For the Gospel Podcast

In this episode Costi Hinn continues his series through the parables by unpacking truths from Jesus' teaching on the prodigal son that speak to lost souls and religious hypocrites. Themes include sin, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, and forgiveness. Whether you're a long time Christian or new to faith, the lessons from this parable will bring you back to the foundation of salvation and God's love for us. 

Some people are ready for Christ to return or call them home, and some are not. Some people are living for themselves but think they are saved, while others are humbly living their life for God’s glory. In the parable of “The Ten Virgins” Jesus arrests the eternal perspective of His audience by showcasing how once the Lord returns, it will be too late to be saved. Today is the day of salvation. 

Jesus warns us to be careful of being unforgiving in light of how forgiven we are. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Unforgiving Servant” and reminds us why all Christians forgive, and clarifies what forgiveness is not.

In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks the parable of “The Rich Fool,” and gives us truths to apply from Jesus’ warnings about trusting in riches. 

In this new 8-part series, Costi Hinn is teaching you how to interpret the parables and walking you through several key parables! From allegorizing them to misapplying them, many people are missing the point of one of Jesus' most prominent teaching tools. This series will make you confident and knowledgeable when it comes to the parables, and help you apply them faithfully in your walk with the Lord. 

In this final episode of Costi Hinn's 3-part series with Tim Challies, Tim walks listeners through the process of growing closer to God in the midst of unthinkable loss. How is it possible for someone to grow closer to Jesus while experiencing painful loss? When all hope seems lost, how can we still have hope? Tim guides you through these questions and more. 

In this episode Costi Hinn continues his three part series with Tim Challies on loss, suffering, grief, and the goodness of God. In this specific interview, Tim Challies provides insights on God's sovereignty and God's goodness in the midst of losing a child. 

In this 3-part series Costi Hinn interviews pastor and author, Tim Challies, about the loss of his son, Nick, in 2020. Nick was a young man on the pathway to ministry and deeply loved by his family. He was engaged to Ryn, enjoying life, and going to school at Boyce College (Southern Seminary) when the Lord called him home suddenly. Tim has always been known for his faithful teaching and writing ministry (www.challies.com), but the Lord has seen fit to add a "ministry of sorrow" to Tim's life. This series will take a deep dive into the Challies family story, the aftermath of losing Nick, big questions about God's goodness, sovereignty, grief, and suffering as a Christian. 

In this final episode of the self-control series, Costi Hinn walks you through 6 bricks to build a life of self-control from Dai Hankey’s book, “A Man’s Greatest Challenge.” These bricks apply to every Christian, whether you are a man or a woman, and the secret to self-control is rooted in one key truth that he covers at the end of this episode. 

In part 4 of the self-control series, Costi Hinn teaches through 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 and provides 6 truths about how Paul the apostle lived his life and exercised self-control for the sake of the gospel. He did everything with purpose and on purpose — for the glory of God. Grab your Bible for this episode, and be challenged to live in a way that honors the One who saved your soul. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn takes you to several key passages of Scripture to break down 5 truths from the life of Christ and how He is our perfect model for self-control. While Christians will not be perfect like Christ, they have the power to grow in self-control because they are in Christ. 

In sports, teams gather scouting reports about opposing teams to go into a game with a strategy for facing their opponent. They study patterns and tendencies which help them predict what the other team might do. Like in sports, a scouting report on challenging environments can help Christians go in with “eyes wide open,” and develop a strategy for winning the spiritual battle. In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series on self-control by walking you through 5 self-control war zones. These are items or environments that can be good things but are not neutral in our battle for self-control. In addition, he unpacks 4 responses to these war zones. 

In this first episode of a 5-part series on self-control, Costi Hinn walks you through 5 "breakers" that can bring down the walls of your self-control, and 4 responses that will help bear this important fruit of the Spirit. 

