The One Thing That's Needful

Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom

Thank you for joining us here on The One Thing That's Needful podcast, where Dr. Siohvaughn Funches expounds on the gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant of grace that He has placed every believer in, helping believers understand that in the New Covenant, Christ has done it all and there remains one thing for a believer to do in order to receive it: only believe. Since the Word of God promises that the faith to believe comes by hearing and hearing the Word of Christ, today, you will do just that and you will believe. And as a result, you will inherit every promise God made you and fulfill the destiny Jesus gave you.

  1. APR 14

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It (Part 8)

    In this episode of The One Thing That's Needful Podcast, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom continues the series "If You Don't Have It, You Don't Need It." The message is anchored in Philippians 4:19 and reinforces the central theme that God is the source of every real need, so believers are called to trust His provision rather than their own limited understanding. The teaching follows Paul and Silas in Acts 16, showing how God redirected their steps, opened Lydia's heart, and then used their imprisonment as the stage for a supernatural deliverance. Even while bound in the inner dungeon with their feet in stocks, they prayed and sang hymns at midnight, and God answered with an earthquake that opened the doors and broke the chains of every prisoner. A major emphasis of the episode is that captivity is often built on doubt, fear, and unbelief, but faith is stronger and comes by hearing the word of Christ. Dr. Funches-Dunnom encourages listeners to stop reacting in the flesh, let God defend them, and remember that even the darkest season can have a divine purpose. The episode closes with a strong call to keep believing, even if freedom has not yet fully shown up in the natural. Like Paul, Silas, and the jailer's household, the listener is pointed toward salvation, breakthrough, and the assurance that God can turn a prison into a place of praise and testimony (00:00) Podcast Welcome (01:14) Opening Prayer (02:14) Key Scriptures (06:56) Captivity And Freedom (09:58) Praise And Prepare (11:40) Faith Comes Hearing (13:23) Paul And Silas Setup (16:05) Acts 16 Reading Begins (16:33) Spirit Led Detours (17:45) Arrival At Philippi (18:09) Lydia Welcomes Paul (18:28) Fortune Teller Spirit (19:08) Wrestle Not Flesh (20:18) Instant Deliverance Power (24:41) Backlash Over Money (25:39) Beaten And Imprisoned (27:09) Midnight Praise Breakthrough (28:52) Jailer Saved Household (31:15) Purpose In The Prison (31:57) Final Blessing Resources

    33 min
  2. APR 7

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It (Part 7)

    In this episode of The One Thing That's Needful Podcast, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom advances her inspiring series, "If You Don't Have It, You Don't Need It," anchored in Philippians 4:19. The teaching emphasizes trusting God's abundant provision over human logic or visible resources, using biblical testimonies to build faith as per Revelation 12:11. Peter's dramatic imprisonment in Acts 12 exemplifies this principle. Bound with double chains between soldiers, guarded heavily, and facing execution after King Herod killed James to please the crowd, Peter slept peacefully the night before his death sentence—resting in unwavering faith while the church prayed fervently. A heavenly angel appeared, struck Peter awake, and his chains fell off effortlessly; doors opened automatically, passing multiple guards and the iron city gate without resistance, proving no captivity—physical or spiritual (like addiction and depression)—is beyond God's limitless power to shatter. Even with imperfect faith, as shown by the praying believers' surprise at Peter's arrival, God honors persistent trust in His word over circumstances. God has miraculously delivered His children from all forms of bondages-physical prisons, addictions, etc…. And He has done so time and time again with the people and things logic leads us to think we need. God has done it with no lawyers, appeals, or rehab programs! God has proven countless times that Jesus remains the ultimate solution for freedom today! God Supplies Every Need: Faith, Abundance, and Peter's Prison Break Dr. Sivan (Avon) Funches Dunham introduces The One Thing That's Needful podcast, emphasizing the new covenant of grace, that faith comes by hearing Christ's word, and that believers receive God's promises by believing. Using Philippians 4:19 as the key text, she recaps lessons on walking by faith rather than sight, avoiding reliance on human reasoning, and trusting God's abundant provision (El Shaddai), illustrated by Hannah receiving more children than she asked for. She explains the importance of testimonies and the body of Christ, citing Revelation 12:11, and focuses on captivity as more than physical prisons. In Acts 12, Peter is imprisoned and facing execution, yet the church prays and Peter rests; God sends an angel, chains fall off, gates open, and Peter is delivered, showing Jesus still sets captives free even when natural solutions are unavailable. (00:00) Podcast Welcome (01:17) Opening Prayer (02:42) Key Verse Philippians 4 19 (04:03) Gods Abundant Supply (06:32) Hannahs Overflowing Answer (08:44) Why Testimonies Build Faith (09:34) Overcoming by Blood and Testimony (14:02) Freedom From Captivity (17:00) Peter in Prison Setup (18:10) Jews And Jesus Divide (19:02) Peter On Death Row (21:24) Church Prays Without Quit (22:58) Peace That Lets You Sleep (24:36) Angel Breaks The Chains (26:26)Answered Prayer Still Doubts (27:49) Imperfect Faith Still Works (30:06) God Sets Captives Free (31:25) Final Blessing And Resources

