Best Joshua Hoffert Podcasts (2024)

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Totalitarianism, Transhumanism, and the Evangelical Subculture: a look at Anthony the Great 1:10:15

4d ago1:10:15

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Today on the podcast, we interview CR Wiley, an author, podcaster, and pastor. CR Wiley co-hosts The Theology Pugcast. CR Wiley is a reformed pastor who discovered great a value in Athanasius's Life of Anthony. Helping us discern trust and make sense of the world, this 1500 year old monk has a lot to say to modern Christians. Join Voices from the D…

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Ignatian Exercises and Anthony the Great on Testing True Visions from God 1:10:36

3d ago1:10:36

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In the 16th century, a man named Ignatius codified certain exercises that have become popular in the spiritual formation/direction/inner healing crowd today. Was he out to lunch? Can you track a history of said exercises? Join Josh and Murray as they explore the Ignatian exercises and cover Anthony the Great's tests of a true or false vision. For m…

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Lectio Divina: reading scripture through the lens of love 1:00:26

9d ago1:00:26

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Join Josh and Murray as they continue to explore the concept of bridal intimacy in scripture and history as they dive into the ancient practice called Lectio Divina. What do we want to accomplish when we read scripture? Is it to learn what a moral life looks like? Is it to understand fundamental concepts of theology and doctrine? Or is there a deep…

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Bridal Paradigm: The Nuts and Bolts of it All (aka "How We Do") 1:21:57

17d ago1:21:57

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When it comes to the church, theology, and the Chrsitian life, sometimes we tend to talk in theory and principle, rather than practice. In this episode, Murray and Josh begin to explore what does it mean to understand the Bridal language of scripture and the mystics, and how do we apply all of that to our daily lives. The whole episode ends with Mu…

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The Eyes of the Heart and the Nous: Christian Maturity from an Orthodox Perspective, an interview with Fr Michael Gillis (Part 2) 1:03:55

24d ago1:03:55

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In part 2 of Josh and Murray's interview with Fr Michael Gillis, Fr Mike shares about the eyes of the heart and dives into the layers of the human being. What marks the difference between how the Orthodox Church views the process of maturity and how the evangelical church views maturity? Join the guys as they dive in! For more about Father Michael …

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, Appease: The Amygdala, Healing, and Spiritual Growth 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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We've talked about the thalamus as the smoke detector of the brain, now its time to move on to layer 2: the amygdala. Once we have detected that external stimulus is happening, how we respond is largely influenced by how our amygdala has been formed since childhood. Tune in as Josh and Ken talk about the role of the amygdala and how we learn fight,…

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From Charismatic to Orthodox: The Charismata in the Orthodox Church and the Familial Language of the Prophets, an Interview with Fr Michael Gillis Part 1 1:13:01

1M ago1:13:01

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In the west, we have taken metaphors and made them systems. But God describes his bride through familial language. For Fr Michael, it is not mechanism we must discover, but the family we must encourage. Beginning in foster homes at a young age, discovering the Charismatic move in the 70s and 80s, and eventually discovering the early church fathers …

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The Thalamus and Spiritual Health: The First Stage of Brain Development 51:53

2M ago51:53

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What does the Thalamus have to do with spiritual and emotional health. Is there something about how the brain develops that gives us insight into the way we go about maturing and growing? And what happens is we miss those things? Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they talk about the layers of the brain, spiritual and emotional health, and that weird l…

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Catechism and Liturgy in a Charismatic Context: an interview with Josh Lewis (The Remnant Radio) Part 2 44:52

1M ago44:52

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What would it look like to incorporate confession, liturgy and creeds into a modern Charismatic church? Josh Lewis from The Remnant Radio has undertaken the challenge. 8 years after launching a successful podcast where he and his team interview theologians of all shapes and sizes, Josh has ventured into church planting while incorporating historica…

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The Why and How of Spiritual Health: A Look at the 4 Layers of the Brain 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Did you know the brain goes through 4 stages of development? And that those stages correspond to our maturation and age? And what does the Lord's Prayer and the story of Cain and Abel have to do with this? Pain and trauma have a way of impacting each of these stages in unique ways. Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they dive in and break down how we a…