Join Costi and his wife, Christyne, as they talk about why they wrote their new children’s book, “The King Who Found His Self-Control." In addition, they talk about life in the trenches as young parents, how to move from “hanging fruit on trees” to planting gospel seeds of truth in your kids, and the importance of the gospel. They share details on how they wrote the book, along with how you can take the step as a family when it comes to self-control.

What does God expect of men in the church? If not all men are pastors, what significant role can they play? How should the priority of the local church permeate a man’s life? In this final episode of the manhood series Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to help men from all walks of life understand and embrace their role in the local church. 

Is it a sin to kill an intruder who breaks into your home to harm your wife and/or children? Does Christ call men to be passive or aggressive when it comes to home protection? In episode 4 of this manhood series, Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to break down a biblically balanced view on self-defense, home protection, and caring for our families. 

In episode 3 of this manhood series, Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, about the role of men in the home. From spiritual leadership, to provision and protection, this episode will help every man embrace his God-given role within marriage and family. 

In episode two of this manhood series, Costi Hinn asks pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, to break down the traits of a biblical man. Using Genesis 1-3, Travis unveils key distinctions that God has made between men and women, and the unique calling God has placed on men in the world He created. 

In this new 5-part series, Costi Hinn interviews pastor and former Navy Seal, Travis Allen, about the misguided ideas about manhood and unpacks why men like Joe Rogan, Jordan Petersen, and David Goggins represent attractive versions of manhood. Ultimately, this episode speaks to the way God has wired men and how that should be shaped by the Spirit and not the flesh. 

In this final episode of the year, Costi Hinn takes you behind the scenes at what God has done in 2023 at For the Gospel, along with financial updates, content previews for 2024, and how we’re structured long-term. If you’ve wondered about the impact of our ministry or where we’re heading, this episode has everything you need! 

In this final part of our Christmas series, Costi Hinn unpacks the priority of love by walking you through 1 John 2:7-11. During Christmas, it can be challenging to maintain a heart of love because of family dynamics, pressure from work, or a chaotic calendar. Yet as Christians, we have an incredible opportunity to reflect the love of Christ to both fellow believers and the lost who are in need of salvation. 

In part 4 of our Christmas series, Costi Hinn outlines 4 terms that will help you focus on eternity this Christmas! Whether Christmas is filled with the distraction of material blessings this year, or the burden of trials, the truths in this episode will shift your eyes towards Christ and the joy of a future in His presence. The episode includes a clip from Randy Alcorn on eternal perspective. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks the 3rd priority for a winning Christmas by providing you with a theology of generosity. He outlines practical ways to view money, avoid materialism, and enjoy the good gifts God gives us!

In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his Christmas series with a focus on family! During the Advent season, the rat race of pleasing people and special events can quickly put the family on the back burner. This episode will highlight the importance of prioritizing family and saying "no" to good things in order to focus on greater things.  

In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a brand new Christmas series and walks through the first of five priorities for a “winning” Christmas. He defines what it means to win during the Advent season and also provides cautionary wisdom about ways we miss Christ in our Christmas, and five practical ways to keep Christ as the center! 

In this episode, Costi Hinn answers the top 10 questions we’ve received on God’s will and explains each one in light of what Scripture teaches. The questions include topics like the death of babies, who to marry, moving to other places, predestination, and more!

In this episode, Costi Hinn provides clarity on one of the most common questions we get as a ministry. God’s will and healing are twisted by faith healers and spiritual abusers who seek to heap burdens on people who need comforting truth. To get healed, do you just need more faith? Does giving money make God provide miracles? This episode will provide biblical truth on this important aspect of God’s will. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down the 5’s of God’s will as explicitly mentioned in Scripture. Over the years, many theologians and pastors have used these passages to help Christians see that when they live according to what Scripture says, they will alwaysfind themselves aligned with God’s will. Book recommendation in this episode: "Found: God’s Will”by John MacArthur. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn continues the series on God’s will by unpacking God’s will in salvation. Using Ephesians 1:3-6 he showcases how God’s not absent from our salvation, nor is He out of the equation when it comes to who gets saved. God is sovereign and His will very much includes who is saved, when they are saved, and that they stay saved. The doctrine of “election” comes up in this episode as does the doctrine of “adoption.” 

