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Kingdom Come PodcastFaith on the Front Lines: NOPD Sergeant on Being Bold for Jesus With Willie JenkinsIn this episode, we sit down with one of New Orleans’ finest — Sergeant Willie Jenkins of the NOPD — who also happens to be Derrick’s dad. With decades of law enforcement experience, Sergeant Jenkins shares how to boldly live out your faith in any workplace and how to reflect Christ at home in every season. Whether you’re on the job, with your family, or in the community, we’re all called to be witnesses for the Gospel. This conversation will inspire and equip you to take your next step as a bold disciple of Jesus in all areas of life.
2025-08-1352 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThere is Power in the Cross for Our Every Day Life: Applying the Truth of Scripture to Today With Darius ArdoinIn this episode we have an amazing conversation with Pastor Darius with Celebration Church in New Orleans. We really dive into what the cross means, and how that should change everything about our day to day life. Living for Jesus often becomes boxes we check, rather than a relationship that we have. Our hope is that this episode will help you to take the next step in your relationship with God!
2025-07-231h 02
Kingdom Come PodcastLiving a Life of Faith Lead by the Holy Spirit with Rob and Kathryn HarrymanIn this episode we were joined by Rob and Kathryn Harryman to talk about their journey as missionaries, and how to live a life lead by the Spirit. Many Christians struggle to live how God calls them to live, and through their story and insight, I believe this will help you encounter the Kingdom of God everywhere you go!This video is to break down the Bible, teach scripture, and help you grow in your faith. If you want to learn how to read the Bible make sure to subscribe for daily content about the Bible!
2025-07-091h 12
Kingdom Come PodcastIts Time For Christians to Stop Forgetting This Key to Their FaithIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick come back to the simple truths of the gospel. Many times as Christians as we mature, we only want to talk about the deep truths, and crazy theological findings...and in the process we forget to come back to the cross. The cross is simple, but transformative. In this episode, we want to bring Christians back to the most transformational person in the world, Jesus.
2025-07-0232 minKingdom Come PodcastThis Christian Content is INSANE — Dating Advice, Do Pets Go to Heaven, & More!🚨 Brace yourself — in this episode, we’re diving into some of the wildest Christian content we could find on the internet. From controversial dating advice to heated debates about whether dogs go to heaven, we’re reacting, laughing, and unpacking it all.🎙 Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or just here for the chaos, this is a fun (but thoughtful) look at how faith shows up online — for better or worse.👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — have you heard any crazy takes like these?#ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #ChristianReaction #ChristianDating #DoDogsGoToHeaven #BibleTalk #KingdomComePodcast #HotTakes #ChristianTikTok #Funn
2025-06-2746 min
Kingdom Come PodcastHow One Pastor’s Obedience Sparked a Church That’s Changing a City🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick sit down with Pastor Mike Santiago of Focus Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.From planting a church in his living room to leading one of the largest congregations in the region, Pastor Mike shares his powerful journey of faith, leadership, and multiplication. He opens up about the challenges and victories of church planting, how he equips other pastors to grow healthy churches, and what it takes to lead leaders with vision and purpose.Oh—and don’t miss his HOT TAKE on whether or not pasto...
2025-06-181h 15
Kingdom Come PodcastThis is How God Describes His Own Character - Breaking Preconceived Notions About God's CharacterWhat is God really like? In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, we’re joined by Matt and Julia Templet to unpack one of the most powerful and repeated verses in the Bible — Exodus 34:6-7.Fresh off a mission trip, Matt and Julia share what they saw God do overseas and how that experience deepened their understanding of His love, mercy, and justice. Together, we break down how Exodus 34 reveals the core of God’s character — compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness — and why it still matters today.Whether you’re seeking t...
2025-06-111h 11
Kingdom Come PodcastHow to Hear God's Voice and Pray Prayers That Actually WorkIn this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Matt Hadley from Bethany Church (Hammond Campus) to talk about the one habit that can transform your spiritual life: prayer.So many believers want to grow in prayer, but don’t know where to start—or how to stay consistent. Pastor Matt shares practical wisdom and spiritual insight on how to develop a powerful prayer life that actually leads to encounters with God.If you've ever wondered:How do I hear God's voice?Why does my prayer life feel dry?What does i...
