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Kingdom Now

By Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino

Turning the world upside down with content described as the best in "faith with an edge." Join "the Spitfire," Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, as the voice of counter-culture Christianity in her exploration of God's Kingdom in modern times. Featuring interviews, teachings, and viewpoints that don't always fall in line with mainline perspectives, but always present the Kingdom of God, right now, as we live it today.

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Standing is the Hardest Part

Kingdom NowJan 24, 2022

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The Biblical Definition of Marriage

The Biblical Definition of Marriage

"Marriage," as a concept, has existed for thousands of years. In keeping with modern ideas, is there a singular Biblical definition of marriage that has sustained through the ages? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino in this enlightening recording about marriage and the Bible - and why it matters. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Aug 07, 202352:24
Pentecost Pronouns

Pentecost Pronouns

The story of Pentecost heralds most churches annually....but what details of the story do we miss? And in all Biblical stories, why do pronouns matter? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for this special episode, recorded at Unifour Church (Pastor Leo Morton, leader) on Pentecost Sunday in May 2023. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jul 31, 202337:01
Just Between Us Christians: Q&A Author Spotlight

Just Between Us Christians: Q&A Author Spotlight

Christians often have questions they are afraid to ask, fearing judgment or criticism. In her new book out August 1, Apostle Lee Ann Marino tackles dozens of questions submitted by ministry followers and fans alike. Join her for a special episode featuring questions that are in the new book - and prepare to get your copy as this exciting read will be available very soon. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jul 24, 202357:06
The Junia Conspiracy

The Junia Conspiracy

Many argue against the validity of women in ministry because they don't believe there are any examples of women serving in the early church. What if you learned not only did women serve in the early church...there are women in the New Testament who were also apostles? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a look at the stories of four New Testament apostles - Junia, Apphia, Photini, and Mary Magdalene - and why their histories matter to women in ministry all over the world. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Jul 17, 202341:42
A Christian and a Satanist Walk into a Bar...

A Christian and a Satanist Walk into a Bar...

Satanism is a religion that scares and intrigues at the same time. What is Satanism? How do we sort out the facts from the myths? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an education in all things Satanic, learning what everyone should know about this religious group. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Jul 10, 202345:59
Books of the Bible Nobody Likes: Malachi

Books of the Bible Nobody Likes: Malachi

The book of Malachi is an intense dive into the way God addresses leaders who refuse to measure up to divine standards. What does it teach us about God, His nature, His feelings, and our relationship with Him? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guests Ministers Nik Lewis and Charlie Reep into the book of Malachi - and what it says to us today. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Jun 26, 202301:12:43
The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

What do we do when God is silent? In such periods, what do we learn about God, and how does divine silence challenge us? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, North Carolina for a discussion about silence; why it is essential; and how our ability to navigate divine silence brings us to a more profound place in spiritual matters. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Jun 19, 202324:55
The Feminine Exposed Author Spotlight: The Divine Feminine
Jun 12, 202346:58
Birthing Ishmael

Birthing Ishmael

God gives you a vision, but it doesn't happen right away. You get a bright idea to help God out and then have to deal with the consequences. If this sounds familiar, this teaching is for you! How do you handle an Ishmael in light of the promise of Isaac? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a teaching on the process of birthing Ishmael - how to handle it - and why we do it. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)



Jun 05, 202340:45
Submission

Submission

The topic of submission is poorly taught in Christian circles, often with a strong (and negative) gender bias. With so little, comprehensive teaching on it, how can Christians - especially those with different viewpoints from the mainstream - come to understand it - and its importance? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Nik Lewis for an honest conversation about submission - and how learning about its understanding as is found within the BDSM community - helped to gain an understanding of submission in a Biblical sense.