In this episode, Costi Hinn continues his series on the will of God by unpacking what the revealed will of God is all about. Along with 8 key truths and several passages from Scripture, he lays out the major barriers between us and knowing the will of God. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks God’s decretive will or what theologians call “God’s secret will.” When it comes to this particular aspect of God’s will it’s vital that Christians understand the sovereignty of God, but also, the peace that comes from knowing just how in control He is. Whether you’re worried about the future or wondering about the past, this episode will strengthen your view on the will of God and help you live confidently in His plan for your life. 

In this series, Costi Hinn breaks down the basic truth about God’s will and takes the mystery out of one of the most confusing and misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. You canknow God’s will and walk in it. Beginning with this episode, he focused on the most important characteristic you need to get ready for a deeper understanding of God’s will. Too many Christians miss the glorious truth about God’s will because they don’t start off with the right attitude.

In this episode, Costi Hinn answers your questions about the Holy Spirit including questions about tongues, feelings, church service order, fruit, prayer, and more! 

Unity is hard to come by in the body of Christ, but it doesn’t have to be that way. At the same time, we should never sacrifice truth in the name of superficial unity. When it comes to the work of the Holy Spirit in the true body of Christ, we may differ on some secondary doctrinal matters, but if we share a common Lord and have been baptized into the same body, we can experience unity in the midst of some differences. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 4 principles that can help us preserve the unity that the Holy Spirit provides. 

From confusing phrases to sensational claims, there is a great deal of confusion regarding the voice of the Spirit and how to hear from God today. In this episode, Costi Hinn takes the guesswork out of hearing from the Holy Spirit by providing biblical and practical truths you can use to walk in God’s will with confidence! 

In this 3rd episode of the series on the Holy Spirit, Costi Hinn digs into practical outcomes if we believe that the Holy Spirit is God and a person. This episode will focus on how we should pray to the Holy Spirit, worship the Holy Spirit, and nurture a strong and biblical relationship with the Holy Spirit. 

There are certain truths that every Christian should understand andbelieve when it comes to the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 3 essentials to help all Christians grasp and relish the Holy Spirit’s work as a member of the Trinity. He also covers some of the historical heresies that were condemned by early church councils and provides practical insights for those who have swung to extremes when it comes to the Holy Spirit. 

The Holy Spirit is quite possibly the most misunderstood and abused member of the Holy Trinity. Some people don’t believe He is God, others think He is merely a mystical force or some abstract expression of God. His work, His deity, and His personhood are all essential Christian truths. In the midst of a generation ripe with false teaching that confuses people on this vital doctrine, this episode will help you avoid error and relish in the truth. Costi Hinn highlights several examples of blasphemy regarding the Spirit’s work, then provides 3 glorious reasons why getting the doctrine of the Holy Spirit matters. 

Like many pastors and churches, when COVID-19 hit the news and shut down orders spread across the globe, Tim Stephens and Fairview Baptist Church stopped holding services and assessed the situation. Not knowing what they were dealing with, they took every step necessary to use wisdom and prudence in their decision-making. But as it became clear that this virus was not all that the government made it out to be, Tim’s convictions stirred to re-open the church and begin preaching and holding worship services. His decision to re-open had a wide ripple effect that ultimately led to his imprisonment. As a husband, and a father to 8 children, Tim and Raquel Stephens had so much to lose. As fines piled up and public pressure mounted, Tim’s convictions remained anchored. To end the whole ordeal all he had to do was sign an agreement stating that he would not go back and re-open the church. He refused. This interview is the entire story in his own words. 