    32 min
  3. MAR 31

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It ( Part 6)

    In this episode of The One Thing That's Needful Podcast, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom continues her powerful series, "If You Don't Have It, You Don't Need It," reminding you that God is your ultimate source. Centered on Philippians 4:19, she unpacks the truth that God—not your circumstances, logic, or limited resources—is responsible for supplying every need according to His limitless riches in glory. This episode challenges you to release fear-driven thinking and fully trust in God's provision, even when situations seem impossible. Through the story of Queen Esther, you are invited to explore what it means to feel truly stuck—facing circumstances that appear irreversible and beyond human control. Dr. Funches-Dunnom walks you through a powerful example of divine intervention, showing how God can turn even the most final and binding situations around. What looked like certain destruction for the Jewish people became a testimony of deliverance, favor, and victory. This episode is a call to deepen your faith and shift your perspective. Even when life feels like there's no way out, God's power is not limited by human systems, authority, or outcomes. If you don't have it, you don't need it—because God has already made provision for everything required for your breakthrough. Let this message strengthen your trust, renew your hope, and remind you that God always has the final say.   Join The One Thing That's Needful community today: awowwomen.com Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Spotify Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Instagram Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Amazon

    1h 8m
  4. MAR 24

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It ( Part 5)

    In this episode of One Thing That's Needful, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom continues the powerful series "If You Don't Have It, You Don't Need It," rooted in the promise of Philippians 4:19—that God supplies every need according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus. This message reminds believers that God's provision is not dependent on human logic, personal resources, or visible circumstances. Instead, faith grows as we sit at the feet of Jesus and hear His Word, allowing God's truth to override the discouragement that can come from what we see in the natural. Drawing from Luke 1, Dr. Funches-Dunnom examines the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist, who faced what she describes as "triple barrenness"—infertility, advanced age, and seemingly impossible circumstances. Despite their faithful service to God, they encountered trials that logic would say were hopeless. Yet through the angel Gabriel's announcement and the miraculous birth of John, the story reveals a powerful truth: when God makes a promise, He will fulfill it at the appointed time. This episode encourages believers to guard their words, resist the temptation to rely on human reasoning, and trust that God's supernatural power can bring breakthroughs even in the most barren situations. Join The One Thing That's Needful community today: awowwomen.com Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Spotify Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Instagram Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Amazon

