Episodios

  • Growing in Spiritual Authority as Servant-Leaders

    Growing in Spiritual Authority as Servant-Leaders
    Aug 18 2025
    In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter unpack 10 Core Themes from Rob Reimer’s Spiritual Authority and connect them to the Fivefold Ministry model. From intimacy with God to authority rooted in compassion, they explore how apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists each embody and express spiritual authority in unique ways. Through biblical insights, leadership reflections, and real-life illustrations, Charles and Bruce show how God’s authority is cultivated, tested, and released in everyday ministry. Whether you’re serving in the pulpit, the marketplace, or your community, this conversation will strengthen your confidence in Christ’s authority at work in you.
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    53 m
  • New Wineskins: Revitalizing the Church for a Fresh Outpouring

    New Wineskins: Revitalizing the Church for a Fresh Outpouring
    Aug 11 2025
    The Five Gifts Podcast unpacks the New Wineskin paradigm for Spirit-filled leaders—apostolic, prophetic, pastoral, teaching, and evangelistic gifts for church renewal. In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we unpack the New Wineskin paradigm Jesus taught in Luke 5 and explore how it shapes Pentecostal-Charismatic church revitalization in today’s ministry landscape. Our hosts—operating in Apostolic, Prophetic, and Teaching gifts—share biblical insights, Spirit-led illustrations, and practical strategies to help leaders prepare for fresh outpouring by becoming flexible, Spirit-ready wineskins. You’ll learn: • Why God always fills people before He uses structures • How to deliver the water, not the bottle in your church systems • The process of becoming a new wineskin—stretching, cleaning, scraping, and immersing • How the fivefold gifts of Christ (Ephesians 4:11–16) carry the life of the Spirit into every part of the church • Practical steps for revitalizing leadership teams, small groups, and outreach pathways Whether you lead a congregation of 50 or 500, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead with fresh vision, Spirit-filled passion, and biblical alignment for the next season of growth. Scriptures: Luke 5:37–38, Ephesians 4:11–16 Ideal for: Pentecostal-Charismatic pastors, fivefold ministry leaders, and Spirit-filled church teams.
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    44 m
  • Who’s Shaping You?: The Law of Modeling and the Call to Multiplication

    Who’s Shaping You?: The Law of Modeling and the Call to Multiplication
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode, we unpack John Maxwell’s Law of Modeling—"It’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow"—through the lens of Spirit-filled Fivefold ministry. Every Apostolic pioneer, Prophetic voice, Evangelistic witness, Pastoral shepherd, and Teaching mentor needs models to imitate and lives to multiply. Growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in proximity, humility, and intentional discipleship. This episode explores: • Why isolation kills growth • How modeling shapes each of the Fivefold gifts • Spirit-led practices for finding mentors and becoming one • The path from formation to multiplication You’ll hear practical illustrations, coaching questions, and biblical insights that will equip you to follow well, grow deep, and multiply wisely in your calling. Reflection Prompt: Who are you following—and who’s following you?
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    37 m
  • Climbing with Character: The Law of the Ladder and the Fivefold Call

    Climbing with Character: The Law of the Ladder and the Fivefold Call
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode, we explore John Maxwell’s Law of the Ladder through the lens of Fivefold ministry, asking: How far can your calling go without the strength of character to sustain it? We unpack how each Fivefold gift—Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher—requires a unique expression of Christlike character formed by the fruit of the Spirit, which are the visible attributes of Jesus in the life of the believer. Featuring insights from Jack Hayford, A.W. Tozer, and Dallas Willard, this episode challenges leaders to prioritize spiritual formation over public function and to allow the Holy Spirit to form depth, endurance, and humility in their leadership journey. You’ll learn: • Why gifting without character is dangerous • How the fruit of the Spirit sustains your Fivefold function • What it means to grow deeper, not just bigger • Practical ways to cultivate Spirit-shaped character Reflection Prompt: Which fruit of the Spirit is the Spirit growing in you right now—and how is it shaping your leadership?
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    48 m
  • Breaking Open the Box: Reimagining the Gift of the Evangelist for Today

    Breaking Open the Box: Reimagining the Gift of the Evangelist for Today
    Jul 21 2025
    What if the evangelist isn’t just a preacher in a stadium—but a Spirit-filled strategist, a relational bridge-builder, and a cultural translator? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce and Charles explore how the gift of the evangelist must break free from outdated models and rediscover its prophetic power in today’s world. Based on Rick Richardson’s Evangelism Outside the Box and the legacy of John Wesley, this episode challenges leaders to reimagine outreach in light of belonging, authenticity, and Spirit-led innovation. You’ll discover: • The dangers of boxed-in evangelism • How Wesley’s theology fuels Spirit-empowered, people-centered mission • The role of evangelists in the Fivefold Ministry Model • Strategic urgencies for evangelistic leaders today • Reflective questions to activate evangelism in your team Whether you’re leading an outreach ministry or wondering how to reach people in a post-Christian culture, this conversation will equip and challenge you.
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    53 m
  • Five Gifts for Small Groups: Strategies for Discipleship

    Five Gifts for Small Groups: Strategies for Discipleship
    Jul 14 2025
    Discipleship doesn’t just happen in sermons—it happens in Spirit-filled communities. In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we explore how fivefold leaders can fuel small group momentum through seven proven strategies offered by Lifeway Research. Learn how apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers uniquely contribute to group life, spiritual formation, and leadership multiplication. We also align each strategy to build emotionally healthy disciples. Whether you’re leading a church or facilitating a group, this episode offers powerful tools to equip leaders, engage members, and multiply mature disciples. Connect with us online at fivegifts.org Subscribe, rate, and share!
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Growing Through What You’re Going Through: The Law of Pain

    Growing Through What You’re Going Through: The Law of Pain
    Jul 7 2025
    Pain is part of life. Growth is a choice. In this episode, we explore Maxwell’s The Law of Pain and pair it with timeless wisdom from C.S. Lewis to help you navigate hardship with purpose. You’ll learn how to turn setbacks into growth moments, develop a redemptive perspective on suffering, and consider the value of walking with a spiritual life and leadership coach to accelerate your healing journey. Takeaways: • How pain reveals our true values and beliefs • Practical steps for processing painful seasons • Why intentional reflection is key to personal growth • How a coach can help you move forward when you're stuck Subscribe now and share this episode with someone going through a difficult season.
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    46 m
  • Growth with a Blueprint: The Law of Design

    Growth with a Blueprint: The Law of Design
    Jun 30 2025
    You’re full of vision. You burn with passion. But without a plan… your growth will stall. In this episode, we explore The Law of Design from John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth—a timely principle for fivefold ministry leaders and Spirit-filled influencers who need to move from inspiration to implementation. What you’ll gain: A fresh framework for intentional growth Examples for both church and marketplace contexts How each fivefold gift is meant to grow by design Practical steps to build systems that sustain revival An invitation to coaching for individuals and teams Book a growth coaching session: charlesrusselltraining.com, charlesrussellministries.com, coachingcardia.com Subscribe, share, and tag us on social with your favorite takeaway!
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    1 h y 3 m