Best Ifca Podcasts (2024)

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The Growing Influence of the Charismatic Movement - Dr. Tim Dane 58:17

5d ago58:17

58:17

Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discusses some of the passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders. Dr…

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Five Reasons Why Dispensational Premillennialism Needs to Be Taught in Your Church- Dr. Richard Bargas 57:35

19d ago57:35

57:35

Send us a Text Message. We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few sho…

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7 Reasons Why Expository Preaching Is Best- Dr. Richard Bargas 28:25

1M ago28:25

28:25

Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry. Learn more about IFCA : IFCA.org Support the Show.By IFCA International

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The Long-Term Importance of IFCA Church Membership- Dr. Richard Bargas 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Send us a Text Message. How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moves on or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, a…

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Evidence that Demands a Verdict?- Pastor Caleb Hilbert 52:49

2M ago52:49

52:49

Send us a Text Message. Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All…

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The Importance of IFCA Regions and Why They Exist - Dr. Richard Bargas 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode! IFC…

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India Ministry Report - Dr. Richard Bargas 43:32

3M ago43:32

43:32

Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, …

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The Problem of Evil- Dr. Geoff Kirkland 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

Send us a Text Message. The problem of evil has been a point that atheists and agnostics have used as an argument against the existence of God for centuries. What does the Bible say about evil, where it came from, and how is it that a good and all-powerful God can exist in a world where sin seems to run rampant? All of these and more are addressed …

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Will All Israel be Saved? - Dr. Tim Sigler 56:52

4M ago56:52

56:52

Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO2 of Ariel Ministries about whether we should understand that God intends to bring the whole nation of Israel to salvation in His plan for the future. Looking at passages from both the Old Testament and the New, Richard and Tim will discuss the views of both Dispensationalists and…

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The Infant Baptism Debate - Dr. Peter Goeman 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

Send us a Text Message. Description: Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Peter Goeman about the arguments against the reformed doctrine of infant baptism. In looking at it theologically, biblically, and exegetically, Dr. Goeman demonstrates that the biblical record connects faith and baptism, while it does not support the theological Covenant of Grace. T…

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Digging Deeper into Infant Baptism - Pastor Ryan Day 50:32

5M ago50:32

50:32

Send us a Text Message. Some Christian traditions uphold the belief that baptism should include the infant children of believers, while others say that baptism is only for those who have placed their faith in Christ. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas and Pastor Ryan Day dig a little deeper into what different traditions believe and why, and wh…

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Gospel Hope to the War-Torn World - Eric Mock 46:28

6M ago46:28

46:28

Send us a Text Message. In this last episode of season 1, Dr. Richard Bargas speaks with Eric Mock, Vice President of Ministry Operations for Slavic Gospel Association. Richard and Eric discuss how the Lord has used the gospel in warring countries such as the Ukrainian-Russian and Israeli-Palestinian wars. Even amid great destruction and tragedy, t…

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Mentoring Young Pastors- Bob Rodgers 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Bob Rodgers, Ex. Dir. of Northwest Independent Church Extension (NICE) talk about the need for younger pastors to be mentored and discipled by older, wise men, and how he has done this personally. With over 40 years in church planting ministry, Bob sees the connection between the mentoring pastors and the …

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Be A Fly on the Wall of an IFCA Board Meeting - Richard Bargas 31:04

7M ago31:04

31:04

Send us a Text Message. What would it be like to be a fly on the wall at an IFCA International Board of Directors meeting? IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas shares what goes on in the Mid-Year Board meetings held at the IFCA Home Office for those who have always wondered. What happens when a bunch of fundamentalist leaders get together? More f…

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Ministering Among "Nones" in Ohio - Pastor Reed Waggoner 32:24

7M ago32:24

32:24

Send us a Text Message. IFCA International Executive Director Richard Bargas talks with Church Plant pastor Reed Waggoner about his new church, Redeemer Bible Church in Springfield, OH. Reed shares some of the initial work that went into the planning of this new church, why East Springfield was chosen, some of the challenges he has faced, and why t…

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Church Safety and Security - Officer Richard Bargas 43:42

8M ago43:42

43:42

Send us a Text Message. Executive Director Richard P. Bargas speaks with his father, retired pastor and police officer Richard S. Bargas about some of the things that churches and Christian organizations should think about in regard to safety, security, and handling all sorts of emergency situations. With over 50 years of police experience coupled …

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Jesus is the Only Hope for Uganda - Allan Tayebwa 43:13

