Best Jelani Daniel Podcasts (2025)

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“When the Body Doesn’t Know It’s Sick” by Abram DePrang 48:56

13h ago48:56

48:56

Have you ever felt like something was off in your spiritual life but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Like your soul was tired, your prayers were empty, or your heart just wasn’t in it? Pastor Abram DePrang concludes our Let Us Pray series by showing us how easy it is to live unaware of a deeper spiritual sickness—one masked by strength, perfo…

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“Midwifing a Miracle” by Lisa Harper 40:35

6d ago40:35

40:35

This Mother’s Day, Lisa Harper brings an inspiring message for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, disqualified, or broken. Through the story of two courageous midwives in Exodus, we are reminded that God delights in using unlikely people to accomplish extraordinary things. No matter your story, it’s not too late—your “yes” to God could be the beg…

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“We Do Not Know How to Pray” by Max Lucado 34:30

12d ago34:30

34:30

Have you ever wanted to pray, but couldn’t seem to find the words? Or maybe you’ve had so much on your mind to pray about that you didn’t even know where to start? Pastor Max Lucado begins our new series, Let Us Pray, with a message about how God knows and understands our prayers, even when we don’t have the words. We may not know how to ask God fo…

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“Rak Chazak” by Steve Carter 37:09

22d ago37:09

37:09

How do we find strength when life feels overwhelming? This week, Pastor Steve Carter continues our From Death to Life series with a powerful and hope-filled message about standing firm in the face of fear. We’ll discover how to live a life marked by courage, faith, and the cry of Rak Chazak—be strong and courageous!…

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"The Power to Overcome Gloominess & Despair" | Levi Lusko 52:26

30d ago52:26

52:26

Do you ever feel hopeless and stuck? Like you’re doing everything you know to do to fight against despair, depression, anxiety, or sin but keep falling short? Join us for our special Good Friday service as we experience encouraging worship with CeCe Winans and a powerful message from Pastor Levi Lusko. If you’re searching for hope, then be refreshe…

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“Arms Wide Open” by Joakim Lundqvist 31:59

30d ago31:59

31:59

Have you ever thought you were close to someone, only to realize you really weren’t? In this message from our From Death to Life series, Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shows how it’s possible to live your whole life near God, yet never truly know Him. The good news is that Jesus didn’t come to keep His distance—He is always near with arms wide open. This …

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“From Carrying to Casting” by Jelani Lewis 36:03

1M ago36:03

36:03

Do you feel weighed down by the worries, pressures, or expectations of life? What if we were never meant to carry them ourselves? In this second message of our From Death to Life series, Pastor Jelani Lewis reminds us that when we stop holding onto our burdens and start casting them onto Christ, we discover true freedom in the One who deeply cares …

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“Not Losing Hope with Delayed Miracles” by Lisa Harper 33:16

1M ago33:16

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How can we maintain our hope in Jesus while waiting on Him? In the first message of our new series, From Death to Life, Lisa Harper explores the gap between God’s timing and our own. As we place our trust in Jesus, we can experience His peace, confident that our hope is secure in Him—even when it feels like miracles are taking longer than expected.…

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“Class Is in Session” by Dr. Irini Fambro 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

How can we be devoted students of Christ when facing difficult life lessons? Dr. Irini Fambro continues our Follow Me series, teaching us to learn from Christ through challenging times and recognize that things are not always as they appear. As we navigate the storms of life, we can trust in Christ, remain His committed disciples, and grow as His d…

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“What’s Left?” by Joakim Lundqvist 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

What does it cost to follow Jesus? Following Him requires sacrifice, but when we surrender our will for His, we find true freedom and joy. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist continues our Follow Me series with a powerful message challenging us to let go of anything holding us back from fully embracing life with Jesus.…

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“When the Church Prays” by Daniel Floyd 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

What do we do when setbacks come our way? Pastor Daniel Floyd continues our Follow Me series, revealing the power of prayer as a spiritual weapon and showing us that while setbacks are inevitable, defeat doesn’t have the final word. Join us as we learn how a praying church can overcome every obstacle and walk in the victory God has promised.…