    30 min
  5. MAR 4

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It ( Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this faith-building series, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom continues unpacking the powerful promise of Philippians 4:19 — "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." This episode dives deeper into the spiritual battle between faith and logic. While God created us with reasoning and intelligence, He calls believers to walk by faith — not by sight. When challenges arise, especially those that appear "impossible" in the natural, the enemy tempts us to search for natural solutions. But spiritual battles require spiritual answers — and Jesus is always the answer. Using the story of Hannah in First Samuel 1–2,Dr. Funches-Dunnom illustrates how barrenness represents more than infertility — it symbolizes emptiness, lack, and having nothing to work with. Hannah faced deep emotional pain, public provocation, and a closed womb — yet she continued seeking the Lord year after year. Instead of allowing bitterness to separate her from God, she brought her anguish honestly before Him. When Hannah received a prophetic word from Eli and chose to believe God, her countenance changed before her circumstances did. That is the fruit of faith. Her womb had not yet opened, but her spirit had shifted. She went from weeping to worshiping — from grief to expectation. God not only answered Hannah's prayer for one son; He over-answered it. He replaced barrenness with abundance, giving her multiple children. The natural facts never changed — there was still no "cure" — but God proved once again: if you don't have it, you don't need it. Join The One Thing That's Needful community today: awowwomen.com Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Spotify Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Instagram Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Amazon

    31 min
  6. FEB 24

    If You Don't Have It You Don't Need It ( Part 1)

    In this powerful opening to a brand-new series, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom unpacks a bold and liberating truth rooted in Bible Scripture: "If you don't have it, you don't need it." Centered on Philippians 4:19 — "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" — this episode challenges believers to shift from logic and natural reasoning to a faith-filled reliance on God's promises. Dr. Funches-Dunnom teaches that although God created us with intellect and reasoning, He calls His children to live by faith — not by sight. Drawing from Genesis, Isaiah 54, and the account of Mary in Luke, she reveals how God consistently proves that barrenness, emptiness, and impossibility are no obstacle to His power. Whether the challenge is physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual, what appears to be lacking is not a limitation for God. Through the examples of creation itself and the miraculous conception of Jesus, listeners are reminded that God does not require human resources to fulfill divine promises. If it is missing, it is not necessary. If it has not manifested, it is not because God forgot — it is because He is still God. This episode invites you to rejoice before you see the result, prepare before you hold the promise, and stand firm in the confidence that God cannot lie.   Join The One Thing That's Needful community today: awowwomen.com Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Spotify Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Instagram Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Amazon In this powerful opening to a brand-new series, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom unpacks a bold and liberating truth rooted in Bible Scripture: "If you don't have it, you don't need it." Centered on Philippians 4:19 — "My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" — this episode challenges believers to shift from logic and natural reasoning to a faith-filled reliance on God's promises. Dr. Funches-Dunnom teaches that although God created us with intellect and reasoning, He calls His children to live by faith — not by sight. Drawing from Genesis, Isaiah 54, and the account of Mary in Luke, she reveals how God consistently proves that barrenness, emptiness, and impossibility are no obstacle to His power. Whether the challenge is physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual, what appears to be lacking is not a limitation for God. Through the examples of creation itself and the miraculous conception of Jesus, listeners are reminded that God does not require human resources to fulfill divine promises. If it is missing, it is not necessary. If it has not manifested, it is not because God forgot — it is because He is still God. This episode invites you to rejoice before you see the result, prepare before you hold the promise, and stand firm in the confidence that God cannot lie.   Join The One Thing That's Needful community today: awowwomen.com Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Spotify Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Instagram Siohvaughn Funches-Dunnom Amazon

    31 min
4.8
out of 5
24 Ratings

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Thank you for joining us here on The One Thing That's Needful podcast, where Dr. Siohvaughn Funches expounds on the gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant of grace that He has placed every believer in, helping believers understand that in the New Covenant, Christ has done it all and there remains one thing for a believer to do in order to receive it: only believe. Since the Word of God promises that the faith to believe comes by hearing and hearing the Word of Christ, today, you will do just that and you will believe. And as a result, you will inherit every promise God made you and fulfill the destiny Jesus gave you.