In this episode Costi Hinn shares the 5th message in this summer series and Paul Washer makes his 2nd appearance. This particular sermon is from the G3 Conference in 2021 and is titled, “Christ Became a Curse.” It should be mandatory listening for any man who aspires to be a pastor-elder in the local church, and most certainly a convicting message for believers from all walks of life. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn shares the 4th message in this summer series. This particular message is more of a testimony by none other than Joni Earecksen Tada from the Strange Fire Conference in 2013. This message will help you grasp God’s will on healing, and how a Christian should view suffering and the sovereignty of God.

In this episode, Costi Hinn shares the 3rd message in this summer series and it focuses on the kind of preaching every Christian should unapologetically expect from a faithful preacher. Our preacher is Dr. Steve Lawson, this particular sermon is from Shepherd’s Conference in 2019, and was instrumental in Costi's own desire to preach the Word in a pulpit for the rest of his life. It will help any believer understand the importance of preaching and what to expect of their church and pastors. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn introduces our 2nd sermon of the summer series. Our preacher is John MacArthur, the message is "Inerrancy Under Attack," and it is from the 2015 Shepherd's Conference. MacArthur highlights the assaults that have come upon the Word of God and the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. Every Christian must know how the Bible is inerrant and why we stand for the truth of God's unchanging Word. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a 5-week series where he shares life changing messages that have impacted him over the last 10 years. In this 1st message, Paul Washer pours out from his deep well of wisdom on marriage, parenting, and family in what has become one of the most accessible, convicting, and down-to-earth messages on these topics. Washer is less "preachy" and much more personal in what feels more like a living room counseling session than a sermon. No matter your life stage, this will greatly impact you for years to come. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn interviews Owen Strachan and asks him hard questions about difficult passages on head coverings, women teaching in the church, manhood, and patriarchy. These are not salvation issues, but they can be confusing issues that impact the local church and our unity. With biblical balance and pastoral temperance, Strachan and Hinn weave a pattern of clarity through these issues and more. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn answers your questions from the series on forgiveness and conflict resolution. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down the "7 A's of Confession" from Ken Sande and helps to clarify the difference between genuinely seeking someone's forgiveness vs. making excuses about sin. Relationships will never heal and conflict cannot be reconciled if we do not take ownership of our sin. Many people don't know how to seek forgiveness or confess sin biblically. This episode will equip everyone to do that. 

In part 3 of this series on conflict and forgiveness, Costi Hinn walks you through the biblical steps towards becoming a forgiving person and provides practical insights that are modeled in the life of Christ. If you have a difficult time forgiving people or want to be a peacemaker who helps others become more forgiving, this episode has everything you need! 

Christians should be the most forgiving people in the world because we’re the most forgiven people in the world. But that doesn’t mean forgiveness will be easy.  In part 2 of this series on conflict and forgiveness, Costi Hinn unpacks 4 things forgiveness is not, and 4 truths that help us define what forgiveness is. 

This episode kicks off a brand new series on forgiveness and takes a deep dive into conflict resolution, how a Christian should respond, why forgiveness is hard, what bitterness will do to you, and how Christ’s example is our model. Many Christians do not have a healthy pattern of conflict resolution, but the Bible provides us with the tools we need to reflect God’s will in how we fight and forgive. 

In this episode Costi Hinn provides 6 biblical and practical steps for dealing with sinful anger issues, and highlights the core truth that can help any Christian overcome sinful anger that stems from a lack of self-control.

In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through the difference between sinful anger and righteous anger, using Scripture as the basis. Discerning the difference between these two types of anger can help us know when it's time to confess sin, or when it's time to confront someone in their sin. Is your anger rooted in selfish ambition? Are you angry and want to take revenge? Do you experience anger over what grieves the Holy Spirit? These questions (and more) are answered in this episode. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn kicks off a 3-week series on anger beginning with 4 key principles about anger, and 5 passages that show us what the Bible has to say about anger. This series will help you know the difference between sinful anger and righteous anger, as well as gain practical insights for dealing with a sinful anger problem. All Christians will struggle with emotions and self-control. Anger is something every believer should understand and be equipped to address. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Justin Peters and asks him big questions about false teaching, red flags to watch for, and the importance of Christian discernment. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Heidi St. John who is a mother and a grandmother and has run for Congress as a passionate representative of Christian values. Heidi shares powerful truths about the public school system and the need for Christian parents to take responsibility for their calling from God as the primary disciple-makers in the home. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Mark Spence from Living Waters to talk about how to live your life for the ultimate purpose. Mark is widely respected in the Christian world as an absolute spark plug when it comes to being bold about faith and biblical truth. Costi also asks Mark about pro-life issues,  and Mark shares key insights that will inspire you to live for the gospel in every area of your life.

