Are there elements of Pentecostal fire in other traditions? As we begin season 2 on The Pentecostal Teacher, we're going to begin looking at elements of the Pentecostal faith that are present in other Christian traditions. Today, we begin by lo...

What do we do when the Word of God hits tough? You know, when your toes get stepped on as the preacher preaches? In this episode, Dr. True unpacks a portion of Amos 7 where the plumbline of the Word is dropped over the life of Israel. In it, we...

What happens when we're broken?  In this week's episode, Dr. True unpacks the story of Naaman, and demonstrates how there's restoration in God's instructions. 

What do we do when we lose a loved one? In this episode, Dr. True unpacks the story of Elijah and Elisha when Elijah's taken up into heaven. In it, he talks about looking to continue the legacy of our loved one. We must fight through the voices...

What do you do when life is tough? When you find yourself between a rock and a hard place? In this episode, Dr. True begins a new series looking at what to do in tough situations by unpacking a story from the life of Elijah when he found himsel...

In this episode, Dr. True unpacks Acts 19:1-7 where Paul asks the Pentecostal question. This question highlights the hurdles we often must overcome to walk in the Pentecostal experience. 

Central to Classical Pentecostalism is the doctrine of the initial physical sign of speaking in other tongues. In this episode, Dr. Jake True unpacks Acts 10:34-48 as the strongest scriptural case for the doctrine of evidential tongues. Tongues...

In this week's episode, Dr. True unpacks the Pentecostal doctrine of subsequence, how the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an experience that is subsequent to and distinct from the New Birth. Using Acts 8 as a text, Dr. True demonstrates that the ...

In this week's episode, Dr. True is joined by Chris Powell of Chris Powell Ministries and Bobby Ferguson of Bought B...

In this episode, Dr. True unpacks Acts 1, where Jesus teaches his disciples about the Holy Spirit. In it, we see the purpose of Pentecostal power to anoint and enable Kingdom witness till Christ returns. Join us over the next few weeks to unpac...

In this final message from the series "Led by Fire," Dr. True unpacks Deuteronomy 31 where Moses is commanded to raise up a son and a song to pass on this faith. From this, Dr. True asks us what song we are passing on to the next generation. Ar...

In this episode, Dr. True continues journeying with the people of God as they are led by fire. In this episode, we learn how to move from pardon to possession by the power of the Holy Spirit. It's the fullness of the Spirit that allows us to be...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Can I get a little respect? In this episode, Dr. True unpacks Numbers 12, where the pillar of cloud appears in judgement for Miriam and Aaron's disrespect of Moses. In this story, we see the seriousness with which God takes the w...

How should we respond to the presence of God? In this episode, Dr. True looks at the various ways people often respond to God's presence. God wants us to move from being spectators to abiding and remaining in His presence.

In this episode, Dr. True looks at how God's presence led the Israelites in victory over the obstacles and enemies that pursued them on their journey. In it, we learn that when we are led by God, we, too, can overcome whatever may stand in our ...

God wants to lead His people. In the first teaching in this series, Dr. True begins looking at the Pillar and the Cloud that led the people of God throughout their journey from Egypt to the promised land. Listen in to hear how God, by His prese...

What would happen if we lived toward the transformation that is coming when God makes all things new? In this episode, Dr. True unpacks the last portion of 1 Corinthians where we look at living in light of resurrection hope. The hope of resurre...

What will it be like when we're resurrected? What will the resurrection body be like? In this week's episode, Dr. True unpacks the next segment of 1 Corinthians 15 where Paul gives a natural picture to help us understand the resurrection life: ...

It's Spring Time! As we move toward Easter, Dr. True is continuing to break down 1 Corinthians 15 and the topic of resurrection.  In this week's teaching, Dr. True continues his study, looking at verses 12-34. Here, we learn that the Chris...

Spring brings with it the celebration of Easter. Easter is probably the single most important holiday in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Over the next few weeks, Dr. True is going to be walking through 1 Corinthi...

In this episode, Dr. True unpacks Psalm 146. In it, he looks at the frail and the faithful. In a world of human frailty, we must trust the faithful God. In a world tempted to look to human leaders, we must remember the Lord of lords and King of...

What are you living for? Ever wonder if what you are doing will make a difference? The book of Ecclesiastes talks about the desire of the human heart to seek advantage in life. So often, we are caught in the hamster wheel of life, never getting...

"What do you do for a living?" That question is often asked in our introductory conversations as we meet someone for the first time. In it, we see how often our value and identity is caught up in what we do. In this podcast episode, Dr. True lo...

You walk into the classroom, and the teacher passes out the quiz. Surprise. Pop quiz! Tests. We don't like tests, do we? And yet, there are a number of times that we are tested. Our hearts are tested by the trials of life, and often it's in the...

Do you ever get tired? Weary? Life in this world got you down. Navigating relationships and life, whether it be with people, our jobs, politics, and the like often wearies us and drags us down. What is God's answer when we're weary? What do we ...