When Institutions Shift

When Institutions Shift

In this episode of Living in the Spirit, we dive into a moment shaking faith communities across the nation: the Department of Defense’s recent removal of an approved religious organization from its list of recognized faith groups. This isn’t just a policy update — it’s a spiritual crossroads. What happens when an earthly institution shifts its stance on a faith community? How do believers stay grounded when recognition is withdrawn? Where is God when systems change, identities feel threatened, and uncertainty rises? Join us as we explore: * What the DOD decision actually means for chaplains, service members, and faith communities * Why institutional recognition is not the same as spiritual legitimacy * How the early Church thrived without official approval * What believers can do to stay rooted, informed, and spiritually resilient * Where hope, clarity, and courage emerge in seasons of institutional change This episode offers wisdom without fear, truth without panic, and hope without denial. If you or someone you know has been affected by this decision, this conversation will bring grounding, perspective, and spiritual strength. Stay Connected Subscribe for more Spirit‑led conversations on faith, culture, and the challenges shaping today’s Church.

Untangling the Church: Faith Beyond Political Enmeshment

n this episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby uncovers what it truly means for the Church to carry a prophetic voice in the kingdom of this world. We explore how believers can stay Kingdom‑anchored, Spirit‑led, and biblically grounded in a culture shaped by noise, polarization, and competing loyalties. This teaching calls the Church back to clarity, courage, holiness, and distinction — not echoing the world, but sounding like heaven. Topics include: • The difference between prophetic voice and political noise • How the Church loses its voice in cultural entanglement • What Scripture teaches about Kingdom identity • How believers can stay faithful in a polarized age • Why the world needs a Spirit‑filled, prophetic Church now more than ever If you’re hungry for clarity, longing for spiritual grounding, and ready to rise above the chaos, this message is for you.

"Beyond Apology: The Church, Slavery & The Call to Repair”

“Beyond Apology: The Church, Slavery & The Call to Repair” In this powerful episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby responds to Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the Catholic Church’s historical role in legitimizing slavery—and asks the deeper question: What does true repentance require from the entire Body of Christ? This conversation goes beyond headlines and dives into the spiritual, historical, and moral responsibility of the Church—especially mainline Protestant denominations—to confront their own complicity, tell the truth, and participate in real repair. Apostle Cosby explores: * Why apologies—though important—are not enough * How slavery’s legacy continues through modern systems * What repentance looks like when the wound is generational * What the Church must do in today’s polarized political climate * How believers can walk in truth, justice, and the power of the Holy Spirit This episode is a call to courage, clarity, and Spirit-led action. It’s a call to truth-telling, reparative justice, and prophetic witness in a nation wrestling with its past and its future. Tap into deeper themes: * repentance * church and slavery history * reparative justice * Holy Spirit and justice Subscribe for more Spirit-led teaching, prophetic insight, and conversations that help you live boldly in Christ.

Almost Let Go

“I Almost Let Go!” In this deeply personal and prophetic episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby opens her heart and shares the real story behind the title: “I Almost Let Go.” From ministering in the streets with the marginalized… to serving under Bishop Carlton Pearson at Higher Dimensions… to being ordained through the Azusa Fellowship and later affirmed by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)… to planting a church and building a justice‑driven ministry… to launching the Oklahoma Family Empowerment Center and fighting systemic inequities… — this episode chronicles the joys, battles, betrayals, breakthroughs, and divine interventions that shaped her journey. Apostle Cosby shares how she faced: • Spiritual warfare • Gender bias in ministry • Denominational politics • Attacks on her calling • Threats for serving the unhoused • The arson of OFEC during the pandemic • Attempts to destroy the rebuilding efforts And yet — God kept her. This episode is not just her story… It’s your story too. A reminder that even when you feel weary in the well‑doing, God holds you, strengthens you, and ensures that ultimately — you win. Stay to the end for a powerful prophetic prayer spoken over every listener. 👉 If you’ve ever been on the edge of letting go, this episode will breathe life back into your spirit.

Holding the Line

n this powerful episode of Living In The Spirit, Apostle Sharyn Cosby speaks directly to the spiritual tension of our times. Fresh off Resurrection Sunday, we confront how easily the church has adopted secular language and cultural habits — and how that quiet drift mirrors a deeper erosion of Christian influence in today’s world. Apostle Cosby breaks down what it truly means to “hold the line” in a secular age, drawing from Romans 12:2 and the example of the early church. This episode is a call to: * Resist cultural pressure * Reject spiritual compromise * Reclaim biblical identity * Stand firm in holiness, justice, and compassion * Live boldly as a remnant people in a shifting world Apostle Cosby speaks life, courage, and prophetic encouragement to believers who feel small, overlooked, or surrounded — reminding us that the early church was small too, yet unstoppable through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is your moment to stand. This is your moment to shine. This is your moment to hold the line. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Where is God calling you to hold the line in your own life — and what step will you take this week to stand firm?