Dying to Live Podcast

Deliverance is a word that often brings confusion, curiosity, or even fear. For some, it’s associated with dramatic encounters and intense moments. For others, it raises honest questions they’ve never felt free to ask.

Today, we want to slow down and bring clarity. In this episode, we’re de-mystifying deliverance. What is deliverance? What are demons? Can a believer have a demon? And what’s the difference between demon possession and demonic oppression?

At its core, deliverance is about freedom—freedom from Satan and his demons, and freedom to walk fully in what Jesus has already accomplished. It’s not about hype or fear; it’s about truth, authority, and wholeness in Christ. And while some deliverance experiences are dramatic, many are gentle moments of freedom—where peace replaces torment and truth replaces lies.

Our goal today is simple: to explain, to equip, and to point back to Jesus, the One who sets captives free. Dave and Keena James, an eldership couple from JoshGen City Bowl, share their experiences with deliverance.

Children change everything—our schedules, our priorities, and often, our faith. As parents, we wrestle with big questions.

Should family life revolve around our children—their needs, their future, their success?
Are we meant to chase sport, achievement, and endless activities in the hope of giving them every advantage? But beneath that lies something deeper.

Where do our children fit in the Kingdom of God? What is their place in church life—not just in programs, but in worship, community, and belonging? Are our kids spectators of faith, or are they being formed as active participants in the people of God? What comes first—Jesus or our children?

And what if following Jesus means inviting our kids into a shared life of faith, where church is not an event we attend, but a community we belong to together? How do we pursue God wholeheartedly, raise children who truly belong, and still make space for marriage along the way? These questions shape our homes, our churches, and the faith our children grow into.

What does it really mean to live by faith? So often, especially in ministry circles, living by faith is reduced to finances—raising support, trusting God for provision, or serving without a salary. And while money can certainly be part of the story, it’s far from the whole picture.

Living by faith is bigger than a bank account. It’s about trusting God with every area of our lives—our decisions, our relationships, our calling, our future, and even our very existence. It’s waking up each day believing that God is who He says He is, and that He can be trusted with what we cannot see.

Living by faith doesn’t always feel safe. Sometimes it’s risky. Sometimes it requires us to step forward without clarity, to move before we feel ready, and to obey without guarantees. It’s not reckless—but it is careful courage, grounded in full reliance on God.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it truly means to live by faith—not just when it’s convenient, but when it costs us something. When trust replaces control. When obedience matters more than outcomes. And when our confidence rests not in ourselves, but in the faithfulness of God. This is a journey of learning to trust Him—fully, daily, and wholeheartedly.

As believers, we live in a world overflowing with entertainment—movies, shows, music, and media that constantly compete for our attention. Some of it inspires us. Some of it challenges us. And some of it quietly pulls us away from God and who He is calling us to be.

Here, we’re asking the hard but necessary questions:

What should we be watching—and what should we walk away from?
Where do we draw the line between discernment and legalism?
How do we navigate fantasy, witchcraft, and symbolic storytelling through a biblical lens?

And how do we honour the truth that what may be permissible for one believer may not be beneficial for another—without using grace as an excuse or causing others to stumble? This isn’t about creating rules—it’s about cultivating wisdom and Biblical discernment.

It’s about guarding our hearts, renewing our minds, and learning how to engage culture without being consumed by it. This is a place for honest conversation, biblical reflection, and grace-filled clarity—because what we consume shapes us more than we often realize.

Mike D'Offay and Dan Barnard, elders in the life of JoshGen, share wisdom, principles and perspective when it comes how we should discern between truth and error for ourselves and our families.

Christmas is more than lights, music, and traditions—it’s a season when hearts are softer and conversations about faith feel more natural. It’s often the one time of year when people who don’t follow Jesus are more open to asking why Christmas is celebrated at all.

For many of us, this includes our own unsaved family members—those we love deeply but often find it difficult to share our faith with. During Christmas gatherings, shared traditions, and moments of reflection, doors open that are usually closed. Invitations to church services or simple Gospel conversations are often received with a willingness that doesn’t exist the rest of the year.

In this podcast, we’ll explore how the Christmas season gives us a unique and powerful opportunity to lovingly share our faith, invite others to encounter the message of Jesus, and point hearts toward the true reason for Christmas—God with us.