2025-06-041h 02
Kingdom Come PodcastCan You Ruin God’s Plan? + How to See Yourself the Way God DoesIn this episode, we dive deep into some of the biggest questions Christians wrestle with:🌀 Can I mess up God’s will for my life?🪞 How do I begin to see myself the way God sees me?🔥 What’s the difference between a test and a consequence?We also talk about how to handle trials with faith, why God’s love is stronger than you think, and what your true purpose really is — beyond your job, your mistakes, or your fears.Whether you’re walking through hardship or just need encouragement, this episode will remind...
2025-05-2835 minKingdom Come Podcast3 Steps to Finding God's Will for Your LifeWhat is the one question every Christian has asked at some point in their walk with the Lord?? I would argue it is "What is God's will for my life??" This is a question that can drive the baby Christian and season Christian crazy! But what many people don't realize is that the Bible answers this question. In this sermon, Austin breaks down 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to find the Bible's answer to the age old question.
2025-05-2128 min
Kingdom Come PodcastIdentifying Signs of Spiritual Immaturity AND Three Steps to Rapid Growth - LIVE EPISODEThis was a live episode of the podcast recorded at the Southeastern Louisiana Chi Alpha Leadership retreat. In this episode we identify signs of spiritual immuaturity, then lay out the path to finding spiritual maturity in our lives. It has been said "you cannot become spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature." So our goal is to help the listener find spiritual and emotional maturity through the word of God!
2025-05-1428 minKingdom Come PodcastThe Importance of Healthy Christian Leadership in the Life of a Believer with Cole LusbyIn this episode of the Kingdom Come podcast, we are joined by guest Cole Lusby. Cole is a former campus pastor with Chi Alpha Campus Ministry at UL Lafayette, and is a business owner in the Lafayette area. Cole is passionate about, and good at leadership. In this episode we dialogue about the importance of healthy leadership in the body of Christ, as well as looking for the signs of healthy and weak leadership. This episode will help you take the next step to being a healthy leader where ever you go!
2025-05-071h 09
2025-04-301h 03Kingdom Come PodcastEmpowered to Be a Witness for Christ: Sharing Jesus Everywhere we Go - LIVE Episode w/ Jairus MartinWe were joined by Jairus Martin to do a live episode at the Empowerment Conference at Family Life Church in Lafayette, LA. In this episode we break down what it means for us to be empowered to share our faith, as well as breaking down the practicalities of sharing our faith with anyone and everyone.
2025-04-1655 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThis is the craziest testimony you will EVER hear! Homelessness Drug Dealer Becomes a Pastor with Matthew AckmanMatthew Ackman, Pastor at Crossroads Church in Lafayette shares the craziest testimony I have ever heard. Talking about going from on the run from the police as a kid, to homeless and hooked on drugs, to finding Jesus.This is a testament that nobody is ever too far gone to be changed by the power of the Gospel!
2025-04-0953 min
Kingdom Come PodcastFrom Depression to Joy: A Pastor’s Journey Through Faith & Trials with Pastor James SingletonWhat happens when a pastor faces depression, doubt, and the weight of ministry? This raw, honest conversation dives into the struggles of leadership, the power of God’s call, and the reality of depression at the pulpit. From wild ministry stories to almost losing everything, this episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating faith in hard seasons. Guest speaker: Pastor James Singleton with Celebration Church
2025-04-021h 19
Kingdom Come PodcastFinding Healing and Growth in Relationship - God's Design for An Emotionally Healthy Life With Torrey FingalSo many people are unable to live out the life that the know God has called them to live due to pain and trauma from their past. It has become the norm to become emotionally unavailable and not open yourself up for true relationships. Pastor Torrey talks about his experience and the Biblical perspective on how we can find true healing in the context of relationships. God created us to be in relationship. How can we lean into real relationship, to help our life truly begin to reflect the life and character of Jesus?
2025-03-261h 17
Kingdom Come PodcastFaith, Work, and Finances: Remembering Your :"Why" to live a fruitful life with David PrentissDavid Prentiss joined the Kingdom Come Podcast to talk about what it means to be a faithful steward of our finances, time and talent. It isn't always about how much we have, but it is about how we steward what we do have. The Bible teaches that when we are faithful with little, God will entrust us with much. In this episode we really get into how we can honor God with our money and business.
