Courageous Conversations
What are Courageous Conversations? They're a series of fearless conversations tackling tough issues in politics, church and culture.
Hosted by Steve Berger, pastor, father and international spiritual leader, this podcast presents challenging topics facing our culture and our country offering truth in a time of fake news and misinformation. Truth, has the power to set us free!
Episodes
141 episodes
The Armor of God, part 8
"Sometimes God offends our mind to expose out hearts"In addition to putting on the Armor of God, there is another (controversial) supernatural gift that allows us to go deeper with the Lord - speaking in tongues. In part 8, Pastor Steve ...
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The Armor of God, part 7
The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God, but there are different types of this Word- the written Word vs a specific Word spoken to you that is rooted in the scriptures. Listen as Pastor Steve unpacks the different meanings for the Sword of t...
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The Armor of God, part 6
Future plans and goals impact our decisions today, and that is what the helmet of the hope of our salvation does. Wearing this piece of the Armor of God keeps us living a productive, prepared, purified, and peaceful life for that day when our s...
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The Armor of God, part 5
In part 5 of the Armor of God series, Pastor Steve goes into detail about the Breastplate of Righteousness, having your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace, and the Shield of Faith.
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The Armor of God, part 4
We are SEATED in heavenly places, so we can STAND against the schemes of the enemy. In part 4 of this Armor of God study, Pastor Steve covered the Resurrection power that lives within Believers and gives us power over the enemy. He also discuss...
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Counter Culture Confusion
Our culture today is riddled with so many issues that are rooted in a spirit of confusion. In this episode, Pastor Steve unpacks current examples and scriptures that tackle the culture wars and how believers are to live counter culture lives th...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 24
Get ready- He's coming for His Bride. In this episode, Pastor Steve goes over Revelation chapter 19, where we see Jesus coming for His Church. ALL are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb, but it is up to each of us to accept the invitati...
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The Armor of God, part 3
In this episode, in order to better understand who we are fighting against, Steve identifies 16 of the spirits mentioned in the scriptures. We are to test and discern every single spirit (1 John 4:1). Steve covers the Spirit of Jealous...
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The Armor of God, part 2
The History of Spiritual Warfare. Where did it come from? This message connects the dots to help us see the enemy at work. When we put it together, and know who our enemy is, we can start winning some battles.
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The Armor of God, part 1
Before we equip ourselves with the armor of God, we need to understand the spiritual warfare happening all around us. When we identify the enemy's schemes, we can equip ourselves to overcome him. For we wrestle not against flesh and bl...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 23
Babylon has fallen!This week, Pastor Steve unpacks Revelation chapter 18 where we see the final part of God's judgement on the earth by the violent fall of Babylon. The most powerful worldly empire in history was brought to complete ruin...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 22
Who is the Harlot and what is the Beast in Revelation 17? This is a controversial passage of scripture, but Pastor Steve unpacks it using clues in the scripture and from history. Could the Catholic Church possibly play a role? One thing is abso...
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Jesus' Incomparable Hurt
Betrayal is one of the worst things that someone can experience. Some may think of the man Jesus as being unaffected by personal pain, but that is not true. He experienced profound betrayal and was well acquainted with grief. Why did Jesus have...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 21
We see many critical attempts by God to bring people to repentance in Revelation. As the end draws nearer, the judgements turn up in severity, to the point of a nearly uninhabitable earth. This is a last chance to make things right with God, ye...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 20
In this life, we are guaranteed to have tribulations, but the ultimate destination of being in the presence of the Lord will make any struggle pale in comparison to His greatness! Through it all, He is still worth it. This week Steve covers Rev...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 19
In part 19 of the Revelation series, Steve covers chapter 14. Worship, witness, warning, and reaping are all topics covered, but rest and rewards are waiting for those who are faithful despite tribulation. The teaching ends with a call to hones...
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Abide and Abound- God's Plan for Every Believer
Are you struggling to live a fruitful Christian life? It's a lot less complicated than you would think! Abiding in Christ is the most important thing a believer can do, because it naturally leads to bearing fruit. When we do our part, God does ...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 18
Antichrist. 666. The False Prophet. The Beast. These are all topics that we are introduced to in Chapter 13 of Revelation. Tune in as we dig in to these commonly misunderstood concepts.
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 17
The devil may go around like a roaring lion seeking who he may devour, but those of us in Christ can OVERCOME by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. This week we go over Revelation chapter 12.
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Conversation with Amir Tsarfati
Amir Tsarfati is a dear friend of Steve's and an incredibly knowledgeable source on everything regarding the Middle East, Biblical prophecy, current events, and end times. Steve sits down with Amir in this episode to discuss these topics, and i...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 16
Is Revelation Chapter 11 symbolic or literal? In this chapter, we discuss the rebuilding of the Temple, the two witnesses with fire that comes from their mouths, and the antichrist. A good rule to follow is, with scriptural support, to always t...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 15
God is a supernatural God, and He does supernatural things, with supernatural beings, in the realm of humans. Revelation chapter 10 is filled with supernatural mystery- angels, demons, and war in the heavens. Some of it we can decode, and other...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, part 14
In this episode, Steve unpacks Revelation Chapter 9 and the wrath of God that is described, in an effort to bring those left on earth to repentance. Believers in Christ are not recipients of this wrath, but it should put a fire in us to bring o...
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