In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with Ken Ham on location at the Ark Encounter for an in-depth interview about big theological questions. They cover creation, the age of the earth, dinosaurs, aliens, and more! Ultimately, all of these issues come down to whether or not our worldview is shaped by Scripture, or by secularism. Ken Ham sets out to prove that science merely proves what the Bible has already proclaimed. 

In this episode Costi Hinn finishes the Easter series by taking you on a journey through Holy Week featuring Russ Ramsey's narrative that synthesizes all of the Gospel accounts into one seamless storyline. You will understand the details of what took place on Palm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.  

This series continues as Costi Hinn helps you focus on Christ and breaks down 5 practical ways to maximize your Easter. There are plenty of traditions and good things to enjoy each year, but the believer in Jesus aims to glory in the greatest thing. 

In this episode Costi Hinn walks you through 3 ways this world attempts to hijack our Easter. Believers are in the world but not of the world, and we should prioritize our lives and important seasons accordingly. Easter is a high watermark of the Christian calendar, don't spiritually sleepwalk your way through it. 

In this episode, the “Revival” series culminates as Costi Hinn walks you through the marks of false revival. The Bible is clear that believers are in a spiritual war and Satan seeks to undermine and distract the church from its mission. Furthermore, darkness uses deception to mislead people and keep them blinded from the truth. Discernment is one of the believer’s most important spiritual tools. This episode will provide you with key truths that will equip you to rightly discern false revival. 

In part two of this series on revival, Costi Hinn walks you through a history of revival from The Great Awakening, to the Protestant Reformation, to the early church in the book of Acts. He lays out 8 clear marks of true revival to help you understand how the Spirit of God works consistently throughout the ages. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn begins a 3-part series on "Revival" so that you can rightly celebrate the power of God in the lives of people, while also using discernment and wisdom in everyday life. This episode includes an excerpt from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones that will help you effectively answer the question: What is revival? 

Christian singleness is often accompanied by extremes. One extreme is to insist that most everyone should be married young, while another extreme is to insist that most everyonewait until their 30s so they can enjoy their singleness. Littered in between these extremes are the imposing personal experiences that many push onto others because it's how the Lord wrote their story.  Are you allowed to deeply desire to be married? Is it wrong to want to plan for the future before getting married? How should you leverage your singleness? If you're sad that you're not married, does that mean marriage is an "idol" for you?  These are important questions! In this episode, Costi Hinn provides 5 principles that will help you view marriage as a gift, and approach singleness in a balanced way. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down 4 types of love and explains the difference between eros, storge, philia, and agape. You’ll learn the difference between these, including the dark side to some of them. Ultimately, genuine love starts with God and believers are called to imitate Him. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn sits down with special needs parents, Ryan & Shainah Shackelford, and they share their story, provide practical wisdom on special needs parenting, and offer encouragement to parents who may be expecting a special needs child. The special needs community is near and dear to our hearts at For the Gospel. This episode will equip you to love, serve, and grow with them!

In this final episode of the spiritual disciplines series Costi Hinn lays out key principles for prioritizing physical health in balance with spiritual health. This episode provides practical steps and insights that will encourage every Christian to ensure that they are maximizing the days God has sovereignly ordained, to the best of their ability. To glorify God with our bodies, our time, and our energy, it is important that we keep a balanced perspective on this subject.

