God Is Not A Theory

God Is Not A Theory
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God Is Not A Theory is a podcast with Ken Fish of Orbis Ministries answering difficult but important questions about our walk with Jesus

  1. S7E20 - Why Do So Many Christian Leaders Fall? With Joel Taylor

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    S7E20 - Why Do So Many Christian Leaders Fall? With Joel Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: Register Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish sits down once again with Joel Taylor to discuss one of the most urgent issues facing the modern Church: Character formation in leadership. Against the backdrop of recent moral failures, burnout, narcissism, and public scandals within Christian leadership, Ken and Joel unpack the biblical and practical importance of dealing with “cracks in the foundation” before stepping into greater responsibility. The conversation explores: Why gifting can outgrow characterThe danger of being promoted beyond what your soul can sustainHow hidden weaknesses become exposed under pressureThe role of teachability, humility, and communityWhy the pastoral epistles focus so heavily on simple character traitsAnd how God often develops leaders in hidden seasons before public ministryDrawing from Scripture, leadership experience, church history, and stories from figures like John Wimber, the episode offers a sobering but hope-filled reminder: The greatest threat to ministry is rarely lack of gifting—it is undealt-with character. This episode is a needed call back to: gentleness,faithfulness,purity,teachability,emotional maturity,and deep formation in Christ.Because in the Kingdom of God, who you are matters more than how impressive you appear. 🔑 Key Takeaways Leadership pressure exposes hidden cracksGifting can outgrow characterTeachability is essential for spiritual growthThe Church often overlooks character in favor of visible giftingPaul’s pastoral letters repeatedly emphasize simple virtuesCommunity helps reveal blind spotsHidden seasons are part of God’s preparationModern culture pressures people to become “known” too quicklyRefinement often feels like failureThe goal of discipleship is becoming like Jesus How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    1 h 13 min
  2. S7E19 - Could the Real Mount Sinai Actually Be in Saudi Arabia? With Joanna McKay

    7 MAY

    S7E19 - Could the Real Mount Sinai Actually Be in Saudi Arabia? With Joanna McKay

    Missions Trips Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbisministries.org/ministry-trips/ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Joanna McKay (“Jo”) live from the Middle East following their recent expedition through Saudi Arabia and Cairo. The conversation centers on one of the most debated topics in biblical archaeology: Could the real Mount Sinai actually be in Saudi Arabia? Drawing from Scripture, archaeology, geography, ancient petroglyphs, and firsthand exploration, Ken and Jo unpack the growing evidence suggesting that the biblical Mount Sinai—also called Mount Horeb—may be located east of the Gulf of Aqaba in ancient Arabia rather than on the traditional Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. From the altar of the golden calf…to boundary markers described in Exodus…to the split rock at Horeb…to petroglyphs depicting Moses with raised hands during the battle with Amalek… this episode explores how modern discoveries appear to align remarkably with the biblical narrative. The episode also highlights: The hospitality they experienced in Saudi ArabiaThe role of Scripture in guiding archaeological inquiryWhy Paul’s statement in Galatians 4:25 mattersThe spiritual significance of rediscovering biblical placesAnd how these discoveries reinforce confidence in the reliability of God’s WordThe central message: The Bible is not mythology detached from history—God’s Word stands up to examination, geography, and time. How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    1 h 7 min
  3. S7E18 - Is God a Theory—or a Reality in Your Life? With Joel Taylor

