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. 5d ago

    S7E37 - The Joy of Holiness: A New Testament Scholar on Consecration & the Fire of God. With Ken Fish, Dr. Craig Keener & Joel Taylor

    Ken Fish and Joel Taylor welcome back Dr. Craig Keener—one of the world's leading New Testament scholars and a returning speaker at the Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Bringing deep knowledge of Scripture together with a genuine hunger for the Holy Spirit, Dr. Keener unpacks this year's theme: consecration and holiness. He shares how he came to see holiness not as legalism or externals, but as loving God so much that nothing else compares—a burning, consuming fire. Drawing on the biblical language of light and glory and his firsthand experience of the 2023 Asbury outpouring, he describes a holiness that is deeply joyful: God's presence made accessible, His grace not only forgiving sin but transforming us into the image of His Son. In this conversation: Holiness as loving God above all—not legalism or externals The biblical language of light, glory & the cloud of God's presence Dr. Keener's firsthand experience of the 2023 Asbury outpouring Why grace is about both salvation AND transformation How word and Spirit belong together Walking and being led by the Spirit day by day "Consecrated in Christ"—already set apart, called to live it out How one generation's revival can become the next's legalism The awakening the church needs in this hour Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ ❤️‍🩹 Healing service September 30 | NOW AT FULL CAPACITY - the service portion of the evening will be livestreamed and available online here. Connect with Orbis Ministries 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E37 - The Joy of Holiness: A New Testament Scholar on Consecration & the Fire of God. With Ken Fish, Dr. Craig Keener & Joel Taylor

  2. Sep 3

    S7E36 - Church Planting, Discipleship & the Grace to Be Holy. With Ken Fish, Jimmy Seibert & Joel Taylor

    Church Planting, Discipleship & the Grace to Be Holy | Ken Fish, Jimmy Seibert & Joel Taylor  Ken Fish and Joel Taylor welcome back Jimmy Seibert—leader of Antioch Waco and the Antioch Movement, one of the most effective church-planting movements in the Western world, and a speaker at the upcoming Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Jimmy shares how the movement grew out of a full surrender as a young believer and a conviction that the local church is meant to both house and multiply the glory of God. The conversation ranges across world evangelization, why believers buy the lie that they aren't needed, and how partnering with God to reach every people group helps prepare the way for Christ's return. At its heart, it's about intimacy with God as the source of everything—"it takes God to do the work of God"—and why consecration and holiness are themselves a grace: power over sin, not just forgiveness of it. In this conversation: How the Antioch church-planting movement grew out of full surrender "A church for every 1,000 people"—and why the US is underserved Why the enemy's great lie is that you're not needed Partnering with God to "hasten" Christ's return (Matthew 24:14) Reaching the next generation through heart, home, and shared mission Discipleship that empowers rather than creates dependence Maturity as taking responsibility for your own walk with God Consecration and holiness as grace—power over sin, not just forgiveness Why you can't set others free until you've been set free Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Connect with Orbis Ministries 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E36 - Church Planting, Discipleship & the Grace to Be Holy. With Ken Fish, Jimmy Seibert & Joel Taylor

  3. Aug 27

    S7E35 - Living Your Faith Out Loud: Consecration and Courage in the Face of Culture. With Ken Fish, Casey Harper & Joel Taylor

    What does it take to live your faith out loud in a culture that resists it? Ken Fish and Joel Taylor sit down with Casey Harper—D.C. journalist, host of The Outstanding Podcast, managing editor for broadcast at The Washington Stand, and a speaker at the upcoming Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ From his vantage point between the White House and the Capitol, Casey shares his journey from small-town East Texas to the front lines of faith and public life. Together the three explore a recovered theology of persecution "for righteousness' sake," why a healthy faith must be able to stand even when the church is weak, the difference between partisanship and faithful engagement in the public square, and how personal consecration builds the fortitude to do the right thing under pressure. It all ties back to the conference theme—consecration and holiness—and Casey's striking word from Joel 3: "consecrate for war," a call to spiritual preparation, not violence. In this conversation: Casey's journey from East Texas to faith and public life in D.C. What makes living your faith "out loud" so challenging today Recovering a theology of being "persecuted for righteousness' sake" Why a mature faith can stand alone—without abandoning community Partisanship vs. politics in the public square How consecration builds inner fortitude "Consecrate for war" (Joel 3)—preparation for the days ahead The example of Perpetua and the great cloud of witnesses Hope for a generation looking for something real Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Connect with Orbis Ministries 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E35 - Living Your Faith Out Loud: Consecration and Courage in the Face of Culture. With Ken Fish, Casey Harper & Joel Taylor

