Get Face to Face with God

In this episode, Rick addresses a question that quietly troubles many sincere believers: Am I really loving God with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength? While Jesus called this the greatest commandment, many Christians unknowingly turn it into a measuring stick—causing doubt, self-examination, and fear that they may not be doing enough.Drawing from Matthew 22, Romans 5, 1 John, Philippians 2, and Jesus’ own words, Rick reveals how the New Covenant completely changes the way this commandment is fulfilled. Rather than being something we strive to accomplish through effort or discipline, loving God flows naturally from the love He has already poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.Rick shares a personal journey of how God freed him from questioning his motivation and sincerity, teaching him that God Himself is at work within believers—giving both the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. As God’s love is restored to us in Christ, we are able to love God, love ourselves, and love others—not from pressure, but from overflow.This teaching will help you release performance-based thinking, silence the fear that you’re falling short, and rest in the truth that God’s love within you is more than sufficient. When you understand that loving God begins with receiving His love, the Christian life becomes relational, joyful, and free.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, peace, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with deeper biblical exploration, extended reflection, live Q&A, and practical guidance on living from God’s love rather than striving to earn it. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Right Here

In this Supernatural Prayer Story, Rick sits down with Fielding and Carla Cage for a powerful, faith-building conversation about intimacy with God, authority in Christ, and miraculous answers to prayer that flow naturally from knowing where you are seated spiritually.Fielding shares an extraordinary encounter that took place while praying for a dying pastor—an experience where he became acutely aware of being seated with Christ in heavenly places. As he simply rested in God’s presence, light, love, and glory displaced sickness, resulting in immediate and undeniable healing. What began as a quiet act of intimacy became a tangible demonstration of heaven touching earth.The conversation continues with a gripping testimony involving their young son, who suffered a severe head injury after being kicked by a horse. In the face of medical crisis and intense pressure, Fielding and Carla chose to stand firmly in the truth of God’s Word. As they acted from confidence rather than fear, their son experienced complete and immediate healing—without lasting damage.Throughout the episode, Rick, Fielding, and Carla explore what it means to pray from rest instead of striving, how authority flows from intimacy, and why healing was never meant to be complicated. This episode will encourage you to see yourself as God sees you, act from your position in Christ, and trust that miracles flow naturally when we partner with Him in faith.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, authority, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues this conversation in Behind the Curtain with deeper teaching, extended discussion on authority and healing, live Q&A, and practical guidance for praying with confidence from your position in Christ.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this conversation? The video version is available on YouTube. Right Here

In this episode, Rick addresses one of the most foundational—and often misunderstood—truths of the Christian life: God has never stopped loving you. Many believers struggle in prayer not because they lack discipline, but because they quietly question God’s affection, delight, or willingness to engage with them.Through Scripture and personal testimony, Rick explains how humanity’s fall did not cause God to withdraw His love—but caused us to lose the ability to recognize it. Drawing from Genesis, John 15, Ephesians 1, Zephaniah 3, and the words of Jesus Himself, this teaching reveals how God’s love has always been constant, unbroken, and fully restored to us through Christ.Rick shares a powerful early encounter with the Father where God allowed him to experience His love in an overwhelming, tangible way—not as an exception, but as an invitation. You’ll learn what it means to abide in God’s love, why God delights in spending time with you, and how prayer is transformed when fear, performance, and doubt are replaced with confidence and intimacy.This episode will help you dismantle the belief that God’s love turns on and off, heal distorted views of the Father, and step into a prayer life marked by joy, expectation, and deep relational connection. When you understand that God delights in you, prayer stops being an obligation and becomes a place you run to.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, peace, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical exploration, deeper reflection on abiding in the Father’s love, live Q&A, and downloadable study resources. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Click Here

In this Supernatural Prayer Story, Rick sits down with Beverly Lewis to share a powerful testimony of perseverance, humility, and God’s faithfulness over a seventeen-year journey of prayer for her marriage. Beverly recounts how, after coming back to Christ early in her marriage, she carried the burden of praying for her husband to know the Lord—through seasons of discouragement, delay, and quiet disappointment.Beverly shares a deeply personal moment of intimacy with God when the Lord spoke a simple but life-shaping word to her: “Sit down on the inside.” That instruction began a transformative journey of surrender, humility, and trust—teaching her that God’s work in prayer often begins within us before it unfolds around us.As the story continues, Beverly recounts how God answered her long-standing prayers in a way that was far beyond what she had imagined. After years of intercession, her husband encountered the presence of God powerfully and was radically saved—leading to a transformed life, a renewed marriage, and a legacy of faith that continues decades later.This conversation will encourage anyone who has been praying for a spouse, family member, or seemingly impossible situation. It offers hope for those in seasons of waiting, reassurance that God hears every prayer, and confidence that even delayed answers are never wasted in the hands of a loving Father.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, hope, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues this conversation in Behind the Curtain with deeper reflection, additional teaching, live Q&A, and practical encouragement for those believing God through long seasons of prayer.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this conversation? The video version is available on YouTube.

