Gary Wilkerson Podcast
This weekly podcast follow’s Gary’s personal journey to understand God’s favor and the ways his life has changed as a result. It also explores the issues God has laid on Gary’s heart for those who are struggling to match their understanding
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of grace and divine love with the daily realities of life. Above all, God wants our lives to demonstrate His unearned grace to a hurting, unbelieving world.
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- 169An Invitation to Discover the Roots of Our Christian Faith - 113There probably aren’t too many in the church today who have taken the time or made the effort to study church history, read the writings of the early church fathers, or understand the creeds and the heresies they were meant to counter. Chris Palmer joins Gary Wilkerson in encouraging Christians to discover the roots of their faith and grow in their knowledge of God.View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp113c
- 170Playing Favorites With the Three Persons of the Trinity - 112Trying to wrap our minds around the simultaneous oneness and distinctness of Father, Son and Spirit can be challenging. Some camps within Christianity will even highlight or focus on just one of the persons to the neglect of the other two. Chris Palmer joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the importance of not playing favorites with the persons of the Trinity. Chris challenges listeners to really wrestle with scripture and come to a biblical understanding of the Trinity that will transform your worship and your prayer life.View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp112c
- 171There Is Something Wrong and We Don’t Even Know It - 111Anyone familiar with boating knows the dangers of drifting. It can seem slight, but if not corrected, over time it will take you far off course. Matthew Barrett joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the dangerous drifts taking place within the church’s understanding of the Trinity. Developing a proper doctrine of the Trinity will take work but it will be worth the effort.View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp111c
- 172Is Anything Too Hard For God? Is There Anywhere God Can't Go? - 110Gary Wilkerson answers questions about the power, presence and wrath of God.Does God’s omnipotence have any limits that are not of his own making?If God holds all things together, how can hell and the lake of fire exist void of God’s presence?What is a healthy theological view of God’s wrath for the believer?Are any of God’s attributes greater than the others?View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp110c
- 173The Wonderful Work of the Holy Spirit - 109The Holy Spirit can be the one person of the Trinity that is difficult to wrap our mind around. In some churches he is ignored, while in others the Spirit is overemphasized. Fred Sanders joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity and in the believer’s life.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp109c
- 174Father, Son and Holy Spirit Are All Distinct Yet One - 108All of us experience and have a basic understanding of gravity but we might start to get lost if the conversation heads toward more complicated concepts and theories. The same can be said of the doctrine of the Trinity. If you’re a Christian, you’ve experienced the saving work of the Trinity, but you might not fully understand how God can be both three distinct persons and one God or what role each of them plays. Fred Sanders joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the doctrine of the Trinity and encourages Christians to dig deeper into understanding the distinctness and oneness of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp108c
- 175Faith & Fitness - Called to Coach Others How to Be Healthy - 107God wants his people to be wholly holy—spirit, soul and body. He cares for the whole person. Eric Barber—former CrossFit athlete, trainer and gym owner—joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss how God has called him to help others with fitness, health and nutrition.View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp107c
- 176How to Establish Strong Christian Community in Your Life - 106God created us for fellowship. He said that it is not good for man to be alone but finding authentic community can be challenging. We live in a social media culture where everyone puts their best on display, when what we really need is a place to safely share our hurts and struggles with others. Pastor Rusty George joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss ways to develop strong Christian community.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp106c
- 177BONUS EPISODE: Believing God for Your Family - B02In this bonus episode of the Gary Wilkerson Podcast, Mike Conway from Teen Challenge of Southern California sat down with Gary and Kelly Wilkerson for a captivating, engaging and hope-filled conversation about Believing God for Your Family.