In this episode Costi Hinn interviews the Founder of Redeeming Productivity and For the Gospel contributor, Reagan Rose. This episode will help you establish the right habits and understand what a "P-O-W-E-R" morning routine looks like. If you're going to see a long-term pattern of healthy spiritual discipline, you need to declare war on laziness. This episode will help! 

This is part 2 of "Spiritual Disciplines" and provides practical insights for studying the Bible and retaining what you study. Costi Hinn lays out several key principles, along with examples from some of his own study habits. The book recommendations in this episode are "How to Eat Your Bible" by Nate Pickowicz, and "God's Battle Plan for the Mind" by David W. Saxton.

In this episode Costi Hinn kicks off a 4-episode series on spiritual disciplines, beginning with prayer and how to get the most out of your prayer life. Before he provides the practical action steps you can take, he highlights the affections you must have. Any thriving prayer life begins with a deep love for Christ. 

In this episode Costi Hinn helps you think deeply about your priorities in 2023 and describes one that will have a monumental impact on your life this year. 

Correction and conflict regarding sin is inevitable in the church and we need to know how to navigate these issues in the way we communicate. Paul's instructions to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:1-2 explain how to approach older men, older women, younger men, and younger women. In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks why it's not only "what" you say that matters, but "how" you say it when dealing with family in Christ. Truth should never be compromised, but the Bible provides valuable insight for speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) to other believers. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn shares what God has done through your generosity and our faithful contributors in 2022, and outlines some of our goals for 2023, along with ways to support For the Gospel. 

In this episode Costi Hinn shares openly about hard financial lessons learned after coming out of the prosperity gospel, and unpacks 4 principles for biblical money management from "Master Your Money" by Ron Blue. God has called His children to be faithful stewards of whatever He entrusts to them, so all Christians do well to put time and energy into learning about biblical money management. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the keys to fostering unity in the church. While Christians will have many different opinions, preferences, and secondary doctrinal differences, unity is provided through the cross and can be preserved by the power of the Spirit.

In this episode Costi Hinn sits down with Ryan Shackelford who is a CFO, CPA, and deacon who assists the elders with stewardship at Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona. They discuss principles for money management, budgeting, and how Christians should be stewarding what God provides for them. This episode also highlights books and programs that can provide wisdom for anyone wanting to better manage their money. 

Many Christians would rightly assume that any partnership with a false teacher is at odds with the teaching of 2 John 9-11, while fringe fundamentalists insist Christians should not even visit a restaurant owned by someone of a different faith. What is the difference between helping, aiding, partnering, and fellowshipping with a blatant heretic vs. living peaceful, evangelistic, intermingled lives with people in our community? Can we partner with false teachers if it's for saving America? If we own a business, should we formally engage in partnership with a verified false teacher? Is it a sin to have a Mormon missionary in our home for the purpose of sharing the gospel and trying to save his soul? Costi Hinn provides biblical and practical guidance in this episode. 

In this episode Costi Hinn is joined by his favorite guest, his wife! Christyne is a mother of 5, and the co-author of their brand new book, "In Jesus' Name I Pray: TJ the Squirrel Learns the True Heart of Prayer." They share their heart for parents, and the importance of parents being the primary disciple-makers in the lives of their children. Books can be a great tool for teaching our kids, and their hope is that this book serves families and helps their kids understand what it means to pray "in Jesus' name."

In this episode Costi Hinn provides several Christian principles for voting and offers biblical truths about keeping earthly elections in perspective. All Christians ought to be eager to see our countries and communities positively impacted by our gospel witness, and having the right perspective on voting and politics is important to seeing that happen. 

What does the Bible say about cussing, using crude language, and unwholesome speech? In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks biblical truths that dispel justifications for using crude language or profanity. While many people will struggle with a slip of the tongue or using phrases they quickly regret, every believer ought to make it their aim to please the Lord with their words. Furthermore, those who justify the use of unwholesome speech and profanity have no biblical grounds for doing so. 

