The Hacka Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Mohr — speaker and creator of The Pillar Diaries — to talk about the power of testimony, authenticity in the church, and how God uses both the seen and unseen to build His kingdom.Ashley shares her powerful story of growing up in church, walking away from God for nearly a decade, and ultimately finding restoration through a life-changing encounter. She opens up about the misconception that we have to “be good enough” to serve God — and how she discovered that it’s actually God’s goodness that qualifies us.This conversation dives deep into:- Why real, raw testimonies matter more than polished ones- The unseen people who are truly building the church- How your past doesn’t disqualify you — it prepares you- The biblical foundation behind The Pillar Diaries- How every believer can become a “pillar” in their generationThe Pillar Diaries - YouTube Channel

What about the thief on the cross?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Greg Hackathorn and Simeon Costa respond to one of the most common objections in the baptism conversation.If the thief wasn’t baptized, does that mean baptism isn’t necessary?Together, we walk through Luke 23, the timing of the Old Covenant vs the New Covenant, and why the thief’s experience took place before the death, resurrection, and outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2.This isn’t about dismissing the story — it’s about understanding when it happened and how that affects how we interpret it today.If you’ve ever used (or heard) this argument, this clip will help you see it in context.

In this powerful clip from Episode 219 of The Hacka Podcast, Cornelius Williams addresses one of the biggest challenges facing the church today — the rise of AI, digital information, and misplaced trust.We are living in a generation where people are quick to search, quick to ask AI, and quick to trust what they find online. But as Cornelius powerfully states:“God is not Google.”Not all information is truth.Not all answers are revelation.And not every voice deserves your trust.This is a timely and necessary message for believers navigating the digital age.

In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Fairbanks, church planter and pastor of Vessel Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Taylor shares the powerful story of how God became real to him as a teenager during a moment of deep brokenness, the experience that awakened his calling to ministry, and the journey that eventually led him to plant a church in his hometown.This conversation explores the realities of ministry and leadership: from battling comparison and imposter syndrome to stepping into opportunities before you feel ready. Taylor also shares the incredible story of launching a church in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, the miracle provision that allowed Vessel Church to begin meeting, and the mindset required to reach a city with the gospel.If you’ve ever felt called by God but wondered whether you’re ready, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step into the place where the miracle is necessary.Topics covered include:- How God becomes real in personal experience- Overcoming insecurity and comparison in ministry- The mindset required to plant a church- The miracle story behind Vessel Church- Why stepping into the unknown is often where God moves mostSubscribe for more conversations that are equipping leaders and empowering believers to make a difference in their world.

Does Romans 10:9 mean baptism is unnecessary?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Simeon Costa and I respond to one of the most common arguments in the baptism conversation: “All you have to do is confess and believe.”Together, they unpack the context of Romans 10:9, why it was written to the church, how it connects with the Book of Acts, and why confession, belief, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Spirit should not be pitted against each other.This isn’t about ignoring Paul. It’s about reading Paul consistently with Peter, Acts 2, and the broader message of Scripture.If you’ve ever wondered how Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, and Mark 16:16 fit together, this conversation will help.------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nancy Grandquist talks about the importance of anointed ministry and how the anointing flows in the life of a minister.This is from her first appearance on the podcast all the way back in Episode 62.

Did Paul really say baptism isn’t necessary in 1 Corinthians 1:17?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Evangelist Simeon Costa and I address one of the most common objections to the necessity of baptism. When Paul writes, “Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel,” what does he actually mean?Together, we walk through the context of 1 Corinthians 1, Paul’s own baptism in Acts 22, and his actions in Acts 19 to show there is no contradiction in Scripture. This conversation isn’t about debate — it’s about reading the whole Bible carefully.

In this episode, I sit down with evangelist and author Cornelius Williams for a thought-provoking conversation on discipline, discernment, faith, intellect, and the danger of digital deception.In a generation flooded with information, AI tools, podcasts, and online voices competing for authority, how do believers filter truth? How do we reconcile faith and reason without surrendering either? And what does it really mean to practice intellectual submission in an age that worships cognitive superiority?Cornelius shares his journey from a love of science and environmental biology to a deep conviction that the highest form of intelligence is surrender to the omniscience of God. Together, we unpack:- Why discipline is inseparable from discipleship- Why “God is not Google”- The difference between clips and context in the social media age- The danger of blind followership in podcast culture- Why submission is not bondage — but freedom- How the pursuit of knowledge in Eden mirrors our modern obsession with information-------------Buy his book - https://a.co/d/075m2qGC-------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

Many people are searching for significance… but they’re chasing a position.In this powerful clip from Episode 103 of The Hacka Podcast, Dr. Janice Sjostrand explains why being used by God is not the same as being anointed — and why true calling happens in secret, not on a stage.She shares:• Why we equate titles with worth• How God calls you in the dark, not in the spotlight• What Moses’ wilderness teaches us about formation• The difference between platform and relationship• Why positions come and go — but intimacy with Jesus remainsIf you’ve ever felt overlooked… forgotten… or tempted to measure your value by your role, this conversation will recalibrate your heart.God doesn’t need your résumé.He’s looking for relationship.-----------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