In this episode, Rick addresses one of the most damaging beliefs that quietly undermines intimacy with God: the fear that God is angry with us when we fail. For many believers, this belief creates a cycle of shame, striving, and distance—causing them to pull away from God instead of running toward Him.Through personal testimony and a careful walk through Isaiah 54, Rick reveals the heart of the Father toward His children and exposes how the idea of God being angry with believers is rooted in misunderstanding the difference between the Old Covenant and the New. You’ll discover how shame, fear, and religious pressure distort our view of God and why Scripture clearly declares that God has sworn never to be angry with those who are in Christ.Rick also shares how God personally freed him from a performance-driven relationship and taught him to trust the Father’s work within him rather than striving to earn approval. This teaching brings healing to past wounds, breaks the power of condemnation, and restores confidence to approach God freely—even in moments of weakness.This episode will help you let go of fear-based religion, silence the lie that God is displeased or distant, and embrace the truth that His steadfast love, compassion, and covenant of peace toward you will never be removed.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, freedom, and assurance in His presence.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical insight, deeper discussion, live Q&A, and downloadable study resources. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Right HERE

In this Supernatural Prayer Story, Rick sits down with Eileen Kopsaftis to share two extraordinary encounters that reveal how personally and lovingly God responds to prayer. Eileen recounts a powerful moment when, in the middle of conflict and accusation, God placed her in what she can only describe as a *“love bubble”—*allowing her to see another person through the Father’s eyes and respond with supernatural compassion, wisdom, and peace.As the conversation unfolds, Eileen also shares a striking answer to prayer involving her business and calling. After facing closed doors, confusion, and mounting pressure to strive for success through human effort, God spoke clearly to her heart with a simple but life-changing truth: “I’m God. I don’t need that.” Within days, God opened doors of opportunity far beyond anything she could have orchestrated—without striving, manipulation, or cost.Throughout this conversation, Rick and Eileen explore what it looks like to partner with God in prayer, trust Him in seasons of uncertainty, and recognize His voice through peace, love, and unmistakable timing. This episode will encourage you to let go of fear-based striving, trust God’s ability to provide, and believe that He delights in meeting you personally in prayer.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, faith, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues this conversation in Behind the Curtain with deeper reflection, additional teaching, live Q&A, and practical insights on trusting God in prayer and provision.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this conversation? The video version is available on YouTube. Right HERE🫡Get in touch with Eileen Koopsaftis: https://www.youtube.com/@EileenKopsaftis Website: https://havelifelongwellbeing.com/

In this episode, Rick addresses a question many believers wrestle with during seasons of uncertainty or unanswered prayer: Does God ever hide Himself from us? When prayers seem delayed or God feels distant, it’s easy to assume He’s withdrawn, displeased, or no longer listening.Drawing from both Old and New Testament Scripture, Rick explains where the idea of God “hiding His face” comes from and why it is rooted in the Old Covenant—not the New. Through passages from Psalms, Ezekiel, Ephesians, Corinthians, and the writings of John, you’ll discover how Jesus permanently changed our relationship with the Father, removing the on-and-off dynamic and establishing a covenant where God’s face is always turned toward His children.Rick shares a personal story from his ten-year season of being taught directly by the Lord, revealing how God corrected a subtle misunderstanding about trust, provision, and prayer. This teaching brings clarity to why God always hears, always responds, and never withdraws His presence from those who are in Christ.This episode will help you let go of fear, silence the lie that God is distant or displeased, and grow in confidence that His presence, favor, and attention toward you are constant. You’ll be encouraged to approach prayer with assurance, knowing that God’s face is shining on you—now and always—because of Jesus.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, peace, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical insight, deeper discussion, live Q&A, and downloadable study resources.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube right here: Watch

