The PRODCAST

Kendall Lankford
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To prod the sheep and beat the wolf.

  1. Jun 12

    187. THE BONIFACE OPTION | ANDREW ISKER INTERVIEW

    In this episode, Kendall Lankford interviews Andrew Isker about building strong Christian communities, the importance of taking ground for Christ, and the inspiring story of Saint Boniface. They explore how to combat cultural decay and promote biblical principles in modern society.KEYWORDSChristian community, Boniface Option, cultural renewal, biblical masculinity, Christian activism, church reform, societal transformationKEY IDEASThe purpose of building new Christian neighborhoodsThe story of Saint Boniface and its relevance todayThe need for Christians to take an offensive stanceThe dangers of retreat and the importance of cultural engagementThe biblical basis for loving what God loves and hating what He hatesThe attack on biblical gender roles and family structureThe importance of community and roots in societyPractical steps for Christians to influence cultureCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Andrew Isker and His Vision02:05 Building Community: The Purpose Behind New Neighborhoods10:09 The Boniface Option: A New Approach to Christian Living17:39 Taking Back Ground: The Call to Action28:34 The Legacy of Boniface: Inspiration for Modern Christians29:12 The Evangelization of Germany: A Historical Perspective31:37 Challenging Modern Idols: The Call to Action32:42 The Dangers of Egalitarianism and Feminism39:20 Economic Structures and Family Dynamics45:24 The Importance of Righteous Hatred51:03 Channeling Hatred into Productive Action56:12 Practical Steps for Kingdom BuildingRESOURCESThe Boniface Option by Andrew Isker - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Boniface+Option+Andrew+IskerAndrew Isker - Personal Website - https://andrewisker.comRefresh Ministries - Event in Boston - https://refreshministries.orgJOIN THE MOVEMENTJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/join

    58 min

  2. May 22

    The Prodcast #186 — Revelation 2 The Second Death

    What are you willing to lose for Jesus Christ?In this final episode of our four-part series on the church in Smyrna, we bring the entire letter together. Jesus speaks to a poor, slandered, persecuted church and gives them two staggering promises: the crown of life and protection from the second death. Rome could threaten their bodies, imprison them, and even execute them, but Rome could not touch the final verdict of the risen Christ.Smyrna teaches us that the church is not measured by comfort, cultural approval, money, visibility, or worldly success. The church is measured by faithfulness to Jesus Christ when pressure rises, when compromise becomes convenient, and when obedience becomes costly. The empire looked permanent while it was dying. The church looked weak while it was conquering.This episode explores the crown of life, the second death, the endurance of the persecuted church, the faithfulness of Polycarp, and why Smyrna receives no rebuke from Christ. If Smyrna teaches us anything, it is this: survival is not the highest good. Faithfulness is.In This EpisodeWe cover:• Why Smyrna speaks first to persecuted Christians around the world today• How Polycarp’s courage was formed long before the flames were lit• What Jesus means by “the crown of life”• Why Rome’s crowns were counterfeit glory• What the “second death” means in Revelation• Why Rome could kill Christians but could not conquer them• Why Smyrna receives no rebuke from Jesus• Why cultural pressure often reveals faithfulness rather than failure• How every generation faces its own version of Rome• Why Christ is worth more than safety, comfort, prosperity, reputation, freedom, and life itselfKey Quote“The empires always look permanent while they are dying. The church often looks weak while it is conquering.”ScriptureRevelation 2:8–11“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this: ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about to suffer.’”Wrath And GraceA huge thank you to our new channel partner, Wrath and Grace, who are now helping with video post-production for the PRODCAST. Check out their resources, content, website, and app here:www.wrathandgrace.comSupport The ChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks and help us keep producing bold, biblical, Christ-centered content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/joinConclusionNext week, we leave Smyrna and travel north to Pergamum. Smyrna was the church pressured from the outside. Pergamum will be the church tempted from the inside. And if persecution is one of Satan’s weapons against the church, compromise may be an even deadlier one.

