SPIRIT School of Ministry

Join Pastor David Lien, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Bob Wilk as they dive into the fear of the Lord, exploring how God’s love and discipline shape our hearts. Learn how to distinguish between emotional devotion and genuine obedience from the heart, and how reverence for God brings transformation, protection, and blessing into every area of life.

Join Jeribai Tascoe, Pastor David Lien, and Athena Low as they discuss the topic of Dethroning Death. In this episode, they explore the death and burial of Christ and the powerful spiritual significance behind it. They unpack how Jesus’ burial represents the defeat of death, the restoration of humanity, and the hope of resurrection for every believer. This conversation highlights the victory Christ accomplished in both the physical and spiritual realms, the freedom believers have from the fear of death, and how baptism connects us to His death, burial, and resurrection. Be encouraged as they share biblical insight and practical application on living in the triumph and life Jesus secured for us.

Join Pastor Liz Jones, Pastor Bob Wilk, and Pastor David Lien as they discuss the topic of Generosity and Giving. This conversation explores the freedom found in surrender, the heart behind tithes and offerings, and how giving goes far beyond money. They break down biblical principles of generosity, the difference between law and freedom, and how listening to the Holy Spirit shapes the way we give to both the church and people around us.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Liz Jones, and Athena Low as they unpack prophecy, discernment, and spiritual authority. This episode teaches how to test words from God, navigate timing, operate under submission, and recognize false prophets. Learn how to partner with God in hearing, speaking, and walking out His Word faithfully while avoiding deception.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Liz Jones, and Jeribai Tascoe as they discuss the topic of Seeking the Lord. In this episode, they break down what God is actually offering when He invites us to seek Him—life, restoration, and fellowship with Himself. The discussion covers holiness, furnishing the inner life with God’s Word, and how seeking the Lord shapes a people who reflect His glory together. This episode encourages listeners to return to hunger, devotion, and wholehearted pursuit of God.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Bob Wilk, and special guest Jerusha Waelty as they explore the subtle and often hidden nature of pride and the radical humility revealed in Christ. This conversation unpacks Philippians 2, the humility of God, and how true freedom is found in giving ourselves away. They discuss practical ways to overcome pride through confession, gratitude, service, and raising others up, revealing humility not as weakness, but as the very character of God.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Bob Wilk, and special guest Jerusha Waelty as they discuss the tension between the seen and unseen realms. This episode breaks down how the world constantly competes for our attention, why spiritual sight matters, and how believers learn to live from the greater reality of Christ’s kingdom while walking through real-life challenges.

Join Pastor Bob Wilk and Pastor David Lien with special guest Julie Healy as they discuss the power of praise and worship in the life of a believer. They talk about why praise can feel counterintuitive in seasons of heaviness, yet how it becomes a powerful tool God uses to break chains and bring freedom. Drawing from Scripture, including Paul and Silas in prison, they break down how praise shifts our focus from self-effort to God’s presence and faithfulness. This episode encourages believers to put on the garment of praise, defy despair, and trust God even when circumstances don’t make sense.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Bob Wilk, and Pastor Liz Jones as they discuss the topic of Self-Righteousness vs. God’s Righteousness. In this episode, they unpack how self-righteousness often grows out of good intentions and religious striving, while God’s righteousness is received through faith in Christ. The conversation explores right standing with God, the danger of performance-based faith, and how true righteousness produces freedom, humility, and love for others. They break down how living from God’s righteousness transforms our relationships, our rest, and the way we walk with Him daily.

Join Pastor Bob Wilk, Pastor David Lien, and Pastor Liz Jones as they discuss the topic of Family. They explore why God established family as the foundation for human flourishing and how family reveals God’s nature as Father. This episode breaks down the importance of belonging, trust, boundaries, and maturity, as well as how the church is called to function as a true spiritual family. The conversation highlights God’s heart for every person— married, single, parent, or child—and how family is meant to carry the Kingdom forward.

Join Athena Low, Pastor Bob Wilk, and Jeribai Tascoe as they discuss the transformative power of connection, love, and covenant in the body of Christ. They explore how God’s grace enables us to overcome rejection and fear, helping us to pour life into others while remaining rooted in Him. Through the analogy of the heart and practical insights on communion and relationships, this episode emphasizes the importance of agape love in building unity, sustaining spiritual life, and walking in purpose as part of the body of Christ.

Join Jeribai Tascoe, Athena Low and Pastor Bob Wilk as they discuss the powerful story of Esther and what it reveals about identity, calling, and navigating the messy realities of life with God. In this candid and insightful episode of the Spirit School of Ministry Podcast, the team unpacks Esther’s journey from orphaned exile to a woman positioned by God to save an entire nation. Together they explore themes of identity being stripped and restored, the role of spiritual covering, the contrast between self-preserving and selfless courage, and how God moves even in the most imperfect and uncomfortable circumstances. This conversation is raw, real, and deeply encouraging—reminding listeners that God still places His people strategically “for such a time as this,” even when the process doesn’t look clean or easy. Whether you’re navigating your own season of uncertainty or rediscovering who you are in Christ, this episode offers wisdom, challenge, and hope for your journey.

