The Hacka Podcast

Greg Hackathorn

This is an Australian-based podcast hosted by two Expats. Join Greg Hackathorn and Stephan Morris as we discuss how we can best serve God.

  1. 228. Ric Gonzalez - Walking in Spiritual Authority

    3 dage siden

    228. Ric Gonzalez - Walking in Spiritual Authority

    What does it look like to live in the gifts of the Spirit every single day? In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Ric Gonzalez, founding pastor of ICF in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his dramatic testimony of salvation, how God called him out of gang life and into ministry, and the lessons that have shaped more than four decades of apostolic leadership. The conversation explores spiritual authority, accountability, discerning the voice of God, operating in the gifts of the Spirit, and why miracles should always point people to Jesus. Bro Gonzalez also explains how believers can minister to people outside the four walls of the church by loving others, discerning their needs, and faithfully sowing seeds wherever God leads them. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or believer hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge you to pursue a deeper walk with Christ and refuse to settle for anything less than His best. In this episode you'll discover: - Ric Gonzalez's remarkable testimony of salvation - The importance of spiritual authority and accountability - How to steward the gifts of the Spirit - Discerning spirits and ministering with wisdom - The difference between spiritual authority and spiritual power - Why miracles must always point people to salvation - Ministering beyond the church walls - Encouragement for the next generation of apostolic leaders ------------ For extended show notes -

    54 min.
  2. 226. Rodney Shaw - What 40 Years of Ministry Taught Me

    1. jun.

    226. Rodney Shaw - What 40 Years of Ministry Taught Me

    In this episode we are joined by Rodney Shaw, Senior Pastor of New Life Austin, author of Churchwork and Feed My Sheep, and a respected leadership voice in the Apostolic movement. He shares lessons from more than 40 years of ministry, including growing up in small churches, serving alongside David K. Bernard for 17 years, navigating an unexpected pastoral transition, planting churches, developing leaders, and writing resources that have helped countless pastors and church teams. The conversation dives into leadership, followership, preaching, pastoral ministry, church culture, church planting, and why faithfulness matters more than chasing positions or opportunities. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, volunteer, church planter, or simply passionate about serving God's Kingdom, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement. In This Episode: • Rodney Shaw's ministry journey • Serving alongside David K. Bernard • The story behind Churchwork • Why followership matters • Leading through major transitions • Building healthy church culture • The art of pastoral preaching • Why good teaching should never be boring • Lessons learned from 40 years of ministry • Faithfulness, growth, and long-term leadership For extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/06/02/226-rodney-shaw-what-40-years-of-ministry-taught-me/ ------------ 🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉We're giving away a copy of Churchwork and Feed My Sheep.To enter, leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify and tell us what stood out to you from this conversation. Winners will be selected in one week's time and contacted directly. ------------ Buy his books - https://www.rodneyshaw.com

    1 t. 7 min.

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This is an Australian-based podcast hosted by two Expats. Join Greg Hackathorn and Stephan Morris as we discuss how we can best serve God.

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