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The Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit Today on Coffee with Conrad, I had the incredible privilege of interviewing Alexandria Butler, a woman with a powerful testimony of God's redemptive love and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Alexandria's story is one that will inspire and encourage you, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Growing up surrounded by the darkness of witchcraft and bitterness, Alexandria seemed destined for a life of pain and negativity. But God had other plans. Through a divine encounter on Interstate 35, Jesus met Alexandria in her brokenness and radically changed the trajectory of her life.  Here is the Audio Podcast Version of our interview: As Alexandria shared her story with me, I was struck by the parallels in our own testimonies. Like Alexandria, I too struggled with demonic torment as a child. But also like her, I had grandparents and relatives who sowed seeds of faith into my life from a young age. Those seeds, planted ...

 A Powerful Testimony of God's Transforming Love: Richard James Dixon Jr.'s Story Recently on the "Coffee with Conrad" podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Richard James Dixon Jr. from Real Talk Interactive about his powerful testimony of how Jesus Christ transformed his life. This inspiring story is a must-listen for any Christian who loves to hear about the supernatural power of God at work.   Richard grew up in a godly family with six siblings. His parents raised them in holiness, but Richard admits he was a mischievous child who acted out and put his parents through a lot. Even at a young age though, he felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit whenever he misbehaved.  One pivotal moment came when God allowed Richard to see how exhausted his mother was with his behavior. It broke his heart and he realized he needed to change. Around this time, Richard also experienced sexual abuse from someone outside the family. This left deep scars that affected him mental...

Radical Discipleship: Rediscovering the Transformative Power of Following Jesus What did Jesus Really mean when He said "Make Disciples"? As I delved into researching the stark differences between first-century discipleship and our modern practices, I was struck by how far we've drifted from Jesus' original intent. In this podcast, I explore what it truly meant to be a disciple in Jesus' time and how we can recapture that radical, life-altering commitment today. In first-century Israel, being a disciple of a rabbi was a high calling that required complete dedication. Disciples would leave everything behind—family, possessions, and their former way of life—to follow their rabbi closely, learning to imitate him in every way. The goal was not merely to acquire knowledge but to become a living embodiment of the rabbi's teachings and character. Contrast this with today's discipleship, which often emphasizes comfort, personal fulfillment, and classroom-style lea...

A Biblical Approach to Prophetic Discernment As Christians with a deep interest in the prophetic realm, it can be all too easy to get swept up in the hype and speculation that often surrounds major celestial events or geopolitical shifts. From failed rapture predictions to sensational claims about the "Shemitah" cycle, the modern Church has far too often traded genuine spiritual insight for emotionally-charged narratives that appeal to our desire to know the future. Conrad tackles this critical issue head-on, drawing a clear distinction between the characteristics of true biblical prophecy and the logical fallacies underlying so many contemporary prophetic claims. By examining examples like Gideon, Jeremiah, and Samuel, he provides a robust framework for developing the spiritual discernment needed to navigate this complex landscape. One of the key lessons Conrad emphasizes is the importance of avoiding the trap of "prophecy by hindsight." Far too often, self-proclai...

Prophetic Warning to America In a shocking incident on March 26th, 2024, the cargo ship "Dali" lost propulsion and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in a catastrophic collision. But this event was more than just a maritime accident - it carried profound prophetic implications that the American church cannot ignore.  The Controversial UN Abstention Just hours prior, the United States took the unprecedented step of abstaining from a United Nations vote calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This marked the first time in history that America refused to stand with its longtime ally Israel, appearing to "turn its back" on the nation. The Prophetic Artist: Dali Astonishingly, the name of the ship itself seems linked to famous surrealist painter Salvador Dali, whose works provide eerie foreshadowing of America's spiritual state: Dali's 1959 work "The Discovery of America" depicts Columbus's arrival, but with clear Christian imagery ...

  Reap a Harvest of Faith: Become a Co-Laborer with God Have you ever felt a yearning to make a real difference in the world? That feeling of wanting your life to count for something bigger? You're not alone. Millions of people share that same desire, and the good news is, there's a powerful way to turn that yearning into a fulfilling reality. In this episode of Coffee with Conrad, we dive deep into the concept of sowing the Word of God and reaping a harvest of faith. Conrad Rocks, your host, explains how you can become a co-laborer with God, partnering with the divine to spread the message of love and hope. Imagine the Word of God as a seed, bursting with potential.  Just like a seed needs fertile ground to grow, God's word needs receptive hearts to take root and flourish. As Christians, we are entrusted with the incredible opportunity to sow these seeds, to share the Gospel with others, and witness the transformative power of faith. The podcast explores the concept o...

