The Holiness Today Podcast

A Conversation With NYI Director, David Gonzalez

On September 19, Nazarene Youth International celebrated 100 years of ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. Listen as Nate Gilmore connected with Global NYI Director, David Gonzalez. In this conversation, David tells of how God called him into youth ministry and how God is using NYI to build up future leaders for the Church of the Nazarene. 

Journey of Grace Testimonies (Part 3): Sanctifying Grace

This episode is the third part of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship International and featured at General Assembly 2023. Listen to the stories of God’s saving grace seen in the lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial.

Journey of Grace Part 3 discussion - Barber, Moore, Rainey

The Church of the Nazarene believes that there is a calling upon every Christian to a deeper and maturing relationship with God. That calling, empowered by grace, bonds the believer in heart, mind, and mission with God. And this loving work of God, joined in obedience, forms each Christian into a growing likeness of Christ. This is the work of God’s sanctifying grace. So, how does God do this gracious work in the life of a fully consecrated believer? How does a Christian experience God’s sanctifying grace? And how does an entirely sanctified believer engage others along their own journey of grace? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God’s sanctifying grace.
 
This recording was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org
 
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Preaching Collaborative ep 2: Kevin Jack preaches on God’s Promises

Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada regional office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.
 
Kevin Jack pastors Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland, Florida.  Listen to him preach on God's promises in his sermon, "Extend the Timeline”.

Journey of Grace: God Sanctifies (Part 3)

Today's podcast episode is the audio version of the Holiness Today Issue: God Sanctifies. This is the third issue of a Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021. If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church, please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
 
God Sanctifies
00:00 Intro
00:26 The Message of Full Salvation — Fili Chambo
04:58 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and Sanctification — T. A. Noble
14:19 A Community Transformed by Grace — Tim Green
22:31 Established in Christ — Svetlana Khobnya
29:41 Original Sin and Sanctification — Gift Mtukwa
35:30 Transformation of a Family Tree — Scott Sessions
42:12 Holy Formation — T. Scott Daniels
48:18 The Grace of God in Regenerating Those Dead in Sin — Gabriel Benjiman
56:03 Consecration — Ágatha Heap
01:03:25 Growing in Grace — Darren Melton
01:08:42 Intentional Parenting — Scott Rainey
01:12:20 Outro

Carla Sunberg preaches at Nazarene Youth Conference

Holiness Today is celebrating with Nazarene Youth International for 100 years of ministry to youth. This past July, Dr. Sunberg preached on Saturday evening at NYC23 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Journey of Grace Testimonies (Part 2): Saving Grace

This is part 2 of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship international and featured at General Assembly 2023 listen to the stories of God’s saving grace seen in lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial. Look forward to the conclusion of these stories on the podcast.

NMI Central - August 2023

On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.Mission highlights in the month of August include: Egypt, Armenia, Bolivia, and Honduras.
 
Video of Alabaster testimony from Waverly, Tennessee
https://vimeo.com/826333314/5352a72046?share=copy 

A Conversation With Christian Sarmiento

Earlier this month, Nate Gilmore connected with recently elected General Superintendent Christian Sarmiento. In this conversation, Dr. Sarmiento tells of how he joined the church, of where God has led him to, and what his hope is for the Church of the Nazarene.

A Conversation With T Scott Daniels

Earlier this month, Nate Gilmore connected with recently elected General Superintendent T Scott Daniels. In this conversation, Dr. Daniels tells of his journey of faith, how God has used him in ministry, and what his hope is for the Church of the Nazarene.

Preaching Collaborative ep 1: Ryan Emerick preaches on Truth & Love

Holiness Today and USA/Canada is partnering to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the USA/Canada region.
Ryan Emerick pastors New Life Church of the Nazarene in Medford Oregon.

Nazarene Archives ep 13: William Greathouse on Justification

On today's episode listen to William Greathouse lecture on Justification. In this lecture you will hear Greathouse articulate a Wesleyan view of Justification in contrast with that of Martin Luther's, John Calvin's, and the Roman Catholic Church's perspective of this theological issue.
 

