The Morning Charge

Joshua Hommes
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 The Morning Charge is a daily, high-energy devotional designed to align your heart with God, build your faith, and empower you to conquer the day with purpose and confidence. 

  1. 10H AGO

    Acts 24–25: Paul on Trial and the Gospel on Display

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts 24 and 25, where Paul stands before Roman leaders, answers false accusations, and continues to speak clearly about Jesus. These chapters show how Paul handled pressure, delay, and political maneuvering without losing focus. Even while imprisoned and repeatedly accused, he stayed grounded in truth and used each opportunity to point back to the gospel. This episode highlights Paul’s steady witness before Felix, Festus, and King Agrippa, and reminds us that God can still work through seasons that feel delayed, unfair, or uncertain. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    43 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Acts 23: God’s Protection in the Middle of Opposition

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts 23 and focuses on Paul’s appearance before the council, the division that breaks out among the religious leaders, and the plot that forms against his life. This chapter shows how God continued to protect Paul even in the middle of conflict, corruption, and opposition. It also highlights Paul’s courage, his clear conscience before God, and the way the Lord used unexpected people and circumstances to move His plan forward. The message also points listeners to practical application: staying rooted in God’s Word, being willing to speak the truth, and not letting fear keep us from sharing Jesus with others. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    50 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Acts 22: Paul’s Defense, Testimony, and Mission

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts 22 and unpacks Paul’s defense before the crowd in Jerusalem. Paul responds to accusation and opposition by sharing his testimony, recounting his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, and explaining the mission God gave him. This chapter highlights the importance of meeting people where they are, speaking in a way they can understand, and remaining faithful even when facing resistance. This episode also explores Paul’s Roman citizenship, why it mattered in that moment, and how God used both spiritual calling and practical circumstances to preserve Paul for the work still ahead. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    45 min

  4. APR 22

    Acts 21: Obedience When the Road Gets Hard

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, we walk through Acts chapter 21 and unpack Paul’s powerful journey toward Jerusalem. Even with repeated warnings, emotional pleas, and the clear knowledge that suffering awaited him, Paul stayed committed to the assignment God had given him. This chapter challenges us to examine our own walk with the Lord. Are we only willing to follow Jesus when life feels safe and comfortable, or are we truly surrendered no matter the cost? We talk through:  Paul’s unwavering obedience to the Holy Spirit  The difference between a warning and a command from God  How prophecy can reveal hardship without changing the assignment  The danger of rumors, assumptions, and religious confusion  Why obedience does not always lead to comfort, but it always leads to truth  How God can use unexpected systems and circumstances to protect His people This is a strong reminder that following Jesus is not about ease, comfort, or image. It is about surrender, courage, truth, and faithfulness. If you’ve been facing pressure, opposition, or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to keep moving forward in what God has called you to do. Podcast Summary / Show Notes Version Today on The Morning Charge, Joshua teaches through Acts 21, where Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem despite repeated warnings that suffering and imprisonment await him. As Paul travels through major port cities, meets with believers, and receives prophetic confirmation of coming hardship, one thing becomes clear: he is not led by comfort, fear, or public opinion. He is led by the Holy Spirit. This episode explores the cost of obedience, the role of prophecy, the tension between religious tradition and the gospel, and the power of staying faithful when opposition rises. Paul’s example reminds us that hearing God does not always lead us to safety, but it always leads us to truth. If you’ve ever wrestled with hardship, sacrifice, or the fear of man while trying to obey God, this episode will speak directly to you. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    43 min

  5. APR 13

    Acts 20: Spirit-Led Leadership, Courage, and Paul’s Final Charge

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, we walk through Acts chapter 20 and look at Paul’s journey, his deep love for the church, and his final charge to the leaders in Ephesus. This chapter is a powerful reminder of what real leadership looks like in the kingdom of God. Paul shows us what it means to serve with humility, follow the Holy Spirit even when hardship is ahead, and stay faithful to the assignment God has given. We also see the call to guard the flock, watch for deception, care for the weak, and live with open-handed generosity. This message is both encouraging and weighty. It calls believers to stop living casually and start walking with greater purpose, discernment, and obedience. If you’ve been asking God for fresh direction, stronger faith, or a deeper understanding of what it means to truly serve Him, this episode will challenge and strengthen you. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    44 min

  6. APR 10

    Acts 19: Revival, Real Authority, and the Power of Jesus’ Name

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, we walk through Acts chapter 19 and unpack one of the clearest pictures of revival in the New Testament. We look at the difference between repentance and a Spirit-filled life, the authority found in the name of Jesus, and what happens when the gospel confronts systems built on idolatry. As Paul ministers in Ephesus, the Holy Spirit moves with power, false authority is exposed, repentance breaks out publicly, and lives are changed. This chapter reminds us that true spiritual authority cannot be borrowed from someone else’s faith. It comes from a real relationship with Jesus. This is a bold conversation about surrender, holiness, courage, and the kind of revival that tears down idols and calls people fully back to God. If you’ve been hungry for deeper faith and fresh fire, this episode will strengthen and challenge you. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    57 min

  7. MAR 13

    Deborah’s Arising: Breaking the Muzzle of Religion

    In this special episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua is joined by his wife Brandy for a powerful conversation that started with one question: Can women be used by God from the pulpit? What followed was not a debate, but a passionate exploration of scripture, testimony, and the voice of the Holy Spirit. Brandy shares her journey from addiction and trauma to freedom through Jesus Christ and explains how God began calling her into a deeper walk with Him. Together, Joshua and Brandy discuss biblical examples of women used by God including Deborah, Priscilla, Phoebe, and Junia, and challenge the religious mindset that has often silenced women in the church. But the conversation goes even deeper. They talk about deliverance, prayer and fasting, spiritual warfare, forgiveness, breaking religious mindsets, and why believers must return to intimacy with God instead of relying on traditions or secondhand theology. This episode is a call for believers to pursue truth in the Word of God, seek the Holy Spirit personally, and walk boldly in the calling God has placed on their lives. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    1h 20m

  8. MAR 12

    Acts 17: Truth in a City Full of Idols

    In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts Chapter 17, where the gospel collides with culture, philosophy, and human reasoning. Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica, where some believe but others stir up riots fueled by jealousy. The mission continues to Berea, where the people search the Scriptures daily to verify the truth. Eventually Paul arrives in Athens — the intellectual capital of the ancient world — a city full of idols and philosophical debate. Standing before the Areopagus on Mars Hill, Paul boldly declares the truth about the unknown God, explaining that the Creator of heaven and earth does not live in man-made temples and cannot be understood through human philosophy alone. Some mock him. Some walk away. But others believe. This chapter reminds us that the gospel is not intimidated by culture, education, or human intellect. Truth still stands when every other system fails. Send us a message For a more interactive experience, watch "The Morning Charge" LIVE every Monday–Friday at 7:00 AM CST on TikTok. Find more teachings, podcasts, resources, and ministry updates at fireandwaterministries.org. If you’d like to become a Monthly Partner with Fire & Water Ministries or sow into the mission, click HERE! - Real Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life. -

    40 min
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 The Morning Charge is a daily, high-energy devotional designed to align your heart with God, build your faith, and empower you to conquer the day with purpose and confidence. 

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  • Creator
    Joshua Hommes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Morning Charge
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