  4. Aug 20

    S7E34 -Brokenness Before the Lord: Giving God Access to Your Heart. With Ken Fish, Jeffrey Fazl & Kady Taylor

    What if the light God placed in you only shines as the vessel breaks? Ken Fish and Kady Taylor welcome back Jeffrey Fazl—longtime friend, church planter, and deliverance minister from Australia—for an honest, tender conversation ahead of the Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Jeffrey shares openly about seasons of "eclipse"—years in Indonesia, deep grief, and recent dark nights of the soul—and how the Lord kept drawing him back out with fresh purpose. From that comes the thread running through the whole conversation: brokenness feeds the carnal man, and healing it—through inner healing, deliverance, and confession together—sets us free to shine. Tying it to the conference theme, he unpacks luminosity as the light within, emerging not by striving but as the fear and performance that keep us hidden are healed. In this conversation: Jeffrey's seasons of "eclipse"—and how the Lord drew him back out Why "brokenness feeds the carnal man" How inner healing, deliverance, and confession work together Luminosity as the light within, emerging as the vessel breaks The difference between damaging brokenness and being broken before the Lord Keeping a soft heart instead of hardening it The war against a "performance" mindset Reaching the next generation with heroes, encounter, and real power Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Connect with Orbis Ministries 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E34 -Brokenness Before the Lord: Giving God Access to Your Heart. With Ken Fish, Jeffrey Fazl & Kady Taylor

  5. Aug 13

    S7E33 - Rebuilding the Prophetic: Judgment, Holiness & the Way Forward. With Ken Fish, John E. Thomas & Joel Taylor

    What happened to the prophetic movement—and what will it take to rebuild it? Ken Fish and Joel Taylor sit down with John E. Thomas, leader of Streams Ministries International (founded by the late John Paul Jackson) and a speaker at the upcoming Luminosity conference (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ John argues that the implosion of the prophetic over recent years is both the inevitable fruit of what was sown and the judgment of God—a purging meant to clear away defilement so a healthier generation can arise. He traces the warning signs back to the 1990s: creeping Gnosticism and universalism, divination dressed up as revelation, the loss of the fear of the Lord, and the teaching that imagination is revelation and discernment is unnecessary. The conversation keeps returning to the conference theme—consecration and holiness—and why a clean "lens" is essential to perceiving what God is actually saying. In this conversation: Why the collapse of the prophetic was both consequence and divine judgment Why true prophetic ministry includes justice and judgment, not only comfort "Imagination is revelation" and other dangerous errors Emotional atmosphere vs. the genuine presence of God How the medium we learn through shapes the way we think Why intercession is core to the prophetic The sons of Zadok—and treating the holy as holy Why holiness keeps the lens of the soul clean Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard Connect with Orbis Ministries 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E33 - Rebuilding the Prophetic: Judgment, Holiness & the Way Forward. With Ken Fish, John E. Thomas & Joel Taylor

  6. Aug 6

    S7E32 - Prophetic Integrity in a Post-Truth Age. With Ken Fish, Dr. Mark Chironna & Kady Taylor

    In an age that rewards outrage and calls it revelation—what does real prophetic integrity look like? Ken Fish and Kady Taylor welcome back Dr. Mark Chironna—prophet, teacher, and holder of three earned doctorates—for a deep, honest conversation on the prophetic, the church, and the way forward. Dr. Mark Chironna will be one of the speakers at Luminosity (Nashville, Oct 1–3, 2026). Register: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ He names the challenges of a post-truth age—celebrity Christianity, the "McDonaldization" of the church, and self-appointed prophets without accountability—yet remains deeply hopeful about a fresh move of the Spirit in the next generation. Drawing on his book ‘Prophetic Integrity and the Elijah Legacy’, he shares candidly about his own dark season of anxiety and depression, and how God meets us in the darkness. In this conversation: Celebrity Christianity and the "McDonaldization" of the church Why the future belongs to a Spirit-filled, global church Being "Barnabas" to the next generation Dr. Mark's dark season—and how God met him in it Why accurate predictions alone don't make a true prophet The "heavenly council" and the prophethood of all believers Why there's no transformation—and no wisdom—without suffering 📘 Dr. Mark Chironna's book: Prophetic Integrity and the Elijah Legacy Register for Luminosity: 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Connect with Orbis Ministries: 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis: 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Upcoming Event: Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E32 - Prophetic Integrity in a Post-Truth Age. With Ken Fish, Dr. Mark Chironna & Kady Taylor

  7. Jul 30

    S7E31 - Shining Bright - How Consecration Affects Luminosity. With Ken Fish, Putty Putman, Grant Pemberton & Kady Taylor