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Re-thinking theology, prophecy, and 5-fold ministry: an interview with Josh Lewis of the Remnant Radio Part 1 52:51

1M ago52:51

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We at Voices from the Desert are excited to welcome Josh Lewis of The Remnant Radio for an in-depth conversation about theology, prophecy, and how we get 5-fold ministry completely wrong. Join Josh, Josh and Murray as they dive into Josh Lewis' story, why he started The Remnant Radio, and the new church plant King's Fellowship Church in Ada, Oklaho…

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Which One: The Church as Moral Arbiter or Place of Healing? 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

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As we continue to dive into the concept of bridal intimacy in the church age, what implications does this have on how and why we "do church?" Some seem to think the church should be the moral arbiter of the age, the judicial witness to God's judgement, or the place of warfare against contemporary culture. But what if there is a different way? Join …

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Navigating The Big Six Emotions 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

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What are we to do when we encounter anger, fear, sadness, shame, disgust, and hopelessness.? These are our most uncomfortable moments. In difficult moment, we either ignore, succumb to, or stuff these are the emotions. But what if there is a better way? And what if, when we looked at Jesus, we noticed that he did not avoid any emotional expression?…

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Bonus Episode: Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence 1:33:38

2M ago1:33:38

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When we look at Jesus we see a stark contrast with our modern world. He does not seem rushed, he is not hurried, and he encourages us to become like little children. Have you ever watched a child lost in play? Time is a foreign concept to them. What would we look like if we could recapture what it means to live from the place of rest Christ promise…

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How does maturity happen (and can you stumble into it) 50:03

3M ago50:03

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Why does maturity (both spiritual and emotional) seem so elusive? And why does it seem as though we either don't have it, only others possess it, or we only seem to stumble into it? Join Joshua and Ken Hoffert as they dive into how we can go about expecting spiritual and emotional health. For more about Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windminis…

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Divine Eros, Saint Symeon (and Bernard), Penal Substitutionary Atonement, and Looking Up 1:06:48

3M ago1:06:48

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How do our models of redemption reflect scripture? And how do the contemplative authors talk about redemption? Is penal substitutionary atonement a thing? Join Josh and Murray as they dive into Saint Symeon, the early church fathers, encountering God, and the gulf between models of redemption based upon wrath and models based upon love. For more ab…

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What is spiritual maturity and what does Jesus have to say about the topic? 42:23

3M ago42:23

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Join us for a new series on the Wind Ministries podcast: The Spiritual Maturity Series! Josh and Ken dive deep into the topics of spiritual maturity, brain science, attachment theory, and stages of development. In this inaugural episode, Josh and Ken talk about what a spiritually healthy and vibrant person looks like according to the words of Jesus…

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The Bridal Paradigm: When a bishop gawked at a sex symbol 1:17:41

3M ago1:17:41

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In the 4th century, Bishop Nonnus was asked why, when a beautiful woman passed him by, he stood and stared while the other bishops looked away. Nonnus' answer provides us insight as we dive deeper and deeper in the mystery of bridal intimacy and covenant union with God (the mysterious one). Tune in to this episode of "Voices from the Desert" as we …

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The Difference Between Information About God and Knowing God, another Bridal Paradigm Episode 1:10:28

3M ago1:10:28

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Another week, another episode of Voices from the Desert! Today, Murray and Josh continue their discussion about the Bride/Bridegroom paradigm. Scripture comes rushing to its conclusion in Revelation 21 when we see the bride as a city descending upon the earth to reign with God. Understanding this throughline is crucial for understanding scripture. …

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The Bridal Paradigm: Where is all this headed? 1:09:11

3M ago1:09:11

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What do you ese when you read scripture? When you see Jesus speaking of coming calamity in Matthew 24, do you wonder about the end times implication? What does the Jewish wedding celebration have to do with Jesus, prophecies, and the tenor of scripture? When Jesus showed upon the scene the nation of Israel was looking for a coming kingdom that woul…

