Advancing the Cause IFCA International
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Advancing the Cause is a compelling Christian podcast proudly affiliated with IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with passionate pastors, theologians, and devout believers. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of faith, spirituality, and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, heartfelt testimonies, and relevant discussions on various aspects of Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges faced by Christians and engaging with the world through a Christ-centered lens. The podcast also explores the significance of community involvement, missions, apologetics, ecclesiology, practical pastoral ministry, and service, aiming to equip listeners to be effective ambassadors of God’s love in their churches and beyond.
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The Long-Term Importance of IFCA Church Membership
How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moves
on or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, and adopts Covenant Theology, charismatic theology, and more. Is there anything that can be done? Absolutely! Listen to this episode of Advancing the Cause to learn how IFCA Church membership is a critical part of guarding your church for future generations.
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Evidence that Demands a Verdict? With Pastor Caleb Hilbert
Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of Advancing the Cause.
IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/
Lewis and Clark Bible Church - https://www.lewisandclarkbiblechurch.com/
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The Importance of IFCA Regions and Why They Exist - Richard Bargas
Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode!
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IFCA Regional Leader Handbook: https://www.ifca.org/page/regions
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India Ministry Report - Dr. Richard Bargas
Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, and some of the greatest needs in Manipur.
IFCA International: https://www.ifca.org
Fellowship Bible Church: https://www.fellowshipwv.org
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The Problem of Evil- Dr. Geoff Kirkland
The problem of evil has been a point that atheists and agnostics have used as an argument against the existence of God for centuries. What does the Bible say about evil, where it came from, and how is it that a good and all-powerful God can exist in a world where sin seems to run rampant? All of these and more are addressed in this episode when Richard Bargas and Dr. Geoff Kirkland go to the Word of God for answers to these important questions.
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IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/
Christ Fellowship Bible Church, St. Louis - https://cfbc stl.org/
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Will All Israel be Saved? - Dr. Tim Sigler
Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO2 of Ariel Ministries about whether we should understand that God intends to bring the whole nation of Israel to salvation in His plan for the future. Looking at passages from both the Old Testament and the New, Richard and Tim will discuss the views of both Dispensationalists and Covenantalists to clear passages Like Romans 11:25-26, and how the testimony of Scripture teaches that God is not done with the nation of Israel.
IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/
Ariel Ministries - https://www.ariel.org/