Summary: After the Resurrection, Jesus' followers struggled to grasp His true identity, hoping for a triumphant Messiah. They experienced a mix of expectation, perplexity and astonishment. We also face these emotions when things don’t go the way we expect them to. These expectations can cause us to miss Jesus in our midst. Yet He is in the middle of our circumstances. By inviting Him into our lives as Lord and communing with Him, we open ourselves to the revelation of Who He truly is. Click...

Summary: God can change things in a moment! Even when things look hopeless, there is always hope with God. We see that in the book of Esther. God uses a Jewish queen married to a pagan king to save her people from destruction. What seemed to be a humanly impossible situation was turned around in a day! In a world full of challenges, where evil is called good and good is called evil, it's important that we not grow weary and lose heart. Instead, it's time to press in like never before and...

SUMMARY: Be encouraged! What may seem like insignificant moments in time can become divine appointments that lead to divine destiny in the Lord. Join host Doug Stringer and special guest and friend Mike Jeffs of Goodlife Community Centre and Australian Christian Channel Television Network as they share how saying “yes” to God in those defining moments can lead to your destiny! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and...

Is the red heifer prophecy being fulfilled? Listen to this message presented by Jim Garlow and Byron Stinson recently at Grace Community Church in The Woodlands TX. Learn how God is moving to prepare His people for Christ's return and how a rancher in Texas has played a role in providing some of the red heifers that will be required for the fulfillment of end times prophecy. Listen with your bible and note pad in hand Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe...

Summary: Greatness comes from abiding in God's presence! There is a difference between worshipping the Lord and abiding in His Presence. Listen as Doug shares how to prepare our hearts for intimacy with the Lord. In the process we must allow Him to rid us of the weighty and unnecessary baggage we often carry. Let go of the hurts of the past and don’t believe the lies of the enemy. You are called and destined for greatness in Him. Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and...

Five sins kept Israel out of their promised land. Those same five sins apply to us today. Listen as Doug shares a powerful message in English WITH Spanish translation to a group of 500 hungry and passionate young adults. You will learn how to prepare your heart for authentic communion with the Lord and enter into the promise God has given you! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for...

Summary: It’s time to move into your destiny! Every year we go through a reevaluation of the previous year. But sometimes we can allow the past to keep us from our future. Listen as host Doug Stringer shares how God is bringing us into a new season. By focusing our eyes on Jesus, we can move forward and embrace what lies ahead. Then we will be lights that help others navigate through life's storms. This powerful message will equip you for the days ahead! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this...

The holidays are hard for many. That is why we, the Church, must be a light. We have a joy and a strength beyond human comprehension. We have a peace that surpasses all understanding. It's important for us to give that hope, to let our light shine in such a way that it draws others to the Lord. In this way, we encourage others to find faith, hope, peace, and joy in the midst of whatever challenges or difficulties they face. Be a light this Christmas! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this...

There are moments in history when a door for massive change opens. Great revolutions for good or for evil occur in the vacuum created by these openings. It is in these times that key men and women, even entire generations, risk everything to become the hinge of history, that pivotal point that determines which way the door will swing. Esther was such a "hinge of history" woman. Born an orphan Jew in pagan Persia, without father and mother, adopted by Mordecai, taken because of her beauty into...

Luke, a physician dedicates his Gospel to Theophilus, which translates “friend or beloved of God”. Luke, like a family doctor carefully and orderly lays out the birth, ancestry, earthly ministry, along with the opposition of following the Lord. As you listen to Doug delve into the Gospel of Luke, you will be challenged to count the cost of being a follower of Christ, but will also discover the overwhelming joy that comes with our walk of faith. As we deepen our relationship with the Great...

Hearing the voice of the Lord! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for a free 30-Day Devotional, Show Notes, and to see previous guests.Learn more at: SomebodyCares.org and join us to support this ministry and disaster response efforts. You can also receive weekly Provoke-a-Thought emails, monthly teaching emails, periodic ministry updates, or join our prayer team by signing up...

Summary:. Do you long for the presence of God? Do you want to go deeper in Him? His presence is real and can change circumstances in a suddenly moment. The Lord is not looking for perfect people, but those who are willing to be available. Be encouraged as you listen to Doug Stringer share four keys to attracting the presence of God to your life. Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org...