Living a Life of Kingdom Purpose  Do you ever feel like you're just spinning plates?  Rushing from one task to another, putting out fires, yet not moving closer to your kingdom calling? As followers of Christ, we're commissioned to bear fruit and make disciples. Yet it's so easy to get caught up in busyness rather than purposeful building of God's kingdom.  In the podcast "From Spinning Plates to Sowing Seeds," Conrad challenges us to shift from a mentality of checking tasks off a list to one focused on leaving a legacy. What if we evaluated our activities not based on urgency but rather their capacity to nurture our faith and serve others?   Jesus' parable of the sower illustrates that seeds landing on good soil multiply exponentially. As Conrad explains, "We need to find receptive hearts to sow the seed of the gospel into." This begins with building relationships, creating safe spaces for spiritual conversations to unfold. Rather than a transa...

  Hearing God's Voice Above the Storm When life throws you a curveball, do you struggle to hear God's guidance through the anxious chaos in your mind? You're not alone.  Many of us instinctively turn to prayer in difficult times, desperately seeking answers and direction. But amidst the inner turmoil, God's voice can feel drowned out.  What if I told you there's a secret to breaking through the barriers of your racing thoughts to clearly connect with God's Spirit? A way to tap into the realm where prayers are powerfully answered and miracles unfold? In this podcast, you'll discover: Why Intellect-Driven Prayer Falls Short When consumed by a heavy problem, it's natural to immediately begin praying for a solution or relief. But caught in the storm of your carnal mind, it's easy for your petitions to feel ineffective.  As the Apostle Paul explains, our earthly understanding is limited when it comes to spiritual matters. While praying intellectually has ...

  Speaking to your Mountain In Mark 11:21-26, we find an often-misinterpreted and misapplied passage about the power of our words and the faith to back them up. Specifically, Jesus tells his disciples that if they speak to a mountain, telling it to be lifted up and thrown in the sea, it will happen for them. The "Name It and Claim It" Crowd Of course, this verse gets pulled out of context by the "Name It and Claim It" prosperity gospel folks. They focus only on the part about speaking to mountains, forgetting the sandwich bread - which is having faith in God first and operating in forgiveness second. They want to "name and claim" cars, houses, and bling without any thought of delighting in and having faith in God. Missing the "Have Faith in God" Part Jesus begins this teaching by pointing back to the fig tree that he had cursed, which then withered. He tells them in verse 22 to "Have faith in God." Our faith and expectations must be gro...

Overcoming Fear of Your Supernatural Gifting Are you playing it small instead of boldly walking in your prophetic call? Does uncertainty or anxiety over how others perceive your supernatural talents cause you to hesitate using them? You’re not alone.  In this empowering podcast Conrad openly shares his own former struggles with pride, doubts over the accuracy of his giftings, and fear of people’s reactions that kept him from operating fully in prophecy and other spiritual capacities God blessed him with.  Drawing courage from Scripture and mentors  who fan spiritual gifts into flame, Conrad offers insightful keys to help fellow Kingdom carriers break intimidation, flow in Spirit-led confidence, and uncage their distinctive divine capacities meant for catalyzing breakthrough. Tune in to hear practical ways Conrad learned to nurture his prophetic muscle while avoiding pitfalls. How an enhanced understanding of God’s heart emboldened him. Why we mustn’t allow our human tende...

The Power of Testimony: One Man's Journey from the Occult to Salvation in Jesus Christ Testimonies of faith have the power to inspire, convict, and spur spiritual growth. In this accompanying blog post for the Coffee with Conrad podcast episode featuring Thomas Dabney Tannehill's powerful testimony, we'll explore key themes surrounding his journey from occult practices and drug addiction to experiencing new life in Christ. Here is the original Facebook Live  Dabbling in the Occult Opens Doors to Darkness Like many young people, Thomas was exposed to occult practices like using Ouija boards and tarot cards from a young age. Little did he know the dangers of opening doorways to the demonic realm. The occult should be avoided by believers, as it gives the enemy a foothold (Eph. 4:27). Thomas also experienced poltergeist activity in his home growing up.  Drug Use Leads Down Destructive Paths Down the road, Thomas' involvement in Eastern religious practices, psychedelic drug...

Have you ever felt like your Bible reading has become a bit of a mechanical routine? You sit down, you read your three chapters, you check the box, and then you head out into the world feeling exactly the same as when you woke up. We’ve all been there. The pain point for many of us isn't a lack of information; we have more Bibles and commentaries than any generation in history. The problem is a lack of deep, transformative spiritual connection. We know the words, but do we know the Person behind the words? If you feel like you are just going through the motions, or if the "heavens feel like brass" when you try to pray, I want to share something that completely revolutionized my walk with Jesus. It’s a practice I call prayerfully pondering. It’s not just about speed-reading for data; it’s about wrestling with a story until the prophetic light of the Holy Spirit breaks through and gives you a personal revelation that changes your day-to-day life. In this post, I’m going t...

