Advancing the Cause

IFCA International
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Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges Christians face 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. It aims to equip listeners to be faithful proclaimers of God’s Word in their churches and beyond. 

  1. When the Stones Cry Out: Archaeology and the Reliability of Scripture

    11시간 전

    When the Stones Cry Out: Archaeology and the Reliability of Scripture

    Send us Fan Mail Skeptics have long questioned whether the Bible is historically trustworthy — but what does the evidence actually say? Richard Bargas welcomes Dr. Paul Weaver, Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of Faith-Affirming Findings, to Advancing the Cause for a compelling conversation at the intersection of faith, history, and archaeology. Together they'll explore what it really means for archaeology to corroborate Scripture, whether a researcher with faith commitments can be truly objective, and how physical evidence from the ancient world both challenges and deepens the way we read God's Word. Along the way, Dr. Weaver will unpack one or two remarkable discoveries — artifacts pulled from ancient soil that place the biblical narrative in vivid historical context — and reflect on what they mean for believers seeking deeper confidence in Scripture and for skeptics willing to follow the evidence. This is a conversation that will equip you to engage a doubting world with greater clarity and conviction. Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0azQaCQ5   Check out  Dr. Weaver's website here: https://faithaffirmingfindings.com/ Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    44분
  2. Cast Your Cares Upon Him: A Biblical Perspective on Anxiety and Worry

    5월 11일

    Cast Your Cares Upon Him: A Biblical Perspective on Anxiety and Worry

    Send us Fan Mail  In a world saturated with anxiety, is Jesus's command to "be anxious for nothing" realistic? Dr. Richard Bargas explores what worry really reveals about our hearts and offers a biblical perspective on overcoming anxiety. Discover why worry is fundamentally a trust issue—and what God's Word says about moving from faithlessness to faith. This episode is essential listening for pastors, church leaders, and anyone struggling with chronic worry. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    1시간 16분
  3. Enduring Truth in a Shifting Church

    4월 27일

    Enduring Truth in a Shifting Church

    Send us Fan Mail In a world where ministry trends come and go, and cultural pressures shape the church, how can pastors and believers cultivate a faith that endures? In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas sits down with author Dr. Cory Marsh to discuss his book Recovering a Vintage Faith. Together, they explore what it means to recover a faith that is rooted, tested, and unwavering—not merely nostalgic, but vibrant and practical for today’s ministry challenges. Cory shares insights on the role of Scripture, doctrine, and faithful leadership in sustaining churches through shifting times, offering encouragement for pastors and church leaders striving to shepherd with conviction and hope. Whether you’re a pastor, elder, or committed church member, this episode provides a biblical perspective, practical wisdom, and a renewed vision for cultivating a faith that lasts.  Learn more about IFCA at ifca.org  Recovering a Vintage Faith: Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity https://a.co/d/04BPxuVh  Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    1시간 11분
  4. Ministering in a Porn-Soaked World: Shepherding Hearts Toward Purity

    4월 6일

    Ministering in a Porn-Soaked World: Shepherding Hearts Toward Purity

    Send us Fan Mail In this timely episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas is joined by Pastor Bobby Scott (Pastor of Discipleship at Community of Faith Bible Church, South Gate, CA) and Peter Goeman (Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, Shepherds Theological Seminary; host of The Bible Sojourner) to address one of the most pervasive challenges facing the church today: pornography. Together, they explore biblical foundations, pastoral strategies, and practical wisdom for shepherding believers toward purity in a culture where sexual sin is aggressively normalized. Drawing from Bobby’s ministry in, among other things, the book he contributed to, Secret Sex Wars, and Peter’s theological and pastoral experience, along with his studies on Artificial Intelligence and the Christian, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and direction for leaders, parents, and anyone desiring to walk faithfully in a digitally sexualized world. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    1시간 11분
  5. When Gifted Leaders Fall: Why Character Matters More Than Competence

    3월 23일

    When Gifted Leaders Fall: Why Character Matters More Than Competence

    Send us Fan Mail In recent years, a sobering pattern has emerged across the evangelical landscape: highly gifted, influential leaders whose ministries appeared successful—until character failures brought devastating consequences. In this solo episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas reflects on why character must always outpace competence in ministry leadership. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral wisdom, and the hard lessons revealed through recent church and ministry scandals, this episode explores how leadership giftedness can mask deeper spiritual vulnerabilities, how weak accountability structures enable moral drift, and why biblical qualifications for leadership focus far more on character than skill. Rather than sensationalizing failure, this conversation calls pastors, boards, and ministry leaders back to the quiet, often unseen work of cultivating integrity, humility, and godly fear. This episode is both a warning and an invitation—an appeal to build ministries that are not merely effective, but faithful; not just impressive, but trustworthy; and not dependent on charisma, but grounded in Christlike character. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    1시간 37분
  6. Not Every Change Is Progress: Shepherding the Church with Discernment

    3월 9일

    Not Every Change Is Progress: Shepherding the Church with Discernment

    Send us Fan Mail In a ministry climate that constantly pressures pastors to adapt, innovate, and keep pace, how can church leaders discern when change is necessary—and when it’s a mistake? In this episode, Richard Bargas sits down with seasoned pastor Steve Wong for an honest, pastoral conversation about leading the church through change with wisdom and conviction. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, they explore the biblical difference between faithfulness and flexibility, the dangers of change driven by cultural pressure or fear of decline, and the non-negotiable truths that must never be surrendered. This conversation offers thoughtful counsel for pastors and church leaders who want to shepherd well—helping their people grow in truth and unity without chasing trends or resisting necessary growth. Whether you’re navigating change now or simply preparing for what lies ahead, this episode provides steady, Scripture-shaped guidance for faithful leadership in uncertain times. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    1시간 3분
  7. Starting Strong Is Easy—Finishing Well Takes Wisdom

    2월 23일

    Starting Strong Is Easy—Finishing Well Takes Wisdom

    Send us Fan Mail Ministry is often entered with zeal, vision, and a deep sense of calling—but longevity in ministry is shaped just as much by wisdom, patience, and humility as it is by passion. Many of the lessons that sustain a pastor over decades are rarely learned early, and often only through experience. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas is joined by long-time pastor Bob Rodgers as they reflect on hard-earned lessons from years of pastoral leadership and service alongside godly men. Together they share practical insights they wish they had understood sooner—about endurance, relationships, decision-making, and trusting the Lord through both fruitful and difficult seasons. This episode is especially timely for younger pastors and ministry leaders, but it also offers perspective and encouragement for anyone committed to finishing well in the work God has called them to do. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    54분
  8. Who Has Your Back? Associations in a Fragmented Church World

    2월 9일

    Who Has Your Back? Associations in a Fragmented Church World

    Send us Fan Mail The modern church world is more fragmented than ever. Independent churches value autonomy and conviction—but many pastors quietly carry the weight of ministry alone, without trusted relationships or shared counsel. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas reflects on why ministry was never meant to be a solo endeavor and why associations like IFCA continue to matter in fractured times. Drawing from Scripture, history, and years of pastoral experience, the conversation explores the value of doctrinally grounded fellowship, trusted brotherhood, and cooperative ministry without compromise. This episode speaks directly to pastors and church leaders who desire faithfulness, endurance, and meaningful partnership—without surrendering independence or conviction. Support the show Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org

    41분
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Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges Christians face 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. It aims to equip listeners to be faithful proclaimers of God’s Word in their churches and beyond. 

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    IFCA International
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2026년
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    © 2026 Advancing the Cause
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