God Is Not A Theory

God Is Not A Theory
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God Is Not A Theory is a podcast with Ken Fish of Orbis Ministries answering difficult but important questions about our walk with Jesus

  1. S7E28 - The Dark Side of Leadership, Part 1: Narcissism, Power & Self-Awareness. With Ken Fish Kady Taylor & Dr. Richard J. Roberts

    13h ago

    S7E28 - The Dark Side of Leadership, Part 1: Narcissism, Power & Self-Awareness. With Ken Fish Kady Taylor & Dr. Richard J. Roberts

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📖 Dr. Richard J. Roberts' book, Rediscovering Church as Networks: https://a.co/d/0hD3wTJW In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Dr. Richard J. Roberts and Kady Taylor for an honest conversation about one of the greatest challenges every leader faces—not external pressures, but the hidden issues within. Drawing on decades of experience in medicine, psychotherapy, theological education, and church leadership, Dr. Roberts explores why self-awareness is one of the most important qualities of healthy leadership. Together, they examine how seemingly small character traits can quietly grow into destructive patterns that affect leaders, churches, and entire ministries. Rather than focusing on labels, the conversation unpacks the leadership tendencies that can emerge in anyone—from narcissistic traits and codependency to insecurity, the pursuit of status, and the temptation to believe our own success. Ken, Richard, and Kady discuss why humility, accountability, and honest relationships are essential for long-term ministry health. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, business leader, or simply desire to grow in character, this episode offers practical wisdom for leading with integrity, emotional health, and Christlike humility. Topics Include: Why self-awareness is essential for healthy leadership Narcissistic traits versus narcissistic personality disorder The dangers of believing your own success Codependency and unhealthy ministry dynamics Why titles and status can become traps Emotional health in Christian leadership Building cultures of humility and accountability Recognizing blind spots before they become failures Healthy relationships in ministry Developing Christlike leadership Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is foundational to lasting leadership. Healthy leaders invite honest feedback and accountability. Character matters more than charisma or gifting. Leadership failures often begin with small, unnoticed patterns. Humility protects leaders from believing their own success. Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders. Spiritual maturity requires continual growth and self-examination. How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book: On the Road with the Holy Spirit Partner with Orbis Financially: GIVE Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the “Train” tab Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. #GodIsNotATheory #KenFish #RichardJRoberts #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Discipleship #SpiritualFormation #HealthyLeadership #Ministry #Character #SelfAwareness

    1h 32m
  2. S7E27 - Healthy Apostolic Leadership. With Ken Fish, Richard J. Roberts & Joel Taylor

    Jul 2

    S7E27 - Healthy Apostolic Leadership. With Ken Fish, Richard J. Roberts & Joel Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Richard J. Roberts and Joel Taylor for an insightful conversation about what healthy apostolic leadership really looks like. With more than forty years of church leadership experience—and a unique background in family medicine, psychotherapy, theology, and missional leadership—Dr. Richard Roberts brings a thoughtful perspective to one of the Church's most pressing questions: How do we cultivate leaders who build healthy, flourishing communities instead of unhealthy systems? Together, they explore the biblical model of leadership, contrasting today's organizational approaches with the New Testament vision of the Church as a spiritual family. They discuss why spiritual fatherhood matters, the dangers of pursuing titles and status, how authentic apostolic ministry produces communities rather than platforms, and why identity must always come before function. Topics Include: What healthy apostolic leadership looks like Why the Church is called to be a family Spiritual fathers and mothers in the Kingdom The problem with titles and status Leadership through relationship instead of hierarchy Why identity comes before function Building genuine Christian community Family-based churches and church planting The role of hospitality in discipleship Creating healthy cultures for future generations Whether you lead a movement or simply love Jesus and serve in your local church, this is a clarifying, refreshing conversation about what the church was always meant to be. 🔑 Key Takeaways "Apostle" is best understood as a description, not a title Identity precedes function—who we are comes before what we do The church is fundamentally a family, not an organization Authority in the kingdom is exercised through relationship, not position Genuine community, not big meetings, formed the early church Hospitality and shared life are central to mission Suffering, not status, marks true apostolic ministry For every believer: ask who is discipling you, and whom you are discipling How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book: On the Road with the Holy Spirit Partner with Orbis Financially: GIVE Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train tab Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. 📘 Check out Dr. Richard Roberts' book, Rediscovering Church as Networks: https://a.co/d/0hD3wTJW 👉 This is Part 1 of 2. Next week, Dr. Roberts returns to discuss toxicity in the church and its leadership—don't miss it. #GodIsNotATheory #KenFish #JoelTaylor #RichardRoberts #ApostolicMinistry #ChurchLeadership #Discipleship #ChurchAsFamily #CharismaticChurch #KingdomOfGod #Ecclesiology #SpiritualFormation