2025-03-191h 03
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Kingdom of God is at Hand: Losing Tradition and Finding Christ with Pastor Calvin WheatOn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Pastor Calvin Wheat joins us to talk about how breaking out of the hyper holiness movement helped him find freedom in Christ. Coming from a ultra legalistic background, it can be easy to lose sight of true relationship with Christ. Pastor Calvin's life and ministry changed when he dove into understanding the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is what Jesus preached, but is often not talked about from the pulpit. So on this episode, we break it down to help you encounter Christ in a way that can chang...
2025-03-121h 07
Kingdom Come PodcastFaith Over Fear: Learning to Trust God Fully Regardless of Our Life CircumstancesIn this episode, Austin and Derrick break down Mark 8 and talk about what it looks like to fully trust God regardless of our circumstances. The disciples saw Jesus do miracle after miracle, yet still struggled to trust Jesus fully. Like the disciples, it can often be hard to trust God when push comes to shove and things in our lives don't seem to be going the way we expect them to be going.
2025-03-0542 min
Kingdom Come PodcastMissionary Tells Stories of Digging Wells in Africa and Seeing ENTIRE VILLAGES Get Saved!On this episode we were joined by missionary with Commission Mankind, Joel Dicharry. Joel travels all around the world digging wells in areas that need water, and preaches the gospel to the people where they go. Joel has so many amazing stories of the provision of God, as well as wisdom to bring to all believers to help you grow in your walk with God!
2025-02-261h 04
Kingdom Come PodcastLearning to fulfill the Second GREATEST Commandment - With James Price and Brandon DasteIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined by James and Brandon. James is the Chi Alpha Director at Southern University in Louisiana and LSU is on staff with LSU Chi Alpha. In this episode, we dive into what it means to truly love as Jesus loves. How can we push through the difficult parts of relationships to show people Jesus, regardless of how we feel about them.
2025-02-191h 00
Kingdom Come PodcastReaching the Black Community with the Gospel: Different Culture, Same Jesus - Sir James OffordSir James, Chi Alpha Campus Pastor at Prairie View A&M joins us to talk about how to bring the gospel to predominately black communities. Sir James left a PWI to reach an HBCU because God showed him the value in places that he did not previously see.Reaching people of different races and different cultures can often be difficult, and Sir James brings his wisdom to how we can be the light of Jesus in every situation and location we find ourself. Revelation shows us that Heaven will have people of all nations, tribes and tongues. So...
2025-02-121h 03
Kingdom Come PodcastYou Must Lose Yourself to Find Christ: Learning to Live a Life on Mission for Jesus with Kirk PriestToday we are joined by Kirk Priest, Chi Alpha missionary to Germany. Kirk talks about how as Christians we can learn to live a life on mission for Jesus even when we are uncertain of what it is that God is calling us to do. our hope is this episode helps you to take the next steps in your walk with God to help you live a life on mission for Jesus!
2025-02-0555 min
Kingdom Come PodcastDo Christians Have to Follow the Sabbath?? The Why and the How of Practicing the Sabbath TodayWhen it comes to old covenant law, it often gets fuzzy which ones we are still under today. On this episode we sit down with Andrew Youngblood, Chi Alpha Campus Pastor at Texas Christian University. Andrew has a passion for ministry, and the Sabbath. On this episode we explore if practicing the Sabbath is something that Christians have to do, as well as diving into how we can actually practice the sabbath effectively!
2025-01-291h 09
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Cheat Code to Life: Breaking Down John Chapter 1 and Answering the Hard Questions of FaithIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down one of the most profound chapters of the Bible: John 1. This chapter is packed with deep meaning, beautiful symbolism, and meaningful theology. What does it mean for Jesus to be the word? How can I know Jesus is God? Can a person lose their salvation? All of these questions will be answered on this podcast!
2025-01-2245 min
Kingdom Come PodcastHow to Become a Disciple of Jesus that Also Makes Disciples with Nick HesterJesus' final command in the gospel of Matthew is to go and make disciples of all nations. The unfortunate reality is very few Christians go from being a. disciple to making disciples as well. On this episode we sat down with Campus Pastor of Texas Tech Chi Alpha to learn how we can make disciples who make disciples. Nick often says, "we are a garden not a factory." We break down what this means, as well as many other key Biblical topics to help you to be a more faithful, and fruitful disciple of Jesus!