May 29, 202301:13:47
Bible Translations for Normal People

Bible Translations for Normal People

The King James Bible. The New International Version. The New Revised Standard Version. The Amplified Bible. The New American Standard. What are the differences between different Bible translations? If you trip up when it comes to choosing a Bible translation, you're not alone. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio teaching on Bible translations: what they are, how they are formed, what they include, and how to select one for yourself with recommendations to build your Bible understanding - and your library. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


May 22, 202350:57
A Minister's Deconstruction Story

A Minister's Deconstruction Story

The Christian deconstruction movement is both a controversial and complex facet of faith, especially in the United States. With people "deconstructing," leaving church, and turning to different views, should the church at large be concerned? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for this in-studio testimony of her own experience with deconstruction - away from cameras, blogs, and attention - and what she learned about herself and her faith from it. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


May 08, 202345:10
The Family Show

The Family Show

Family. The word itself inspires thoughts about portrait-worthy nuclear families with perfect family interactions. We're often told that "family is everything" and that our ideas about family are Biblical, but are they? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and Sanctuary members Minister Nik Lewis, Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep, and Leah Logan live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, North Carolina for a conversation about what the Bible tells us about family and our own experiences and insights into what family means - and why found family is essential. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


May 01, 202301:02:44
Help My Unbelief

Help My Unbelief

Does unbelief vary from lack of faith? How do we define unbelief, and what challenge does it reveal within our walk of faith? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and returning guest Julie Harvey as they honestly face unbelief in their lives and help others to see and recognize unbelief in their own lives. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Apr 24, 202301:14:20
Welcome to the Black Parade

Welcome to the Black Parade

Changes in society at large and in the church call for a re-examination as things continue to move toward their ultimate purpose. Who receives the torch as change marches on? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino in this live message delivered at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in the Charlotte, North Carolina area based on the song, "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance and the important Biblical message that was the result. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Apr 17, 202327:39
Everything You Always Really Wanted to Know About Sex...And Now Got to Ask

Everything You Always Really Wanted to Know About Sex...And Now Got to Ask

Sex ed usually consists of biological details, presented in the hopes that teenagers will avoid pregnancy in one fashion or another. Amazingly enough, many adults never outgrow the concepts of these basics, and spend their lives confused about a point of education seldom discussed: sexual dynamics. Answering listener-submitted questions, Apostle Lee Ann Marino discusses the dynamics of sex in questions such as, "Does size matter?" "Is it all right not to want sex?" and important facets about consent and more - geared for younger individuals as well as older ones. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Apr 10, 202354:50
Aro Dating

Aro Dating

Dating, as its own thing, is complicated. Add falling on the queer spectrum - especially among one of the smallest queer populations worldwide - and imagine what dating can be like. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Nik Lewis - both on the aromantic spectrum - for a talk about what dating is like for aromantics (and what everyone can learn from it)! (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Apr 03, 202301:03:55
Love Finds Us

Love Finds Us

Most of us spend our entire lives looking for love...often in the wrong places. Do we find love, or does love find us? What does it look like when it arrives? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for Unifour Church in Newton, North Carolina (Pastor Leo Morton) for a talk about love - how it finds us - and what we should do when it arrives. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)


Mar 20, 202334:04
Spiritual Gifts 101

Spiritual Gifts 101

It was the Apostle Paul who advised believers not to remain ignorant about spiritual gifts. Unfortunately, many denominations don't devote time or interest into these essential aspects of Christian faith that help us identify how God works within each of us and others as part of spiritual development. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live via Zoom for New Covenant Church (Pastors Dwight and Bernadette Elijah) for an intense crash course on all things related to spiritual gifts and talking points for spiritual gifts discussions with one's leaders. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Mar 13, 202354:57
Randomness

Randomness

The ministerial office of the apostle is one of the most misunderstood in modern times. Through a conversation that focuses on the apostolic and a number of its subheadings, what will be discovered? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Julie Harvey for a conversation about randomness and the way sometimes a random conversation on spiritual things leads to great discovery. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Mar 06, 202301:17:49
A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

We love the idea of millions thronging and following God, especially believing it takes nothing but personal "goodness" to be one of God's people. Has this ever been the plan, or does God foresee something different among His people? One word: remnant. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for Jesus People of Asheville via Zoom (Pastor Tom Cash) for a study on the remnant and why it matters. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Feb 27, 202322:30
Feelings Are Gross

Feelings Are Gross

Let's face it: feelings don't always feel like an asset. What do we do with "gross" feelings: those that relate to care, interest, attraction, grief, and others? Why do we have them, and what do they mean for us? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Nik Lewis for a conversation about gross feelings and the honesty of why they are gross and what we do with them. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Feb 20, 202301:10:33
The Truth About Q, Part 2