    1h 24m
  3. S7E26 - The Iran Deal: What Christians Need to Understand Right Now? With Ken Fish and Avner Boskey

    Jun 25

    S7E26 - The Iran Deal: What Christians Need to Understand Right Now? With Ken Fish and Avner Boskey

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Middle East expert and longtime ministry leader Avner Boskey for an in-depth discussion on the Iran Deal, Israel's security challenges, and the rapidly changing landscape of the Middle East. As headlines continue to focus on negotiations, ceasefires, and regional tensions, many Christians are asking important questions: What is actually in the Iran Deal? Why are Iran's proxy armies such a major concern? How do these developments affect Israel and America's allies in the region? And what role, if any, do biblical prophecies play in understanding the times we're living in? Drawing on decades of experience in Israel and extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern history, Avner provides valuable context behind the headlines while helping believers think biblically and wisely about current events. Topics Include: What the Iran Deal actually proposes Iran's proxy armies and regional influence Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis Israel's current security challenges The role of Gulf nations in the conflict Geopolitics and diplomacy in the Middle East Biblical prophecy and current events Why Christians should pay attention Discernment in an age of information overload Praying for Israel and the nations This is a challenging, candid episode that pulls current events into a biblical frame and calls believers to sober, prayerful attention to the times. Key Takeaways: The Middle East cannot be understood without historical context Iran's influence extends far beyond its borders Regional conflicts have global implications Christians should approach current events with wisdom rather than fear Biblical prophecy deserves careful and responsible study Prayer remains a vital response to turbulent times Understanding the headlines requires looking beyond the headlines 📅 Upcoming events with Orbis: Luminosity | October 1–3 | Nashville area: https://kingdomluminosity.org/ Illumination Northwest (with Ken Fish & Avner Boskey) | December 3–5 | Longview, Washington— details soon to follow How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book: On the Road with the Holy Spirit Partner with Orbis Financially: GIVE Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train tab Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. #GodIsNotATheory #KenFish #AvnerBoskey #Israel #Iran #MiddleEast #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #Eschatology #Intercession #Daniel #Genesis12

    1h 12m
  4. S7E25 - Why You Need to Be in the Room: Inside Luminosity 2026. With Ken Fish, Joel & Kady Taylor

    Jun 18

    S7E25 - Why You Need to Be in the Room: Inside Luminosity 2026. With Ken Fish, Joel & Kady Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this special episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Joel and Kady Taylor for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the vision, purpose, and impact of Orbis Ministries' annual conferences.From Fusion and Ignition to Illumination and this year's Luminosity Conference, these gatherings have become a place where believers encounter God, receive ministry, build meaningful relationships, and grow in their calling.Together, Ken, Joel, and Kady reflect on the history of these events, memorable moments from past conferences, and what attendees can expect from Luminosity in Brentwood, Tennessee.They discuss why conferences still matter in an increasingly digital world, how God often uses corporate gatherings to bring breakthrough and transformation, and why creating space for the Holy Spirit remains central to everything Orbis does.Topics Include:- The history of Orbis conferences- How Fusion, Ignition, and Illumination shaped the ministry- The vision behind Luminosity- Why gathering together still matters- Testimonies and breakthrough stories- Building Kingdom relationships- Creating space for the Holy Spirit- What attendees can expect this year- How conferences help equip believers for ministry- The future of Orbis events🔑 Key Takeaways:- God often moves powerfully when believers gather together- Conferences can become catalysts for lifelong transformation- Kingdom relationships matter- Spiritual growth happens in community- The Holy Spirit is still actively working today- Equipping believers remains central to the mission of Orbis- Every conference builds on what God has done before- Luminosity represents a new season of ministry and impactWhether you're attending Luminosity this year or simply curious about the heart behind Orbis conferences, this episode offers an inside look at the vision, values, and stories that have shaped these gatherings over the years. How to Engage with Orbis: Check out Ken's book: On the Road with the Holy Spirit  Partner with Orbis Financially: GIVE Get Trained Up: Visit Orbis School of Ministry Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on: https://orbisministries.org  As mentioned in today’s podcast, Dr. Mark Chironna’s new book “Prophetic Integrity and the Elijah Legacy” is out now! Find Out More #GodIsNotATheory #KenFish #LuminosityConference #OrbisMinistries #HolySpirit #ChristianConference #KingdomCulture #Revival #ChurchLeadership #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualGrowth

