In this insightful episode, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen reveals one of Satan’s most effective tactics: convincing believers to trust in themselves. Through a gripping story from a Vietnam War veteran and powerful truths from Ephesians 6, he shows how self-reliance—rather than strength—is often our downfall in spiritual warfare. If you’ve ever felt defeated despite trying your hardest, this message will open your eyes to the real source of strength: moment-by-moment dependence on Jesus Christ.

• Revival updates from Michigan and upcoming ministry in Colorado
• A wartime illustration of enemy deception
• Why self-dependence is spiritual sabotage
• What “be strong in the Lord” really means (Ephesians 6:10)
• The role of English grammar in understanding the Bible
• How human strength fails under spiritual pressure
• Personal reflections on a lifetime of weakness and God's faithfulness
• Prayer as the breath of dependence
• The connection between pride, self-reliance, and defeat
• How to face spiritual battles with real power

• Satan doesn’t need to overpower you—he just needs you to trust yourself.
• Real strength isn’t self-generated. It flows from continual dependence on Christ.
• Prayer is not optional—it’s how you breathe in the strength of God.
• Victory doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from surrendering fully.

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In this episode, Bobby Bosler recounts the recent cross-country move that marked a major transition into the pastorate—and the spiritual insights it sparked. With everything his family owned packed into a single trailer, he reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about treasure, focus, and true devotion. This convicting challenge invites listeners to evaluate what they’re living for and whether their heart is fully invested in heaven.

• Transition to pastoral ministry in Fairmont, WV
• The tangible feeling of having all possessions in one trailer
• Matthew 6:19–24 and the call to lay up treasure in heaven
• What a “single eye” means—and why it matters
• Identifying the pull of materialism and earthly desires
• A warning against divided loyalties and serving two masters
• The call to total surrender and singular devotion to Christ

• Where your treasure is, your heart will inevitably follow—so store it where it’s safe.
• What you focus on shapes every area of your life.
• A divided focus will always lead to spiritual darkness and dissatisfaction.
• We can’t serve both God and material desires; we must choose our master.
• A single-minded life requires surrender—and the sustaining grace of God.

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In this Faith Talks episode, Anna Faith sits down with Charity Shoultz to reflect on their unforgettable month together in Fiji. With warmth and authenticity, they share how God led them across the world to minister, grow, and surrender in ways they never imagined. Whether you're a teen girl or someone considering a mission trip, this episode will inspire you to trust God with your yes—no matter your age or qualifications.

• How God opened the door for two teen girls to serve in Fiji
• Learning to minister through singing, testimonies, and children's work
• Facing fears, spiritual attack, and feelings of inadequacy
• Discovering God's voice through daily surrender and dependence
• Practical advice for young people considering missions

• God works through availability. You don’t need to be perfect—just surrendered.
• Bold obedience opens doors. Saying yes to God leads to unexpected opportunities and divine provision.
• Ministry is for now. Teen girls can be powerful vessels for the gospel when they walk with God.

Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation podcast designed to help young ladies discover greater ways to nurture and exercise their faith in their day-to-day walk with Christ. To leave a question for the Faith Twins or our guest, send an email to faithtalks@theegeneration.org.

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In this episode, Ryan Swanson delivers a compelling installment of the Satisfied program, part of the _Mind War_series on the thought life. He exposes how the enemy capitalizes on repeated patterns of temptation and how ignoring spiritual warning signs leads to the same destructive outcome. Through candid storytelling and scriptural insight, Ryan challenges listeners to end the cycle by taking every thought captive—immediately.

• Why your temptations are often familiar
• Satan’s strategy: repetition over innovation
• Real-life account of facing temptation at a gas station
• How to respond when the Holy Spirit warns you
• What it means to truly take a thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)
• The deadly trajectory of unchecked thoughts
• Practical hope for teens caught in secret sin
• Victory through surrender and vigilance

• The enemy’s predictability is his power—unless you break the cycle.
• Taking thoughts captive must be immediate, not delayed.
• Ignoring the Spirit leads to spiritual defeat.
• Repetitive temptation is a sign that the war is raging in your thought life.
• Victory is possible when you expose sin, seek accountability, and yield to Christ.

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Satisfied is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to offer practical tools based on biblical principles so that anyone can experience full purity and lead others to do the same. To ask questions or share testimonies, send an email to satisfied@theegeneration.org.

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In this powerful continuation of his series on The Believer's Authority, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen shares how believers can experience real victory over Satan—not by personal strength, but by being fully submitted to Christ. Reflecting on the recent passing of his prayer-warrior mother-in-law, Dr. Van Gelderen weaves together personal testimony, scriptural truth, and vivid illustrations to show how spiritual authority flows from surrender. When you’re under Christ’s authority, you stand over the enemy—and he must flee.