2025-01-151h 11
Kingdom Come PodcastRadical Christianity With Matt Carpenter: How to Be a Reflection of Christ Everywhere We GoIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined by Chi Alpha campus pastor at UCA, Matt Carpenter. Matt is a well of knowledge and wisdom and has been a faithful servant of God for many years. We get the opportunity to pick his brain on ministry, and how to become a life long disciple of Jesus! Matt answers some hard questions people have, such as what happens to someone who falls away from the faith? Can someone lose their salvation? And we get the chance to break down some of the...controversial claims Matt has...
2025-01-0850 minKingdom Come PodcastNew Year New....Us? Starting the New Year Strong - What will 2025 Hold??This episode marks the 1 year anniversary of the Kingdom Come Podcast. We are so honored and humbled by what God did in this year. We have BIG things in store for 2025 and we thank you for being apart of the journey!We also talk a bit about how you can start the new year off in a way that honors and glorifies God. Lets start strong!
2025-01-0115 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThis is How to Become an Emotionally Intelligent Christian: Diving into Church Health and EQDr. Pastor Scott Holmes joins the set today for the second part of our interview. Pastor Scott did his doctoral work on emotional intelligence and what it means for Christians. He has some hot takes, and offers you the steps to learn to be more emotionally intelligent.Also as the Louisiana Assemblies of God Superintendent, church health is at the forefront of his mind. We pick his brain on what defines church health. What metrics can we use to gauge the health of a church? Is the size a barometer for health? This conversation will offer you key in...
2024-12-2647 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Pathway to Finding My Mission and Living a More Fruitful Life with LA Assemblies of God Superintendent Dr. Scott HolmesIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick were joined by the Louisiana Assemblies of God Superintendent, Dr. Scott Holmes. This is the first part of our conversation where we really dive into the question: What is missions? Many people think missions is just going to another country to tell people about Jesus, but Pastor Scott really challenges that construct to show us that we all have a mission. In order to be on our mission, we must first understand what it is. Many people are looking for their purpose, their meaning and their mission, and Past...
2024-12-1847 min
Kingdom Come PodcastFormer Atheist OPENS UP About His Story and What Brought Him to be a Christian!In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined by Ethan Turner, a former atheist who gave His life to Jesus. Ethan grew up in church, but after experiencing extreme pain and loss in the Military, he became disillusioned to Christianity and God. Ethan got to a place where he hated God, and thought all Christians were "dumb." After hitting rock bottom, Ethan has an encounter with Jesus that changed his whole life.This is a story of a man who lost purpose, identity, and meaning in life being brought from the depth of...
2024-12-1156 min
Kingdom Come PodcastHow to Become a More Disciplined Christian: This is Why Discipline is CRUCIAL For Growth!In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down the Biblical view of why it is not only good, but necessary for Christians to be disciplined people. We need to learn to be disciplined in every area of our lives, especially that of spending time with God.The problem is, sometimes people just try to discipline stack their way to holiness, and in the process burn out and don't get where they are trying to go. Our goal is to help give you the tools that you need to learn to be more disciplined so...
2024-12-0441 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Weight of Eternity: The Biblical View of Judgment Day - How Do I Gain Heavenly Rewards?On this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick talk through one of the most important topics covered in the Bible: Judgment Day. Every person, good or bad, will face the judgment of God, but few people actually understand what the Bible teaches about what Judgment day will be like. Our goal is to break down the Biblical view of Judgment day. We break down how to get to heaven, as well as what the Bible teaches about heavenly rewards. The Bible doesn't teach of just one judgment. There is the Great White Throne Judgment, then there...
2024-11-2742 min
Kingdom Come PodcastLiving a Life In View of Eternity: Heaven and Hell - How do I know where I'm going and what is like?Where are you going when you die? According to the scripture we all will have an eternal destination, heaven or hell. The reality is, many people have heard of heaven or hell, but don’t know what the Bible actually teaches about them. What is heaven going to be like? What is hell like? In this episode we aim to answer those questions for you!I believe the Bible is clear, eternity is real. What is eternity going to be like? Well…imagine forever, and ever, and ever. Our decisions here on this earth will have an impact on our etern...
