The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler

Karl Gessler
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The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out demons just as He did in the Scriptures. Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice. Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ. At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.

  1. Is There Hope After Suicide? | A Testimony of Faith and Healing

    4D AGO

    Is There Hope After Suicide? | A Testimony of Faith and Healing

    Send a text In this deeply honest and compassionate episode, Teresa McMillan shares her journey through unimaginable grief after losing her father to suicide. Teresa loved her dad and was close to him. Just days after a warm and ordinary phone conversation, her world was shattered when he took his own life. The shock, grief, and sense of rejection that follow suicide are difficult to put into words—and despite Teresa’s strong faith, this season tested her in ways she never expected. As she walked through the valley of loss, Teresa discovered just how fragile she truly was—even though she had once felt spiritually strong. Yet in the deepest darkness, she also encountered the faithfulness of Jesus in a new and profound way. She learned that Christ does not stand at a distance from our suffering, but walks with us through “the valley of the shadow of death.” This episode gently explores: Grief after suicide and the questions it raises Faith shaken—but not destroyed The pain loved ones carry after loss God’s nearness in the darkest seasons Hope, healing, and the comfort of Christ Teresa emerges from this trial with renewed faith, quiet hope, and the deep comfort that her father is now with Jesus. This episode is for anyone grieving suicide, wrestling with despair, or wondering where God is in the darkness. If you feel hopeless, this conversation is meant to leave you with hope. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA Support the show

    22 min
  2. She Was Bound by Fear—Now She’s Preaching Jesus in the Most Dangerous Nations

    FEB 6

    She Was Bound by Fear—Now She’s Preaching Jesus in the Most Dangerous Nations

    Send us a text Teresa McMillan grew up in a Catholic home—but she didn’t know what the Bible actually taught or what the Gospel truly meant. When her parents divorced, anger and rebellion took root. Teresa turned to partying, drinking, and destructive relationships, searching for freedom in all the wrong places. Everything changed when someone took the time to clearly explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After fully surrendering her life to Jesus, Teresa began experiencing freedom from the fear that had bound her since childhood. What followed was a radical transformation—from insecurity and fear to bold faith and obedience. Today, Teresa is a sold-out missionary with a calling to take the Gospel to all nations. She has already traveled to 83 of the world’s 195 nations, including countries openly hostile to Christianity, boldly proclaiming the name of Jesus. In this powerful interview, Teresa shares her journey: From fear to boldness From rebellion to surrender From confusion to clarity From comfort to obedience If you’ve ever struggled with fear, uncertainty, or hesitation to fully follow Jesus, this testimony will encourage and challenge you. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA #Christiantestimony #Evangelism #Missionarystories #Christianity #Discipleship Support the show

    33 min
  3. Cursed Objects: When What You Keep Blocks God’s Blessing

    JAN 30

    Cursed Objects: When What You Keep Blocks God’s Blessing

    Send us a text Are there spiritually dangerous items in your home? Could objects in your possession be blocking God’s blessing on your life? In this episode, we examine the biblical reality of cursed and occult objects and the spiritual consequences of holding onto them. Drawing from the story of Achan in Joshua 7, we explore how Israel lost God’s favor—not because God changed, but because forbidden items were hidden in the camp. Scripture shows that God takes spiritual agreements seriously. Objects devoted to false worship are not neutral, and when they are preserved instead of destroyed, they bring contamination rather than blessing. This episode covers: Why God commanded Israel to destroy certain objectsHow cursed items operate through spiritual agreementModern examples of occult and dedicated objectsThe difference between neutral items and those that must be destroyedWhy repentance is necessary for freedom—even under the New CovenantJesus has already taken our punishment, but repentance is still required to experience freedom. If you suspect there may be cursed items—or hidden sin—affecting your life, this message calls you to obedience, repentance, and restoration. If you need to be set free, this episode is for you. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA Support the show