    30 ABR

    S7E18 - Is God a Theory—or a Reality in Your Life? With Joel Taylor

    Sign Up Free Mini E-Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Mini Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Joel Taylor for a deep and honest conversation about one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life: How do you actually hear God’s voice—and know it’s Him? Joel shares his journey from a strong, Bible-centered upbringing into a season of tension and questioning—where he realized that knowing Scripture wasn’t the same as experiencing God’s voice in real time. Through personal stories, theological reflection, and raw moments of uncertainty, this episode explores: The difference between rearview-mirror guidance and present-tense leadingWhy many Christians treat God as theoretical instead of experientialThe tension between biblical principles and Spirit-led obedienceAnd what it looks like to follow God—even when it’s uncomfortable, unclear, or unconventionalThe core message:God is not distant, theoretical, or silent—He is actively speaking and leading today. The real challenge is learning to recognize and trust His voice.🔑 Key Takeaways Hearing God is learned, not automatic– It often begins with silence, patience, and persistenceScripture is foundational—but not the only way God speaks– God still leads, prompts, and communicates todayMany believers live “rearview mirror” faith– Only recognizing God’s leading after the factGod’s voice may challenge logic and comfort– Obedience isn’t always neat or predictableConsensus ≠ confirmation– God may lead you differently than what others adviseThe Word of God must remain the foundation– Everything builds from what is already trueModern culture subtly undermines biblical authority– Leading to confusion and diluted faithGod is not a theory—He is a reality– Faith must move from concept to encounterObedience sometimes requires risk– Even when it affects reputation, comfort, or clarityThe Holy Spirit is fully God—not a “less reliable” voice– Learning to trust Him is essentialHow to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    1 h 7 min
  4. S7E17 - Why Christians Should Love the Jewish People | With Ken Fish

    23 ABR

    S7E17 - Why Christians Should Love the Jewish People | With Ken Fish

    Sign Up Free Mini E-Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Mini Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Ken Fish addresses the rise of global antisemitism and answers a key question for believers: What does the Bible actually say about Israel and the Jewish people? Rather than approaching the topic politically, this episode builds a purely biblical case—walking through covenant, prophecy, and New Testament theology to explain why Israel still matters in God’s plan. Ken outlines 10 scriptural reasons why Christians should love Israel, emphasizing that God’s promises are ongoing, not obsolete. From Abraham’s covenant to the role of Israel in bringing forth the Messiah, the episode challenges modern assumptions and calls believers to align their perspective with Scripture. The core message: God’s covenant with Israel is still active—and understanding it correctly shapes how we see history, theology, and the future. 🔑 Key Takeaways God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham– “I will bless those who bless you” still matters todayIsrael is chosen by God—not by merit, but by grace– Their identity is rooted in God’s decision, not performanceJesus (the Messiah) came through Israel– “Salvation is from the Jews”God has not rejected Israel– Romans 11 makes this explicitly clearThe Church is grafted into Israel—not a replacement– We are supported by the root, not the other way aroundIsrael carries foundational covenants and promises– Law, worship, patriarchs, and prophetic destinyThe land promise is biblical and covenantal– Given by God through Abraham → Isaac → descendantsIsrael’s regathering is prophetic– Seen in passages like Ezekiel 36A new covenant is promised specifically to Israel– God writes His law on their hearts (Jeremiah 31)Jesus will ultimately reign from Zion– Israel remains central in God’s redemptive future How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    46 min
  5. S7E16 - What Does It Actually Mean That Jesus Brings Liberty? With Ken Fish

    16 ABR

    S7E16 - What Does It Actually Mean That Jesus Brings Liberty? With Ken Fish

    Sign Up Free Mini E-Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Mini Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Ken Fish connects three major biblical themes—Exodus, Jubilee, and Easter—to show how they form a unified picture of God’s plan for freedom and restoration. Rather than treating the Old Testament as disconnected history, this episode highlights how Exodus (deliverance from bondage) and Jubilee (restoration and reset) point directly to Jesus and continue through the life of the Church today. Ken outlines 10 key ways these themes still apply, revealing that God’s work is not just about saving individuals—but about restoring identity, breaking cycles, renewing communities, and ultimately bringing full redemption to the world. The core message:God is still leading people out of bondage—and inviting them into restoration, purpose, and freedom today. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Old Testament is a blueprint, not just historyGod's nature is liberationBondage still exists todayJubilee reveals God’s desire to reset broken systemsGod specializes in impossible breakthroughsSalvation restores identity—not just behaviorThere is a real spiritual battle behind human strugglesThe Gospel transforms communities, not just individualsRedemption requires participationJesus is the ultimate JubileeHow to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    43 min
  6. S7E15 - Prophetic Reflections: Are You Seeing… But Not Perceiving? With Ken Fish