What happens when God manifests His presence in those suddenly, dunamis moments? In the darkest of times, He calls us to be lighthouses that can guide the way. When we are tethered to His Word, we have the authority to pray for His peace and the manifestation of His presence. Listen as Doug Stringer provides powerful insight into how God is working through current world circumstances as well as in each of our lives personally. Throughout the implosions and explosions, we are part of an...

Doug shares his heart and gives us insight on the war in Israel. Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for a free 30-Day Devotional, Show Notes, and to see previous guests. Learn more at: SomebodyCares.org and join us to support this ministry and disaster response efforts. You can also receive weekly Provoke-a-Thought emails, monthly teaching emails, periodic ministry updates, or join...

Summary: Adam Davis is a renowned author, speaker, and leader in wellness, faith-based trauma healing, and leadership development. He has overcome personal challenges and trauma, gaining recognition from major media outlets. As a former law enforcement officer, he brings a unique perspective to resilience and adversity. Join Adam and host Doug Stringer as they share how surrendering to Jesus can lead to an unconquered and abundant life. Click here for SHOW NOTES.Share this message with a...

Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, on the Jewish calendar. On Rosh Hashanah, it is tradition to say “It is written”; then, on Yom Kippur, to say, “It is sealed.” The idea is that the stage is set during this time for everything that's going to happen in the year to come. Listen as Doug Stringer explains why it's important for us to seek God diligently during this time. He is a God of perfect timing, and we are coming up on a very special season the Lord has created with very specific...

Summary: Scripture gives us many examples of wrestling with our flesh but also shows us what happened when Jacob wrestled with God. When we wrestle with God, He works through our external and internal challenges. Even if we leave with a limp, we always win! Listen to this timely message from Doug and learn God strengthens us with greater vision, fresh anointing, prophetic clarity, wisdom, and direction when we choose to set aside our flesh and wrestle with the Lord. Click here for SHOW...

Summary: Life is a Grand Adventure! In this captivating episode, Doug welcomes Dr. Mark Rutland, a distinguished New York Times best-selling author and a seasoned leader in Christian ministry. With a wealth of experience spanning pastoral roles, university presidencies, and global outreach, Dr. Rutland shares profound insights on facing adversity and maintaining unwavering faith. Dive into a discussion about the importance of visionary leadership, the impact of prophetic voices, and the...

Summary:  When trouble comes, we need to know we stand on the unshakable foundation of our faith. Sadly, many Christians today falter in their faith because they lack biblical literacy and a love for truth. First John 4 tells us we must be instructed by the Word so we may discern between truth and error.   The Lord’s discipline always begins with His own and in the house of the Lord. When the shaking comes, only those things that are part of the unshakable kingdom can withstand and remain....

Summary: The earth is groaning! We see droughts, fires, and storms, in the natural as well as spiritual. Even as we respond to natural disasters like the tragic fires in Hawaii, so we must also respond to spiritual crises. But even when it rains to break the drought, there is no harvest if the ground has not been tilled or the seed has not been sown. The world needs answers, people need hope. We need to prepare our hearts! Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and...

Summary: Alarm bells are sounding! The erosion and unraveling of our moral foundations has bypassed anything we could have imagined. Who will respond? We need courageous leaders to shake off spiritual lethargy and step forward to lead a corporate awakening in the Church.  Listen as Doug Stringer shares from his heart how we can respond today! Click here for SHOW NOTES.  Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!  Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org...

Summary: Paul Lin and Rob Diaz join Doug on this podcast.  They candidly share how partying, drug use, and addictions led down a path of crime, jail, and prison.  The Father heart of God found them and redeemed them in the midst of their darkest times.  God wants to redeem us! He does not forget us or His promises to us. Everyone of us has a promise the Lord has provided for us, if we would trust Him to be the Lord of our lives. God intervened in their lives as they each began to search for...

Summary:  Circumstances don’t change God, God changes circumstances. There are three things the Church (as a whole) has overcome through the years: times of persecution, times of poverty, and times of peace and prosperity. Of course, God’s intention is to give the Church peace and prosperity SO THAT we can be a blessing to the nations. When we discover the keys for attracting God’s Presence, we also learn the secret of  being overcomers. Listen as Doug Stringer shares that God can do amazing...

Summary: In a society that favors the legalization of recreational drugs, where should the Church stand? Does tax revenue really offset the societal cost? Luke Niforatos shares about the economic effect as well as societal impact on our communities. Join Luke and host Doug Stringer as they discuss this key issue in our nation and what the Church’s response should be . Click here for SHOW NOTES.  Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!  Visit...