Episodes
Wednesday Feb 04, 2015
Two Kinds of Leaders
Wednesday Feb 04, 2015
Wednesday Feb 04, 2015
In this episode, Frank talks about two kinds of leaders - particularly those who stand outside the institutional church.
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Gutless Wonders
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Frank addresses a tragic problem in the Christian world today. Recorded in early December 2014.
Wednesday Jan 07, 2015
Welcome to the Third Race
Wednesday Jan 07, 2015
Wednesday Jan 07, 2015
Frank Viola shares a powerful message from Ephesians 2 on "The Third Race." Delivered to a multiethnic church in Virginia. To get the entire series of messages on Ephesians, join the DCL Network | Master Classes Form and you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Frank Interviews Your Favorite Character Caller (Spoof)
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
Wednesday Dec 10, 2014
The character caller from the 100th episode who won the most votes from listeners sits in the studio with Frank for a full-on interview. Warning: Do not attempt to listen unless you have a subtle sense of humor.
Saturday Nov 29, 2014
How Not to Receive Correction
Saturday Nov 29, 2014
Saturday Nov 29, 2014
Frank talks about how a Christian should not receive correction from another believer. This is the other side of the conversation that he started in his article How Not to Give Correction.
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
How to End Spiritual Stagnation
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
Frank Viola author talks about his book, Jesus Now, and during the course of the conversation, he discusses the hindrances to spiritual progress and how to end them.
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
The Insurgency Began and You Missed It
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
This episode was updated in June 2018. Frank talks about the present Insurgence. The episode includes the first interview he did on the Insurgence (the gospel of the kingdom), a theme that is expanded in his new book INSURGENCE: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom. A fitting music trailer by R.E.M. begins and ends the episode.
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
The Ultimate Issue
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Frank Viola author delivers a stirring message at a conference in Tennessee. There is no music trailer for this episode.
Thursday Oct 02, 2014
A Word to the Hardcore
Thursday Oct 02, 2014
Thursday Oct 02, 2014
Updated in 2017: Frank gives a word to the "hardcore" - those who are "all in" with respect to following the Lord - and he extends a personal invitation to two of his annual events. Note that the reference to Elijah begins in 1 Kings 18 but continues through 1 Kings 19.
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
Pressing Into the Kingdom
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
Frank delivers a message to a community of believers in October 2010. The message can also be entitled "Holy Violence." An inspiring talk on seeking and pursuing the Lord with all of one's heart.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2014
My Unforgettable Meeting with A.W. Tozer
Wednesday Sep 03, 2014
Wednesday Sep 03, 2014
Frank Viola author shares about his meeting with A.W. Tozer and the practical and spiritual implications drawn from it.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
Wednesday Aug 27, 2014
Frank delivers a message on the unsearchable riches of Christ at a deeper life conference in Ohio. This message is part of an online Master Class given by Frank. If you want to be alerted when the class is open, sign up on the DCL Network | Master Classes Form and you'll be notified.
Tuesday Aug 12, 2014
The 100th Episode (Spoof)
Tuesday Aug 12, 2014
Tuesday Aug 12, 2014
The 100th episode of the podcast defies a title or description. Warning: You must have a keen sense of humor to understand this particular show.
Monday Jun 30, 2014
7 Ways to Destroy a Friendship
Monday Jun 30, 2014
Monday Jun 30, 2014
The 99th episode of the "Christ is All" podcast, Frank discusses the three kinds of friendships, the five characteristics of a true friend, and the seven ways to destroy a friendship. The episode is less than 20 minutes long.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2014
The First Relationship
Wednesday Jun 04, 2014
Wednesday Jun 04, 2014
A message delivered by Frank Viola at a conference in Toronto, Canada. If are interested in more messages like this, join The Deeper Christian Life Network.
Tuesday May 20, 2014
12 Forgotten Things Every Christian Should Know
Tuesday May 20, 2014
Tuesday May 20, 2014
The 97th episode of the "Christ is All" podcast, Frank Viola talks about 12 neglected things that all Christians -- new and seasoned -- should know. A personal episode void of fluff.
Wednesday May 07, 2014
What is Jesus Doing Now?
Wednesday May 07, 2014
Wednesday May 07, 2014
Frank talks about what Jesus is doing today so we can join Him in His present-day ministry. 45 minutes long combining three separate interviews. Go to JesusNow.tv for information on Frank's new book. Note: the bonuses are no longer available.
Monday Apr 21, 2014
Reimaginining God’s Eternal Purpose
Monday Apr 21, 2014
Monday Apr 21, 2014
The introduction to a series of messages on God's Eternal Purpose delivered in Southern California. This message is part of an online Master Class given by Frank on the Eternal Purpose. Join The Deeper Christian Life Network to access all the messages.