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Unraveling Scripture: The Bridal Paradigm 52:03

4M ago52:03

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In the latest episode of Voices from the Desert, Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck explore the concept of bridal intimacy in Scripture. When the Pharisees expected a king, Jesus compared the kingdom to a wedding. This is a throughline in all of scripture. What would change about how we read certain passages if we saw it through the lens of bridal int…

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Embracing the Mystery of Faith: Part 2 of the Steve Stewart Interview 49:37

4M ago49:37

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In Part 2 of our interview with Steve Stewart of Impact Nations, we dive deeper into the desert journey of his heart and how it challenged all of his paradigms. The pivotal moments on his roadmap included burnout, the Charismatic move, and his rediscovery of the early church fathers. In the midst of the simplistic narratives in traditional evangeli…

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A Life Rescued: the story of Steve Stewart, Impact Nations, and Global Missions (Part 1) 43:28

4M ago43:28

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Welcome to Voices from the Desert, where we explore historic Christianity, the journey of the desert, and how God meets us in the deepest deserts of our hearts. In this episode, we are joined by the Steve Stewart, founder of Impact Nations, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steve's journey from a conservative church upbringing, encountering the Hol…

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Bonus Episode: Unraveling the Mystery of Jesus with Murray Dueck 44:27

4M ago44:27

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the Samuel's Mantle school, join Murray Dueck's as he untangles the mystery behind Jesus as the Messiah. It's a biblical murder mystery and an FBI-like investigation into the disciples' beliefs where Murray delves into Old Testament prophecies, examining clashes between the disciples' expectations of an ear…

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The Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church: an interview with Greg Musselman Part 2 45:48

5M ago45:48

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Join us for Part 2 of the Voices from the Desert interview with Greg Musselman from Voice of the Martyrs. In this episode Murray, Greg, and Josh talk about the need for prophetic reform, when Christianity becomes too political, the gifts of the Spirit, and much more! For more about Greg and Voice of the Martyrs, visit: https://www.vomcanada.com/ Fo…

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The Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church: an interview with Greg Musselman Part 1 58:21

5M ago58:21

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In today's episode, "The Spiritual Potency of the Persecuted Church," we're diving into the experiences of those who stay strong in their faith, even when things get really hard. Our guest, Greg Musselman from "Voice of the Martyrs," knows a lot about this. He's spent a long time helping people who are persecuted for their beliefs. Tune in as Greg …

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Brain Skills, Relational Mode, and the Immanuel Lifestyle: an interview with Michael Sullivant Part 2 1:05:50

6M ago1:05:50

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Join hosts Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck in this episode of "Voices from the Desert" as they sit down for part 2 of an interview with Michael Sullivant to explore the intricacies of brain health, relational mode, and honing essential brain skills. Gain valuable perspectives on living a life deeply connected to the heart of Jesus, as Michael share…

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Life Model, Immanuel Approach, and Recovering our Mental Health: an interview with Michael Sullivant part 1 1:03:42

6M ago1:03:42

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What if your brain is wired in such a way that understanding the way your brain works could be a great aid in spiritual growth, healing of the heart, and mental health? What role does the Holy Spirit and the love of God play into the inner healing of the human heart? Join Joshua Hoffert, and Murray Dueck as they interview friend of the podcast Mich…

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Part 2 of Church Untitled: and interview with Ryan Johnson 1:02:37

6M ago1:02:37

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In part 2, Ryan dives into catching a vision for who God has made you to be, dealing with the hooks of the enemy, building culture, the difference between purpose and calling, and much more. Tune in! Church Untitled is a gathering place in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the midst of a busy city rife with an increasingly antagonistic culture, this churc…

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Church Untitled: Seriously, Listen to this Episode. An interview with an unassuming pastor, Ryan Johnson. Part 1 1:14:56

6M ago1:14:56

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Church Untitled is a gathering place in downtown Vancouver, BC. In the midst of a busy city rife with an increasingly antagonistic culture, this church is building an altar of worship in the downtown core. Ryan Johnson, the pastor of Church Untitled, never envisioned himself as a church planter. In fact, the church began out of deep brokenness and …