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“The Power of One” by Mark Jobe 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

This weekend, Pastor Mark Jobe kicks off our powerful new series, Follow Me! Don’t miss this special message as we dive into Jesus’ call to discipleship and explore how it can transform the way we live.By Gateway Church

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“Building a Generational Church” by Joakim Lundqvist 41:09

3M ago41:09

41:09

Why should we build a generational church? We’ve all been called to be part of the family of God—leading and learning from each other as we share life. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist concludes our Made for Each Other series with a timely teaching on how the older generation can support the next as they grow and witness the wonders of the Lord together.…

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“Single and Strong, Married and Thriving” by Joakim Lundqvist 44:37

3M ago44:37

44:37

Do you ever feel like love isn’t as easy as you thought it would be? Maybe you haven’t found it yet, or if you have, it’s more challenging than you anticipated. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist continues our Made for Each Other series with specific messages to strengthen the single person in their season of waiting and to reignite the hearts of couples as t…

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Discovering Humor in the Bible with Jelani Greenidge 55:41

3M ago55:41

55:41

In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews author, minister, rapper, and stand-up comedian Jelani Greenidge about the use of humor in preaching. Jelani does an incredible job breaking down how to discover humor in the text, how to use humor effectively, and what humor brings to a sermon. Also, they spend time unpacking Jelani’s l…

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“Faith That Carries” by Ian Simkins 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

How different would the Christian life be without community? This weekend, Pastor Ian Simkins continues our Made For Each Other series with a powerful message on how our faith is made stronger when it's in partnership with others. It reminds us that within community, we have the opportunity to encourage and help one another!…

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“Christianity Is More We Than Me” by Lisa Harper 34:57

4M ago34:57

34:57

How can we bear God’s image in community? This weekend, author and speaker Lisa Harper begins our Made For Each Other series by reminding us that Jesus did not intend for us to be alone—He created us to love one another in togetherness to display His affections for us!By Gateway Church

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Gateway Church Live | "He Found Me" by Earl McClellan | January 6 40:21

4M ago40:21

40:21

This evening, Pastor Earl McClellan continues F1RST with a message to remind the Gateway family that Jesus came as both servant and king. He finds us, cleans us, and sends us out to do the same!By Gateway Church

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Everyday Ananias | Steve Carter 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

Steve Carter continues F1RST with a message on his heart for the Gateway family.By Gateway Church

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Gateway Church Live | “Let the River Run” by Charlotte Gambill | January 7 41:16

4M ago41:16

41:16

This evening, author and speaker Charlotte Gambill continues F1RST by encouraging the Gateway family to trust in God during all new seasons, no matter the circumstances. We just have to remember that Jesus always makes a way for us, we only have to submit to Him!By Gateway Church

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Gateway Church Live | “Hide or Go Seek” by Abram DePrang | January 8 40:28

4M ago40:28

40:28

On the final evening of F1RST, Pastor Abram DePrang reminds the Gateway family that we cannot “hide” from Jesus—we need to seek Jesus and find restoration in Him by putting our lives in His hands!By Gateway Church

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The Heartbeat of a Local Pastor with Tyler Gorsline 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews pastor Tyler Gorsline about his love for preaching and staying put in Seattle. Tyler shares about what he's learned along the way as he and his incredible team lead A Seattle Church. The leaders they have been able to develop, empower, and release as well as having this missional desire …

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“Your Past, God’s Plan” by Levi Lusko 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

How can God use our past for His purpose? In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko reminds us that God is in the business of using our past, dreams, and even pain for redemption and purpose. God is using our history to write His story for us!By Gateway Church

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“Where Is Your Gate?” by Matthew Hernandez 39:59

4M ago39:59

39:59

Do you want to make a difference? Pastor Matthew Hernandez reminds us of the opportunity we have as a church to help others experience heaven on earth. Whether its big or small, God wants to use each of us as part of someone else’s story of experiencing the love of God!By Gateway Church