The Truth About Q, Part 2

The ideals of QAnon have infiltrated our social media feeds, news sources, neighborhoods, churches, and lives. What is QAnon...and should Christians be concerned about the transformation of this movement? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for the second of a two-part in-studio discussion about QAnon: what it is, its ideals and values, where it came from, its basic roots and modern history, and where it's going - and why every Christian should know the way it is infiltrating church today. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Feb 13, 202352:25
The Truth About Q, Part 1

The Truth About Q, Part 1

The ideals of QAnon have infiltrated our social media feeds, news sources, neighborhoods, churches, and lives. What is QAnon...and should Christians be concerned about the transformation of this movement? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part in-studio discussion about QAnon: what it is, its ideals and values, where it came from, and where it's going - and why every Christian should know the way it is infiltrating church today. (Intro and  conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jan 30, 202346:21
God Steps In

God Steps In

What happens when God steps in to a situation in our lives, and how does baptism prepare us for that? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live from Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash) in Asheville North Carolina to hear about the meaning of baptism, change, and why when God steps in to our situations, everything changes. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jan 23, 202333:03
This Hell is Better With You

This Hell is Better With You

Trials of all sorts - whether the pandemic, unemployment, changes and shifts in friendships, and ministry complications - all change the way we view situations. Why is community important, and how does it help us get through? Inspired by the song "This Hell" by Rina Sawayama, Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and Sanctuary members Minister Nik Lewis and Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, North Carolina for a conversation about why community helps us get through what we go through. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jan 16, 202301:07:34
Come As You Are

Come As You Are

How does God call to us? Does He call us to be perfect, or does He reach out to us as we are? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live from Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash) in Asheville North Carolina to hear the reboot of a message inspired by a 90s classic song - and hear God's invitation to all of us, today, right where we are. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jan 09, 202335:25
UNfaithful

UNfaithful

In a world where nearly 40% of partnered individuals report cheating on their partners, people change and betray friends like it's nothing, and people are quick to change churches any time they encounter something they dislike, faithfulness is sometimes classified as an old-fashioned virtue. Why does faithfulness matter? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio discussion about faithfulness, why it is a fruit of the spirit, and an essential aspect of the Christian faith. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Jan 02, 202349:42
Reflections on Modern Judaism

Reflections on Modern Judaism

What do you know about Judaism? It is often surprising to find that many don't know much about this religion or its people, especially in a modern context. Join  Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Rafi Ward, a life-long participant in the Jewish faith (both in traditional and non-traditional forms) for a look at what Judaism is, different aspects of its practice, and where Judaism stands within American culture today. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Dec 26, 202201:12:20
Life Lessons Learned: Shaping Our Youth

Life Lessons Learned: Shaping Our Youth

The church is quick to talk about the "messages the world gives" our youth without considering the messages the church gives are just as important - and sometimes just as negative. What can those who shape the lives of youth - namely parents, youth ministers, and mentors - learn from their own lives as we assist the maturing of a new generation? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Minister Leya Elijah discuss their experiences lived as they followed church pressures, the place of change and overcoming as they discovered who God had for them to be as people, and how we can better encourage youth to develop their own abilities rather than pressuring them to conform to church ideals. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Dec 12, 202201:07:24
Nineteen Months, Part 2

Nineteen Months, Part 2

While we frequently discuss the concept of "church hurt" - members hurt by the general church body or by leadership itself, Christian leaders seldom speak of the hurt inflicted upon them by members of their congregations and ministries. In this second part of this two-part episode, Apostle Lee Ann Marino brings the story of her nineteen-month experience by which a member of her ministry did everything she could to cause division through selfishness - and the challenge Apostle Marino faced to try and maintain relationships while laboring to keep her church together, to conclusion. Story is true and accurate and omits names to protect the innocent as well as the guilty. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Dec 05, 202257:05
Nineteen Months, Part 1

Nineteen Months, Part 1

While we frequently discuss the concept of "church hurt" - members hurt by the general church body or by leadership itself, Christian leaders seldom speak of the hurt inflicted upon them by members of their congregations and ministries. Here, in this two-part episode, Apostle Lee Ann Marino speaks of a nineteen-month experience by which a member of her ministry did everything she could to cause division through selfishness - and the challenge Apostle Marino faced to try and maintain relationships while laboring to keep her church together. Story is true and accurate and omits names to protect the innocent as well as the guilty. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Nov 28, 202201:33:51
We Found Love in a Hopeless Place