n this episode, Rick sits down with Os Hillman for a powerful Supernatural Prayer Story that reveals how God meets His children in their deepest seasons of loss, waiting, and heartbreak. Os shares how a seven-year period of financial collapse, personal loss, and family pain became the backdrop for one of the most intimate and life-altering encounters with God he has ever experienced.Through a prophetic word spoken at just the right moment, God revealed not only that He saw Os’s private tears for his daughter, but that He was actively working to restore what seemed permanently broken. What followed was a stunning answer to prayer—bringing healing, reconciliation, and a new season of purpose that only God could orchestrate.Os also recounts how a 40-day fast, a delayed answer, and an unexpected prophetic confirmation redirected his life’s calling and birthed a devotional that would eventually reach hundreds of thousands of people across more than 100 nations. This story highlights how God often answers prayer in ways that look insignificant at first—but become the very foundation of His greater plan.This conversation will encourage you to trust God in seasons of silence, believe that He sees what breaks your heart, and expect that even long delays are never wasted in the hands of a loving Father.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with confidence, hope, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues this conversation in Behind the Curtain with deeper reflection, additional teaching, live Q&A, and practical insights on trusting God through seasons of waiting.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Right HERE

In this episode, Rick explores one of the most overlooked yet powerful promises Jesus ever made—that He would personally manifest Himself to those who love Him. Many believers assume that encounters with Jesus ended with the ascension, yet Scripture reveals a very different reality: Jesus intended to remain actively present, relational, and involved with His disciples throughout this age.Drawing from John 14, Matthew 28, Acts, and the writings of Paul, Rick shows how Jesus promised not to leave His followers as orphans, but to continue teaching, guiding, and revealing Himself through the Holy Spirit. You’ll discover how “manifesting Himself” includes dreams, visions, clear guidance, tangible presence, and personal interaction—just as believers experienced throughout the book of Acts.Rick also shares a recent, personal encounter with the Father that highlights a renewed emphasis on prayer and what God is preparing to release in the body of Christ. This teaching invites you to move beyond distant, routine prayer into a living, conversational relationship where expectation replaces striving, and intimacy replaces effort.This episode will challenge long-held assumptions about prayer, awaken faith for deeper encounters with Jesus, and help you embrace the kind of relationship Scripture says is normal for every believer.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, faith, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical instruction, deeper discussion on how Jesus manifests Himself today, live Q&A, and downloadable study notes. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Watch Here

In this episode, Rick sits down with Dr. Joseph Peck for a powerful conversation about the role of testimony, obedience, and prayer in experiencing God’s active involvement in everyday life. Dr. Peck shares two remarkable stories that reveal how God responds when we prioritize intimacy with Him and listen attentively to His leading.Through personal testimony, Dr. Peck describes how a simple act of obedience during a time of prayer led to unexpected provision and long-term blessing. He also recounts a profound, God-given dream that prompted a season of focused prayer—opening doors to influence, connection, and impact far beyond what he could have planned or orchestrated on his own.Throughout the conversation, Rick and Dr. Peck explore why testimonies matter, how hearing God’s voice grows through relationship, and why obedience positions believers to participate in what God is already doing. This episode will encourage you to place prayer first, trust God’s leading, and believe that He desires to work personally and powerfully in your life.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, faith, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues the conversation in Behind the Curtain with extended teaching, deeper biblical exploration, live Q&A, and downloadable study worksheets.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this conversation? The video version is available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/oxSWWQsylv0💡TranzformUCheck out https://www.jointranzformu.info

n this episode, Rick explores what it truly means to hear God’s voice clearly and plainly—not as an occasional experience, but as a restored, conversational relationship with the Father. Many believers desire to hear God but feel unsure, wondering if they’re doing enough or following the right steps to recognize His voice.Drawing from Scripture, Rick traces God’s original design for communication with His children, beginning in the Garden of Eden, continuing through Moses’ face-to-face relationship with God, and ultimately fulfilled through Jesus. You’ll discover how Jesus promised to return believers to the same kind of clear, relational communication Moses experienced—speaking plainly, not in riddles or distant impressions.Through biblical examples from Genesis, Numbers, John, and the book of Acts, this teaching reveals that hearing God’s voice is not reserved for a select few, but is the normal inheritance of every believer. Rick explains why prayer was never meant to be one-sided requests, but a living conversation rooted in relationship, trust, and grace.This episode will help you let go of striving, quiet fear and doubt, and step confidently into the kind of prayer life where conversation with God becomes natural, personal, and transformative.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, peace, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues this teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical instruction, deeper exploration of conversational prayer, live Q&A, and downloadable study notes. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.live🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? The video version is available on YouTube. Watch Video