• Remembering Janet Cross and her legacy of prayer and faith
• What it means to be “in Christ” and seated in heavenly places (Ephesians 1–2)
• Christ’s victory over Satan and the believer’s shared triumph
• James 4:7 and the conditions for resisting the devil
• Delegated authority illustrated with a traffic cop and a mother’s command
• Why praying “in Jesus’ name” is more than a phrase
• Resisting Satan’s influence in weather, illness, and other real-life situations
• Total surrender and total dependence as the foundation for authority

• Spiritual authority is not earned through strength, but accessed through submission.
• Christ’s victory over Satan is final, and believers share in that authority when yielded to Him.
• Praying “in Jesus’ name” means aligning with His will and authority, not just using a phrase.
• We must not be passive in the spiritual battle; resisting Satan is an active responsibility.
• Whether facing external circumstances or internal battles, the path to victory is the same: under authority, over the enemy.

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In this very special episode, Bobby Bosler shares an exciting announcement and a deeply personal journey of faith. Speaking from Matthew 14, he draws parallels between Peter’s step out of the boat and the major life change God has led him and his family into — accepting the call to pastor Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairmont, West Virginia. Bobby testifies to God's guidance through uncertainty, showing how surrender and obedience open the door for God's miraculous provision and peace.

• Stepping out in faith when God's leading feels impossible
• The story behind the call to pastor Fellowship Baptist Church
• How God uses closed doors and lack of peace to redirect our steps
• Wrestling with calling, gifting, and identity in ministry
• Encouragement to follow God's call even when it requires major life changes

• God's leading often requires taking a step into the impossible. Like Peter walking on water, faith demands stepping out based on God's command, not on visible certainty.
• Closed doors are part of God's guidance. The lack of peace about repairing or replacing the trailer was God's way of preparing the Bosler family for a completely new direction.
• Gifting doesn't limit God's calling. Even as an evangelist, Bobby discovered that God could use him to pastor and shepherd a local church, showing that God's calling often stretches us beyond our assumptions.
• Obedience leads to peace. When Bobby and his wife yielded to the possibility of pastoring, God flooded their hearts with undeniable peace and clarity.
• A big step of faith inspires others. Just like Peter's step inspired worship in the boat, your obedience can ripple out to encourage others to trust and follow Christ.

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In this gripping episode of the GoMission podcast, Mark Gillmore interviews Brother Athing, a courageous church planter and missionary in Assam, Northeast India. Brother Athing shares his journey through intense hardship—imprisonment, persecution, loss, and natural disaster—and how God used each trial to deepen his faith and multiply gospel fruit. His story is a powerful testimony of perseverance and the unshakable resolve to follow God’s call, even when everything else is stripped away.

Note: Brother Athing speaks with a heavy accent that may be challenging to understand at times. A roughly summarized transcript of the episode is available to help you follow along.

• How God called Brother Athing into missions in Assam
• Initial church planting and early fellowship
• Imprisonment and being abandoned by a supporting pastor
• Starting over after jail, with gospel tracts and hospital outreach
• Launching a children’s school and living in extreme poverty
• Experiencing betrayal, church arson, and the death of his brother
• Continual persecution, including from radical Hindu groups
• Rebuilding a mission from scratch and launching a training center
• The conversion of a lead persecutor after receiving a gospel tract
• Strategic use of education as a gospel platform
• Vision for a missionary training center and the fruit of over 38 churches planted

• Opposition doesn’t mean you’re off course—in fact, it might mean you’re right where God wants you.
• God tests before He opens doors—every major breakthrough in Brother Athing’s ministry was preceded by trial.
• Faithfulness bears fruit—churches were planted, leaders trained, and persecutors converted because he stayed.
• Strategic compassion matters—a children’s school became both a testimony and a shield for gospel work.
• God provides miraculously—from provision of land to the transformation of enemies into allies.

If you have your own unique story of gospel advance or if you sense God leading you toward a particular people group, we’d love to hear about it. Even if it’s just a sentence or two, share what God is doing in an email to gomission@theegeneration.org.

GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly, missions-focused program designed to expose young people to the people, stories, and opportunities happening across the globe in the world’s harvest fields.

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In this Resurrection Day special, Bobby Bosler reminds listeners that Easter is not about eggs or bunnies, but the powerful truth that Jesus is alive. Drawing from Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 15, and Romans 6, this episode unpacks how the resurrection changes everything—from our salvation to our calling, from our hope for the future to our strength for today.

• Why the resurrection proves Jesus’ identity
• How the empty tomb validates the gospel
• What the resurrection guarantees about our future
• Living the resurrected life now
• The mission fueled by the risen Christ
• A dramatic journal-style retelling of Mary at the tomb
• Encouragement for those in their “Friday” season—Sunday is coming

• Jesus’ resurrection declares Him to be the Son of God with power.
• The resurrection is the receipt for the payment made at the cross.
• Because He lives, you will live—and you can live victoriously now.
• God often allows death-like situations to bring forth resurrection life.
• Don’t fear your dark valley—expect God's miracle. Sunday’s coming.

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