In this episode Costi Hinn offers clarity on the difference between trying to find the right church for the right reasons, and hopping from church to church for consumer-driven reasons. He gives 6 marks of the right church to look for in today's culture, and encourages you to add to that list! We should be diligent in searching out the right local church and use Scripture as our basis for the decision. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn provides practical keys to understanding prayer. These truths will not only help you establish the right foundation in your prayer life, but they will also equip you to help others grow in their own prayer life. It was Charles Spurgeon who said, "I'd rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach," because he — even as a mighty preacher — believed in the power of prayer! Not all believers will be gifted with the ability to preach, but every believer has been given the gift of prayer. 

Believers from all walks of life will view Halloween in any number of different ways. Some will shun the day altogether, others will attend church alternatives, while others will see participation in Halloween festivities as nothing more than a little scary fun. In the midst of many different views, there are specific truths that should unite all of those who claim to follow Christ. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through the European origins and American version of Halloween from Travis Allen's, Christians and Halloween, then offers 3 pieces of practical wisdom for all of us this year. 

Using words with wisdom is so important for all of us, especially those who are teachers in the body of Christ. In this episode, Costi Hinn walks through a reflection on James 3 and what God's Word says about how we ought to guard our tongues. As believers, we can use our tongues to bring wisdom, or we can wound others. The wisdom from God is the kind of wisdom that should be on our lips at all times. 

Every year we hear of numerous prophecies by people who call themselves "prophets" or "prophetesses," yet these prophetic words do not come true. While the Bible has clear definitions for true and false prophets, many charismatics argue that there is such a thing as "fallible prophecy" in which supposed words from the Lord were mistaken by the prophet. What should we make of this? In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down the true gift of prophecy and the office of prophet, while laying out 5 dangers with fallible prophecy from Dr. Nathan Busenitz. 

We are undoubtedly in the middle of a culture war and believers must stand boldly for the truth of God's Word. yet in the midst of our fight against evil, we must maintain a Christ-like attitude. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks one of the most important spiritual qualities we should possess when fighting the good fight. Meekness is not throwing cold water on the war effort. Meekness is not standing by while evil runs wild and free. Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is strength under control, it is Christ-like, and it is an essential quality for men and women who stand for the gospel.

In this episode, Costi Hinn answers key listener questions about the filling of the Holy Spirit as a continuation of the previous episode. Due to a lack of clear teaching on this particular subject, many people confuse the "baptism of the Spirit" with "filling of the Spirit," or we aren't sure if we are allowed to pray for the Spirit to fill us, or we wonder about Paul's command to "be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18) since the Bible also teaches that the Holy Spirit already indwells all believers (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). All of these questions and more are covered in this episode on the Spirit's work in our lives. 

People want to hear from God because they know His wisdom and will are perfect. But how can we? Does He only speak through reading the Bible? What does it mean to be "led by the Spirit?" What about thoughts, impressions, feelings, or even the grand claims of people who say that the Holy Spirit speaks audibly to them all the time? In this episode, Costi Hinn addresses these questions and more, breaking down what the Scriptures teach and how every believer can confidently hear from God and be led by the Spirit. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn explains the filling of the Holy Spirit, how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and how the filling of the Spirit differs from the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is a lot of confusing teaching on this topic so Costi sticks to Scripture and helps you understand how you can be filled with the Spirit and glorify God with your life. 

In this audio version of Costi Hinn's video interview with Micah Wilder, you will get an in-depth look at the Mormon Church, Micah's journey as a zealous Mormon missionary, and how God opened his eyes and brought him to a true understanding of the gospel of grace. This is episode is a balance of testimony, gospel truth, and a behind-the-scenes understanding of how Mormonism operates. 

