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Iconic conference messages, landmark interviews, unique monologues creative sketches, and spoof episodes by bestselling author Frank Viola.
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Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
27 min
Frank and Jared field questions about church and ministry. This is the fifth part of a series.
Questions answered are: How do you respond to criticism? What is the most difficult aspect of ministry for you? I’m a 35-year old lead pastor and I’m interested in your IXP Mastermind. Can you tell me about it? The research shows that the majority of pastors in the US suffer from depression, and from my experience in ministry, this is true. What would you say to a pastor struggling with depression?
The Deeper Christian Life Network
Jul 16, 2024
Jul 16, 2024
14 min
Frank and Jared field questions about church and ministry. This is the fourth part of a series.
Questions answered are: What spiritual disciplines do you find important to your ministry? How do you personally practice mutual submission in ministry?
Jul 2, 2024
Jul 2, 2024
19 min
Frank and Jared field questions about church and ministry. This is the third part of a series.
Questions answered are: What is something you wish someone had prepared you for when you began in ministry? How do you define success in ministry? What one or two books are you reading right now?
Rethinking Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh
15+ Years of Projects (and Failing Gloriously)
The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Revised and Expanded
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
9 min
Frank and Jared field questions about church and ministry. This is the second part of a series.
Questions answered are: How do you prepare your messages?
Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
21 min
Frank and Jared field questions about church and ministry. This is the first part of a series.
Questions answered are: How do I balance the demands of ministry with family life and personal time?
May 21, 2024
May 7, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
18 min
Frank features a Bible-based preacher (and self-professed scholar) who gives an interesting discourse on Paul of Tarsus in the New Testament. Namely, the bad things Paul did, the good things Paul did, and the things that Paul did that were neither good nor bad. One of the biblical references the preacher cites is 1 Corinthians 9:27 in the NASB (1977 version) which reads, “But I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.”
Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024
16 min
Part 4 of Josh Khachadourian’s interview with Frank. This episode covers how to deal with criticism, the three types of critics, when you know it’s time to write a book, Frank’s favorite books in his catalog, the main pieces of advice for Christians who want to make an impact in the world, the revolutionary kingdom message, how to find a mentor.
Preface from Frank for this episode: “I was a guest on a show tailored to Christian men in ministry and business. In it, I discussed what I believe to be critical insights for all leaders and creators, both women and men. While the context was faith-based, the substance is universal. And while the specific podcast I was interviewed on was geared toward men, the advice is for everyone. The interview contains some of my best advice for those making a ruckus – ministers, writers, teachers, musicians, artists, teachers, spiritual leaders, etc.”
Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
26 min
Part 3 of Josh Khachadourian’s interview with Frank. This episode covers failure and reassurance, handling compliments and criticisms, how to reframe failure and learn from it, the necessity for investing in training, mentor/mentee relationships, a critical resource for authors, bloggers, creators.
Preface from Frank for this episode: “I was a guest on a show tailored to Christian men in ministry and business. In it, I discussed what I believe to be critical insights for all leaders and creators, both women and men. While the context was faith-based, the substance is universal. And while the specific podcast I was interviewed on was geared toward men, the advice is for everyone. The interview contains some of my best advice for those making a ruckus – ministers, writers, teachers, musicians, artists, teachers, spiritual leaders, etc.”
How to Defend Yourself Against Alien Abduction (the episode referred to in the interview)
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
12 min
Part 2 of Josh Khachadourian’s interview with Frank. This episode covers the definition of success, knowing when to launch, the weight of experience, controversy, navigating joy, life, and peace in your work, the meaning of courage.
Preface from Frank for this episode: “I was a guest on a show tailored to Christian men in ministry and business. In it, I discussed what I believe to be critical insights for all leaders and creators, both women and men. While the context was faith-based, the substance is universal. And while the specific podcast I was interviewed on was geared toward men, the advice is for everyone. The interview contains some of my best advice for those making a ruckus – ministers, writers, teachers, musicians, artists, teachers, spiritual leaders, etc.”
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
27 min
Part 1 of Josh Khachadourian’s interview with Frank. This episode covers trends in Christianity, superficial spirituality vs. the deeper Christian life, productivity hacks and distractions, the studio life vs. the industrial life, dealing with discouragement.
Preface from Frank for this episode: “I was a guest on a show tailored to Christian men in ministry and business. In it, I discussed what I believe to be critical insights for all leaders and creators, both women and men. While the context was faith-based, the substance is universal. And while the specific podcast I was interviewed on was geared toward men, the advice is for everyone. The interview contains some of my best advice for those making a ruckus – ministers, writers, teachers, musicians, artists, teachers, spiritual leaders, etc.”
Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024
12 min
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
45 min
This message is part of the Exquisite Passion Master Class on The Deeper Christian Life Network. It’s called “Living in the Presence of the Future: The Already But Not Yet."