2024-11-2040 min
Kingdom Come PodcastA Biblical Response to the 2024 US Presidential Election - What Should Christians do Next?There are Christians sitting on both sides of the election: those who are happy with the outcome, and those who are devastated. In this episode of the podcast, our goal is to not debate policy, but it is to turn the people of America to the Bible. How does God feel about the election? Did God anoint Trump to be the next president? How should I respond now? All these questions are answered with a Biblical basis to help Christians who are on the left and the right to reflect Christ well in their response to the election.
2024-11-1339 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Biblical View of Suffering - "How Could a Good God Allow Suffering?" Finding God in the storm!One of the most common questions that people have about Christianity is "how could a good God create a world with so much suffering?" This question often comes from a place of misunderstanding God, as well as the world that we live in. Our aim is to help us understand why God allows suffering in our world, while also talking about how we ought to respond to the suffering that we face.All people will face suffering of some sort, some worse than others. Does God care about our suffering, and how should we respond to the suffering tha...
2024-11-0641 min
Kingdom Come PodcastThe Path to a Powerful Prayer Life - Learning to Pray Like Jesus is the Key to a Powerful LifeOne of the most basic parts of any relationship is communication, and our relationship with God is no different. The sad reality, is while as Christians we know prayer is important, many of us feel unprepared, and unequipped to pray. Sometimes, its simpler than we make it out to be. This episode breaks down how to pray as Jesus prays, and teaches us to pray. The Lord's prayer is a great model to start. Hopefully this episode can help you to learn to have a powerful prayer life, that leads to a life lead by the Holy Spirit in all t...
2024-10-3043 min
Kingdom Come PodcastShould Christians Celebrate Halloween? Is it Harmless Fun, or a Spiritual Conflict?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined by Christine Johns, Chi Alpha Campus Pastor at the University of New Orleans. Every year around this time, Christians become divided on the topic of if Christians should celebrate Halloween or not. Austin and Derrick interview Christine to get her perspective on the controversial topic. Our desire as Christians should be to honor God in everything we do. Christine explores her convictions on why Christians should not celebrate halloween. Not to remove fun from the life of Christians, but rather to learn to honor God in...
2024-10-2349 min
Kingdom Come PodcastHow Can I Live a Life Lead by the Holy Spirit? Breaking Down Romans 8 - Unlocking the Power We HaveIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down Romans 8 from the Bible, exploring how we as Christians can live a life lead by the Holy Spirit. the Bible teaches us that when we give our lives to Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside of us. The Holy Spirit is what gives us the power to live the life that God has called us to live. This episode is designed to teach us the power that we have as Christians with the Holy Spirit living inside of us. The Spirit can speak to us...
2024-10-1642 min
Kingdom Come PodcastJesus' Boldest Parables EXPLAINED: Breaking down Parables of the Evil Tenant and the Wedding BanquetIn this episode, we're diving deep into two of Jesus' most powerful parables: the Parable of the Evil Tenants and the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. These stories carry timeless truths about God's kingdom, justice, and grace. 🙌What do the evil tenants reveal about God’s patience and justice? ⚖️How does the wedding banquet speak to God’s invitation and the danger of rejection? 💔Join us as we break down these stories, explore their rich meanings, and uncover how they apply to our lives today. Whether you're a new believer, curious about the Bible, or a seasoned Chr...
2024-10-0945 min
Kingdom Come PodcastExplaining The Upside Down Kingdom of God - LIVE EpisodeIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick were live with college students at the Chi Alpha Fall Breakaway Retreat. In this episode we cover what the Upside Down Kingdom of God really is. Many people fail to understand the Kingdom of God, and we strive to break down the Kingdom in a way for everyone to understand and to apply. The Kingdom of God is where the first are last, and the leaders serve. How does the Kingdom apply to your life?
2024-10-0250 min
Kingdom Come PodcastWHAT DOES JESUS MEAN HERE?? Breaking Down the Most CONFUSING Parable in the Bible - The Shrewd ManagerIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down what many people consider the most confusing parable in the Bible, the parable of the Shrewd Manager. In this parable Jesus almost seems to be condoning cunning/bad business practices. As we break down the context, and deeper meaning of the passage it is clear that is not what Jesus was doing.We live in a society where many times Christians are either not creative at all when it comes to reaching people with the Gospel, or people even condemn creativity of Church and ministry pr...
