The Five Gifts Podcast

Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell
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The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

  1. Spiritual Gifts: Organizing for the Harvest

    3D AGO

    Spiritual Gifts: Organizing for the Harvest

    In Season 3, Episode 6 of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Dr. Charles Russell explore 1 Corinthians 12:12–31and challenge the Solo Hero leadership model that dominates many churches today.

    28 min
  2. Spiritual Gifts: Ignorance to Impact

    FEB 9

    Spiritual Gifts: Ignorance to Impact

    Beyond Ignorance: A Fresh Look at 1 Corinthians 12 In Season 3, Episode 5 of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Dr. Charles Russell explore 1 Corinthians 12:1–11through a Pentecostal–Charismatic lens focused on practical theology for local church leaders. Paul’s concern in Corinth wasn’t a lack of spiritual activity—it was spiritual ignorance. Many believers carried assumptions from pagan worship into Christian gatherings, confusing intensity with maturity and manifestations with formation. This episode reframes spiritual gifts as Spirit-enabled service under the lordship of Christ, not ecstatic experiences detached from character, community, and discernment. The conversation clarifies how gifts function incarnationally, why the Trinity is the source of all ministry, and how leaders can cultivate healthy environments where gifts are exercised for the common good. If you lead a Spirit-filled church and want both power and order, this episode will challenge, equip, and refocus your ministry.

    44 min
  3. Worship: The Foundation for Spirit-Filled Ministry

    FEB 2

    Worship: The Foundation for Spirit-Filled Ministry

    In Season 3, Episode 4 of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell examine why worship stands at the center of Christian life, leadership, and mission. Rooted in the theology of Ephesians, this episode traces God’s redemptive purpose from Genesis to the early church, showing how worship shapes identity, fuels evangelism, and forms resilient, Spirit-empowered communities. Listeners will gain clarity on the relationship between worship, sanctification, and empowerment, and discover why worship is not merely an expression—but the formative engine that prepares the church to live faithfully, love sacrificially, and engage spiritual warfare with confidence in Christ.

    40 min
  4. Spiritual Gifts: Becoming a Prophetic People

    JAN 19

    Spiritual Gifts: Becoming a Prophetic People

    In Season 3, Episode 3 of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell examine what it truly means to begin to minister the gifts of the Spirit. Moving beyond personality-driven spirituality and spiritual excess, this episode presents a biblically grounded framework for prophetic ministry that is incarnational, communal, and mission-oriented. Listeners will gain clarity on how prophecy functions in the New Testament, why discernment and evaluation are essential, and how every believer is invited to participate as part of God’s prophetic people. This conversation equips leaders and congregations to cultivate healthy, Spirit-led environments that build up the body of Christ and engage a broken world.

    38 min
  5. Living the Gifts: From Sunday to Everyday

    JAN 12

    Living the Gifts: From Sunday to Everyday

    In this episode, hosts Charles Russell and Bruce Ritter tackle one of the biggest gaps in modern Christianity: the disconnect between Sunday worship and Monday reality. Most believers think spiritual gifts are primarily for church services, but what if that perspective misses 95% of your life? This episode unpacks seven transformative principles from Romans 12 that turn spiritual gifts from occasional church incidents into a supernatural lifestyle. Charles and Bruce explore how to overcome the twin obstacles of pride and low self-esteem, why diversity in the Body is God's design (not a problem to fix), and how personal inadequacy actually positions you for greater effectiveness. You'll discover practical steps for beginning to minister prophetic gifts, including the principles of incarnation, process, preparation, interdependence, and clear communication. Whether you're a seasoned minister or just curious about what God might do through you, this episode will challenge you to see your everyday life—at work, in your neighborhood, with your family—as sacred ground where the Spirit can move powerfully. Episode Length: 50 minutes Featured Topics: Spiritual gifts, Romans 12, prophetic ministry, gift development, Holy Spirit empowerment, church culture, spiritual formation Resources: Visit charlesrusselltraining.com, charlesrussellministries.com, or coachingcardia.com for training, resources, and spiritual life coaching.

    46 min
  6. Spiritual Gifts: Beyond the Spectacular

    JAN 5

    Spiritual Gifts: Beyond the Spectacular

    What if spiritual gifts were never meant to be isolated moments of power—but expressions of a living, Spirit-formed community? In this Season 3 premiere, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell establish a foundational framework for understanding spiritual gifts within the life of the church. Moving beyond fascination with the spectacular, they explore the incarnational nature of gifts, the Trinity’s model of unity in diversity, the necessity of interdependence within the body of Christ, and the central role of sincere love in all ministry. This episode sets the tone for the entire season, calling leaders and believers alike to pursue spiritual vitality shaped by Christ’s character, grounded in Scripture, and oriented toward mission in light of Christ’s return.

    31 min
  7. The Energy to Connect: Fivefold Leadership, Emotional Health & the New Year

    12/29/2025

    The Energy to Connect: Fivefold Leadership, Emotional Health & the New Year

    As the season finale of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell reflect on a core leadership reality: connection always requires energy. With the New Year approaching, they invite leaders to examine where their emotional, relational, and spiritual energy has been spent—and where God may be calling them to reinvest it. This episode weaves fivefold leadership insight, emotional health, and biblical wisdom into a reflective conversation designed to help leaders finish one season well and enter the next with intentionality, presence, and renewed influence.

    43 min
  8. The Christmas Story: The Recovery of God’s Family

    12/23/2025

    The Christmas Story: The Recovery of God’s Family

    What if Christmas isn’t just about forgiveness—but inheritance? In this Christmas episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce and Charles explore how Galatians 4:1–7 reveals Christmas as God’s decisive move to reclaim His family from spiritual bondage. Drawing from the Divine Council worldview, they show how Jesus enters a fractured cosmic order as the faithful Son, and how the Spirit of adoption restores believers to true sonship. Through a dynamic Q&A format, this episode connects deep theology with practical application—reshaping how we think about evangelism, discipleship, and prayer. Christmas, they argue, is not sentimental—it’s strategic. Perfect for leaders, pastors, and believers seeking a richer, more biblical understanding of the season.

    38 min
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The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

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  • Creator
    Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
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