    23 min
  4. A Father Fasted A Son Came Home

    JAN 27

    A Father Fasted A Son Came Home

    Send us a text Fasting is often treated as an optional discipline—or an extreme one. But in Scripture, fasting is a quiet act of humility that creates space for God to move in ways we cannot force. In this episode, Karl Gessler shares a brief but powerful testimony about how his friend Joe Roraff returned to Jesus after his father completed a 21-day fast. This is not a story about earning miracles or manipulating outcomes—it’s about surrender, intercession, and the unseen spiritual effects of obedience. Sometimes fasting doesn’t change our circumstances immediately. Sometimes it changes people. Sometimes, it saves a life. If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting really matters—or if it can make a difference for someone you love—this episode will encourage you to see effectual power of fasting to conform our world to Jesus. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA Support the show

    6 min
  5. What Happens When You Stop Eating and Start Listening to God

    JAN 23

    What Happens When You Stop Eating and Start Listening to God

    Send us a text In this interview, Teresa McMillan shares her extraordinary experience of completing a 40-day water fast—and the deeper spiritual realities it revealed along the way. Together, we ask the questions many believers quietly wrestle with: Why do we fast? What keeps us from fasting? What actually happens—spiritually—when we do? This conversation moves beyond religious obligation and into the heart of fasting as a biblical tool for humility, clarity, repentance, and spiritual formation. We explore the resistance we feel toward fasting, the comforts we protect, and the transformation that follows surrender. If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting still matters—or why it feels so difficult—this episode will challenge, encourage, and reframe how you see hunger, discipline, and intimacy with God. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA #Bibleteaching #deliveranceministry #demons #Christianity #Discipleship Support the show

    20 min
  6. From Trauma to Triumph: How Jesus Led James Gutierrez into Lasting Freedom

    JAN 16

    From Trauma to Triumph: How Jesus Led James Gutierrez into Lasting Freedom

    Send us a text James Gutierrez had already come to faith in Jesus—but freedom required going deeper. In this episode, James shares how Jesus patiently led him back through places of trauma and abuse where wounds had become demonic strongholds. Rather than force or fear, Jesus brought healing through kindness, truth, and presence. Karl Gessler and James unpack what real deliverance looks like when Jesus Himself leads the process—and how that freedom now flows through James as he helps others find healing in Christ. This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply pastoral. ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA Support the show

    45 min
  7. How the Holy Spirit Healed My Father Wounds

    JAN 9

    How the Holy Spirit Healed My Father Wounds

    Send us a text What happens after someone comes to Jesus? In this follow-up conversation, James Gutierrez shares the deeper story of how his life continued to be transformed after surrendering to Christ. James opens up about receiving inner healing and deliverance from the wounds of an absent and abusive father—and how the Holy Spirit gently revealed areas of his heart that still needed healing. Through words of knowledge, prayer, and learning to listen to the Holy Spirit, James describes how Jesus restored his inner life and reshaped the way he loved and led his family. In a powerful testimony of grace, he shares how this transformation ultimately led to his wife’s salvation and baptism, despite her Catholic background. This episode is an honest and hope-filled conversation about: Inner healing and father wounds Hearing and responding to the Holy Spirit Redemption in marriage and family The ongoing work of Jesus in a believer’s life ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA #Christiantestinmony #deliveranceministry #innerhealing #Christianity #Discipleship Support the show

    12 min
  8. The Cost of Repentance — When Obedience Is Dangerous with James Gutierrez

    12/26/2025

    The Cost of Repentance — When Obedience Is Dangerous with James Gutierrez

    Send us a text What does real repentance actually cost? For James, it meant apologizing to someone he deeply wronged—knowing that person had already said he would kill him if they ever met again. In this powerful video podcast episode, James shares his testimony of choosing repentance over self-protection, obedience over fear, and truth over comfort. This is not a sensational story about violence, but an honest conversation about what biblical repentance looks like when the stakes are real. You can listen to James’ full testimony here: https://youtu.be/L4lqM_hOs-E ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact ➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team! https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilyband https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler https://cash.app/$Karlgessler Social Media ➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739 ➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers ➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA #Bibleteaching #deliveranceministry #demons #Christianity #Discipleship #forgiveness #healing #repentance  Support the show

    20 min
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The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out demons just as He did in the Scriptures. Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice. Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ. At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.

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