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
The 7 Aspects of Christ’s Present-Day Ministry
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
Frank is interviewed on his new book Jesus Now, and he unveils the 7 aspects of the present-day ministry of Jesus Christ. He then takes a phone call from someone who is distraught and offers advice.
Tuesday Mar 25, 2014
How to Stop Agonizing Over Finding God's Will For Your Life
Tuesday Mar 25, 2014
Tuesday Mar 25, 2014
Frank shares about how to get free from the agony of finding God's will for your life. He talks about the biblical way to discover the Lord's will for your life in peace, freedom, and joy. A liberating message offering wisdom for every Christian, especially those in their 20s and 30s. You can also get a FREE copy of his popular full-length eBook, Rethinking the Will of God (Revised).
Tuesday Mar 04, 2014
Warning: Christian Community Doesn’t Work Without This
Tuesday Mar 04, 2014
Tuesday Mar 04, 2014
Frank delivered this message at the "Reimagining Church Conference" in Toronto, Canada. A sober call to embrace the neglected ingredient that makes Christian community work and the antidote for all of its problems and struggles. Click here for the transcript of a shortened version of this message.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2014
The Christian's Relationship to the Law
Wednesday Feb 26, 2014
Wednesday Feb 26, 2014
Ray Edwards interviews Frank on the relationship between Grace and Law and the Christian's posture toward the Law. This episode is only 11 minutes long.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2014
Someone Didn't Get the Memo: Being a Christian in a Social Media Saturated World
Wednesday Feb 12, 2014
Wednesday Feb 12, 2014
In this episode, Frank Viola and Adrian Warnock discuss what Christians need to know about the online world -- including social media. There are moral and spiritual dimensions to reading and posting online. God's people need to be attuned to His ways as it applies to social media, blogging, email, etc.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2014
What We Haven't Been Taught About Jesus
Wednesday Feb 05, 2014
Wednesday Feb 05, 2014
Frank Viola talks with Dr. Michael Brown about Jesus. Specifically, what many Christians haven't been taught about Him. If this episode stirs your heart toward Christ, please share it with others.
Monday Jan 27, 2014
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Monday Jan 27, 2014
Monday Jan 27, 2014
A powerful message Frank delivered at a discipleship school in Alabama on the gospel of the kingdom. It is part of a Master Class series on the kingdom of God. To get the rest of the series, join the wait list here. To get his book on the gospel of the kingdom, go to Insurgence.org.
Monday Jan 13, 2014
My Thoughts on Hyper-Grace & Should I Discontinue This Podcast?
Monday Jan 13, 2014
Monday Jan 13, 2014
In this episode, Frank weighs-in on the "hyper-grace" controversy. He also asks listeners if he should continue the podcast. Here is the link to give your feedback.
Friday Dec 13, 2013
7 New Songs
Friday Dec 13, 2013
Friday Dec 13, 2013
This episode features seven new songs that Frank has featured on his blog. Click here to read the stories behind each song and the lyrics.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Answers to Hot-Boiling Questions
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Frank Viola answers questions that have been submitted by his blog readers. Listen at your own risk. Serious answers are peppered with comedy and spoof. If you don't have a keen sense of humor, DO NOT listen. A music trailer begins and ends the episode.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2013
Tuesday Oct 08, 2013
Drew Marshall's new interview with Frank Viola. They discuss Mark Driscoll, Zoolander, Mary, Martha, and the Lazarus Story.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
The Church As Seen Through The Eyes of God
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
The first message in a series of talks that Frank Viola delivered at a Body Life Conference in Melbourne, Florida. The rest of the messages are part of a Master Class on The Deeper Christian Life Network.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2013
Tuesday Sep 03, 2013
In this episode, Frank talks very candidly about several important matters. As with our other podcasts, a music trailer begins and ends the episode. Click here for Frank's new online discipleship course
Monday Aug 19, 2013
Jesus Dramatized: Frank Talks with Fiction Writer Tricia Goyer
Monday Aug 19, 2013
Monday Aug 19, 2013
In this episode, Frank talks with best-selling Christian fiction writer Tricia Goyer about turning "the Jesus story" into drama, bringing it to life.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
Reading the Bible in 3D
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
Frank's second session from the NYC Ministers Conference with Scot McKnight, Jon Acuff, and Larry Osborne. For more detail on the subject, see Frank's book Jesus: A Theography. Frank's first session at the NYC Conference is also on this podcast.