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Thinking Apostolically Part 2: Maturity and the need for Apostolic Ministry 48:02

7M ago48:02

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Happy New Year everybody! The Voices from the Desert crew is back at it for 2024! We have some exciting interviews and topics coming in the next few months, stay tuned! Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for part 2 of their interview with Bruce Friesen. Bruce is the founder of Children Arise Ministry, which disciples nations by discipling the nex…

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The Annunciation: a Christmas episode 1:02:27

7M ago1:02:27

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Hey everyone! Thanks for joining us for the past year! Voices from the Desert is a 1-year old podcast with this episode! We have so appreciated and enjoyed getting to know each and everyone one of you. Murray and Josh have much planned for the new year. Keep checking us out and we will keep diving off the deep end! In this epsiode, Murray and Josh …

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Thinking Apostolically: Five Fold Ministry and the Need for Reformation 53:04

7M ago53:04

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Voices from the Desert invites you on a transformative journey of apostolic thinking, exploring the depths of five-fold ministry. Join hosts Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they sit down with special guest Bruce Friesen, founder of the Global Transformation Collective. Uncover the wisdom of apostolic living and leadership in this thought-provoki…

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The Prophetic Manifesto: Apostles and Prophets, what's the deal? 1:32:28

8M ago1:32:28

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Ever wondered how the early church perceived Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers? Join Josh and Murray on Voices from the Desert as we explore the Prophetic Manifesto and what the early church had to say about Five-fold Ministry. Uncover insights into how these roles were embraced in the early church, shaping its spiritual fabric…

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De-Shackling Prophecy From End-Times Eschatology: The Prophecy Series Continued 1:25:24

8M ago1:25:24

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Welcome to "Voices from the Desert," where ancient wisdom intersects with modern culture. In this episode, titled "De-shackling Prophecy from End Times Eschatology," Josh and Murray delve into point 6 of the Prophetic Manifesto. Often, prophecy is seen as a vehicle to predict all the calamities that are about to fall upon a nation. But what if we s…

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To Build an International Prophetic Ministry or Not To? A Prophetic Manifesto Continued... 1:23:39

8M ago1:23:39

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Today it is common to plan your ministry strategy around worldwide impact and a social media platform. But is it normal to think about building around a gift given by God? Join Josh and Murray as they dive into point 5 of the prophetic manifesto: a hesitancy to use the gift to build a platform. The 7 Points of the Prophetic Manifesto: - The reputat…

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How Silence and Solitude Impact Prophetic Ministry: A Prophetic Manifesto (Continued) 1:24:17

8M ago1:24:17

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In this episode of Voices from the Desert we delve into the timeless teachings of the early church age on prophetic ministry and explore their profound relevance in our modern world. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through the seven key points of The Prophetic Manifesto. Today, we shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of solitud…

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A Prophetic Manifesto (continued): the need for humility, silence, and solitude 1:21:17

9M ago1:21:17

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Join Josh and Murray as they continue to breakdown the prophetic manifesto. On for today: the need for humility, silence, and solitude is crucial for prophetic maturity. The seven marks of historic prophetic ministry (The Prophetic Manifesto): - The reputation of Macarius the Great. - The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the church) were sought …

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Where do we derive identity from? 27:35

9M ago27:35

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God has "being" and we are "beings". And everything derives itself from there. Join Joshua Hoffert as he talks about how we come to know God and know ourselves. For more about Josh and Wind Ministries visit: https://www.windministries.ca/ Check out our upcoming Dream Interpretation Mentorship: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/dream-interpretatio…

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The Prophecy Series: A Prophetic Manifesto (Continued) 1:20:52

9M ago1:20:52

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What would a healthy expression of prophetic ministry look like today? How does church history inform who we are and how we are today? Join Murray and Josh as they breakdown a prophetic manifesto for the modern church. On the docket for today: prophetic ministry ought to be known for a robust interpretation of scripture and the primary function of …