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Why Are We Here? | Jelani Lewis 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

Have you ever asked yourself what’s the purpose of church? Why do we gather every week? The answer may be different than what you expect. In this message, Pastor Jelani Lewis teaches us why it’s so important that we regularly come together as a church.By Gateway Church

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How Can I Know God’s Will? | Joakim Lundqvist 33:23

4M ago33:23

33:23

Have you ever wondered what God has planned for your life? Pastor Joakim Lundqvist teaches us that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus in order to understand His true will He has for us in our own lives. The more we pursue a relationship with Him, the more we learn His specific will for us!By Gateway Church

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How Can I Hear God? | Joakim Lundqvis 36:31

4M ago36:31

36:31

Have you ever faced a big decision and wished you could hear God tell you where to go or what to do? Decisions would be so much easier if the all-knowing God of the universe would just speak to you directly! Pastor Joakim Lundqvist teaches us that although hearing the audible voice of God may not happen every day, God longs to speak to each of us. …

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The Role of the Pastor with Diane Langberg 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews Diane Langberg about how a pastor must pursue truth, care for the wounded, point people to Jesus above themselves, and to resist abuse at all costs. For 50 plus years, Langberg has been a leader in the unfortunate field of church abuse and trauma. An incredibly wise guide who deeply love…

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The Perfect Gift for Jesus 36:32

5M ago36:32

36:32

It’s that time of year when we're choosing gifts to give for Christmas. And as the hero of the holidays, Jesus deserves our finest gift. But what could that be? In this timely message, Pastor Max Lucado shows us what Jesus really wants from us this Christmas.By Gateway Church

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Living Thanksgiving 33:02

6M ago33:02

33:02

Are you living in freedom? Or do you find yourself struggling with unforgiveness? Pastor Joakim Lundqvist helps us reflect on the significance of what God has done for us. God’s forgiveness doesn’t automatically erase the pain of our wounds, but remembering His great mercy enables us to release our pain and walk in forgiveness and joy.…

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Graced and Grateful 31:23

6M ago31:23

31:23

How can we continue to show our gratitude daily when we face challenges? Join us as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that with Jesus, we experience life with a grateful heart, but without Him we are ruled by a sinful nature.By Gateway Church

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Between Offered Prayer and Answered Prayer 41:42

6M ago41:42

41:42

How do we continue to believe Jesus heard our prayers without seeing? Join us as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us to trust in Jesus by walking in faith to lead us home, not by sight alone.By Gateway Church

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What Do You Do When Life Does What It Does? 39:18

6M ago39:18

39:18

Does it ever feel like the depths of disappointment are so overwhelming that you wonder if you can even have hope for the future? This weekend, Pastor Steve Carter dares us to experience grief, disappointment, and frustration as those filled with hope—hope in the God who is in the business of restoration, who heals, and who brought Jesus out of the…

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Ministry, Worship & an Update from the Elders 1:24:30

7M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Join us as we stream our services. This weekend we’ll hear an important update from the Gateway Church elders and spend time in worship and prayer as a church family.By Gateway Church

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Having the Perseverance to Finish Well with Jon Thompson 59:39

7M ago59:39

59:39

In this episode of the Craft & Character podcast, Steve Carter interviews Pastor Jon Thompson from Sanctus Church in Toronto, Canada about the importance of perseverance in pastoral ministry. Jon is one of Canada’s most thoughtful and insightful shepherds and he shares about a book he wrote that unpacks 15 different observations at the halfway poin…

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My Trauma Is Not My Template 40:24

7M ago40:24

40:24

Do you ever wish you could be a different version of yourself? That you could go back to being the person you were before “it” happened? Join us this weekend as Pastor Levi Lusko confronts the reality of trauma—recognizing the existence of our pain and reminding us that it doesn’t define us or our futures; we serve a God who heals, restores, and br…

