Jesus Smart: The Podcast

The Promised Head-Crusher Prophecy was a sentence of doom for Satan: "The Seed of the Woman -- the Messiah -- will crush your head" (Genesis 3:15). In this episode with Mark Russak, we explore the possibility that fallen angels impregnated women in a vain attempt to corrupt the human bloodline and thwart the Messiah from coming. Who were the mysterious Nephilim? Dive deep with us. You decide. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

What are the core elements of hosting the presence of the Lord in our lives? Like sages for our time, Jason Howard, Bruce Colbert, and I convened at the roundtable to dialogue about this and a few other things ... like experiencing the character, charisma, and competencies of Christ, downloading higher solutions from above, and more. We even riff on the Metaverse. This episode is Part 2 of our roundtable. Listen to episode 215 for the first half. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

Why are transitions in life often messy and challenging? Like sages for our time, Jason Howard, Bruce Colbert, and I convened at the roundtable to dialogue about this and a few other things ... like hearing from heaven about solutions and answers and putting feet to the promises. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

Many Christians in the West seem to settle into a peacetime mentality. Most do not have a sense of urgency about the Great Spiritual War. As a result, we do not know the positive things we’re missing when we do not live a wartime lifestyle. It is time to soldier up! The world needs Christ-followers who embrace a wartime lifestyle. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

Who is your underwriter? The full faith and credit of King Jesus guarantee that you can experience his highest design. And it all contributes to his Royal Story. He’s your patron, sponsor, benefactor, bankroller, endorser, signatory, and guarantor. We can be more! And do more. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

Did you know that the First Christmas was an invasion? The Outlaw Christ-Child has come -- the King is back! Advent is not just something we look back to. It's in THE NOW. And it's in THE FUTURE. Actually, Advent is advancing! This changes prayer, what we imagine is possible, and our decision-making. Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

We're coining a new Christmas greeting ... "Have yourself a very Chaordic Christmas!" The incarnation means the King is back. And that's the ultimate disruptive innovation for our lives and everything we influence. Terry Hoggard is our special guest. He says it's going to take a whole-hearted mindset and heartset (an all-in approach) to engage the dance between heaven and earth. Our "just enough" can become "more than enough" because of Christ in us, the hope of glory. Terry is a veteran missionary who has led international churches in Rome and Brussels. He’s a leader of international leaders. He's a life coach and executive leader in Convoy of Hope, a Christian international relief organization. Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

A special Kingdom Crossover episode pulled together by Stephen Lauterbach of the Despite Popular Belief podcast and purveyor of ManifoldMinistries.com. JCL Faltot of The Writer's Lens and The Narrative Wars is also in the mix. Listen in as we pontificate (some may say bloviate!) about the Western Church, political agendas, and speaking Truth during the Holidays. Stick with us to the end and you'll get a chance to hear burning questions we'd like to ask God someday. Despite Popular Belief Manifold Ministries JCL Faltot The Writer's Lens The Narrative Wars Go to the show notes page for this episode at Manifold Ministries Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast

Dr. Juli Slattery is with us to talk about the power of women to create intimacy in marriage. So what is this relationship superpower that a woman brings to marriage? And how does it differ from a man’s power? Are these powers complementary? The conversation today is rich with insight about intimacy in marriage. (Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and broadcast media professional. She is the co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry dedicated to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality.) Authentic Intimacy (AuthenticIntimacy.com) Sexual Discipleship (SexualDiscipleship.com) Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast  

Repentance ("Wait, don't run away!") is a renewal of the mind and lifestyle -- a core Jesus Dynamic to experience his Kingdom Life. Dynamics are forces or properties that stimulate development and transformation. Kingdom Dynamics or Jesus Dynamics apply the Jesus Way to all of life ... and to everything. This episode is the first in a brand new Jesus Dynamics genre! Go to the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/podcast