What The Prophets Say with Emma Stark

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Join Emma Stark for authentic, bold truth-telling as they tackle the big issues and share what God is saying today. What the Prophets say! with Emma Stark is a weekly podcast which shares courageous conversations on the voice of God and how we can respond in our own lives.

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  1. EPISODE 163

    163. Challenging the Status Quo

    In this end-of-year episode of What the Prophets Say, Emma Stark is joined by Louise Reid and Karyn Stewart for a lively, provocative, and deeply prophetic conversation about curiosity, courage, sharpening, and the call to get out of the boat. As 2025 draws to a close, the trio reflects on what must be carried forward, and what must be left behind. They unpack the necessity of relationships that challenge us, conversations that sharpen rather than soothe, and the danger of comfort masquerading as faithfulness. This episode explores: Why provocation can be a gift from GodHow curiosity keeps us spiritually aliveWhy comfort and fear are equally limitingPeter’s leap out of the boat - and why sinking wasn’t failureThe power of being rescued by Jesus after the leapHow betrayal, failure, and discomfort become catalysts for growthWhy God deliberately frustrates the status quoThe call to adventurous faith as we step into 2026This is a conversation for leaders, pioneers, and believers who sense that the season ahead requires more bravery, more curiosity, and more dependence on God than ever before. Enjoy listening to What the Prophets Say? Watch ad-free video streaming of full-length episodes + prophetic activations for each episode. Exclusively available in the Power TV app! Enjoy 25% off your first 3 months.

    45 min

  2. EPISODE 164

    164. Release, Oversee, Repeat: The New Leadership Model

    In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Emma Stark is joined by Jonah Wilson and Matt Johnson for a hilarious, honest, and weighty end-of-year conversation that turns sharply into a prophetic call: the Church has a leadership problem, and it’s rooted in a lack of journeying with people. Together they unpack what it means to follow Jesus and lead others at the same time. From Peter’s messy, Spirit-led learning curve to modern leaders who raise people up too quickly without real parenting and accountability, this episode challenges listeners to move from past-to-present thinking into present-to-future leadership. You’ll hear why: Leadership requires releasing others, not gathering crowds“bigger buildings” can be the wrong dreamSome endings must be expedited to step into new mantlesHealthy ministry needs boundaries (“good fences make good neighbours”)Every leader needs wells, not constant drainsWe all need people beside us, and someone to pull upIf you’ve been faithful in the pew, the Bible study, or the background, consider this your push: it’s time to lead something, journey with someone, and build a company of leaders for what’s ahead. Download the PowerTV app for exclusive resources that go with the podcast: powertv.app.

    52 min

  3. EPISODE 165

    165. Faithful in the Middle: Don’t Rush Past the Process

    Emma Stark is joined by prophets Amanda Atkinson and Karyn Stuart for a raw, honest, and deeply prophetic conversation about one question: What would you be gutted if you didn’t see happen this year? From blessing the land to receive people as they move and transition, to learning how to settle into the joy of your current assignment, this episode carries a clear message: 2026 is not promised to be easy, but it can be deeply well-lived. Together, Emma, Amanda, and Karyn unpack: why the Church must recover depth of relationshiphow to find joy in obedience, not just endurancewhat it means to be faithful in the middlewhy returning to the same issue can be faithfulness, not failurehow Nehemiah models processing grief and courage over months, not momentswhy togetherness is how we survive wars, tumults, and cultural upheavalWith stories of transition, healing, corporate grief, and everyday acts of love, this episode is a call to build the kind of community where people are known, held, and strengthened.

    41 min

  4. EPISODE 166

    166. From Tradition to Encounter: Learning to See

    In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Emma Stark is joined by Louise Reid and Anna McRobert for a rich conversation about intimacy with God, learning to hear Him clearly, and living with the volume set correctly. Emma shares a hard-won practice for turbulent seasons: turn down the noise of circumstances and turn up the certainty of His voice. Louise opens a simple but profound question she’s been asking the Lord: “Who are You to me today?” and how that re-centres everything. Anna tells her story of moving from a more traditional faith framework into spiritual sight and confident hearing, including the moment she first heard God’s voice as a teenager. This episode is full of practical prompts you can use immediately: “Who are You to me today?”“Where is Your hand today?”“I give You everything, and I give You everyone.”If you want to go deeper, download the Power TV app for exclusive podcast power resources and activation. Plus, access today's video podcast for FREE to try out the ad-free Power TV app.