- 178Contending for the Faith of This Generation - 105A cultural tide contrary to the truth of God continues to rise. Christian teens are confronted with difficult topics like evolution, same-sex marriage and transgenderism. They are eager to share and defend their faith but feel they lack the proper training. Evan Wilkerson joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss how God has called him to train up a generation ready to take a stand for God.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp105c
- 179Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt - 104Kids in high school and even younger are now facing issues that were once matters for college students and young adults. Evan Wilkerson joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss the questions and doubts confronting today’s youth.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp104c
- 180The Roles of the Father, Son and Spirit in the Gospel - 103The Trinity can be difficult to discuss and understand but Fred Sanders joins Gary Wilkerson to help bring some clarity to the importance of the Trinity and the role that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit each play in salvation.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp103c
- 181An Invitation to the Deeper Things of God - 102We all come to Christ through many different avenues, but at the core of each path is realizing that we need something only God can provide — salvation. Unfortunately, we can get stuck in this mindset of God existing to meet our needs. Fred Sanders joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss how God invites us to know him for who he is rather than only for what he does for us.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp102c
- 182BEST OF: Sex is Not Your Problem, It's Your Solution - 101Previously, Nate Larkin shared his personal testimony about struggling with a pornography addiction and how he eventually found freedom. This week, he and Gary discuss the types of sexual addiction and where they can spring from in our pasts. God wants to heal these deep heart wounds. As we heal from internal injuries and shed addictions, we will find it easier to forge deep and meaningful relationships with others. Gathering healthy community around us will make staying on the road to recovery easier. While the path may not be any smoother or less steep, faithful friends can walk beside us and remind us of our heavenly Father’s promises.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp101c
- 183BEST OF: Coronavirus - Tribulation is an Opportunity to Be a Testimony - 100The spread of coronavirus has struck a deep chord of anxiety in our country. The quarantine and unstable stock market have only added to people’s fears. Many believers, though, may find their family and friends are open to the gospel for the first time. In this week’s special episode of the Gary Wilkerson podcast, Keith Holloway joins us again to discuss how believers can steady their hearts. And with that peace comes opportunities to share the reason for our hope.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp100c
- 184BEST OF: How to Turn Your Anxiety Into Healing - 099Many of us have struggles that we aren’t comfortable sharing with others. These secret sins seem so taboo that if we told anyone, they might stop speaking to us. Often these deep soul wounds manifest as anxiety or anger or other sins that affect our relationships with friends, family, and community. So how do we get to the root of these issues? How do we find healing from these sins that constantly seem to trip us up?View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp99c
- 185BEST OF: Fighting Hopelessness in Our Walk with God - 098Pastor and president of World Challenge, Gary Wilkerson, paints a brighter and more biblical picture of God’s favor in this opening podcast. The following are a couple points he touches upon:Comfort and self-interest as our drug of choiceWhat it means to be one of the “Holy Ghost miserables”Finding contentment in who God has made us to beThis warm and personal conversation explores the issues God has laid on Gary’s heart for those who are struggling with the idea of God’s favor in their lives. Only an active pursuit of God’s presence and guidance will grant each of his children the peace to stand unmoved in the midst of life’s storms. View full show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp98c
- 186BEST OF: Coronavirus - Unshakable Faith in a World That is Being Shaken - 097We are living in shaky times. As a global pandemic of coronavirus makes its way around the globe, taking lives, crashing stock markets and threatening the livelihood of millions, people are afraid. How are you doing handling the fear. Or maybe put another way, how’s your faith holding up? In this special edition of the Gary Wilkerson podcast, Gary is joined by Keith Holloway, the Senior Director of Missions Development at World Challenge to talk about faith in a time of fear. We hope this podcast gives you hope and encouragement that even in desperate times like these, God is in control.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp97c
- 187BEST OF: A Wilkerson Family Testimony - Prodigal Children Overcoming Addiction - 096Parents in the church can feel ashamed of having a prodigal child. They may have actually been condemned for their child’s suffering or wandering path. In this episode, Gary Wilkerson is joined by his wife, Kelly, and son, Evan, as they discuss how their family was ultimately able to draw closer to God as a result of Evan’s prodigal journey. While this time can be immensely painful for parents and families, God is always faithful. Gary, Kelly, and Evan talk about how God redeemed and healed their own relationships and lives through what seemed like a very dark period.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp96c
- 188BEST OF: A Pastor's Struggle with Pornography and Prostitutes - 095A pornography addiction can feel like a hopeless trap. When we pray and pray for it to go away, we can get stuck in a cycle of despair when the addiction remains. This week, visiting speaker Nate Larkin talks about his own sexual addictions and how he eventually found freedom.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp95c
- 189The Importance of Health and Wellness in the Work of God - 094Your physical health is critical to the calling God has for your life. Sadly, many in the church have neglected their wellness to the detriment of God’s purposes for them. David Bush joins Gary Wilkerson on the podcast today to discuss the importance of stewarding our bodies well so that we can love God and others with all of our strength.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp94c
- 190Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen to Good People? - 093There is no question that there is pain and suffering in this life. The question then becomes: why would a good God allow such things? Gary Wilkerson encourages us to trust God’s goodness and sovereignty through all life’s difficulties. God is able to make all things work together for the good of those who love him.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp93c
- 191Suffering Through the Loss of a Loved One - 092Losing a loved one unexpectedly to addiction or health issues can be a difficult trial to walk through. Matthew and Deanne Ward join Gary Wilkerson to share about losing their daughter to alcoholism and mental illness. They encourage us to hold onto the peace and hope that we have in Christ.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp92c
- 192Have Spiritual Gifts Ceased? - 091Many in the church today believe that the spiritual gifts have ceased to operate. Others refuse to pursue the gifts of the Spirit because of the extreme excess and abuse they have observed. Sam Storms joins Gary Wilkerson to discuss whether or not spiritual gifts have ceased to operate in the church today.View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp91c
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