Episodes
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
#130: Big News
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Show Notes
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Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
#129: NEW: The Insurgence Podcast
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
In this new add-on episode, Frank uncorks his new podcast, one in which he has conversation partners. You can access the new podcast at TheInsurgence.net.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
#128: Back to the Garden
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
In this addenda, Frank unveils his new book INSURGENCE: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom by giving you the first part of the book in audio form. Note: the bonuses are no longer available.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
#127: Every Spiritual Blessing in Heavenly Realms
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
In this message, Frank discusses Ephesians 1:3. If you would like to obtain the rest of the messages in this series on Ephesians, sign up on the DCL Network | Master Classes Form and you'll be alerted by email on how to access them.
Monday Aug 22, 2016
#126: The Tabernacle of David
Monday Aug 22, 2016
Monday Aug 22, 2016
This is one of the most powerful messages Frank has ever delivered. The message is part of a series of conference messages called Exquisite Passion: A Deeper Journey into God's Eternal Purpose. To get the entire series, join The Deeper Christian Life Network.
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
#125: Inspiration, Purists, Tourists, and Unveiling a New Network
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
Frank puts the podcast on pause, but gives a riff on inspiration, purists vs. tourists, and he unveils (for the first time) The Deeper Christian Life Network.
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
#124: Chat with Frank: Unsubscribers Crank Call In (Spoof)
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
Sunday Aug 09, 2015
In a comical episode, the author's unsubscribers call in to "chat with Frank" using crank calls.
Monday Jul 20, 2015
#123: Changing the Calculus of the Culture War
Monday Jul 20, 2015
Monday Jul 20, 2015
Frank gives an incisive look at how Christians should respond to the culture. Delivered at the Urbana Christian Festival in Illinois. His article How to Respond to the World's Narrative delves deeper into the subject.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
#122: A Ministry Dream Team
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Frank casts his vision of a ministry dream team and how it would benefit you, the body of Christ, and the world. This episode has been followed up and updated by a PDF document called My Vision for a Ministry Dream Team.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
#121: Hacks to the Victorious Christian Life
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
In this episode, Frank shares five hacks to the victorious christian life with his discussion partner Conrad.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
#120: Bad Christian: On Being Challenged
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
Wednesday Jun 03, 2015
The boys from "Bad Christian" talk to Frank and his co-author Mary DeMuth about spiritual warfare, the future of the church, the difference between a challenge and an attack, a behind-the-scenes look at Pagan Christianity and The Day I Met Jesus, and several other subjects
Wednesday May 20, 2015
#119: Introduction to the Mystery of God
Wednesday May 20, 2015
Wednesday May 20, 2015
Frank gives an introduction to the Mystery of God from Ephesians 3. If you would like to obtain the rest of the messages in this series on Ephesians, sign up on the DCL Network | Master Classes Form and you'll be alerted by email on how to access them.
Sunday May 03, 2015
#118: Should a Christian Be Wealthy?
Sunday May 03, 2015
Sunday May 03, 2015
A follow-up to his blog post "Is it Okay for Christians to be Rich?," Frank deals with the subject in his own inimitable way.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2015
#117: Five Reasons Why You Should Have a Mentor
Wednesday Apr 22, 2015
Wednesday Apr 22, 2015
Frank speaks to his podcast subscribers about the 5 reasons why every Christian should have a mentor. He then answers a common question he receives from people who are interested in being mentored.
Monday Apr 06, 2015
#116: Meet the New Jacob
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Monday Apr 06, 2015
Reformed professor and radio talk show host Steve Brown at KeyLife interviews Frank Viola author and Mary DeMuth. Frank gives a powerful riff on the New Jacob (the 7th man) while Mary adds insights into how Jesus responds to the desperate.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2015
#115: Christ Before Time
Wednesday Mar 25, 2015
Wednesday Mar 25, 2015
What was the Eternal Son doing before time? The Bible has a lot to say about this. This episode is a reading from Jesus: A Theography, Chapter 1. It presents what the Scriptures teach concerning what the Preincarnate Christ was doing before creation and how it benefits you.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
#114: Diary of a Prostitute Who Loved Much
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
The story of the prostitute who loved Jesus extravagantly in the house of a pharisee. A reading from the book The Day I Met Jesus: The Revealing Diaries of Five Women from the Gospels, Chapter 2.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2015
#113: Things We Miss When Reading the Gospels
Wednesday Mar 04, 2015
Wednesday Mar 04, 2015
Frank and Mary DeMuth discuss elements we miss when reading the Gospels. They give a fresh presentation of Christ as they talk about their book The Day I Met Jesus: The Revealing Diaries of Five Women from the Gospels.
Wednesday Feb 04, 2015
#112: 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
#111: 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
#110: 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
#109: 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
#108: 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
#107: 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
#106: 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
#105: 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
#104: 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
#103: Pressing Into the Kingdom
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
Thursday Sep 18, 2014
In Matthew, Jesus said "the kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent take it by force." What did He mean? In Luke, Jesus talks about “pressing into the kingdom.” In this stirring message, Frank sheds light on these perplexing texts with a powerful application for all Christians today.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2014
#102: 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
#101: 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
#100: 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 appreciate this particular show.
Monday Jun 30, 2014
#99: Seven 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
#98: 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
#97: Twelve 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
#96: 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
#95: Reimagining 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
#94: 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
#93: 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
#92: 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
#91: 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 Mosaic Law. This episode is only 11 minutes long. For details, see the article Jesus vs. Moses.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2014
#90: 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
#89: 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. For details on the book, go to Jesus: A Theography.
Monday Jan 27, 2014
#88: 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
#87: My Thoughts on Hyper-Grace
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
#86: Seven 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
#85: Answers to Hot-Boiling Questions
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Frank answers questions that have been submitted by his blog readers and podcast subscribers. Listen at your own risk. The show is peppered with a little comedy and spoof. A music trailer begins and ends the episode.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2013
#84: Wounded by Other Christians: Bitter or Broken
Tuesday Oct 08, 2013
Tuesday Oct 08, 2013
Drew Marshall interviews with Frank Viola. They discuss being wounded by other Christians, Mark Driscoll, Zoolander, Mary, Martha, and the Lazarus Story. Comical and challenging.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2013
#83: 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
#82: Frankly Speaking: "I Don't Like Christians"
Tuesday Sep 03, 2013
Tuesday Sep 03, 2013
In this episode, Frank talks candidly about several important matters. As with our other podcast episodes, a music trailer begins and ends the episode. Click here for Frank's online discipleship course.
Monday Aug 19, 2013
#81: 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.