    What does it mean to truly shine for God? In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by physicist-turned-minister Putty Putman—along with Grant Pemberton and Kady Taylor—for a thoughtful conversation ahead of Orbis Ministries' Luminosity Conference. Together, they explore the biblical meaning of luminosity—what it means to reflect God's light in the world—and why consecration and holiness are essential for every believer. They discuss how science and faith complement one another, the dangers of building morality around self, and why this is a season to embrace spiritual disciplines with renewed intentionality. Whether you're preparing to attend Luminosity or simply longing to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this conversation offers practical wisdom and fresh encouragement. In this episode:• What "luminosity" means—and why Jesus called us the light of the world• Why science and faith flow from the same source• Consecration as an act of the will; holiness as a lifestyle• The Old Testament picture of unclean, clean, and holy• Why "toddler morality" falls short of biblical holiness• Letting God—not self—define the center of our moral universe• The present grace for spiritual disciplines and an ordered life• Recognizing God's kairos moments and responding with faith Register for Luminosity 📅 October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville Area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Healing Service: September 30 at Franklin Vineyard 🎟️ Register today: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Connect with Orbis Ministries 🙏 Prayer: https://orbisprayer.org/ ❤️ Give: https://subsplash.com/orbisministries/give Grow with Orbis 📖 Read: On the Road with the Holy Spirit by Ken Fish 🎓 Learn: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or contact Registrar Jo McKay at jo@orbisministries.org 💪 Train: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip. 🤝 Connect: Join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, God Is Not a Theory. Send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added. Books Mentioned The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence https://a.co/d/0bjUB0rO A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law https://a.co/d/0hDvw7Ha Upcoming Event Illumination Northwest Winter Conference📅 December 3–6, 2026📍 Father's House Church | Longview, WA 💻https://fathershousechurch.com/?page_id=49

    S7E31 - Shining Bright - How Consecration Affects Luminosity. With Ken Fish, Putty Putman, Grant Pemberton & Kady Taylor

  8. Jul 23

    S7E30 - Why Holiness Matters Now More Than Ever. With Ken Fish, Grant Pemberton & 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 is joined by Grant Pemberton and Joel Taylor to discuss the heart behind this year's Luminosity Conference and why its theme—Consecration and Holiness—is especially timely. As they reflect on the journey from Fusion and Ignition to Illumination and now Luminosity, the conversation moves beyond conference planning to explore a deeper question: What kind of Church is God preparing for the days ahead? Ken shares how each conference has built on the previous one, leading to this year's emphasis on becoming people who shine and who are radiant with the character of Jesus. Together, they discuss why miracles and healing should always be accompanied by discipleship and character formation, why humility and holiness are essential for lasting ministry, and how believers can pursue both the power of God and the life that reflects His nature. They also explain why Luminosity is designed to be more than an event—it's an invitation to deeper transformation and a renewed commitment to Christ that goes beyond the conference. Whether you're attending Luminosity or simply longing to grow in your walk with God, this conversation will encourage you to pursue a life marked by both holiness and the power of the Holy Spirit. Topics Include: The vision behind Luminosity Why consecration and holiness matter today Character and power working together Healing ministry and discipleship The importance of humility in leadership Building lasting spiritual foundations The Church's witness in a dark world Why revival begins with transformed lives Preparing for what God is doing next What to expect at Luminosity 🔑Key Takeaways: Holiness is not optional—it's central to Christian discipleship. The power of God should always be accompanied by Christlike character. Healing ministry is about loving people, not simply producing results. Humility creates space for God to work through us. Lasting revival is built on transformed lives, not momentary experiences. God is calling His Church to shine brightly in an increasingly dark world. 📅 Luminosity | October 1–3, 2026 | Nashville area (Bethel World Outreach Church)❤️‍🩹 Plus a healing service the evening of September 30 at Franklin Vineyard🎟️ Register now while early-bird pricing is available—special rates for kids and young adults: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ How to Engage with Orbis: READ: Check out Ken's book: On the Road with the Holy Spirit LEARN: Enroll in Orbis School of Ministry or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org TRAIN: Apply to serve on an upcoming overseas ministry trip  CONNECT: 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. PARTNER: Partner with Orbis Financially: GIVE #GodIsNotATheory #KenFish #GrantPemberton #JoelTaylor #Luminosity #OrbisMinistries #FruitOfTheSpirit #Holiness #Consecration #HolySpirit #Discipleship #KingdomOfGod

    S7E30 - Why Holiness Matters Now More Than Ever. With Ken Fish, Grant Pemberton & Joel Taylor
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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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    God Is Not A Theory
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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