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
God's Favorite Place on Earth: Sample Chapters
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Two chapters from "God's Favorite Place on Earth" by Frank Viola. Click here to order the book at a discount in hardback, kindle, nook, or audiobook.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Bono on Jesus: My Personal Reflections
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
In this episode, Frank Viola shares his reflections on Bono's statements about Jesus Christ which he (Frank) posted on his blog recently. There are three humorous commercials peppered into the episode and it ends with a comical blast from the past.
Sunday Jun 09, 2013
God’s Favorite Place - Part III
Sunday Jun 09, 2013
Sunday Jun 09, 2013
Message 3 of Frank's conference talks that formed the basis of his bestselling book, God's Favorite Place on Earth. As with all our audios, a music trailer begins it. One of the people who attended the conference wrote a song based on the talks. The song is presented at the end.
Saturday May 25, 2013
God’s Favorite Place - Part II
Saturday May 25, 2013
Saturday May 25, 2013
Message 2 of Frank's conference talks that formed the basis of his bestselling book, God's Favorite Place on Earth. As with all our audios, a music trailer begins it.
Sunday May 19, 2013
God’s Favorite Place - Part I
Sunday May 19, 2013
Sunday May 19, 2013
Message 1 of Frank's conference talks that formed the basis of his bestselling book, God's Favorite Place on Earth. As with all our audios, a music trailer begins it.
Wednesday May 08, 2013
Wednesday May 08, 2013
An explosive new interview. Dr. Michael Brown interviews Frank Viola on some of the profound lessons contained in God's Favorite Place on Earth. This interview contains many surprising moments.
Wednesday May 01, 2013
Wednesday May 01, 2013
Frank Viola explains why God's Favorite Place on Earth affects every Christian today in two short radio interviews. A music trailer begins the episode.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2013
Who Else Wants a Shot of Spiritual Adrenaline For Their Soul?
Wednesday Apr 10, 2013
Wednesday Apr 10, 2013
Frank talks about his study, the upcoming online course called "Living by the Indwelling Life of Christ," the 18 struggles that most Christians face today, how to get a FREE copy of his book, "Rethinking the Will of God" (Revised), and the 25 gifts he wishes to give away in early May. As with many of our podcasts, this one begins with a music trailer.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
The Deeper Journey: Part III
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Frank Viola's keynote message at a Deeper Christian Life conference in Texas. This is Part III. Parts I and II are now available on the podcast also. The three parts go together, so be sure to listen to them all. As with most of our episodes, there's a short music trailer at the beginning.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
The Deeper Journey: Part II
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Frank Viola's keynote message at a Deeper Christian Life conference in Texas. This is Part II. Part I and III are now available on the podcast also. The three parts go together, so be sure to listen to them all. As with most of our episodes, there's a short music trailer at the beginning.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
The Deeper Journey: Part I
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Frank Viola's keynote message at a Deeper Christian Life conference in Texas. This is Part I. Part II and III are now available on the podcast also. The three parts go together, so be sure to listen to them all. As with most of our episodes, there's a short music trailer at the beginning.
Sunday Mar 03, 2013
The Cosmic Story
Sunday Mar 03, 2013
Sunday Mar 03, 2013
This message was delivered at a live conference in Orlando, Florida. It's part of the Everlasting Domain Master Class on The Deeper Christian Life Network. Join the Network to gain access to all the messages in the series.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
For God So Loved the World vs. Love Not the World
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
Frank Viola's keynote session from the NCY Ministers Conference. Some of the other speakers were Scot McKnight, Jon Acuff, and Larry Osborne. A music trailer begins the audio.
Sunday Jan 20, 2013
Do You Make These 8 Mistakes When Reading the Bible?
Sunday Jan 20, 2013
Sunday Jan 20, 2013
Frank discusses 8 common mistakes that Christians make when reading the Bible.
Saturday Dec 15, 2012
Steve Brown Interviews Len Sweet & Frank Viola Again
Saturday Dec 15, 2012
Saturday Dec 15, 2012
Steve Brown interviews Sweet and Viola on their book, Jesus: A Theography. For the first time, the authors discuss the one part of the book where they disagreed -- the part that didn't make the final draft. (This podcast removes the commercials.) You can listen to Steve's other interviews at SteveBrownEtc.com and Keylife.org.
Thursday Nov 01, 2012
Thursday Nov 01, 2012
Christian Book Distributors (CBD) interviews Frank on Jesus, interpreting the Bible, and the meaning of the word "gospel" in the first century.
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
Jesus & the Scriptures
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
"Real Answers" interviews Frank on Jesus and the Scriptures.