In this episode, Rick sits down with Michael Pink for an honest and encouraging conversation about trusting God in real-life situations and recognizing His presence along the way. Through personal stories and reflection, Michael shares how obedience, prayer, and attentiveness to God’s leading opened the door to moments of intimacy with the Father and meaningful answers to prayer.Rather than focusing on formulas or performance, this conversation highlights the simplicity of walking with God—learning to listen, respond, and trust Him in both ordinary and unexpected circumstances. As Michael shares his journey, you’ll be reminded that intimacy with God isn’t reserved for a select few, but is available to anyone willing to walk closely with Him.This episode will encourage you to reflect on your own relationship with God, recognize His faithfulness in your story, and grow in confidence that He is actively involved in your life.This podcast exists to help you deepen your relationship with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and live with greater faith, peace, and awareness of His presence.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues the conversation in Behind the Curtain with extended teaching, deeper biblical exploration, live Q&A, and downloadable study worksheets.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.comIf you care to watch the video of this episode, please fo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11PyaULeJK0

In this episode, Rick helps you move from understanding intimacy with God to actually living aware of His presence in everyday life. While many believers associate closeness with God only with designated prayer times, Scripture reveals a far deeper invitation—to walk with Him continually, not occasionally.Rick explores how God’s presence is not confined to moments of prayer, worship, or spiritual disciplines, but is meant to be experienced throughout ordinary life. As you learn to recognize His nearness, prayer becomes less about effort and more about ongoing relationship and conversation.This teaching will encourage you to shift from compartmentalized spirituality to a relational walk with God marked by awareness, trust, and partnership. You’ll begin to see how intimacy with God impacts your peace, decision-making, and sense of purpose in daily life.This episode is designed to help you grow in confidence that God desires to walk with you personally and that His presence is not something you have to earn—but something you can learn to recognize and enjoy.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, peace, and clarity in your relationship with the Father.🔓 Behind the Curtain Rick continues the teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical exploration, deeper reflection, live Q&A, and downloadable study worksheets. Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video Version Prefer to watch this episode? Click on this link to watch it on YouTube.

In this episode, Rick continues building the foundation for a personal, intimate relationship with God by exploring Moses’ face-to-face encounter with the Lord. Many believers admire Moses’ relationship with God but assume it represents a level of closeness that is unreachable for ordinary people.Through Scripture and reflection, Rick reveals what God actually communicated to Moses—and why that encounter points forward to an even greater relationship now available to us in Christ. Rather than striving to attain intimacy, you’ll discover how friendship with God flows from trust, identity, and God’s desire to walk closely with you.This teaching invites you to rethink long-held assumptions about prayer, worthiness, and closeness with God, and to see yourself as someone God genuinely desires relationship with—not distance from.This episode will help you grow in confidence, deepen your prayer life, and better understand God’s heart toward you as a loving Father who wants to be known.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, peace, and clarity in your relationship with the Father.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues the teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical exploration, deeper reflection, live Q&A, and downloadable study worksheets.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this episode? You can find the video version on YouTube, here.

In this first episode, Rick lays the foundation for what it truly means to have an intimate, personal relationship with God. Many believers desire closeness with Him but aren’t sure what that looks like in everyday life or how to grow in it without pressure, striving, or performance.Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Rick explores the biblical idea of a “face-to-face” relationship with God—not as something reserved for spiritual giants, but as an invitation extended to every believer. You’ll discover how intimacy with God grows through trust, awareness, and relationship rather than effort or perfection.This episode sets the tone for the journey ahead, helping you reframe how you approach prayer, how you see God’s heart toward you, and how walking closely with Him impacts every area of life.This podcast exists to help you grow in intimacy with God, develop a prayer life that truly transforms your life, and walk daily with greater confidence, peace, and clarity in your relationship with the Father.🔓 Behind the CurtainRick continues the teaching in Behind the Curtain with extended biblical exploration, deeper reflection, live Q&A, and downloadable study worksheets.Learn more at https://joinbehindthecurtain.com🎥 Watch the Video VersionPrefer to watch this episode? You can find the video version on YouTube right here.