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Discovering Joy 36:22

7M ago36:22

36:22

How do we access joy despite our circumstances? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shares that joy is something we’ve been given through our relationship with Jesus. And when we make choices that align ourselves with Him, we can discover that joy too!By Gateway Church

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Preaching and Plagiarism with Mike Goldsworthy 59:29

7M ago59:29

59:29

In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter interviews pastor Mike Goldsworthy around the topic of plagiarism and the crafting of sermons. Mike shares ways we can easily give credit to an idea or author without slowing down the flow of the teaching. He also unpacks what’s happening in a pastors life that makes them believe this is ok. The ch…

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When Your Heart Needs Peace 39:24

7M ago39:24

39:24

How do we rejoice when it feels like we’re facing our problems alone? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that we have access to a peace that surpasses all understanding.By Gateway Church

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The Purpose of the Presence 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

What’s our ultimate purpose as followers of Jesus? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shares an important reminder that what we do for God begins with our relationship with Him—because God’s presence always leads to His purpose for our lives.By Gateway Church

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#94: MSNBC's Rachel Maddow & Dean Jelani Cobb on Covering American Politics 51:53

8M ago51:53

51:53

“I don't want to have my chain yanked. I do not want to report on things in the news because a bad faith actor is driving me to do that. I do not play requests.’” – Rachel Maddow2020 duPont-Columbia Award winner and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow talks to Dean Jelani Cobb about the urgency of reporting on the 2024 Presidential election. She also shares a…

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The Art of Discernment with Ruth Haley Barton 52:33

8M ago52:33

52:33

In this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter talks with author, spiritual director, and founder of the Transforming Center, Ruth Haley Barton about the importance of spiritual formation for pastoral care. Ruth Haley Barton offers up so many moments of pure gold as she talks about the soul, the art of discernment, and how she came to discover …

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Where Love and Justice Meet 37:45

8M ago37:45

37:45

How can we receive God’s love as sinners? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that Jesus loves us so much, He paid our debts by giving His life on the cross—where divine love meets divine justice.By Gateway Church

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Just Speak 45:41

8M ago45:41

45:41

How can we make a difference in the world? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series with a reminder that when God partners with us, He is faithful to use our actions—big or small—to make a difference!By Gateway Church

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Broken to Beloved with Brian Lee 55:12

8M ago55:12

55:12

In this episode of the Craft & Character podcast, Steve Carter interviews pastor and thought leader Brian Lee about healing from church hurt. Brian has a heart for those who feel like wanderers looking for a safe place to land. He has created an incredible community for anyone who has felt cast aside, betrayed, or hurt from religious institutions. …

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With Jesus Through the Seasons of Life 37:31

8M ago37:31

37:31

What season of life are you in? Are you thriving in a summer season, or are you facing the silence of a winter season? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist reminds us that no matter what season of life we are in, Jesus is always with us!By Gateway Church

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A Greater Measure 45:06

8M ago45:06

45:06

How do we experience a greater measure of the Lord in our lives? This weekend special guest CeCe Winans shares a powerful message about the fullness of the God’s love and ability to work in our hearts and lives when we choose Him.By Gateway Church

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Treat Your Problems with Prayer 41:02

9M ago41:02

41:02

When do we pray, and what do we pray for? This weekend Pastor Max Lucado shares a message on the Bible’s promises about prayer and reminds us that when we give our requests to God, He will always listen—no matter how big or small they are!By Gateway Church

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The Expectation Gap with Steve Cuss 50:57

9M ago50:57

50:57

On this episode of Craft & Character, Steve Carter talks with pastor, founder of Capable Life, and author Steve Cuss about the tiny gap for preachers between our beliefs and experiences of God. Steve Cuss unpacks why this matters from theological, emotional, and character fronts, so we can begin to confront these gaps with curiosity and openness. S…

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Joy Is Soon Coming 38:44

9M ago38:44

38:44

Are you searching for some of God’s promises to hold onto? This weekend Pastor Max Lucado shares an encouraging message about God’s good character displayed through Jesus and reminds us that we can confidently build our lives on His faithful promises.By Gateway Church

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