam-dunk verse for affirming the prosperity gospel. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the context and interpretation of this crucial passage so we can apply it faithfully. 

The glory of God is a constant theme throughout the Bible. It is also mentioned frequently throughout church history. The Westminister Shorter Catechism describes the purpose of our existence this way: "Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." In John 16:14, the Holy Spirit's purpose includes glorifying Jesus. Today, many songs include phrases like, "Show us your glory!" But what exactly is the glory of God? 

In today's world, identifying as a "prophet" can lead to power and profit. It is not uncommon to hear a  preacher say, "I've got a word from the Lord for you!" as they appear to be more holy and have a greater connection to divine revelation than anyone else. The problem is, their word doesn't match God's word. Prophecy is trending as many seek revelation from God outside of His word. Schools of supernatural ministry tout programs that can teach you how to acquire and wield the gift of prophecy, and some people build entire ministries under the illusion that they hear from God better than  you do. The question begs, what is biblical prophecy? Furthermore, can we depend on these modern day prophets? In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Justin Peters on key truths about this important gift of the Spirit.

What is the biblical gift of tongues and is it still in true operation today? Is it biblical when mass crowds speak in unintelligible speech with no interpretation? Is a "private prayer language" something we see in the Bible? These are important questions that Christians should have answers to. In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Justin Peters on the biblical gift of speaking in tongues, and the two compare it to what many people claim is "speaking in tongues" today. 

In this episode Costi Hinn explains why the Bible is sufficient for everything we need to know God and live the Christian life. While many people are looking for wisdom outside of the Bible or chasing a new "word from the Lord," a believer only needs to look to Scripture for divine revelation from God. 

Is Roman Catholicism "true Christianity?" In this episode, Costi Hinn quotes the Roman Catholic Church teachings that are in direct contradiction with the Bible and compares them to the true teaching of Scripture. This list is derived from Mike Gendron's excellent resources on Roman Catholicism and showcases why Roman Catholicism is blatant heresy and not merely a varying denomination of Christianity. It is not Christianity.  You can learn more from Mike Gendron at proclaimingthegospel.org.