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    S7E15 - Prophetic Reflections: Are You Seeing… But Not Perceiving? With Ken Fish

    Sign Up Free Mini E-Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Mini Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this post-Easter episode, Ken Fish explores a powerful but often overlooked question: Why do people struggle to recognize God—even when He’s right in front of them? Drawing from resurrection accounts like Mary Magdalene at the tomb and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, this episode reveals a surprising truth: seeing is not the same as perceiving. Even those closest to Jesus failed to recognize Him until something shifted internally. Through multiple biblical examples, Ken unpacks the spiritual and emotional “blocks” that prevent people from hearing God clearly—such as grief, distraction, sin, and hardened hearts—and offers a framework for developing deeper spiritual awareness. This episode is both a theological exploration and a practical invitation: to move beyond surface-level faith into real, ongoing encounters with God. 🔑 Key Takeaways You can see God and still not recognize HimRecognition often comes through relationshipSpiritual blindness has real causesPerception requires intentional attentionNot everything is spiritual—but some things areTransformation starts with renewed perceptionThe invitation is ongoingHow to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    44 min
  7. S7E14 - From the Vault: Easter Reflections: The Ultimate Passover Lamb | With Ken Fish

    2 ABR

    S7E14 - From the Vault: Easter Reflections: The Ultimate Passover Lamb | With Ken Fish

    Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbisprayer.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Orbis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give⁠⁠ In this Easter season episode of God is Not a Theory, Ken Fish shares insights drawn from his travels last year through Egypt and Jordan—when he visited the route of Moses and the Exodus. Ken makes the compelling case that the Gospel of John mirrors the themes of the Exodus, with Jesus cast as the ultimate Passover Lamb who brings about a new and greater deliverance. Ken explores how John uniquely ties Jesus' life, death, and resurrection to the Passover and Exodus story, revealing deep connections between the Old and New Testaments. This is a rich theological reflection perfect for Easter, Passover, and any time you're seeking to understand the unity of Scripture more clearly. How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    25 min
  8. S7E13 - Is the Iran War Just? A Just War Theory Analysis | With Ken Fish

    26 MAR

    S7E13 - Is the Iran War Just? A Just War Theory Analysis | With Ken Fish

    Sign Up Free Mini E-Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Mini Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish addresses the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States through the lens of just war theory. Ken lays out a biblical and historical framework for evaluating war, emphasizing that Christians need clarity, discernment, and moral grounding in moments like this. He walks through the seven core principles of just war theory, applying them carefully to the current situation while acknowledging the uncertainty that comes with the “fog of war.” 🔑 Key Points The “fog of war” matters Not all information is reliable—discernment is essential before forming conclusions.Just war theory provides a framework Rooted in Christian thought (e.g., Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas), it helps evaluate whether war is morally justified.The 7 principles explainedJust causeLegitimate authorityRight intentionProbability of successProportionalityLast resortRight conduct in warBoth sides claim self-defenseBut Ken argues the U.S.-Israel case may be stronger if certain reports are accurate.Authority mattersRecognized governments differ from non-state militant groups in moral evaluation.Intent reveals a lotWar should aim for peace—not revenge, gain, or destruction.Proportionality and targeting are criticalThe difference between military targets and civilian harm is morally significant.War is never clean or simpleEven justified wars involve complexity, uncertainty, and moral weight.Final posture: prayer, not panicThe goal is not fear—but wisdom, discernment, and a desire for peace.How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://a.co/d/0OVIIA0 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Download the app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homepage | Orbis School of Ministry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab - Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    31 min
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God Is Not A Theory is a podcast with Ken Fish of Orbis Ministries answering difficult but important questions about our walk with Jesus

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