How to Be a True Disciple of Jesus | The 5th Gospel

You Can’t Follow Jesus Without This....

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts unpack what it truly means to die to self, crucify the flesh, and live from a new identity in Christ rather than relying on behavior modification or self-help. Through Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:2, they explore how believers are already crucified with Christ and must live by faith in Jesus’ finished work while allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their thinking and desires. Topics include: * What “crucified with Christ” really means * Why self-help cannot replace surrender * Lukewarm Christianity vs full obedience * Renewing the mind through the Holy Spirit * The difference between grace and striving * Accountability, correction, and biblical community * Sanctifying gifts and talents for God’s kingdom * Evaluating spiritual fruit vs fleshly living * Practical steps for authentic discipleship If you’ve ever struggled with comfort, compromise, identity, or spiritual stagnation, this conversation offers a practical and biblical challenge toward deeper surrender and true transformation in Christ. 00:00 Surrender Not Sacrifice 02:24 Crucified With Christ 06:26 Identity And Fruit 07:15 Fifth Gospel Explained 08:27 Comfort Versus Obedience 11:13 Leave Everything Behind 14:36 Gifts Sanctified For Kingdom 18:43 Accountability And Heart Shift 23:13 Peter Confronted By Paul 32:52 Offense Unity And Division 35:58 Subscribe And Start With You 37:09 Crucified With Christ 38:28 Truth Over Feelings 41:22 Revelation By Spirit 42:44 Meditating Finished Work 46:09 Grace Not Law 48:15 Renewed Mind Discernment 52:10 Spiritual Checkup Checklist 54:59 Fruit Versus Flesh 58:03 Community And Accountability 01:00:19 Obedience And Hearing God 01:03:55 Prayer And Repent Act 01:06:23 Closing Prayer

The Dangers of Manifestation & New Age Practices (Biblical Truth Exposed)

Manifestation, horoscopes, psychics, crystals, “Christ consciousness,” and New Age spirituality are more dangerous than most people realize. In this episode, we expose counterfeit spirituality, discuss spiritual warfare, deliverance, demonic open doors, and how true freedom is found in Jesus Christ alone. Learn how to discern truth from deception through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Manifestation Warning 02:27 Recap Dying to Self 05:10 Open Doors to Demons 06:33 Counseling New Age Mix 09:41 Common Practices Breakdown 10:58 Manifestation vs Kingdom 12:59 Self Control and Habits 19:49 Psychedelics vs Jesus 22:27 Church and Supernatural 25:17 Healing Builds Faith 30:02 Making Deliverance Accessible 32:52 Functional Cessationism 40:57 Spirit Soul Body Diagram 46:43 Counterfeit Spiritual Messages 51:04 Renewing The Mind 56:41 Gods Timing Frequency 59:43 Psychics Mediums Dangers 01:02:54 Fruit Of True Prophecy 01:06:18 Identity Horoscopes Crystals 01:07:57 Agreements Repent Renounce 01:13:41 Deliverance Prayer Finale

Spiritual Warfare Explained | Dangerous Faith & Christian Boldness

In this episode, Anthony Serino and pastor Sam Edwards explore what it means to become spiritually “hard to kill” through dangerous faith, bold obedience, and intimacy with Jesus Christ. They discuss spiritual warfare, taking every thought captive, renewing the mind, overcoming habitual sin, and why modern Christianity often lacks true discipleship and spiritual authority. Topics include: * Spiritual warfare and demonic influence * Taking thoughts captive through the Holy Spirit * Why sin leads to spiritual death * Fear of God vs simply “loving God” * Why works don’t save—but reveal transformation * Breaking cycles of habitual sin and false beliefs * Deliverance, discernment, and spiritual authority * Identity in Christ and bold Christian living * Friendship, influence, and Christian community If you’ve struggled with mental battles, temptation, fear, or spiritual stagnation, this conversation offers practical biblical insight into living with dangerous faith in today’s world. 00:00 Bold Faith Warfare  01:37 Golf Lessons Spiritual  02:47 Realigning With Spirit  04:27 Thoughts Emotions Authority  10:57 Hard To Kill Armor  12:47 Fearing God Lordship  20:14 Sin Leads To Death  25:11 Works Versus Faith  32:50 Hypocrisy And Discipleship  35:40 Breaking Habitual Sin  37:11 Healing Root Beliefs  39:05 Learned Patterns vs Warfare  40:58 Holy Spirit Exposure  42:37 Everyday Manifestations  46:44 Caution and Authority  51:13 Calling and Deliverance  55:13 Dangerous Mustard Faith  01:02:39 Boldness Through Identity  01:07:31 Friendships and Influence  01:13:30 Prayer and Sendoff

How to Be a True Disciple of Jesus | The 5th Gospel

In this episode, Sam Edwards from The Gathering (Hudson Valley) breaks down what it truly means to live as a disciple of Jesus in today’s world. From navigating AI and social media to choosing the right church, this conversation dives deep into biblical truth, spiritual discipline, and Christian identity. We explore: -Why lukewarm Christianity is so dangerous -How to discern truth in a digital age -The importance of in-person church and accountability -Gray areas of sin, conviction, and repentance -Healing trauma and “soul wounds” through Christ -Daily disciplines: prayer, Scripture, fasting, and worship -How to use AI as a tool without letting it shape your beliefs If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or unsure how to grow spiritually, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for the next 24 hours—and beyond.

How to pray effectively (discipleship, Jesus, & practical prayer)

From the stage at The Gathering Faith Assembly Church, Sam Edwards and Anthony Serino discuss the shift from early emotional excitement in Christianity to a sober, serious, daily faith that endures when feelings fade trusting God’s unchanging nature and recognizing His guidance more clearly in hindsight. They explore how to balance expectancy with disappointment by recalibrating what believers think God “owes” them, bringing disappointment to God, and pursuing maturity without losing childlike hope. The episode also introduces the podcast’s new name, The Fifth Gospel, emphasizing that a Christian’s life may be the only gospel others see and should actively reflect the teachings of Jesus. A major focus is practical prayer: following the Lord’s Prayer as a model, setting aside intentional “quality time” with God, engaging in worship and Scripture meditation, listening, interceding for others, and praying for personal needs without demanding specific outcomes pairing faith with action and discernment. Timestamps 00:00 Taking Faith Seriously  01:54 When Feelings Fade  03:06 Invisible Thread Guidance  04:41 Expectancy vs. Disappointment  09:46 Feeling God’s Presence  10:59 The Holy Spirit Explained  16:49 Fifth Gospel Vision  20:37 Practical Discipleship Tools  26:27 Why Prayer Comes First  29:30 Building a Prayer Life  30:58 Worship First  31:53 Kingdom and Will  32:27 Daily Bread and Forgiveness  33:32 From Checklist to Relationship  34:34 Build a Prayer Routine  36:06 Scripture and Stillness  37:20 Posture and Spiritual Focus  40:25 Types of Prayer  41:54 Quality Time with God  45:11 Asking Without Control  50:30 Prayer and Practical Action  53:37 Intercession for Others  56:09 Detachment and Eternal Perspective  58:15 Three-Point Summary  59:48 Closing Prayer