Fanning the Winds of Fire - Engaging the Holy Spirit

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 32 - How to Overcome the Enemy’s Deception Through the Truth of God

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire, Pastor Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, and Pastor John Crane discuss how believers can resist the lies of the enemy and walk in the truth of God’s Word. Drawing from scriptures such as Matthew 28, John 8, Ephesians 6, 2 Corinthians 10, and Colossians 2, they explore how Satan’s primary weapon is deception—not power—and how Christians already have authority through Jesus Christ. This conversation unpacks spiritual warfare, the armor of God, strongholds in the mind, ungodly beliefs, and the importance of replacing lies with biblical truth. If you’ve ever struggled with thoughts of fear, failure, insecurity, condemnation, or doubt, this episode offers practical, faith-filled insight for standing firm in Christ and overcoming deception through the Holy Spirit. Listen in to learn how to identify subtle lies, strengthen your faith, renew your mind, and live in the victory Jesus has already won. Subscribe, comment, and share if this message speaks to you.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 31 - How to Stop Quenching the Holy Spirit

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire, Pastor Larry Romero is joined by Steve Sampson and Pastor John Crane for a powerful conversation on quenching the Holy Spirit, hearing God’s voice, and growing in spiritual sensitivity. Through personal testimonies, they share real-life moments of obedience, fear, missed opportunities, divine healing, prophetic prompting, and the importance of responding when the Holy Spirit speaks. This episode explores how believers can recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit, overcome hesitation and insecurity, and become more aware of God’s presence in everyday life. From miraculous healing stories to lessons about faith, boldness, and divine appointments, this discussion offers encouragement for anyone wanting a deeper relationship with Jesus and a more Spirit-led walk. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • What it means to quench the Holy Spirit • How fear and hesitation can block obedience • Learning to recognize God’s voice through impressions, promptings, and inner knowing • Testimonies of healing, prophecy, and divine appointments • Growing in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in daily life • Why obedience matters in the moment If you want to grow in hearing the voice of God, walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, and understanding how the Spirit works through ordinary believers, this episode will encourage and challenge you. Subscribe, comment, and share if this message speaks to you.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 30 - What Does It Mean to Quench The Holy Spirit?

What does it mean to quench the Holy Spirit, and how can believers avoid missing God’s voice in everyday life? In this episode of Winds of Fire Podcast, Pastor Larry Romero is joined by Steve Sampson and Pastor John Crane for a practical, Scripture-based conversation about the difference between grieving the Holy Spirit and quenching the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21, the discussion explores how quenching the Spirit happens when we resist His leading, ignore His promptings, neglect spiritual gifts, or rely on our own plans instead of yielding to God. The conversation includes real-life examples of prophecy, words of knowledge, pastoral ministry, obedience, and learning to recognize the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit. You’ll also hear practical ways to grow in spiritual sensitivity, including: • Praying in the Spirit • Staying rooted in the Word of God • Responding quickly in obedience • Repenting quickly when you miss God • Learning to flow with the Holy Spirit instead of resisting Him If you want to grow in hearing God’s voice, operating in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and developing a deeper relationship with God’s presence, this episode will encourage and equip you. Listen now and discover how to become more responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in your daily life.

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 29 - How to Stop Grieving the Holy Spirit with Bitterness & Offense

What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit, and how can believers guard their hearts against it? In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire, Pastor Larry Romero, teacher-author Steve Sampson, and Pastor John Crane continue their powerful conversation on the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 4, they explore how bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, slander, offense, and spiritual distractions can hinder our relationship with the Holy Spirit. The discussion highlights the difference between grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit, why relational wounds and rejection can harden the heart, and how kindness, repentance, forgiveness, and attentiveness to God’s voice restore spiritual intimacy. If you want to grow in hearing the Holy Spirit, walking in freedom from bitterness, and living with greater spiritual sensitivity, this episode offers biblical insight and practical encouragement for your daily walk with Jesus. In this episode, you’ll learn about: • What it means to grieve the Holy Spirit • The role of bitterness, wrath, anger, and unforgiveness • How offense, rejection, and distractions affect spiritual sensitivity • The difference between grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit • How forgiveness and kindness help restore fellowship with God • Why attentiveness to the Holy Spirit matters in everyday life

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 28 - Resisting the Holy Spirit: The Carnal Mindset vs. Life in the Spirit

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson unpack what it really means to resist the Holy Spirit by living a carnal, flesh-led life instead of a Spirit-led one. Drawing from Galatians 5, Romans 8, James 1, and other key passages, they contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit and explain why walking in the Spirit is a daily, intentional choice. They discuss how our thoughts, desires, and disciplines either feed the flesh or feed the spirit, why imagination and focus shape our spiritual direction, and how worship is more than singing—it’s a lifestyle of surrender and response to God. With practical examples, vivid illustrations, and pastoral wisdom, this conversation will help you: • Recognize the ongoing battle between flesh and spirit • Discern between “good ideas” and God ideas • Develop a disciplined, Spirit-led mind and lifestyle • Seek first the Kingdom and God’s way of doing things in everyday life If you’re hungry to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and overcome carnal patterns, this episode will equip and encourage you to walk in love, joy, peace, and the fullness of life in the Spirit.