    1h 1m

  3. May 15

    185. Deny Christ Or Die?? (Smyrna Part 3)

    DENY CHRIST OR DIE??? (SMYRNA PART 3)Rome thought suffering would destroy the Church.Instead, suffering revealed who truly ruled the world.In this episode of the PRODCAST, we enter the terrifying and glorious second half of Christ’s letter to the church in Smyrna. Jesus does not promise escape from persecution. He promises something far greater. He reveals that Satan’s fury is temporary, suffering is measured, martyrdom is not defeat, and death itself has already been conquered by the risen Christ.We examine Revelation 2:8-11, the theology of persecution, the meaning of “ten days,” the downfall of Satan in Revelation 12, and the extraordinary martyrdom of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna who stood before Rome and refused to deny his King.This is one of the most powerful passages in the entire book of Revelation.IN THIS EPISODE:Why Jesus commands Christians not to fear sufferingHow Christ’s resurrection changes the meaning of deathWhy Satan’s persecution intensifies before judgmentWhat “ten days” of tribulation actually meansHow martyrdom became the church’s victory weaponThe astonishing story of Polycarp and the fires of SmyrnaWhy Rome’s greatest threat was ultimately powerlessHow faithful suffering publicly declares that Jesus is Lord“The persecution was intensifying not because Satan was winning, but because he knew he was losing.”“Rome thought it was silencing Polycarp. Instead, it created a sermon that has preached for nineteen centuries.”TEXT:Revelation 2:8-11“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write:The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about to suffer…’”If this episode strengthened your faith, share it with someone who needs courage to stand firm in an age of compromise.Subscribe to the channel and join us next week as we examine Christ’s promise of the crown of life and the destruction of the second death.SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:Join this channel to help support the ministry and get access to perks

    1 hr

  4. May 14

    MAJOR UPDATE FOR THE PRODCAST

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    7 min

  5. Mar 20

    184. Tribulation & The Synagogue of Satan: (The Letter to Smyrna Part 2)

    TRIBULATION & THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN(The Letter to Smyrna Part 2) | Revelation 2:8–11 📖 In This EpisodeJesus speaks directly to the church in Smyrna and overturns every visible verdict the world had placed on them.What looked like failure, He calls faithfulness.What looked like poverty, He calls wealth.What looked like religious authority, He exposes as rebellion.This is not encouragement through sentiment.This is a verdict from the risen Christ. 📜 TextRevelation 2:8–11 (NASB 1995) 🔑 Key Themes1. Tribulation (θλῖψις)This is not a distant, future catastrophe.This is pressure. Crushing, sustained, relentless opposition.The normal cost of following Christ in a world that resists Him.2. Poverty… But RichThe church in Smyrna suffered real economic loss for their faithfulness.No guilds.No advancement.No compromise.And yet Jesus declares:“You are rich.”Present tense.Because true wealth is found in Christ, not in currency.3. The Synagogue of SatanJesus identifies their accusers with shocking clarity.True covenant identity has never been about ethnicity alone, but about faith in the Messiah.When the substance arrives and is rejected, the system that once pointed to Him becomes something else entirely. 🧠 Big IdeaRevelation teaches us to see reality as heaven sees it.What looks like defeat may actually be victoryWhat looks like poverty may actually be wealthWhat looks like power may actually be rebellionJesus alone defines what is real. 👑 The Verdict of ChristJesus does not promise immediate relief.He gives something greater:Your suffering is seenYour poverty is not ultimateYour enemies are exposedYour identity is secureYou are rich. ➡️ Next EpisodeJesus tells Smyrna exactly what is coming:Prison.Testing.Death.And then gives one command that outweighs all of it:Be faithful unto death. 📣 Subscribe & ShareIf this episode helped you understand Revelation more clearly, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Join this channel to help support the work! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/join

    1h 25m

  6. Feb 21

    183. The Church of Smyrna (Part 1)

    Episode Summary Smyrna was not just a city. It was a sermon. Its skyline looked like a crown. Its coins celebrated resurrection. Its loyalty to Rome promised glory through suffering. Every street preached a theology of death, vindication, and imperial reward. Into that world, Jesus speaks two titles that unravel everything:“The First and the Last” and “the One who was dead and has come to life.” Before He commands faithfulness, He establishes identity. Before He addresses their suffering, He reminds them who governs history and who has already conquered death. Why Smyrna receives no rebuke from Jesus How ancient cities functioned as theological arguments Smyrna’s “resurrection” narrative and crown identity Why Christians were economically and socially pressured through trade guilds and emperor worship How Jesus’ self-identification dismantles Smyrna’s civic mythology Why identity always comes before command in Christ’s letters Smyrna had a resurrection story.Jesus had an empty tomb. That difference changes everything about poverty, pressure, prison, and death. Jesus turns from who He is to what He sees:Their poverty.Their accusers.Their coming suffering.And the command that defines the entire letter. Be faithful. What You’ll LearnCore TruthNext Week