It was a typical, busy Saturday afternoon at the mall. You know the scene—the smell of auntie anne's pretzels wafting through the air, the distant hum of hundreds of conversations, and the rhythmic clicking of shopping bags. Our friend Tom was walking by the food court when he noticed a man sitting all by himself, staring intensely down into his lukewarm coffee. Something deep inside Tom—that still, small voice of the Holy Spirit—said, "You should go talk to him." Tom kept walking, but the thought nagged at him like a pebble in his shoe. I should share Jesus with that man, he thought. But then, the "what-ifs" started screaming. What if he gets offended? What if I say the wrong thing and look like a total fool? As the internal debate raged, the man sat alone just twenty feet away, a soul in need hanging in the balance. Tom froze, paralyzed by uncertainty, and eventually, he just kept walking. Does that sound familiar? If we are being honest, we’ve all been in...

Guarding Against Deception: Staying Rooted in God's Truth Deception seems to be everywhere lately. False prophets, fake news, doctrinal drifts – it’s enough to make your head spin! As followers of Jesus Christ, we must be vigilant against spiritual trickery that aims to draw us off the narrow path. In this eye-opening episode of Coffee with Conrad, Conrad explores discernment in the midst of widespread deception. He examines Scripture passages warning of end times deception, like Matthew 24:24 and 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11. Jesus and the apostles caution that even the faithful elect can be vulnerable to clever imposters. Conrad also looks at real-world examples of massive deceptions, from the Piltdown Man hoax to crop circles. These compelling fakes fooled multitudes, demonstrating how the undiscerning can easily be misled. As Conrad asks, if scientists bought into Piltdown Man for 40 years, how much more are Christians susceptible to false doctrines? To safeguard against deception, C...

Are Aliens Real or Are They Demons in Disguise? The debate over whether aliens are real or if they are actually interdimensional demons is a fascinating one. In this latest episode of Coffee with Conrad, we dive deep into this discussion from all angles. Looking at historical examples, personal experiences, and biblical theories, this episode explores both sides of the debate over whether alien encounters throughout history could really be manifestations of demonic entities. Compelling Historical Examples of “Ancient Aliens”  UFO and ancient alien theorists often point to many remarkable examples in antiquity that supposedly demonstrate advanced extraterrestrial contact. These include: - The elaborate Nazca Lines in Peru which resemble airport runways when viewed from the sky. Erich von Daniken claimed these massive geoglyphs were built for aliens to see from their spacecraft.  - The Book of Ezekiel’s vivid description of fantastical wheeled creatures and beings, advanced tech...

  Spirit-Led Evangelism: Insights from an AI Conversation I recently had a fascinating dialogue with an AI assistant named Pi about the topic of spirit-led evangelism. We dove deep into what it means to authentically follow the leading of the Holy Spirit when sharing the gospel.  Here are some key insights from our conversation: Using AI for theological dialogue with caution - I discussed priming the AI and verifying anything unfamiliar it claims, since AI can sometimes be wrong or "hallucinate" answers. We must confirm new information learned from AI against Scripture and other sources. Why apologetics alone doesn't always reach people's hearts - We discussed how intellectual arguments, while important, often fail to resonate emotionally with people. As Conrad shared from his own experience, it took a real spiritual encounter with Jesus to change his life. The power of miracles and spiritual experiences - Miracles can prepare people's hearts for the gospel b...

Divine Health Does the Bible really guarantee divine health and freedom from all sickness for Christians? Listen as we examine the Scriptures on God's healing promises. Show Notes: - Defining "divine health" and what it means to Christians;  - Looking at Exodus 15:26 - obeying God's commands leads to health; - Matthew 18:32-34 - unforgiveness can lead to sickness;  - 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 - taking communion unworthily can make you sick; - Examining some "proof text" verses used to support divine health (Matthew 4:4, Psalm 34:19, etc.); - These verses don't guarantee freedom from affliction;  - Examples of godly people in the Bible who weren't healed (Paul's thorn, Epaphroditus' illness); - Sharing personal experiences with sin-sickness connection; - Going through listener comments and feedback on Facebook; - The story of John G. Lake's miraculous healing during the plague; - Discussion of whether divine health is promised or not; - Looki...

Conrad interviews street evangelist Monty Simpson Monty shares his testimony and experiences of preaching on the streets. Monty discusses his journey from a life of alcoholism to finding salvation and his calling to evangelism. He also shares insights into the challenges and rewards of street preaching, and how his spiritual relationship with Jesus fuels his passion for the Great Commission. Despite facing opposition and misunderstanding, Monty remains steadfast in his mission to bring Jesus to the lost and hurting world. Show notes: - Monty Simpson shares his journey to street evangelism; - Simpson's upbringing and struggles with alcoholism; - His radical transformation after accepting Christ; - The challenges and opposition faced by street preachers; - The importance of being led by God in street preaching; - Encountering demonic opposition during public preaching; - The power of prayer and persistence in evangelism; - The need for more Christians to take the gospel to the street...