2024-09-2543 min
Kingdom Come PodcastBreaking Down the Parable of the Prodigal Son (The Lost Son) - Understanding God's Love for UsIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick sit down to break down the Parable of the Prodigal son (The Lost Son) in the Bible. This parable is full of symbolism, and meaning to teach us about our place in the Kingdom of God. The parable teaches us about God's relentless love for His children, and shows us that we are never too far gone for His forgiveness and purpose.This parable challenges the life of both mature Christians, as well as new Christians. Showing us that we are never too mature for maturity before the...
2024-09-1845 min
Kingdom Come Podcast"THE WORLD WOULD BE BETTER WITHOUT RELIGION!" - Christians vs Agnostic Debating the Existence of GodIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined again by an agnostic to talk about the existence of God. This is part two, of the previous episode debating with John.In this episode, John claims that the world would be a better place if religion and God did not exist. He believes that religion has caused so much division in the world, that if it were removed from society, we would be one step closer to unity. Austin and Derrick push back on this point to show that the only path to unity is...
2024-09-111h 19
Kingdom Come PodcastHaving A Conversation with an Agnostic: Can I Be a Good Person Without God?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick sit down with an agnostic public school teacher, John. John claims to be open to the existence of God, but then debates that he has no need for God since according to his view, he is a morally good person.This conversation walks through the moral argument for the existence of God, stating that if God is not real there is no objective moral values in the world. John also wrestles with "how can God be good when so many Christians have done horrible things?" Do the act...
2024-09-041h 17
Kingdom Come PodcastLearning to Trust God's Timing Even When You Don't See What He is Doing - Will God Ever Let Me Down?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick talk about learning to trust in God's timing. Derrick has been walking through a season of feeling like God let him down because he keeps not getting the house that him and his wife want. Austin and Derrick walk through the scriptures to see if our actions can ever negate the promises of God. Will God ever let us down, or even can we let God down?It is common for Christians to not understand, or to not see what God is doing. In these times we h...
2024-08-2849 min
Kingdom Come PodcastPastor Stephen Daigle: The Bride of Christ - God's Design for His ChurchIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick sit down with Pastor Stephen Daigle. Pastor Stephen is planting a church in New Orleans called Home Church. On this episode, we cover all kinds of topics from what a Godly marriage looks like, God providing in times of need, church planting, and even exorcisms.Pastor Stephen is a well of knowledge and wisdom. This episode will help teach you the steps required to be a life long follower of Jesus, as well as talking about God's mission and plan for the church!God has a pla...
2024-08-211h 15
Kingdom Come PodcastKill Your Pride Before It Kills You - How to Overcome Pride as a Christian -Does my faith save me?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down the dangers of being prideful as a Christian. The best place to turn to in the Bible for this is Philippians 2. We break down Philippians 2, and what it means for Jesus to have given up His seat in heaven to come down to earth. This is the very definition of humility! Jesus set the example for what it means to be a servant, and a servant leader. We have no excuse to be prideful in our life.Another turn was going to Ephesians 2 and discu...
2024-08-1439 min
Kingdom Come PodcastBreaking Down the Parable of the Sower: Learning to be Refined by Christ and Eliminate DistractionsIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down the Parable of the Sower in Mark 4. Many people struggle to eliminate distractions in their every day life, so our aim is to help you identify distractions so you can eliminate them. Jesus stresses the importance of this parable by asking how you would understand the rest of His parables if you didn't understand this one.Every single person in the world can identify with this passage because we are all some type of soil. We are either like the path, rocky soil, surrounded by tho...
2024-08-0745 min
Kingdom Come PodcastShut Up and Preach the Gospel: How to Navigate a Politically Charged Climate and Reflect Christ WellIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down the hot topic of politics. Being a Christian in America today can cause quite a bit of drama. Anywhere from division between believers who have differing opinions, as well as arguments with non-believers about politics. Our goal for this episode is to teach us which hills we should die on as Christians, but more importantly, how to choose unity even in the middle of a disagreement. Both Austin and Derrick come from very different church backgrounds. Austin's church pushed a conservative/republican narrative, while Derrick's church pushe...