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Where do we derive identity from? 27:35

9M ago27:35

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God has "being" and we are "beings". And everything derives itself from there. Join Joshua Hoffert as he talks about how we come to know God and know ourselves. For more about Josh and Wind Ministries visit: https://www.windministries.ca/ Check out our upcoming Dream Interpretation Mentorship: https://www.windtrainingacademy.com/dream-interpretatio…

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Deification, Union with God and Augustine: an interview with Matthew Esquivel Part 2 45:25

9M ago45:25

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How did Augustine see the formation of the spiritual life? Was he a dry stuffy theologian? Did he have a robust apprecation for the experience of God? In what ways does Augustine synergize with the Eastern views of Christian mysticism? Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck for part 2 of their interview with Matthew Esquivel, who is working on his do…

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The Spirit of Prophecy is the Testimony of Jesus 52:51

9M ago52:51

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Jesus said that he would not leave us orphans but that he would come to us. How does he plan to eradicate the orphan-ness in our hearts? The simple answer is through the Holy Spirit and prophecy. For the in-depth answer tune in to the podcast to find out! For more about Joshua Hoffert and Wind Ministries, visit: https://www.windministries.ca/…

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Augustine the charismatic and his theology of martyrdom: an interview with Matthew Esquivel Part 1 50:18

9M ago50:18

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Was Augustine a cessationist or continuationist? What did Augustine think about the spiritual gifts? Does Augustine reflect any of the eastern ideas of Theosis? Did in with Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they talk with Matthew Esquivel who has been working on a dissertation on Augustine, martydom, and experiencing God. For more about Joshua Hof…

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Prophecy, Identity, and the Father's Heart: Questions from Love, Prophecy, and the Kingdom of God 1:01:13

10M ago1:01:13

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"The Lord told me you have the heart of a lion." Those words were spoken to me by my mother at the age of ten and they have never left me. Prophecy is the declaration of the heart of God to each individual heart. Join Joshua Hoffert at the Love, Prophecy, and the Kingdom of God event as people ask questions about the same. For more about Joshua Hof…

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Political Prophecy, Tests for Weighing Prophetic Words, and Experience as a Litmus Test: An Interview with Eric Janzen Part 2 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

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When the disciples asked Jesus if he was ready to establish his kingdom after his resurrection they still missed the gravity of what the message of the kingdom even was. Jesus must have been shaking his head in response to this query. Today, people attempt to use prophetic ministry to establish their own kingdom. Perhaps this is similar in principl…

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Processing Prophetic Words and Prophetic Hurts: an interview with Eric Janzen Part 1 1:06:13

10M ago1:06:13

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How do we respond to prophetic words? And what are we to do when someone says soemthing hurtful to us? Prophetic culture needs an adjustment and Eric Janzen offers helpful principles in his new book "Ponder: Valuing and Evaluating the Gift of Prophecy". Join Joshua Hoffert and Murray Dueck as they interview Eric Janzen and hear all about his new bo…

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Getting love right: the foundational principle 38:54

10M ago38:54

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All of life begins in affection. The conception of a baby begins in the affection of a man and woman. In creation, life begins in affection. The Father looked upon his creation and saw that it was good. It is not an easy thing for a parent to turn off affection for a baby. The framework of our life reorients around the love of God when we experienc…

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The Prophecy Series: A Prophetic Manifesto 1:13:43

11M ago1:13:43

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What would it look like if prophetic ministry began looking once again as it did in the early church? What would the marks of historic, authentic, and true prophetic ministry be? Join Josh and Murray as they lay out 7 marks of historic prophetic ministry as they reflect on revelation and the early church. The seven marks of historic prophetic minis…

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Catching a Glimpse: Looking at Jesus 37:12

11M ago37:12

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Christianity begins in encounter. We encounter him and everything changes. The beauty of Jesus is absolutely captivating. In this episode, Josh dives into the way John the beloved encountered Christ and how everything changed. For more about Josh visit: https://www.windministries.ca/By Joshua Hoffert

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