8M ago43:13

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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Allan Tayebwa and Richard Bargas discuss why Allan is planting a second church in Uganda, the demographics of this African country, how the false Word of Faith Gospel has destroyed the church, and the hope for Uganda that is only found in Jesus Christ. IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/ Support The Tayebwas - …

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Developing Biblical Leaders - Pastor Ryan Day 41:15

9M ago41:15

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Pastor Ryan Day discuss the biblical qualifications for leaders within the church and Ryan shares how he and his elders develop leaders at Revolve Bible Church. This episode is practical and helpful to everyone seeking to develop more leaders in their church. IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/ Revo…

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Street Preaching and the Power of the Cross - Pastor Geoff Kirkland 43:34

9M ago43:34

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Send us a Text Message. We’ve all seen the guy with the megaphone standing on the corner yelling at cars, or the guy carrying the sign that reads “Turn or Burn!” When statistics show that most Christians fail to share their faith on a regular basis, we need to ask some serious questions, such as “What is faithful gospel witnessing?”, “Is open-air p…

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Chaplains: Warring With Unseen Weapons - IFCA Director of Chaplains Bill Dickens 44:31

10M ago44:31

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Send us a Text Message. Chaplain Bill Dickens and Richard Bargas talk about the critical importance of chaplaincy and how chaplains are able to reach people at their most vulnerable times and in ways most civilians cannot. Bill answers the question about whether military chaplains must compromise their faith to serve as an endorsed chaplain for the…

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Media for the Masses - Edwin Tevez 49:46

10M ago49:46

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Send us a Text Message. What is the right (and biblical) way to view the usage of technological advances for the Church and the spreading of the gospel? Some churches have a philosophy that anything goes because the ends justify the means, therefore strobe lights and smoke machines are acceptable, while others retain the methods of the early church…

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50 Years of Pastoral Wisdom - Dr. Alex Montoya 40:44

11M ago40:44

40:44

Send us a Text Message. Exec. Director Richard Bargas and Dr. Alex Montoya sat down and talked about what it means to be a churchman. Some of the topics discussed include the early years of Pastor Montoya's ministry, the "secret sauce" for church growth, lessons learned that he would tell his younger self, and the value IFCA has been in his life an…

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The Growing Influence of Postmillennialism- Jeremy Howard 40:53

11M ago40:53

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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Jeremy Howard speaks with host Richard Bargas about what postmillennialists basically believe and some of the different varieties in the reformed/covenantal world. Touching on an introductory understanding of amillennialism, theonomy, Christian Nationalism, and classic postmillennialism, Richard and Jeremy hope to enc…

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Help Finding the Right Pastor - Paul Deal 53:47

12M ago53:47

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Send us a Text Message. Open pastoral positions are at an all-time high right now, and there are many factors that seem to be a part of the reason why so many pulpits need to be filled: Decline in seminary enrollment: North America’s 280 Christian seminaries enrolled 78,000 students for fall 2022, about 600 fewer than last year. Declines were among…

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Fighting as a Good Soldier for Christ - Richard Bargas 27:24

1y ago27:24

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Exec. Director Richard Bargas talks about Paul's admonition to "endure hardship as a good soldier" and what that means today as the church faces the growing darkness in our world. IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/ IFCA Convention - https://ifca-international.finalweb2.finalweb.net/ Support the Show.…

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IFCA Conference or Convention? Why You Should Go This Year! - Richard Bargas 38:02

1y ago38:02

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Send us a Text Message. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas discusses the differences between a conference and a convention and why the IFCA Convention is better. Along with the difference, he shares a few of the features first-time attendees can expect as well as some highlights for this year, along with a few bits of "inside information" (shhh…

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#MeToo, Female Pastors, and Women’s Ministry - Wendy Bargas 37:07

1y ago37:07

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Send us a Text Message. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas has a conversation with his wife Wendy, the IFCA Women’s Coordinator about women’s ministry, egalitarian views on women in the pastorate, the #metoo and #churchtoo movements, and how we should think biblically on these issues, and more. IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/ IFCA Wo…

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Dispensationalism and the Future of Academics - Dr. Cory Marsh 45:37

1y ago45:37

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Cory Marsh, Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary (El Cajon, CA) speaks with IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas about the place of Christian academics in the church and the place that dispensational theology has in the academy. Southern California Seminary - https://www.socalsem.edu/ SCS Press - …

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Fighting Fundies and How to Recognize Them - Dr. Joel Tetreau 41:41