2024-07-3155 min
Kingdom Come PodcastHow Can I Be Blessed? What Does it Actually Mean to Be Blessed, and How Do I Become Blessed?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined by Pastor of Lakeshore Church in Covington, Louisiana, Pastor Bryan Bilac. Pastor Bryan breaks down many different scriptures, both from the Old Testament and the New Testament, to show what it means to be blessed, and how to become blessed. Everyone wants to be blessed, but not everyone wants to do the work to get there. The Bible breaks down that the Blessed man who _________. And that is the question we break down in this episode.The first bit of the podcast goes into Pas...
2024-07-241h 13
Kingdom Come PodcastHow Do I Hear the Voice of God? Is it my Voice or His? How Can I Tell?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down how we can hear the voice of God, specifically diving into misconceptions of this! Many people say "they feel peace" about a decision. Does that mean its from God? Maybe not! This episode goes into many examples all throughout the Bible to see what the truth of the matter is. This episode is geared to bring correction to misconceptions, and help equip believers to effectively walk in God's calling on their life. God wants to speak to all of us, but we need to learn how to hea...
2024-07-1757 minKingdom Come PodcastHow to Read the Bible For All It Is Worth: Where Do I start? What Does it Mean? Why does it matter?In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick teach about the importance of reading your Bible every single day. The Bible is the word of God, but many Christians are ignorant of God's word. This episode aims to teach you where to start, how to read it, and how to apply it. When we don't know what to do, it is easy to never grow consistent in reading the word. This episode will help you start, and help you get consistent!
2024-07-1058 minKingdom Come PodcastHow Do I Share My Faith? What is the Gospel and How do I Share it With My Friends and Family?This is a live episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, recorded at Saints Community Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this episode, Austin and Derrick break down how Christians can practically share their faith with those around them. Many Christians intellectually understand that they are supposed to share their faith, but many practically don't do it. We may be afraid of what people will think of us, or maybe we don't know how to do it. This episode breaks down the biblical approach to sharing the gospel with everyone we come across so that we can see this entire worl...
2024-07-031h 14Kingdom Come PodcastWhy I am NOT a Calvinist: Breaking Down Everything from Calvinism, to Can We Lose Our SalvationOn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick sit down with Glen Davis! Glen Davis is the Chi Alpha Campus Ministry Director at Stanford University in California. Austin and Derrick pick Glen's mind on many hot Biblical topics and controversies. One of the biggest arguments amongst the church today are Calvinist theology and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Much of this episode is breaking down exactly those two things. If you are a new Christian or a life long follow of Christ, you will grow from this podcast. Glen Davis is one of the best Christian leader...
2024-06-261h 01Kingdom Come PodcastOvercoming the Darkness: How to Fight the Battles of Spiritual Warfare and Demonic PresenceIn this episode, Austin and Derrick sit down with Pastor Eric Treuil to discuss his testimony and spiritual warfare. Pastor Eric Treuil is the campus pastor of Chi Alpha at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as well as the Assistant Super Intendent of the Louisiana Assemblies of God. This episode covers everything from encounters with the demonic, how we can effectively give up everything and follow Jesus, and so much more. This episode will help you learn to get into the Bible consistently, and understand how to life a life for Jesus to be an effective follower of Chr...
2024-06-191h 13Kingdom Come PodcastHOW HOT ARE YOU? Exploring the Signs of Lukewarm Christianity in Your LifeToo many Christians are walking around LUKEWARM! And the problem is, many don't even know they are. In this episode, Austin and Derrick dive deep into scripture to break down what Revelation is talking about, when it says it is better to be HOT or COLD! Jesus is coming back, and we need to be effective Christians who live out their faith boldly! This is a hope filled message to help you learn what God's purpose is for your life. We want to help you find out if you have any lukewarm tendencies, and teach you how to break out...
2024-06-1251 minKingdom Come PodcastSermon on the Mount Part 2: Stop Making Peace with the Devil, and Find Purity with Christ!In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick get into the latter part of the Beatitudes. What does it mean to be pure in heart? How do I know if I am pure? What is a real peacemaker? Too many Christians are making peace with the devil because they are trying to keep one hand in the world, while "living for Christ." This episode breaks down how we can live a life for Jesus, and inherit the Kingdom of God!
2024-06-0556 minKingdom Come PodcastSermon on the Mount Part 1: The Kingdom of God, Where the First are Last, the Leaders Serve, and the Poor are Blessed!In this episode, Austin and Derrick start breaking down the Sermon on the Mount. By breaking down the Beatitudes, we find the laws of God's Kingdom. What does it mean to really be a follower of Jesus? Also derrick talks about a shooting that happened at his school this week, and how it opened the door to have faith conversations with his co-workers.