The Deeper Christian Life Network
Jan 16, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
47 min
This message is part of the Exquisite Passion Master Class on The Deeper Christian Life Network. It’s called “Living in the Presence of the Future: Has Jesus Christ Changed?”
The Deeper Christian Life Network
Jan 2, 2024
Dec 19, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
38 min
The Deeper Christian Life Network
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Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
53 min
This is the continuation of Frank’s last conference message, “The Two Anointings,” which can be streamed or downloaded from this podcast.
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
47 min
Delivered at a Ministry Leadership Conference in November 2023.
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
52 min
Delivered at a Ministry Leadership Conference in November 2023.
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
7 min
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
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Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023
39 min
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
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Oct 10, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
29 min
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Sep 12, 2023
Sep 12, 2023
26 min
Rethinking the Five Fold Ministry
Living by the Indwelling Life of Christ
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Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
17 min
Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom
Sound effect intro credited to Royalty Free Music from Bensound
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 1, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 4, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
16 min
Frank talks about a subject he's never discussed before. The episode is part serious and part spoof. Tread with a sense of humor.
Jun 6, 2023
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
11 min
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
22 min
Living by the Indwelling Life of Christ
Epic Jesus: The Christ You Never Knew
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Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
18 min
Frank’s Discography (All Books)
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Apr 4, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
1hr 22 min
Mar 7, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
2hr 6 min
Lyrics to “The Romance of the Ages”
There's a lady who's pure
Hid in God she’s secure
And she’s waiting to wed her true Bridegroom
She is young and she’s free
Peerless worth she has seen
By His Word she is sure where she came from
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
And she's wearing a white gown that’s spotless
There's no wrinkle no flaw
Found in Christ from before
The whole world ever came into being
New creation behold
Without blemish she glows
With His presence she shows forth His nature
Oooh, it makes me praise Him
Oooh, it makes me praise Him
She’s the pearl of great price
A dear treasure to Christ
And the Spirit is crying for marriage
Sterling beauty men see
By her light they’re set free
And her garments are fragrant with glory
Ooh, it makes me praise Him
Ooh, it makes me praise Him
When He died on that tree
Blood and water redeemed
And His side was the womb where she came from
And a new day will dawn
For all who stood long
And the angels will chorus with laughter
Oh whoa-whoa-whoa, oh-oh
She is the woman God has dreamed of
Before creation
The New Jerusalem is coming
The Lamb is ready to escort her
To His chamber
The Spirit’s calling her to join Him
And it makes me love Him
Oh, whoa
Her heart is captured by His beauty
And His glory
The Bridegroom’s calling her to join Him
Dear lady, can you sense His nearness?
He’s been waiting
The Lamb is ready to appear now
And now the drama it unfolds
All that the prophets had foretold
There stands a lady we all know
Who beams with light and is extolled
And all within her turns to gold
Exquisite stone and pearl from old
When she is one with Him at last
The Bride is ready for the Lamb
She’ll be His wife upon His throne
And she's waiting to wed her true Bridegroom
Feb 7, 2023
Jan 17, 2023
Jan 17, 2023
6 min
Lyrics to “Ekklesia”
Well I’ve seen a woman whose beauty is beyond compare
Her garments are eternal and glory shines through her hair
She’s a Bride without blemish, she is holy, pure, and true
She’s the woman God has dreamed of, fragrant with heaven’s dew
And she is radiant with Life
A holy city, the Lamb’s Wife
She’s Ekklesia (Ekklesia)
She’s Ekklesia (Ekklesia)
Well she’s making herself ready for the marriage of the Lamb her Groom
And she is clothed with His image in the newness of Jerusalem
And for her hand He was crucified
And in His bosom she’ll abide
She’s Ekklesia (Ekklesia)
She’s Ekklesia (Ekklesia)
Bridge:
She came out of His side
She’s ekklesia
She came out of His side
She’s ekklesia
She’s the city of God
She’s ekklesia
She’s the city of God
She’s ekklesia
Ekk-le-sia, Ekk-le-sia
Out of His side
Bone of His bone
City of God
Jan 3, 2023
Jan 3, 2023
34 min
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
7 min
Lyrics to “In This Quiet Time With You”
The lamp is burning Lord in my inner man
The light softly glowing
The air still in the silence of my mind
I hear Your voice softly calling
As I behold Your glorious face
Here with a saint or two
I will be happy just to touch the heart I love
In this quiet time with You
Your peace is conquering this troubled heart of mine
My cup is overflowing
I read again between the lines upon each page
Your words of love they fill me
As I behold Your glorious face
Here with a saint or two
I will be happy just to touch the heart I love
In this quiet time with You
The fire is dying my lamp is growing dim
The shades of night are falling
Your morning light steals across my spirit now
Your presence never leaves me
As I behold Your glorious face
Here with a saint or two
I will be happy just to touch the heart I love
In this quiet time with You
And to be once again with you
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022
4 min
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