logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2025
16m 34s

The Fruit of the Spirit

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
About this episode
Friends, this is the great feast of Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit. In the First Reading, the Spirit manifests himself as a strong driving wind, and while you can’t see the wind directly, you can see its effects. The text I want to reflect on today is not in the readings but is one of my favorites: Galatians 5:22–26, when St. Paul talks about “the f ... Show More
Up next
Dec 2024
Freeing Your Family for God
Friends, I always love preaching on the Feast of the Holy Family because I think the biblical message here is very surprising. We say the Bible is associated with family values, and indeed it is, but they're probably not the ones we would automatically think of. We see this in th ... Show More
15m 12s
Nov 25
The Season of Sacred Waiting
<p>Friends, we come to the New Year celebration of the liturgical year: the First Sunday of Advent. This is the season of sacred waiting—four weeks of looking, hoping, and watching, with a kind of joyful anticipation, for the adventus (coming) of the Savior. If you’re like me, yo ... Show More
15m 28s
Nov 19
The Marks of Spiritual Leadership
<p>Friends, we come to the final weekend of the liturgical year and the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Now, our country was formed in rebellion against a king, and kingship as a political reality is far removed from us. But what does kingship mean for us spiritu ... Show More
14m 54s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
Spirit of Truth
In this week's message on the Upper Room Discourse, we explored the promise of the Holy Spirit given by Jesus to the disciples. The Holy Spirit is an advocate, intercessor, strengthener, and comforter who is not just for the apostles of the Bible, but can transform our lives toda ... Show More
43m 34s
Mar 2024
Befriending the Holy Spirit
<p class="p1">Have you heard of the wonderful reality of friendship with the Holy Spirit and asked, “How do I become a friend of the Holy Spirit?” In this teaching, you will receive revelation on befriending the precious Holy Spirit and what it means for Christians to be carriers ... Show More
39m 11s
May 2024
Knowing the Spirit Pt. 4 - Cessationism, Apostolic Gifts, & the Ongoing Role of the Holy Spirit
Jonny Ardavanis is the Lead Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN and the President of Dial In Ministries. He formerly served as the Dean of Campus Life at The Master’s University and as a Camp Director at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Jonny’s heart is to see people und ... Show More
45m 40s
Jun 2025
Why We Need the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
As we approach the Feast of Pentecost, Dr. Sri explains the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: what they are, where they come from, and how they are important to our faith. This episode was first released in May 2020. Snippet from the Show  The gifts of the Holy Spirit make you mor ... Show More
19m 47s
Jul 2025
029 | Leaning on the Spirit for Self-Control (A Fruitful Summer)
<p>The fruit of the Spirit is… SELF-CONTROL. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this episode full of encouragement for anyone who’s ever wrestled with self-control. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey toward self-control.</p> <p>All summer long, join us in meditating on what ... Show More
16m 3s
Jun 2025
A Prayer to Stay in Step with God's Spirit
What does it mean to truly walk by the Spirit? In today’s heartfelt devotional, Annie Yorty shares the touching story of her loyal dog, Misha, whose devotion to her offers a living illustration of what it means to stay close to God’s Spirit. Just as Misha shadowed her every move— ... Show More
7m 43s
May 2025
Fruitfulness / Comforted to Comfort / Sin, Righteousness, Judgment ~ Andrew Wommack
Have you ever felt like it would be easier if Jesus were right there next to you? Well, Jesus Himself said we have something better—the Holy Spirit. And having the Holy Spirit is better than having Jesus here in His physical body (John 16:7).In this teaching, 10 Reasons It's Bett ... Show More
1h 1m