In this follow-up episode of The Hacka Podcast, I am joined by Evangelist Simeon Costa to respond directly to the questions and pushback sparked by their previous conversation on baptism.- Does 1 Corinthians 1 mean baptism isn’t necessary?- Is Romans 10:9 the only requirement for salvation?- What about the thief on the cross?- Was John’s baptism the same as Christian baptism?Together, we walk carefully through Scripture—Acts, Romans, Corinthians, the Gospels, and more—addressing common objections while keeping the focus where it belongs: biblical context.This episode isn’t about debate. It’s about clarity. If you’ve wrestled with how baptism connects to salvation, grace, faith, and obedience, this conversation will help you think deeper and read Scripture more consistently.Extended show notes - ⁠https://hacka.org/2026/02/23/218-simeon-costa-answering-objections-to-the-necessity-of-baptism/⁠——————Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod#christianpodcast #apostolicpentecostal #churchleader

In this clip from Episode 205, Caleb Herring shares a powerful truth: when we live in obedience to God instead of bowing to people’s expectations, He will open doors that no one else can shut.Caleb recalls his own struggles with criticism, discouragement, and the temptation to change his message to fit people’s opinions. But in prayer, the Holy Ghost revealed to him that deliverance from people’s expectations leads to supernatural opportunities.------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

In this clip, Tim Gaddy shares the five prayers he prays every day—prayers that have shaped his leadership, guarded his mind, and sustained him through decades of ministry.These aren’t long or complicated prayers. They’re intentional, biblical, and deeply practical—focused on thinking right, forgetting right, acting right, speaking right, and deciding right.If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply someone who wants to lead with wisdom and clarity, this clip offers a simple daily framework that can transform how you live and lead.------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

What really happened the night “He’s in the Room” was recorded?In this clip from Episode 215 of The Hacka Podcast, David Jennings shares the powerful backstory behind the worship song that has impacted churches around the world.What started as a random Sunday stream turned into a songwriting moment that none of them could ignore. But the real story happened on recording night — when they sang the song for nearly 45 minutes straight and felt the unmistakable presence of God fill the room.This isn’t just the story of a song.It’s a reminder that when God is in the room, anything can happen.Watch the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVnowlr6NHY

I haven’t made a request like this in a long time, or maybe ever, but if this podcast has been a blessing to you - can you do me a favour?Would you share your favourite episode from the podcast with two or three people this week?

In this episode of The Hacka Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Koch, missionary to France, to unpack a powerful story of calling, conviction, and obedience.From growing up in West Virginia, to serving as a military linguist, to being baptized in Jesus’ Name on a California beach — Andrew shares how God redirected his life toward revival in Europe. We discuss:- The biblical meaning of “calling on the Name of the Lord” (Acts 2)- Why baptism in Jesus’ Name matters- The new birth in Titus 3:5- Language learning as a tool for revival- What God is doing in Paris right now- The need for laborers in Europe----------Support the Koch Family - https://truthbetoldmissions.com/give/

In this episode, we welcome back Evangelist Simeon Costa for a deep, Scripture-driven conversation on the necessity of baptism. Together, we unpack why baptism is more than a symbolic act—exploring its role in salvation, covenant, and spiritual awakening.Drawing from Acts, Romans, Galatians, Colossians, and the Old Testament, this conversation addresses common objections to baptism, clarifies the difference between works and obedience, and explains why the early church treated baptism with urgency. Simeon also traces how historical shifts in theology shaped modern views on baptism and why returning to Scripture restores clarity.If you’ve ever wondered why baptism matters, why it was commanded, or how the apostles understood it, this episode will challenge and equip you.---------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

In this episode of The Hacka Podcast, we sit down with David Jennings — recording artist, worship leader, preacher, and producer — for a deeply honest conversation about calling, worship, obedience, and spiritual formation.David shares his powerful story of growing up in a multicultural military town in Texas, how God used hidden seasons to shape his ministry, and the defining moment when he fully surrendered to God’s call. Together, they discuss the danger of chasing platforms instead of process, why authenticity matters more than visibility, and how true worship is formed in prayer rooms long before it’s ever heard on a stage.The conversation also dives into David’s experience leading worship at North American Youth Congress, the story behind the song “He’s in the Room,” and what it really means to keep God first in ministry, family, and everyday life.Extended show notes with links - https://hacka.org/2026/01/20/215-david-jennings-the-danger-of-chasing-the-platform/------------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod#christianpodcast #apostolicpentecostal #churchleader

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Gaddy. He is the founding pastor of New Life Cabot in Arkansas, a longtime church planter, former district superintendent, and a respected Apostolic voice to this generation.We explore what it means to hear and obey the call of God, develop healthy leadership culture, plant churches with longevity in mind, and minister with both conviction and compassion in an increasingly broken world.For extended show notes go to - https://hacka.org/2026/01/16/214-tim-gaddy-how-to-lead-without-burning-out/----------Order Hacka Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-hacka-podcast.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------Listen to all episodes:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3PRSYKUSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3zCUsUoFollow us on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehackapod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hackaorgTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehackapod

This is the closing word from Kenneth Stewart in Episode 203.

This is the closing word from Charles Robinette in Episode 201.