    37 min

  5. EPISODE 167

    167. Holy Mischief: Breaking Religion, Releasing Freedom

    In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Louise Reid takes the hot seat and is joined by Ali McFarlane (GPA Worship leader) and Jonah Wilson for a powerful conversation about a prophet’s “life message.” Ali shares what she carries in the spirit: childlike freedom that breaks religious heaviness, a doorway into encounter, and a breaker anointing that refuses to let shame keep God’s people bound. She also opens up about her raw story of redemption, including the loss of her father at 19, the season she walked away from God, and the moment Jesus redeemed the darkest parts of her story into salvation and future. You’ll hear: Why miracles get blocked when we only worship one “portion” of JesusHow Ali writes worship that becomes a doorway to encounter (“Eyes Like Fire”)The difference between transparency and vulnerabilityHow God turns pain, shame, and ashes into beauty and authorityIf you want worship that carries lived encounter, search GPA Worship or Ali McFarlane on Spotify/Apple/YouTube. And for more content, download the PowerTV app at PowerTV.app.

    35 min

  6. EPISODE 168

    168. The Life Message of Rest

    In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Louise Reid is joined by Ali McFarlane to sit down with Karyn Stuart (GPA prophet) on the life message she carries: the rest of God. Karyn unpacks what it looks like to live from an abiding place of stability and authority, where chaos stays external and peace becomes your atmosphere. This is not a conversation about avoiding hard seasons. It is about learning to make every effort to enter rest and staying there, anchored in the unshakable nature of the Father. You’ll hear practical tools for remaining calm, including: “Is this urgent or emergent?”“It’s not a heart in the cooler.”Why God is never panicked, and what changes when you look to Him firstHow rest becomes a governing presence that brings order into rooms and relationshipsDownload the PowerTV app at PowerTV.app for exclusive podcast power resources and activation.

    32 min

  7. EPISODE 169

    169. No Saviour Complex: Leading in a Hard Season

    In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Matt Johnson is joined by Jonah Wilson and Karyn Stuart for a raw conversation about loving well in grief and leading through a hard season. We talk honestly about what happens when loss hits, when you still have responsibility, and when you’re trying to hold others while you’re also grieving. Jonah shares why dependency on Jesus is not optional, how prophetic “foreshadowing” can prepare the heart, and why leaders must release the burden of the saviour complex. Karyn brings wisdom about discipleship, vulnerability, and what it means to let yourself be seen without “leaking” on the people you lead. And the episode closes with prayer and a clear reminder for anyone in grief: Lay your hands on your heart and remember: you are loved by the Father.

    35 min

  8. EPISODE 170

    170. Deliverance Authority Is Built in Fire

    Matt shares his journey through profound hardship and how encounter with Jesus became the turning point that forged spiritual authority. This episode goes deep into: What it means to be an overcomer in the hard seasonsHow the Father’s strength becomes your stabilityWhy deliverance authority often comes through the fire of sufferingThe power of agreement — and how to break agreement with demonic assignmentsTaking thoughts captive and choosing life in spiritual warfareYou’ll also hear about Matt’s prophetic leadership, his journey into deliverance ministry, and why his presence carries a weight of strength in the room.

    38 min
  9. 171. Christian Dream Interpretation: How to Discern If a Dream Is From God

