Best John Russin Podcasts (2024)

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 8) 30:31

2d ago30:31

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The most adaptable piece of our armor is the shield of faith. Our faith doesn’t just deflect the enemy’s flaming darts; it extinguishes them. Positioning this shield correctly, that is, trusting God in every circumstance, we can minimize the suffering we receive at the hands of our enemy.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 7) 26:08

9d ago26:08

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As soldiers, we must always be prepared to do battle with the enemy. Our readiness depends on understanding the gospel of peace. This gospel is more than just forgiveness of our sins: it’s a comprehensive change in how we feel, think, and choose, a totally new way to live in Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 6) 26:22

16d ago26:22

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The breastplate of righteousness is a core aspect of our identity. In Christ, we’ve been made righteous, as approved and accepted as Jesus. This truth protects against a key attack by our enemy: the temptation to question who we are as believers.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 5) 26:43

23d ago26:43

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Our armament from God begins with the belt of truth, which is the most foundational piece. Knowing the truth about ourselves in Christ and about our enemy and his tactics is critical if we’re to live victoriously.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 4) 28:44

1M ago28:44

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Just because Father has given us His armor doesn’t guarantee it’ll do us any good. We must put it on, sink into it and see how well it fits. And then we must choose to use it. We’ll not be able to stand against the enemy unless we do.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 3) 26:56

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Because His children are in the enemy’s crosshairs, Father has already equipped every one of us with every spiritual blessing. In Christ, He has given us all we need to resist the devil and live our lives so that we honor Him and lift up one another.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 2) 26:33

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Elite soldiers of Jesus Christ are characterized by their intense focus on the task at hand and by their diligent preparedness and constant readiness to explain their faith in the Lord.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Soldier (Part 1) 29:29

2M ago29:29

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As good soldiers of Christ Jesus, we are to live as elite troops in Father’s kingdom, fully prepared to engage in our battle with the enemy. But to function that way, we first must fully understand and embrace authority.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Ambassador 26:44

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Full citizens of God’s spiritual kingdom, we are His official envoys to a foreign realm … the kingdom of darkness. Our role is to speak and act well on behalf of our home and lift up our Lord and King so that He will draw all people to Himself.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Heir 30:06

2M ago30:06

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As God’s heirs, we have immediate, perpetual access to all He is, all He has, and all He does to meet every need we have. We can experience today … right now … the full blessings of heaven through His life in us.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Son 24:28

2M ago24:28

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When Father God adopted us into His family, He made us full sons, giving us all spiritual blessings and equipping us with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities. As sons, we must recognize Him as our Abba, the One Who loves us dearly and gives us only His best.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Child 51:03

3M ago51:03

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Jesus cautioned that, unless we become as little children, we’ll not fully experience God’s kingdom (Matt. 18:3). We must change how we approach life so that our first response to every circumstance is to trust Our Father, Who has it all under control.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Servant 26:10

3M ago26:10

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Diakonos. Servant, one who does things to benefit others. Our Savior came to serve us in the ultimate way by willingly, joyfully give His life as ransom. Being a servant involves not only what you do but also your attitude while you’re doing it. This aspect is critically important.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Slave 27:42

3M ago27:42

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Doulos. Slave. Jesus emptied Himself, took the form of a slave, and did the will of His Father Who sent Him. The same applies to us. If we wish to bear fruit in Father’s kingdom, we too must choose to be slaves.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Not a Sinner 32:27

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Many believers define themselves by their behavior: because they commit sinful acts, they must be sinners. But God defines us by birth. We’re His children, His holy ones, who at times make poor choices. When we maintain that we’re sinners, we’re saying, “I know what Scripture says, but I know better.”…

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The Believer’s Identity. Sanctified 27:25

4M ago27:25

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Because the Lord, the Holy One, lives in believers, we can’t get any more sanctified in our identity. But we become more like the Lord in behavior as we walk in the Spirit. Then, what’s true about us on the inside becomes more evident on the outside.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Believer’s Identity. Saint 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Ágios. Holy one. In His New Testament, Father calls us that nearly 60 times, so we won’t forget who we are in Him. He shares His holiness with us, so much so that He even calls us by the same word He uses to describe Himself … Holy.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 3) 28:52

4M ago28:52

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Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Pastor Phelim Doherty consider the truth of Christ as Life and the challenges of teaching that in the modern church.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 2) 31:43

4M ago31:43

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Pastor Frank, Dr. John, and Pastor Phelim Doherty continue discussing the experiences and challenges of delivering the message of Christ as life to believers in Ireland.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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The Heart of a Shepherd. An Interview with Phelim Doherty (Part 1) 27:17

5M ago27:17

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Guest Phelim Doherty, pastor of River City Church in Derry, Ireland, discusses his early life, his wife’s miraculous healing, and his journey to the Savior.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: Walking in Forgiveness 31:51

5M ago31:51

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The enemy will try hard to hinder us. We must set our minds on the truth that, no matter how we feel, we have forgiven and we’re now free.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: How to Forgive 28:57

5M ago28:57

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Because Christ’s life is in us, we CAN forgive, and we CAN walk in freedom, no matter the wound. Pastor Frank and Dr. John offer detailed step-by-step guidance on how to do it.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 4) 29:53

5M ago29:53

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Forgiveness is not restoration. That comes when, and only when, our offenders have repented. God doesn’t restore people without their repentance. Neither should we.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 3) 25:56

5M ago25:56

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Justifying the actions of our offenders might seem like an understanding and compassionate thing to do. But we must never forget that compassion is not forgiveness.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 2) 25:28