    1 hr
  5. S7E24 - Covenantal Nomism: What is it and why does it matter? With Ken Fish & Joel Taylor

    Jun 11

    S7E24 - Covenantal Nomism: What is it and why does it matter? With Ken Fish & Joel Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish and Joel Taylor tackle a term most Christians have never heard but desperately need to understand: covenantal nomism. At its heart, the idea is simple but transformative—Israel never became the people of God by working their way in. They were chosen purely by grace, "not because you were impressive, not because you were big." (see Deuteronomy 7:6-8). The law was never the entrance fee; it was the way God's people stayed in, lived out, and were identified as belonging to His household. The same pattern holds for believers today.Using the picture of an adopted child learning the "rules of the house," Ken and Joel show how grace brings us into the family—and how the Holy Spirit then empowers us to actually live the life we've been called to. Together, they discuss: What covenantal nomism is and why it dissolves the false war between grace and obedienceThe adoption analogy—learning the rules of the Father's houseA walkthrough of Colossians 3: putting to death the old self and putting on the newWhy "be holy as I am holy" means being set apart, not earning your placeA walkthrough of Galatians 5: the works of the flesh vs. the fruit of the SpiritWhy being "not under the law" doesn't mean living however you wantHow unrepentant sin opens the door to the demonic—and why deliverance helps believers stay in boundsThe difference between inner healing and deliveranceWhy even a single sinful action can carry real spiritual consequencesDonald Hagner's insight: we're freed from the law to produce the very righteousness the law demandedThis conversation is both deeply theological and intensely practical—a corrective to hyper-grace thinking and a hope-filled vision of the normal, victorious Christian life lived as sons and daughters who honor their Father. 🔑 Key Takeaways God's covenant has always begun with graceObedience is a response to belonging, not a way to earn belongingThe Old and New Testaments are more connected than many realize"Not under the law" is not a license for the fleshThe fruit of the Spirit, not the works of the flesh, marks kingdom lifeThe Holy Spirit empowers believers to live differentlyDeliverance and inner healing help believers live freeThe goal is becoming like Jesus, not merely behaving better How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    1h 2m
  6. S7E23 - How Many Times Has the Bible Been Through You? With Ken Fish, Joel and Kady Taylor

    Jun 4

    S7E23 - How Many Times Has the Bible Been Through You? With Ken Fish, Joel and Kady Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠⁠Register⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Joel and Kady Taylor for a practical and deeply personal conversation about one of the most important—and often neglected—disciplines in the Christian life: reading the Bible. Why do so many Christians struggle to stay engaged with Scripture? How do we move beyond simply checking a box and develop a genuine hunger for God's Word? Drawing from their own journeys, Ken, Joel, and Kady discuss how Scripture has shaped their lives, why the Old Testament still matters, and how reading the Bible consistently can transform the way we think, pray, and hear from God. Ken shares the Bible reading plans that influenced him throughout his life, explains the value of reading entire books of the Bible in one sitting, and offers practical advice for anyone wanting to build a lifelong habit of engaging with Scripture. Kady also shares her testimony of asking God for a deeper hunger for His Word—and how that prayer radically changed her relationship with the Bible. Together, they explore: Why reading the whole Bible mattersThe difference between information and transformationHow the Holy Spirit helps illuminate ScriptureWhy the Old Testament is still essential for believersThe value of reading large portions of ScriptureHow modern technology affects our ability to read deeplyPractical Bible reading plans and habitsWhy physical Bibles still have unique valueHow Scripture shapes spiritual maturityDeveloping a lifelong hunger for God's WordThis episode is both practical and encouraging for new believers, seasoned Christians, pastors, and anyone who wants to grow deeper in their relationship with God through His Word. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Bible was meant to be read, not merely referencedSpiritual hunger can be cultivated through prayer The Holy Spirit brings Scripture to lifeReading large sections helps reveal the bigger story of GodThe Old Testament remains foundational for understanding the New TestamentConsistency matters more than perfectionPhysical Bibles can aid deeper engagement and retentionGod's Word transforms us over timeBible reading is about relationship, not religious obligationThe Church needs a renewed commitment to Scripture How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    53 min
  7. S7E22 - Why Does the Old Testament Still Matter for Christians? With Ken Fish and Joel Taylor

