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Advancing the Cause is a compelling Christian podcast proudly affiliated with IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with passionate pastors, theologians, and devout believers. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of faith, spirituality, and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, heartfelt testimonies, and relevant discussions on various aspects of Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.
Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges faced by Christians and engaging with the world through a Christ-centered lens. The podcast also explores the significance of community involvement, missions, apologetics, ecclesiology, practical pastoral ministry, and service, aiming to equip listeners to be effective ambassadors of God’s love in their churches and beyond.
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Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discovers some passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders.Dr. Dane's Book and Blog: https://frbible.org/dr-tim-dane/ IFCA International: www.ifca.orgAdvancing the Cause is a proud member of Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org
We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few short sentences. Dispensational Premillennialism is one of those areas where more and more Christians are unwilling to see as important or relegate these matters to mere opin...
Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry.Learn more about IFCA : IFCA.org
How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moveson or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, and adopts Covenant Theology, charismatic theology, and more. Is there anything that can be done? Absolutely! Listen to this episode of Advancing the Cause to learn how IFCA...
Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of Advancing the Cause.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Lewis and Clark Bible Church - https://www.lewisand...
Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode!IFCA International: https://www.ifca.org/IFCA Regional Leader Handbook: https://www.ifca.org/page/regionsIFCA Annual Convention: https://ifca-international.finalweb2.finalweb....
Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, and some of the greatest needs in Manipur. IFCA International: https://www.ifca.org Fellowship Bible Church: https://www.fellowshipwv.org IFCA Giving:...
Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO2 of Ariel Ministries about whether we should understand that God intends to bring the whole nation of Israel to salvation in His plan for the future. Looking at passages from both the Old Testament and the New, Richard and Tim will discuss the views of both Dispensationalists and Covenantalists to clear passages Like Romans 11:25-26, and how the testimony of Scripture teaches that God is not done with the nation of Israel.IFCA International - http...
Description:Richard Bargas talks with Dr. Peter Goeman about the arguments against the reformed doctrine of infant baptism. In looking at it theologically, biblically, and exegetically, Dr. Goeman demonstrates that the biblical record connects faith and baptism, while it does not support the theological Covenant of Grace. These two arguments strike critical blows by showing that the Bible does not support these main tenets of Covenant Theology. So, where did this doctrine come from? Listen in...
Some Christian traditions uphold the belief that baptism should include the infant children of believers, while others say that baptism is only for those who have placed their faith in Christ. IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas and Pastor Ryan Day dig a little deeper into what different traditions believe and why, and what the Bible teaches most clearly. Touching on Covenant theology, Roman Catholic dogma, what we can know about babies that die in infancy, and how Protestant Church histor...
In this last episode of season 1, Dr. Richard Bargas speaks with Eric Mock, Vice President of Ministry Operations for Slavic Gospel Association. Richard and Eric discuss how the Lord has used the gospel in warring countries such as the Ukrainian-Russian and Israeli-Palestinian wars. Even amid great destruction and tragedy, the unfettered power of the gospel continues to shine brightest in some very dark places.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Slavic Gospel Association - https://www.s...
Richard Bargas and Bob Rodgers, Ex. Dir. of Northwest Independent Church Extension (NICE) talk about the need for younger pastors to be mentored and discipled by older, wise men, and how he has done this personally. With over 40 years in church planting ministry, Bob sees the connection between the mentoring pastors and the future health of the church. Bob also shares about how his wife Katherine has taken an interest in the wives of these pastors and has been able to speak into their hearts ...
What would it be like to be a fly on the wall at an IFCA International Board of Directors meeting? IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas shares what goes on in the Mid-Year Board meetings held at the IFCA Home Office for those who have always wondered. What happens when a bunch of fundamentalist leaders get together? More fun than you might think! IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/
IFCA International Executive Director Richard Bargas talks with Church Plant pastor Reed Waggoner about his new church, Redeemer Bible Church in Springfield, OH. Reed shares some of the initial work that went into the planning of this new church, why East Springfield was chosen, some of the challenges he has faced, and why they planted a church in a movie theater. At the time of this interview, Redeemer was only 4 weeks old. IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Redeemer Bible Church - ht...
Executive Director Richard P. Bargas speaks with his father, retired pastor and police officer Richard S. Bargas about some of the things that churches and Christian organizations should think about in regard to safety, security, and handling all sorts of emergency situations. With over 50 years of police experience coupled with almost 30 years of pastoral experience, Officer Bargas shares insights that are valuable to our ministries.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Thureon Consultin...
Pastor Allan Tayebwa and Richard Bargas discuss why Allan is planting a second church in Uganda, the demographics of this African country, how the false Word of Faith Gospel has destroyed the church, and the hope for Uganda that is only found in Jesus Christ.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Support The Tayebwas - https://www.piei.org/hope-for-nanasana-uganda
Richard Bargas and Pastor Ryan Day discuss the biblical qualifications for leaders within the church and Ryan shares how he and his elders develop leaders at Revolve Bible Church. This episode is practical and helpful to everyone seeking to develop more leaders in their church.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/Revolve Bible Church - https://revolvebiblechurch.org/Biblical Eldership Resources (Alexander Strauch) - https://www.biblicaleldership.com/
We’ve all seen the guy with the megaphone standing on the corner yelling at cars, or the guy carrying the sign that reads “Turn or Burn!” When statistics show that most Christians fail to share their faith on a regular basis, we need to ask some serious questions, such as “What is faithful gospel witnessing?”, “Is open-air preaching a legitimate form of evangelism?”, “Are gospel tracts effective?”, and “Does believing in God’s sovereignty and election lead Christians to neglect evangelizing t...
Chaplain Bill Dickens and Richard Bargas talk about the critical importance of chaplaincy and how chaplains are able to reach people at their most vulnerable times and in ways most civilians cannot. Bill answers the question about whether military chaplains must compromise their faith to serve as an endorsed chaplain for the armed forces, and what it takes to become an IFCA Chaplain.IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/IFCA's Bible Churches Chaplaincy - https://www.ifca.org/page/chaplain...
What is the right (and biblical) way to view the usage of technological advances for the Church and the spreading of the gospel? Some churches have a philosophy that anything goes because the ends justify the means, therefore strobe lights and smoke machines are acceptable, while others retain the methods of the early church like flannelgraphs and overhead projectors 😁.How can we think biblically and find help that won't require large amounts of cash? Edwin Tevez, Assistant Pastor of Youth an...
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