Journey of Grace Part 2 discussion - Barber, Moore, Rainey

How does God work in and through the lives of those who confess their sin and are transformed by His saving grace? How do we, as Christians, recognize and experience God's redemption in our lives? In addition, how as recipients of His saving grace do we partner with Him for the redemption of the world? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God's saving grace.
This recording was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org
To see more webinars and training materials like this visit discipleshipplace.org

Journey of Grace: God Saves (Part 2)

Today's episode is the audio version of the Holiness Today Issue: God Saves. This is the second issue of a Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021. If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
God Saves:
0:00 Intro
00:29 Redemption — Heather Powell
03:48 A Son of Abraham — Eugénio Duarte
08:37 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and Justification — T. A. Noble
16:51 Pelagius, Augustine, and Arminius — Vinicius Couto
23:48 A Community Born by Grace — Tim Green
32:07 The Righteous Judge — Svetlana Khobnya
38:15 With the Grain of the Universe — T. Scott Daniels
44:44 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption — Stéphane Tibi
51:39 A Merciful Savior — Flavio Valvassoura
57:25 Keeping in Step with Jesus — Scott Rainey
01:00:37 Outro

Journey of Grace Testimonies (Part 1): Prevenient Grace

This is part 1 of a 3 part series of testimonies collected by Nazarene Discipleship international and featured at General Assembly 2023 listen to the stories of God’s prevenient grace seen in lives of Jared, Nicolas, George, Jenee, Eleana, and Marcial. Look forward to the conclusion of these stories on the podcast.
00:00 Intro00:28 Jared02:40 Nicolas06:00 George09:13 Jenee11:44 Eleana14:14 Marcial16:52 Outro

Good Works - T. A. Noble

On this week's episode, hear T. A. Noble discuss Good Works. This recording was created for the July/August 2023 Holiness Today issue "I Will Show You My Faith By My Works."

NMI Central - July 2023

On this week’s episode, tune in to listen to an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.Mission highlights in the month of July include: Argentina on the South America Region, Myanmar on the Asia-Pacific Region, and Barbados on the Mesoamerica Region.

Hospitality at the Table: A Conversation With Jeff Byler

On this week’s episode, listen to Victoria Sawyer interview Jeff Byler, pastor at Oxford Nazarene Church in Oxford, Mississippi, about ministry in the local church.
This interview coincides with Jeff’s article in the July/August 2023 issue of Holiness Today. His article “Hospitality at the Table” talks about the importance of community and gathering around a table for fellowship.

Journey of Grace Part 1 Discussion - Barber, Moore, Rainey

On today’s episode listen to Sam Barber, Frank Moore, and Scott Rainey discuss our Journey of Grace Part 1: God Goes Before issue.
How is God working in the world and in the lives of those who have yet to believe in Him? How do we, as Christians, recognize God working in our world so we can partner with Him and reveal His gracious actions to those in our family, community, nation, and world? Join Frank Moore, Scott Rainey, and Sam Barber as they discuss God’s prevenient grace.
This audio was created by Nazarene Discipleship International in collaboration with Holiness Today to discuss the journey of grace of the believer. This coincided with the Holiness Today issues related to this topic in 2020 and 2021 to see more videos and training materials like this please visit discipleshipplace.org.

Journey of Grace: God Goes Before (Part 1)

On today’s episode listen to the Holiness Today issue: God Goes Before. This is the first issue of Journey of Grace, a four part series that Holiness Today produced in 2020 and 2021.
If you wish to order this series free of charge for you or for your church please email holinesstoday@nazarene.org.
To see this issue and other Journey of Grace content, click here.
00:00 Intro00:32 Providence and Prevenience - David Busic03:33 The Initiative of God: Prevenient Grace and the Atonement - T. A. Noble12:01 John Wesley on Prevenient Grace - Geordan Hammond19:47 A Community Called by Grace - Tim Green26:55 The Good News - Svetlana Khobnya35:02 An Undeserved Grace - Marco Velasco40:34 A Call to Worship - T. Scott Daniels46:31 The Pursuing Power of Grace - Shanti Thomas56:36 Christ's Mission, Our Commission - Scott Rainey59:27 Outro