    EPISODE 171

    171. Christian Dream Interpretation: How to Discern If a Dream Is From God

    Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered, Was that from God? Many Christians experience vivid dreams but do not know how to interpret them. Some dreams feel peaceful. Others feel confusing or intense. Some stay with you all day. The Bible shows that God speaks through dreams. But how do you know if your dream is from God, from your own mind, or from something spiritual? Matt Johnson, Ali McFarlane, and Susanne Van Capelleveen explore Christian dream interpretation and how to encounter Jesus through your dream life. Does God Speak Through Dreams? Yes, Scripture gives many examples. Joseph interpreted dreams in Genesis.Daniel received prophetic dreams.Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, was warned in dreams.Acts 2 says people will dream dreams in the last days.God still speaks today. Dreams are one way He communicates when our minds are quiet. The First Question to Ask When you wake up from a dream, ask: Is this dream for me, or is it prophetic? Start with prayer before trying to interpret. How to Discern the Source Dreams usually come from three places: From God These align with Scripture and draw you closer to Jesus.From Your Soul Your mind may be processing events, fear, or emotion.From the Enemy If a dream brings fear or heaviness, pray and take authority in Jesus’ name.You can say, “In Jesus’ name, nothing from darkness is allowed in my sleep.” How to Remember Dreams If you struggle to remember dreams: Stay still when you wake up.Ask God to bring it back.Record a voice memo and describe it out loud.Often understanding begins as you speak. Do Not Start With Dream Dictionaries Christian dream interpretation is personal. Symbols can mean different things to different people. Instead of searching online first, ask: “Jesus, what does this mean for me?” What If You Feel Emotionally Numb? Sometimes the struggle is not confusing dreams but feeling nothing at all. Emotional numbness can follow pain or trauma. When sadness shuts down, joy often shuts down too. A simple prayer can help: “Lord Jesus, bring my emotions back online.” Dreams can be one way God restores hope and connection. Listen to the Full Conversation The episode includes prayer for restored sleep and a renewed dream life. Listen now and go deeper. 📲 For exclusive podcast resources and deeper activation, download the Power TV app: PowerTV.app Chapters: 00:00 — Entering the dream realm: Why dreams matter to God and why He often speaks when you’re silent 06:53 — “Is this dream for me?” The first discernment question Susanne asks every time 08:25 — How to remember dreams: Why Susanne doesn’t get out of bed immediately and what to do instead (the voice memo method) 22:09 — Emotional numbness: “Jesus, bring my emotions back online” and why people shut down emotionally 24:00 — Dreams and Scripture: “Sowing with tears, reaping with joy” and how God uses dreams to anchor a season 30:59 — Night attacks and sleep warfare: What to do when your sleep is being targeted 32:06 — Final encouragement: God’s dream language is personal — and hope is being restored

    33 min
  10. 172. How to Know God Better: Practical Ways to Encounter Jesus Daily

    EPISODE 172

    172. How to Know God Better: Practical Ways to Encounter Jesus Daily

    If you have ever thought, “God feels far away,” you are not alone. Many believers know God is real, but still struggle to sense His nearness in everyday life. In this episode, Louise Reid and Ali McFarlane talk with Matt Johnson about a practical, relational way to encounter Jesus, grow revelation of God, and learn to notice His presence in ordinary moments. What you will learn in this episode How to become aware that Jesus is with you, even when you feel nothingA simple way to reconnect with God using your “memory muscles”Why joy and laughter matter in spiritual healthHow to help children build secure connection with Jesus earlyHow Emmanuel-style ministry helps people encounter Jesus, not just talk about HimChapters 00:00 Intro: “Knowing God” and fresh revelation 02:10 Ali on losing singing, gaining new revelation 08:56 Louise on carrying God’s presence and why it matters 15:24 How to reconnect with Jesus using memory and simple prayer 26:01 Joy is the Atmosphere of Heaven 35:19 Final encouragement: enjoy God forever Episode Summary Louise Reid shares a life message that many believers need right now: carry the presence of God so people get a revelation of Jesus just by being near you. She explains that connection with God often begins with a simple shift, becoming aware that Jesus is already with you. From there, she encourages believers to remember moments where they felt close to God and to “chew” on those memories, because remembrance can reawaken hunger, faith, and expectation. Ali McFarlane adds that Louise is “shiny,” meaning her life clearly shows time spent with Jesus. They also talk about how encounter ministry can help people experience Jesus personally. Louise describes Emmanuel-style prayer as “midwifing” an encounter where Jesus does the work, and the person walks away saying, “Jesus is amazing,” not “That counselor is amazing.” A key thread in this conversation is joy. Louise highlights the kindness of God and the humor of God, reminding listeners that the gospel is good news. They also talk about how laughter helps people connect, and how a joyful atmosphere can make hard conversations safer and more fruitful. The episode closes with a simple invitation: stop striving, start noticing, and learn to enjoy God, because we were made for relationship with Him. Quotes from the Episode: “Becoming aware of His presence changes everything.”“Remember a time you felt close to Jesus, then talk to Him about it again.”“The gospel is good news. Why are we so miserable?”“I love helping people encounter Jesus, then they leave saying, ‘Jesus is amazing.’”Resources mentioned “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q1).Emmanuel prayer approach (inner healing and encounter-focused ministry)PowerTV.app - Podcast power resources and activations (36:11)If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who feels distant from God. And comment your biggest takeaway: What helps you notice Jesus in everyday life?

    37 min
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Join Emma Stark for authentic, bold truth-telling as they tackle the big issues and share what God is saying today. What the Prophets say! with Emma Stark is a weekly podcast which shares courageous conversations on the voice of God and how we can respond in our own lives.

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