We Found Love in a Hopeless Place

When we think of the concept of a "hopeless place," our thoughts often drift to other people - not ourselves. As inspired by the song "We Found Love" by Rihanna and Calvin Harris and Romans 5:8 ("While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"), Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino in this teaching, live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle in Charlotte, North Carolina where she explores the different ways we all find love in our hopeless place. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Nov 21, 202231:55
Spirits

Spirits

The internet buzzes about this spirit or that spirit, but few of the accused rumors have much to do with Scriptural definitions and identities of spirits. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino in this special live presentation on Zoom for Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash) about spirits - everything you wanted to know and didn't know about the spiritual realm, unseen. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Nov 14, 202240:21
My Body, My Choice

My Body, My Choice

Women who undergo abortion as a medical procedure are often stigmatized as young, irresponsible, uncaring, and among extremists, "murderers." What is it like to face a situation where abortion is necessary, and a woman is forced to make that decision to choose between life and death - even her own? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Julie Harvey, who has come on Kingdom Now by request to share her stories involving medically necessary abortion to set the record straight about the experience and the reasons why abortion serves as a life-saving procedure for millions of women worldwide who are neither rare, nor an exception to the rule. (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio)

Nov 07, 202201:14:15
Kingdom Now Season 4 Preview

Kingdom Now Season 4 Preview

We're back November 7th! Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for a short talk about Season 4, including how to stay in contact, episodes and topics for the new season, and more! (Intro and conclusion track provided by Vitaliy Levkin of Lemonmusicstudio).

Sep 26, 202216:17
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

Psychologists, counselors, so-called "experts," and even social media seem determined to define "healthy relationships." What do they look like, and how do we identify one? In our season 3 finale, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guests Minister Nik Lewis and Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep (all from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT) for a discussion about relationships, whether or not they should change when other relationships are introduced into a situation, and why relationships of all sorts - romantic, platonic, and partnered - matter. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Aug 08, 202259:19
No Means No

No Means No

Setting boundaries is an often difficult part of our spiritual lives. Many struggle to find healthy boundaries, not realizing that our model for boundary establishment is God Himself. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for this special live teaching delivered in February 2022 at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, NC) and learn all about why boundaries are an important part of Christian spirituality. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Aug 01, 202223:09
Thine is the Kingdom

Thine is the Kingdom

Popular Evangelical Christian movements advocate Christian infiltration into every aspect of societal living - especially governmental alliance and positioning. They do this under the guise of bringing the Kingdom of God to manifest. Is this an accurate view of God's Kingdom work? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for this special live teaching delivered via Zoom for Jesus People of Asheville, NC (Pastor Tom Cash) about the Kingdom of God: What it is, how it manifests, and why kingdom dominionism is more than just bad theology. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jul 25, 202225:32
Is the Bible a Tale of Two Gods?

Is the Bible a Tale of Two Gods?

Many read the Bible and find parts of it contradictory. Perhaps there is no greater question raised than that of the seeming difference between God's representation in the Old Testament vs. the New Testament. Is the Bible about two gods, or is there something more for us to examine? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a conversation about divine representation in the Old and New Testaments - and why discerning this question is about more than just good theology. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jul 18, 202257:56
What Makes a Cult a Cult?

What Makes a Cult a Cult?

Fundamentalist Christianity. Scientology. Unification Church. Hare Krishnas. Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Buddhafield. It seems like everywhere we look today, someone is accusing a religious group of being a cult. What defines a cult, and how do we distinguish cult dynamics from that of other groups? Using Lifton's eight points of thought reform, Apostle Lee Ann Marino discusses just what makes cults dangerous. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jul 11, 202231:53
Streetcorner Symphony: The Essence of Community

Streetcorner Symphony: The Essence of Community

Most Christians love to discuss doctrine. When does our faith become about more than doctrine, and what do we find next? Why is community important to our faith, and how does it help us grow? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT for a teaching on community: why it's important, how we recognize it, and why its essential for Christians. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jun 27, 202223:48
Get to Know Us: What We Wish Non-Affirming Churches Knew About Us