    1h 6m

  7. Jan 17

    182. Revelation 2:1-7 - The Letter To The Church In Ephesus

    In this episode of The PRODCAST, we return at last to the book of Revelation—moving beyond chapter 1 and into the first of the seven churches: Ephesus.After establishing that Revelation is not a futuristic end-of-the-world prediction, but a first-century covenantal judgment on the Jewish Old Covenant world, we now watch that theology land in a real city, under real pressure, with real consequences for real Christians.Ephesus was the nerve center of Asia Minor—economically powerful, religiously saturated, and socially unforgiving. It was a city governed by fear, profit, ritual, and reputation. Artemis ruled its imagination. Rome enforced its order. The synagogue wielded legal and social leverage. And the church lived at the collision point of all three.Jesus’ letter to Ephesus (Revelation 2:1–7) is not abstract theology. It is judgment and comfort spoken into a hostile environment where faithfulness was costly, vigilance was necessary, and endurance slowly drained joy.This episode explores:Why Ephesus is addressed firstHow pagan religion, imperial power, and Jewish opposition convergedWhy the Nicolaitans were more dangerous than persecutionHow faithfulness can survive while love quietly thinsWhy Jesus rebukes a church that is orthodox, discerning, and enduringWhat it means to leave your first love without abandoning truthWhy Christ threatens not persecution—but lampstand removalHow covenant judgment on Jerusalem (AD 70) changes everythingWhy the church’s goal was never mere survival—but burning loveThis is a warning for churches under pressure—and a promise for those who overcome.Episode StructureIntroduction – Why Revelation must be read covenantallyPart 1 – The City of EphesusPart 2 – The Religion of Ephesus (Artemis, fear, and power)Part 3 – The Nicolaitans and theological accommodationPart 4 – The hidden cost of faithfulnessPart 5 – Reading Revelation 2:1–7 in full contextPart 6 – Jewish opposition, Roman leverage, and covenant judgmentPart 7 – Christ’s rebuke: losing love without losing truthConclusion – Survival vs. joy, endurance vs. delight, warning vs. hopeScripture FocusRevelation 2:1–7Deuteronomy 28Leviticus 26Acts 19Matthew 241 Thessalonians 2:14–16(All Scripture quotations from NASB 1995)Support the ShowIf this episode helped you:SubscribeShareLeave a commentBecome a memberYour support makes this work possible.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/joinThanks for listening.See you next time on The PRODCAST.

    1h 22m

  8. Jan 9

    181. Courage in an Age of Cowards: An Interview With Matthew Everhard

    In this conversation, Kendall Lankford sits down with Matthew Everhard to talk honestly about fear, courage, and the state of the modern church. Drawing from Matthew’s book Bold as a Lion, the two reflect on how recent cultural crises—especially COVID—exposed a deep failure of nerve among many Christian leaders. Rather than speaking in abstractions, they dig into what fear actually looks like in real life, how it quietly governs decisions, and why cowardice has become so respectable in the church. Matthew presses the point that courage is not a personality trait reserved for a few bold men, but a Christian obligation rooted in the promises of God. They discuss the fear of man, the fear of death, the role of pastors in setting the emotional and spiritual temperature of a congregation, and how bad theology often produces timid Christians. The conversation closes with practical wisdom on identifying your fears, confronting them honestly, and learning to live with settled confidence in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is a bracing, clarifying conversation—especially for pastors, fathers, and men who want to lead faithfully in an age that rewards fear and punishes conviction. Key Takeaways Fear touches every human being, but it should not rule the Christian life Bold as a Lion takes its title from Proverbs 28:1 The COVID era revealed how much fear had already taken root in church leadership Christians, of all people, should be least afraid of death Cowardice is not merely unfortunate—it is spiritually dangerous Pastors must deal honestly with the fear of man if they want to lead well Cultural pressures often shape the church more than Scripture You cannot fight fear until you identify what you’re actually afraid of The gospel doesn’t just comfort us—it emboldens us Courage grows through obedience, clarity, and dependence on God Quotes from the Episode “Boldness is contagious—and it has to be led.”“The Spirit of the Lord came upon him.”“We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us.” Chapters 00:00 – Why courage matters01:55 – The heart behind Bold as a Lion03:30 – COVID and the collapse of pastoral nerve06:36 – Luther, history, and fearless faith10:16 – Why pastors must lead with courage12:45 – The fear of man in ministry15:22 – Cultural pressure and Christian compromise20:52 – Eschatology and bravery24:11 – Thinking like victors, not victims28:19 – Different kinds of fear30:42 – Naming and confronting fear34:37 – How the gospel breaks fear’s power38:46 – Practical steps toward courage42:11 – Courage in everyday Christian living47:48 – Standing firm in a fearful world Keywords fear, courage, Christian leadership, pastors, boldness, COVID-19, church, fear of man, gospel courage, living faithfully

    59 min
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To prod the sheep and beat the wolf.

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  • Creator
    Kendall Lankford
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
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