228. Ric Gonzalez - Walking in Spiritual Authority

What does it look like to live in the gifts of the Spirit every single day?In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Ric Gonzalez, founding pastor of ICF in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his dramatic testimony of salvation, how God called him out of gang life and into ministry, and the lessons that have shaped more than four decades of apostolic leadership.The conversation explores spiritual authority, accountability, discerning the voice of God, operating in the gifts of the Spirit, and why miracles should always point people to Jesus. Bro Gonzalez also explains how believers can minister to people outside the four walls of the church by loving others, discerning their needs, and faithfully sowing seeds wherever God leads them.Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or believer hungry for more of God, this episode will challenge you to pursue a deeper walk with Christ and refuse to settle for anything less than His best.In this episode you'll discover:- Ric Gonzalez's remarkable testimony of salvation- The importance of spiritual authority and accountability- How to steward the gifts of the Spirit- Discerning spirits and ministering with wisdom- The difference between spiritual authority and spiritual power- Why miracles must always point people to salvation- Ministering beyond the church walls- Encouragement for the next generation of apostolic leaders------------For extended show notes -