Get to Know Us: What We Wish Non-Affirming Churches Knew About Us

Honest, ordinary conversations have the power to change lives - and this is no different. Featuring a conversation from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and Sanctuary members Minister Nik Lewis, Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep, and Pastor Angie Littlefair for a conversation about things they all wish those who do not support the queer community would know - and why being heard is so vital to starting conversations. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jun 20, 202201:02:58
For The Bible Tells Me So...Or Does It? Part 2: The New "Clobber Passages"

For The Bible Tells Me So...Or Does It? Part 2: The New "Clobber Passages"

The issue of homosexual - and by extension, queer - inclusion within the church often descends into argument, usually with the Bible cited as  the source for exclusion. What does the Bible say about these specific matters, and how should they be understood? In this second of a two-part episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino as she discusses the new "clobber passages" that often relate to trans and gender issues in light of the entirety of Scripture in honor of Pride Month. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jun 13, 202243:43
For The Bible Tells Me So...Or Does It? Part 1: The "Clobber Passages"

For The Bible Tells Me So...Or Does It? Part 1: The "Clobber Passages"

The issue of homosexual - and by extension, queer - inclusion within the church often descends into argument, usually with the Bible cited as the source for exclusion. What does the Bible say about these specific matters, and how should they be understood? In this first of a two-part episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino as she discusses the traditional "clobber passages" of Genesis 19:1-38, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:25-27, Jude 6-7, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, and 1 Timothy 1:9-10 in light of the entirety of Scripture in honor of Pride Month. (Intro  and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Jun 06, 202253:16
Thinness is Not Next to Godliness

Thinness is Not Next to Godliness

Discussions about diet culture and its impact on children aren't new. Many are unaware, however, that diet culture has a prominent place within modern Christianity, often running alongside purity culture. What are the long-term ramifications of mixing the idea of "perfect thinness" with spiritual perfection - and how can such be overcome? In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guests Teacher-in-Training Charlie Reep and Minister Nik Lewis for an honest discussion about diet culture in church, the different ways diet culture manifested across three different cultural experiences, and how the three are striving for a better, healthier understanding of both body and soul. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

May 30, 202201:06:06
Ordination: Ordered Steps

Ordination: Ordered Steps

The concept of ordination often confounds those who think it sets a minister above others, rather than confirming the gift God has placed within an individual to lead in the church. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a discussion about ordination, what it means, and its relevance, complete with a special clip from a live message on ordination delivered in Asheville, North Carolina for the New Era School of Theology and Ministry on April 3, 2022. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

May 23, 202245:25
Yoga and the Search for Authenticity

Yoga and the Search for Authenticity

Hot yoga. Goat yoga. Kundalini yoga. Hatha yoga. Bikram yoga. It takes a simple walk through a shopping plaza or in a downtown location to see the myriad of yoga classes, forms, and instructors in modern society. Where does yoga come from? Is it as esoteric, mystical, and "spiritual" as many think it is? In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Aaron Joy (a practicing Hindu and life-long historian) for a discussion on all things yoga and why a discussion about yoga leads to many questions about the depth and authenticity of religious practice in modern society. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

May 09, 202201:10:23
What Doth Hinder Me?

What Doth Hinder Me?

When people genuinely ask us spiritual questions, what is our response - and what should it be? Do we immediately find reasons to judge someone and stop the process, or do we do what God asks of us, and love our neighbor by building the Kingdom of God? In this live episode recorded for Jesus People of Asheville (Pastor Tom Cash), Apostle Lee Ann Marino looks at Acts 8 and the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch to ask the question, what part of any one of us is stopping someone from coming to God? - and hoping the answer isn't us. (Intro and conclusion track provided  by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

May 02, 202221:57
Dating is Like Roses...You Have to Watch Out for the Pricks

Dating is Like Roses...You Have to Watch Out for the Pricks

Numerous studies have discovered ways the internet has changed the way we receive information, communicate, and process social interactions. This is true nowhere more than the world of dating. Anyone who has used the internet to meet other people, especially for dating, can verify what a terrible experience it can be. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a "how-to-guide" on navigating the complicated world of online dating - and how to utilize it to stay safe, figure out what you want, and meet other people. (Intro and conclusion track provided by DanoSongs, www.danosongs.com.)

Apr 25, 202201:02:54