2024-05-2955 minKingdom Come PodcastWhat Does it Mean to be a Disciple? How can I Find Freedom From Sin? With Matthew and Julia TempletIn this episode, Austin and Derrick are joined by Matthew and Julia Templet, to discuss the topic of discipleship. They go into what the difference between a Christian and a disciple of Jesus are, as well as how to find freedom from the sins that continue to entangle.
2024-05-221h 01Kingdom Come PodcastHow to Forgive the Unforgivable: Learning to Give and Receive Forgiveness the Biblical WayIn this episode, Austin and Derrick break down a key aspect of our walk as Christians: forgiveness. We must all know how to receive forgiveness from God, but scripture is clear that we must also be able to forgive others of their wrong doings. We break down stories where it was hard to forgive, while also talk about how we can practically find freedom in forgiveness.
2024-05-1555 minKingdom Come PodcastLIVE EPISODE: Leadership Rights; As Your Position Increases, Your Rights DecreaseIn this episode, Austin and Derrick are LIVE with Southeastern Louisiana University Chi Alpha Campus Ministry to discuss the rights of a leader. As a person increases in a leadership position, they lose some of the rights they once had. This is anywhere from the marketplace, to ministry. If you are currently a leader, or desiring to become a leader this episode is for you!
2024-05-081h 05Kingdom Come PodcastHow to Navigate Christian Relationships that Help You Bear Fruit of the SpiritIn this episode, Austin and Derrick break down how Christians can have healthy dating and friendship relationships, as well as how they can bear much fruit in every area of their life.
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Kingdom Come PodcastShould Christians Listen to Secular Music? Do Miracles Still Happen? Testimony Time With Austin and Derrick!In this episode of Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down what content and music is okay for Christians to consume. Does it hurt our walk with the Lord to listen to secular music? They also break down how we find Biblical truth, specifically talking about if miracles still happen in today's society. Austin and Derrick break down personal experiences, good and bad, that we have had in the church and in their walks with the Lord.
2024-04-101h 06Kingdom Come PodcastKingdom Come Podcast Episode 6: From Passover to the Cross - How to Reflect on the Cross!In this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick start by breaking down the Exodus narrative to show how it point’s to the cross! They will talk through what Passover is, and how it fits into the bigger narrative of the Bible as a whole. After Exodus, they transition to talk about the entirety of Holy Week, and how we can effectively remember the sacrifice of Jesus. The Bible is one story, and our desire is to help you understand that more!
2024-03-271h 16Kingdom Come PodcastPastor David Ford - Church Trauma: Where Hurt Happens Most, Where You Expect it the LeastIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick are joined with Pastor David Ford. Pastor David, author of new book, Church Trauma, talk about what Church hurt is, as well as misconceptions about the church as a whole. Pastor David brings us into the mind of a pastor, to help us understand encounter the Kingdom of God everywhere we go!
2024-03-131h 09Kingdom Come PodcastDo I Deserve to Go to Heaven?: God's Justice - How We Can Know God is GoodIn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick dive into if we deserve to go to heaven or not. Many times we ask questions, or are asked questions, that root in questions of God's goodness and justice. This episode breaks down how we can know that God is a just judge by going through some hard questions from the Bible.
2024-02-281h 01Kingdom Come PodcastGod's Love for Us, and How to Experience itIn this episode, Austin and Derrick break down God's love from Genesis to Revelation, and talk about how we can experience the love of God. One of the toughest things as Christians is learning to love the people we don't naturally love, and hopefully this episode helps you do exactly that.
2024-02-141h 06Kingdom Come PodcastKingdom Citizenship: A Life Lead by the SpiritOn this episode of the Kingdom Come Podcast, Austin and Derrick break down the people of God from Genesis to Revelation. They discuss how we can be successful members of the Kingdom of God, and why it is important! Hopefully this episode helps you experience the Kingdom of God everywhere you go!
2024-01-311h 05Kingdom Come PodcastJesus is King, and His Kingdom is at hand!In this episode Austin and Derrick dive into what the gospel actually is! Many people have been taught their whole life that the gospel is that you go to heaven when you die. But is that actually the full story? Listen and find out!
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