    May 28

    S7E22 - Why Does the Old Testament Still Matter for Christians? With Ken Fish and Joel Taylor

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠⁠Register⁠⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this thought-provoking episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish and Joel Taylor explore one of the most misunderstood tensions in modern Christianity: the relationship between grace, obedience, the Old Testament, and what it truly means to live as the people of God. The conversation begins by addressing a common fear among Christians—that taking the Old Testament seriously somehow places believers “back under the law.” Ken carefully unpacks why this mindset misunderstands both the Old and New Covenants. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and practical examples, he demonstrates that God’s nature has never changed and that the Old Testament remains foundational for understanding the New Testament. Together, they discuss: Why “all Scripture is God-breathed” originally referred to the Old TestamentThe danger of functionally ignoring the Old TestamentGod as Father throughout both covenantsThe meaning of holiness, honor, and representing the family name of GodThe concept of Tamim—walking upright before GodHow grace is not merely forgiveness, but divine empowermentWhy faith was never meant to remain passiveThe modern crisis of lawlessness and loss of honorAnd what the New Testament actually requires of believers living as God’s peopleKen also gives a powerful walkthrough of 2 Peter 1, showing how Christians are called to actively grow in virtue, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love—not to earn salvation, but because they already belong to the household of God. This episode is both theological and deeply practical, offering a corrective to hyper-grace thinking while presenting a beautiful vision of living faithfully as sons and daughters who honor their Father. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Old Testament still mattersGod’s nature has not changedGod revealed Himself as Father long before the New TestamentGrace existed in the Old TestamentThe law was not about earning sonshipHoliness reflects family identityGrace is also divine empowermentFaith must mature into characterModern culture struggles with honor and submissionThe Christian life requires transformation How to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

    1h 23m
  8. S7E21 - How to Prepare Your Local Church for a Fruitful Conference with Ken Fish

    May 21

    S7E21 - How to Prepare Your Local Church for a Fruitful Conference with Ken Fish

    Register for Luminosity: ⁠Register⁠ Sign Up for Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orbis Prayer Ministry Network – Receive prayer for healing, prophecy, inner healing and deliverance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give - Orbis Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this practical and insightful episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish is joined by Joel Taylor and Katie Taylor for an honest conversation about how churches can best prepare for ministry trips, conferences, and Holy Spirit-focused events. Drawing from decades of international ministry experience, Ken shares wisdom from hundreds of ministry trips across churches, conferences, and nations. The discussion explores not only how to prepare spiritually and practically before a ministry event, but also how to navigate spiritual warfare during the trip and—most importantly—how to sustain long-term fruit afterward. Topics include: The importance of prayer and fasting before ministry eventsHow unbelief can quietly hinder breakthroughCommon forms of spiritual warfare during conferencesWhy flexibility and servant-heartedness matter on ministry teamsHow conflict and offense can derail powerful moves of GodThe dangers of platform culture and performance mentalityWhy churches must implement what they receive instead of waiting for the next eventAnd how lasting kingdom culture is built through consistency, not hypeKen also shares candid stories from ministry travel, lessons learned from past failures, and his heart for raising up churches and leaders who can continue the work long after the guest speaker leaves. At its core, this episode is a reminder that ministry trips are not about creating spiritual spectators—but about equipping the Church to carry the work of the Kingdom forward themselves. 🔑 Key Takeaways Prayer and fasting prepare the spiritual atmosphereUnbelief can hinder ministryTeam unity is criticalFlexibility is essential in ministryIntegrity matters off-platform tooChurches must implement what they receiveSustainable culture requires follow-throughPeople need room to grow and fail safelyMinistry trips often produce emotional backlash afterwardThe goal is multiplication, not dependencyHow to Engage with Orbis: - Check out Ken's book,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On the Road with the Holy Spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partner with Orbis Financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://orbissm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jo@orbisminstries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠orbisministries.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ under the Train tab -Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. - Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it.

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God Is Not A Theory is a podcast with Ken Fish of Orbis Ministries answering difficult but important questions about our walk with Jesus

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    God Is Not A Theory
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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