Fanning the Winds of Fire - Engaging the Holy Spirit

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

29 min · 19. maj 2026
episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 29 - How to Stop Grieving the Holy Spirit with Bitterness & Offense cover

Description

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

Comments

0

Be the first to comment

Sign up now and become a member of the Fanning the Winds of Fire - Engaging the Holy Spirit community!

Get Started

1 month for 9 kr.

Then 99 kr. / month · Cancel anytime.

  • Podcasts kun på Podimo
  • 20 lydbogstimer pr. måned
  • Gratis podcasts

All episodes

35 episodes

episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 35 - How the Holy Spirit Helps You Overcome artwork

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 35 - How the Holy Spirit Helps You Overcome

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, Steve Sampson, and John Crane explore how the Holy Spirit renews the mind and helps believers overcome comparison, envy, jealousy, and fear. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10, Psalm 37, Psalm 73, John 14, John 16, Ephesians 1, and Romans 8, they discuss how God's Spirit provides wisdom, encouragement, and a biblical perspective that brings lasting peace. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical insights, the pastors encourage listeners to reject unhealthy comparison, trust God's unique calling for their lives, and rely on the Holy Spirit as their Helper and Guide. This episode reminds believers that God is for them, His promises are trustworthy, and true freedom is found by keeping their eyes fixed on Christ rather than on the circumstances or successes of others. Join us for an encouraging conversation on renewing your mind, overcoming fear, and walking confidently in your God-given purpose through the power of the Holy Spirit.

30. juni 202636 min
episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 34 - Overcoming Comparison, Envy & Discouragement artwork

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 34 - Overcoming Comparison, Envy & Discouragement

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson explore how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome the battle for the mind by replacing comparison, envy, and discouragement with God's truth. They discuss how these destructive thought patterns distort our perspective and how the Holy Spirit renews our minds to embrace His peace, joy, and purpose. The conversation combines biblical teaching, personal stories, and practical encouragement to help listeners focus on God's calling for their lives, celebrate His work in others, and cultivate gratitude instead of comparison. The pastors also share insights on hearing God's voice, walking in spiritual confidence, and viewing life through the lens of God's promises rather than the pressures of the world. Join us for an uplifting discussion on renewing your mind, overcoming discouragement, and discovering the freedom that comes from living with a Spirit-led perspective.

23. juni 202638 min
episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 33 - Battle for the Mind: Discerning God’s Voice artwork

Fanning the Winds of Fire - 33 - Battle for the Mind: Discerning God’s Voice

In this episode of Fanning the Winds of Fire — Engaging the Holy Spirit, Pastors Larry Romero, John Crane, and Steve Sampson explore the spiritual battle for the mind and how believers can discern God’s voice from their own thoughts and the enemy’s lies. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:4–6, they discuss how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to tear down strongholds, take every thought captive, and renew their minds according to God’s truth. The conversation examines the importance of spiritual discernment, recognizing the enemy’s deception, and learning to distinguish the voice of the Holy Spirit from fear, doubt, and human reasoning. The pastors offer practical, biblical insights to help listeners develop a renewed mind, walk in obedience, and experience the freedom that comes from living according to God’s truth. Join us for an encouraging discussion on spiritual warfare, renewing the mind, and growing in confidence as you learn to recognize and follow the voice of the Holy Spirit.

16. juni 202633 min
episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 32 - How to Overcome the Enemy’s Deception Through the Truth of God artwork

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.

9. juni 202635 min
episode Fanning the Winds of Fire - 31 - How to Stop Quenching the Holy Spirit artwork

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.

2. juni 202631 min