1y ago41:41

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Send us a Text Message. Joel Tetreau, pastor of Southeast Valley Bible Church, in Gilbert AZ, talks with Richard Bargas about the different types of fundamentalism and what some of the differences are between fundamentalists like Jack Hyles, John MacArthur, and J. Vernon McGee. Southeast Valley Bible Church - https://www.sevbc.org/ IFCA Internation…

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Answering "Why IFCA Exists" and "Where Are We Going? - Dr. Richard Bargas 8:19

1y ago8:19

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Send us a Text Message. After returning from a meeting in Southern California with several IFCA men, Exec. Dir. Richard Bargas shares some of his thoughts on why IFCA exists, and where we are going in the future. This episode may be short, but it is filled with exciting developments that we'd invite you to pray along with us. IFCA International - h…

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Biblical Youth Ministry Versus the Fad-Driven Youth Program - Andy Huber 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas, Executive Director of IFCA International, speaks with Andy Huber, a pastor at Church of the Open Door, Leavenworth, KS, and a member of the IFCA Youth Council about biblical youth ministry versus the current trendy youth ministry models. Andy shares his convictions and how being a shepherd to youth isn't real…

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Advancing the Cause through Evangelism and Discipleship - Dr. Jeremy Estrema 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas talks with Jeremy Estrema, pastor of Widefield Community Bible Church in Colorado Springs, CO about how he practically views evangelism and discipleship. As a former missionary in Argentina, Jeremy gives insight into how he builds relationships that point people toward Christ, sharing some of the resources tha…

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Preaching Apologetically - Pastor Shawn DeJong 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

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Send us a Text Message. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas talks with Pastor Shawn DeJong about preaching apologetically--why we should do it, how he does it, and some of the benefits that come from defending the faith from the pulpit. Shawn DeJong is the Sr. Pastor of Jamestown Baptist Church (Hudsonville, MI; www.jamestownbaptist.org) and a m…

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Seeking a Few Good Men - Interim Ministry and Pastoral Searches- Dr. Rich McCarrell 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Send us a Text Message. IFCA's Executive Director Richard Bargas speaks with Dr. Rich McCarrell, Executive Director of IMI/SOS about his ministry and how it helps churches that need an interim pastor, and how IMI/SOS can be a resource for pastors needing counseling, and churches needing help taking the next step in their pastor search. More informa…

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Introducing "Advancing the Cause" 4:40

1+ y ago4:40

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Send us a Text Message. What does "Advancing the Cause" mean and why is IFCA starting its own podcast? We'll explain the reason for our new venture and let you know about future subjects we plan to cover. Support the Show.By Richard Bargas

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The Fire of His Presence 59:10

4+ y ago59:10

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A word from our General Overseer on the importance of the Holy Spirit's power in the believer's life.By Rev. Rick George

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IFCA National Convention Thursday Evening 2017 1:04:41

7y ago1:04:41

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By J. Lee Grady

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IFCA National Convention - Thursday Am session 50:53

7y ago50:53

50:53

By J. Lee Grady

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Opening Service, IFCA National Convention 2017 1:21:12

7y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

By J. Lee Grady

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I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel 41:33

7y ago41:33

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Rev. Mike Player, the General Overseer of the IFCA, gives the closing address to the 87th National Convention in Waterbury CT. 2015By Mike Player

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Prophetic Word for IFCA 3:56

7y ago3:56

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On Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 J. Lee Grady had a prophetic word for the IFCA that he spoke over General Overseer Mike Player.By Lee Grady

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The Keys to Evangelism 42:50

7y ago42:50

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Cecil Peasley is Founder and President of Living Ministries International, an evangelistic ministry conducting crusades, revivals, evangelism training and spiritual warfare conferences. Cecil has also served as Honorary Executive Director of the South African Association of Evangelism since its inception in 2000.…

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Extending Your Ministry Reach 1:31:05

7y ago1:31:05

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Sam DeMarco is the senior pastor at New Brighton Christian Assembly where he is passionate about providing a life giving church through relevant Spirit led ministry and raising up the next generation of ministers and servant leaders.By Sam DeMarco

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The Holy Spirit is Not For Sale 1:06:51

7y ago1:06:51

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By Lee Grady

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Nehemiah Uncovered 43:15

7y ago43:15

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Pastor David Player is the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church Altus, OK, and the younger brother of our General Overseer Mike Player. He shares a powerful word on Nehemiah's prayer and calling.By David Player