In this episode, Costi Hinn offers 8 questions (from Ethics for a Brave New World by Feinberg & Feinberg) that can help every Christian discern how to make decisions with regard to Christian liberty. Should you drink? Can you wear that outfit? Is it wrong to get a tattoo? Should you buy this, or sell that? Should you move to a nicer home? Is it a sin to take a better job in a better state? Do you have to homeschool to be a faithful parent? These are all big questions that Christians wrestle with. This episode will help you filter your opinions and decisions through God's word and use your Christian liberty wisely! 

In this episode, Costi Hinn announces the newest addition to the For the Gospel family. "Dial In" with Jonny Ardavanis will be coming under the FTG umbrella so we can combine our efforts to provide sound doctrine for every day people around the world. Jonny Ardavanis will also be joining our executive team and helping to lead the ministry forward alongside Costi Hinn and current executive director, Brett Skinner. In this episode you'll hear what Jonny's motives are for providing Christian resources, along with his testimony and a preview of what we have in store for you in the days ahead. God is growing this ministry because of His faithfulness and bringing together an incredible team. Thank you for your support! 

Do you hate your sin? Are you longing for a day when sin will be no more? Is that ever going to happen on this side of heaven? In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks 3 types of sanctification that will give you confidence about what God is doing in your life and what He has in store for you in heaven. Sanctification is one of the most important doctrines for a Christian to understand because the Holy Spirit sanctifies us during our entire Christian life! Furthermore, confusion about sanctification that can cause people a great deal of anxiety about their spiritual condition. This episode will help. 

There are many things that a Christian can and should pray for in this life. A short list may include: safety, healing, job promotions, priority registration for your kids, help with your business, good grades in school, or favor with some situation you are facing. None of these things are wrong to pray for, but if you had a scale and could weigh the motives of those prayers, would a focus on the gospel and your spiritual growth factor in? The Scriptures give us a picture of prayer that is less “American Dream” and earthly, and is much more heavenly minded and eternal. You and I may pray for many good things, but a vibrant prayer life and solid spiritual growth is anchored by a focus on the greatest things. In this episode, Costi Hinn outlines 5 questions every Christian should ask when assessing their motives in prayer. 

Adultery and sexual sin are how the Devil loves to bring down marriages and destroy healthy relationships. Sometimes people who fall into sexual sin will say, "It just sort of happened! I am not sure how things ended up like this." But for the Christian, God's word gives us the clear steps that lead to sexual sin and provides us with wisdom to safeguard our hearts and eyes against temptation. In this episode, Costi Hinn breaks down Proverbs 7 and the steps that lead to sexual sin. He also provides 3 practical ways to guard against adultery and sexual sin. 

Over 84% of the world's population (that's 6.6. billion people) have a smartphone, 4.5 billion people are on social media, and the average American adults consumes over 5 hours of video content each day. At For the Gospel, we are setting our sights on reaching those people with the gospel and sound doctrine. We call it, "Digital Missions," and our involves proclaiming the unchanging message of the gospel in digitally creative ways. In this episode, Costi Hinn (founder/president) interviews Brett Skinner (executive director) about where our ministry is heading, and the two discuss how The Great Commission will always involve sending people to the mission field, while highlighting the important of the digital space. 

Culture typically identifies manhood with a big ego, peak fitness, and success. But Scripture calls Christian men to an entirely different definition of manhood. In this episode Costi Hinn interviews NFL veteran and Super Bowl champ, Heath Evans, and fitness business entrepreneur, Chris Desmarchais, about what it looks like to be a Christian man in today's culture. Both Heath and Chris open up about how they have faced sin, and what sacrifice and humility have to do with real manhood. 

Can women be pastors or elders?  In this episode Costi Hinn answers a very hot-button question in a clear, loving, and biblical way. He explains the passages that cause controversy on the topic of "women pastors" and also explains God's high calling for women. 

In this episode Costi Hinn interviews Anthony & Bre Wood as they announce a brand new podcast coming to the For the Gospel network! "Date Night With the Woods" will feature episodes that focus on marriage, family, and winning where it matters most — at home. In today's culture, Christians need to be equipped to lead their marriage and family faithfully. This program will empower you to do that.