Join Pastors David Lien, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Liz Jones as they discuss one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood topics in the church today: women in ministry. With honesty, scholarship, and a deep reverence for Scripture, the conversation explores how faithful Christians can arrive at different interpretations—while still honoring Jesus and remaining united in the essentials of the faith. Pastor David shares his own journey of re-examining long-held beliefs, Jeribai brings clarity from the biblical narrative and the work of the Holy Spirit, and Pastor Liz offers powerful insight from both Old and New Testament examples of women God called, empowered, and positioned for leadership. Together, they walk through the passages most commonly debated, address misconceptions, and highlight the sweeping gospel story that affirms God’s heart for His daughters. This thoughtful, grounded, and deeply edifying episode invites listeners to look beyond proof-texts and into the full revelation of Scripture—where the Holy Spirit gives gifts, callings, and assignments to both men and women for the building of Christ’s church.

Join Pastor David Lien, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Liz Jones as they discuss what it truly means to return to the simplicity found in Christ. In this heartfelt conversation, they reflect on how easy it is to complicate our faith through knowledge, performance, and religious routine—when all along, the heart of Christianity is a relationship with Jesus Himself. Together, they explore what it looks like to walk in childlike faith, free from striving, and to rediscover the wonder of knowing Him personally. Their discussion reminds listeners that maturity in faith isn’t about mastering information, but about deepening intimacy with the One who made us. Tune in for a refreshing and grounding reminder to keep the main thing—the presence and love of Christ—the main thing.

Join Pastor David Lien, Pastor Bob Wilk, and Pastor Liz Jones as they discuss the powerful account of the woman caught in adultery from John 8. Together, they unpack how Jesus’ response reveals the heart of God—one that refuses to condemn but instead offers forgiveness, restoration, and a new way of living. The conversation dives into themes of mercy over judgment, the difference between law and grace, and how repentance is a response to love rather than a prerequisite for it. Through thoughtful dialogue and moments of humor, the pastors explore what it means to demonstrate Christ’s compassion in today’s polarized culture. This episode is a reminder that Jesus still meets us in our lowest moments—not with stones, but with the life-changing words, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.”

Join Pastor David Lien, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Bob Wilk as they discuss how our affections—what we set our hearts on—can either bring us closer to God or become spiritual infections that distort our desires. They explore how idols form when we direct our love toward created things instead of the Creator, producing disordered emotions and inner turmoil. The conversation emphasizes that God’s design for affection is to fill us with His presence, transforming our inner life into a “holy infection” that radiates love, peace, and compassion. Through repentance and renewed intimacy with the Father, believers can cleanse their hearts and realign their desires with His will. The pastors conclude by encouraging listeners to set their affections on Christ, allowing His love to overflow and become contagious to the world around them.

Join Pastor David Lien, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Bob Wilk as they discuss what it truly means to live as citizens of heaven while walking out our faith in a secular nation. In this episode, they unpack the growing conversation around “Christian nationalism,” clarifying how our first allegiance belongs to the Kingdom of God—not to political systems or ideologies. Through biblical insight and honest dialogue, they explore how believers can influence culture without confusing political identity with spiritual identity. The conversation highlights the call to live as salt and light, transforming society through love, humility, and the power of the Gospel rather than through force or control. Ultimately, they remind listeners that Jesus’ Kingdom is not of this world—and our mission is to bring His peace, truth, and reconciliation wherever we go.

Join Pastor David Lien, Julie Healy, and Jeribai Tascoe as they discuss the mystery and beauty of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and what it means for us to live in the fullness of God’s love. Together they explore how the eternal relationship within the Godhead reveals the very nature of love, unity, and purpose, and how we’ve been invited into that divine communion through Christ. From understanding God as family to recognizing our oneness with Him, this conversation dives deep into the heart of what it means to be created in His image. Discover how the revelation of God’s triune nature transforms not only our theology but our daily walk—our relationships, identity, and the way we experience His presence. ✨ You were made to share in the life of the Trinity—let this episode awaken that truth within you.

Join Pastor David Lien, Athena Low, and Jeribai Tascoe as they discuss what it means to have a stony heart—a heart that’s grown numb, stubborn, or closed off to God’s voice. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, the hosts unpack how spiritual hardness develops, how it impacts our relationship with God and others, and how true healing begins when we yield to the Holy Spirit’s softening work. Through scripture, personal stories, and moments of revelation, they explore God’s promise in Ezekiel to replace our hearts of stone with hearts of flesh—tender, responsive, and alive. Whether you’re navigating bitterness, pride, or pain from the past, this episode will remind you that Jesus still transforms hearts and invites us to live fully alive in His grace.

Join Pastor David, Jeribai Tascoe, and Pastor Bob Wilk as they discuss the origins of the rapture and what Scripture actually says about it. In this episode, they uncover how a 19th-century teaching reshaped much of modern church culture and why it continues to spark debate today. With humor, honesty, and biblical insight, they highlight the dangers of escapist thinking and the hope we have in Christ’s kingdom on earth. The conversation challenges listeners to see beyond fear-based doctrines and to embrace their role as salt and light in the world. Tune in for a thought-provoking and faith-strengthening discussion you won’t want to miss.