6M ago25:28

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We don’t have to feel like forgiving our offender to do it. It still counts! And we mustn’t wait until they repent. We must step forward and bear the cost if we’re to live free.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: What Forgiveness is Not (Part 1) 26:16

6M ago26:16

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Forgiving others isn’t forgetting the wounds they caused you. We can recall the pain vividly and still choose to forgive. But we must never assume that it will be a quick fix.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: Prisons of Self-Protection 30:38

6M ago30:38

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After being wounded, it’s normal to retreat within safe boundaries. But when self-protection becomes a driving motive, boundaries can become emotional prisons.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: For Our Emotional Health 26:36

6M ago26:36

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Try as we might, we can’t ignore our wounds or stuff the anger that results. This will drag us down or erupt and wound others – often those we love most.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: Roots of Bitterness 25:45

7M ago25:45

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Feeling angry after an offense is healthy, but rage and revenge are sin. These might feel good for a while, but they can become roots of bitterness that defile many.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: Be Angry But Don’t Sin 26:15

7M ago26:15

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Feeling anger is a healthy response when others wound us. It’s a crucial first step on the road to forgiving our offender … so we can experience our freedom.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: How God Forgave Us 30:57

7M ago30:57

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God didn’t wait to forgive us until we apologized. He forgave us while we were His enemies, reconciling Himself to us and inviting us to reconcile ourselves to Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: As Far as the East is From the West 29:49

7M ago29:49

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Scripture commands us to forgive others just as God has forgiven us. We must understand how He did this if we are to forgive in the very same way.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: Confusing Verses 28:38

8M ago28:38

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Some verses seem to show forgiveness as conditional, but the New Covenant teaches us otherwise. In Christ, God forgave us unconditionally, and we are to do the same for others.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Forgiving Others: An Introduction 27:44

8M ago27:44

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Forgiving those who wound us can feel like the hardest thing ever. But doing so frees us from what others have done to us … and what we’ve done to ourselves.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 19. When There are No Answers 31:37

8M ago31:37

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God can be silent when we suffer. We pray for understanding, but our words seem to go nowhere. At these times, God offers us Himself, so we can see Him as we never have and receive the blessings we didn’t even know we needed.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 18. Comfort for a Suffering Friend 27:58

8M ago27:58

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Job’s friends teach us to be compassionate when others suffer. They were purposeful in their actions, meeting Job where he was and suffering with him. They gave the gift of silent presence, allowing Job time to recover emotionally.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 17. When Those We Love Suffer 26:17

8M ago26:17

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Watching someone suffer can be painful, moving us to desire relief at any cost. But Jesus’ words, “Shall I not drink of the cup the Father has given Me?”, call us to view suffering through a different lens.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 16. Trust in the Trenches of Life 31:05

9M ago31:05

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Job was blindsided, his world shattered in seconds. Still, he embraced his suffering and blessed the name of the Lord. He learned it’s possible to worship and praise God through tears.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 15. Behind the Earthly Curtain 26:57

9M ago26:57

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Many believers see Satan as a vicious enemy, fiercely ravaging whomever he wishes. But that’s not true. He can’t do anything without God’s permission, and his power is completely limited by God’s divine purposes.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 14. Purpose in Suffering 28:05

9M ago28:05

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God’s people are not immune to suffering. Sometimes it’s due to consequences, or to Father’s discipline. But most often it’s to accomplish His divine purpose in our lives … to conform us to the image of Christ.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 13. Job: An Introduction 26:11

9M ago26:11

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No matter what we experience, Father is right there, comforting and encouraging us with His very life. He shares all our sorrows, collects all our tears. No suffering is too small to escape His attention.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Part 12. The Fruit for Encouragement 30:37

10M ago30:37

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Father’s encouragement of Mary was crucial as she walked through unprecedented suffering. She kept her focus on God and finally experienced what the angel first told her – she was blessed among women.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 11. A Virgin Mother 27:27

10M ago27:27

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For Mary, the mother of Jesus, blessing was braided closely with suffering. But through it, she came to see herself as her Father saw her. And she grew to know Him as she never had before.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 10. From Spoiled Kid to Shepherd 29:27

10M ago29:27

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Joseph arrived in Egypt a completely different man. Suffering had shaped him into a humble, compassionate servant and a protective, providing shepherd.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 9. A Painful Family Life 27:21

10M ago27:21

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Joseph suffered greatly at the hands of his family. But God worked through it, not only to safeguard the nation but also to strengthen Joseph’s faith in, and dependence on, Him.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 8. From Sheep Feeder to Shepherd 30:07

11M ago30:07

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Through his suffering, Peter transformed into a man who knew well how to shepherd and encourage believers who were enduring intense persecution for righteousness’ sake.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 7. Suffering in Peter’s Life. 28:17

11M ago28:17

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Our Lord called Peter when he was a diamond in the rough. But suffering worked to grind and polish this apostle until he became a champion of grace.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 6. The Fruit of Paul’s Suffering 30:10

11M ago30:10

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In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul revealed how suffering transformed him into a humble man who learned that God’s strength works best in weak vessels.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 5. Restoring A Devastated Life. 30:58

11M ago30:58

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Some suffering turns our world completely upside down. When that happened to Paul, his restoration required three things: time; biblically sound fellowship; and positive affirmation and support.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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Suffering. Part 4. Fitting Us for God’s Purposes. 26:53

12M ago26:53

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Suffering can make us completely suited for God’s purposes in our lives, if we give our consent. How do we consent? The same way Jesus did – by willingly choosing to ‘listen under’ our Father.By Frank Friedmann and John Russin

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