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The Hacka Podcast
by Greg Hackathorn
This is an Australian-based podcast hosted by two Expats. Join Greg Hackathorn and Stephan Morris as we discuss how we can best serve God.
Episodes
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235. Madison Anderson – Rethinking the Way Churches Use Social Media
How can churches use social media to reach more people, grow their online presence, and turn digital engagement into real-world ministry? In this episode, we are joined by Madison Anderson, Creative Director at Calvary Tabernacle and Indiana Bible College in Indianapolis, to discuss church social...
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CLIP: The Dangerous Mistake Christians Make About Miracles | Ric Gonzalez
Can a miracle be genuine while the doctrine behind the ministry is wrong?In this clip, Bishop Ric Gonzalez discusses the importance of spiritual discernment, miracles, signs and wonders, and biblical truth. He explains why Christians must be careful not to assume that every supernatural…
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CLIP: What John 1 Really Reveals About Jesus | Dr Talmadge French
What does “the Word became flesh” in John 1:14 actually mean? In this clip, Dr Talmadge French examines John 1:1, John 1:14, the Oneness of God, the identity of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, and the incarnation to explain why he believes Jesus is the one God revealed in human form.Dr French begins...
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234. Vito Di Giovanni & Benjamin Cashen – The Missing Mindset in Church Production
What does excellence in church production actually look like? Is it about better sound, better cameras, better lighting and more expensive gear, or is there something deeper behind great church production? In this episode, I sit down with Vito Di Giovanni of DiGiovanni Technologies and Benjamin...
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233. Kent Elliott - Why Some Churches Grow and Others Stay Stuck
What does it take to stay faithful in ministry for decades, and continue reaching new people in a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we are joined by Kent Elliott, pastor of Faith Tabernacle in Manchester, Connecticut, and founder of FaithWorks. Kent has served at the same church for 34...
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232. Dr. Talmadge French – From Trinitarian Preacher to Oneness Theologian
Dr. Talmadge French joins The Hacka Podcast for an in-depth conversation about Oneness Pentecostal theology, the identity of Jesus Christ, biblical Greek, church history, Jesus Name baptism, and the worldwide growth of the Apostolic movement. Dr. French is an Apostolic pastor, author, biblical...
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CLIP: How to Raise Kids Who Actually Love God | Dr Tom Trimble
How do you raise kids who actually love God, love church, and develop a faith of their own?In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Dr Tom Trimble shares practical Christian parenting advice from his experience raising three children while serving in ministry. We talk about raising Christian kids,...
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CLIP: When God Says “No” to Your Prayer | Ryan Neer
What do you do when God says “no” to your prayer? In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Ryan Neer shares powerful biblical wisdom about answered prayer, discerning the will of God, God’s timing, spiritual growth, ministry calling, and learning to trust God when the answer isn’t what you expected....
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CLIP: Ric Gonzalez’s Powerful Testimony
In this powerful clip , Bishop Ric Gonzalez shares his remarkable testimony of growing up in gangs, dealing drugs, and having two contracts on his life before a single church service changed everything.Bro Gonzalez recounts the moment he walked into an Apostolic church, responded to God's…
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CLIP: Why You Can't Stop Scrolling | Dr Tom Trimble
Why is it so hard to put your phone down?In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Dr. Tom Trimble explains why endless scrolling isn't simply a lack of willpower. Social media platforms are designed to capture and keep your attention, making self-control one of the greatest spiritual challenges of…
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231. Dan MacLeod – The Missing Ingredient for Revival
What if one of the greatest keys to revival isn’t another strategy, program, or method, but humility?Evangelist Dan MacLeod returns to The Hacka Podcast for a powerful and challenging conversation about the role humility plays in revival, ministry, leadership, and the life of every...
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CLIP: Is Baptism Really a Work?
Is baptism a work? It's one of the most common objections raised in conversations about salvation, but is it what the Bible actually teaches?In this clip, Simeon Costa explains why many Christians today view baptism differently than the early church, tracing the discussion back to the Reformation...
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CLIP: We Found Out We Were Having Triplets on the Mission Field | Aaron & Tiffany Anderson
What would you do if you found out you were having triplets while serving as missionaries on the other side of the world?In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Aaron and Tiffany Anderson share the emotional moment they discovered they were expecting triplets while serving in São Paulo, Brazil. They...
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230. Raymond Woodward – His Greatest Leadership Lessons
What does it take to lead faithfully for a lifetime? In this special "Best Of" episode of The Hacka Podcast, I bring together some of the most impactful moments from my three conversations with Raymond Woodward, Bishop of CCC Fredericton, UPCI Superintendent of Canada, and one of the most…
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CLIP: Why Authentic Worship Changes Everything | David Jennings
What makes worship truly powerful?In this clip, David Jennings shares the deeply personal story of the first time he ever led worship—at his mother's funeral. What happened that day forever changed his understanding of worship, authenticity, and the power of lifting up Jesus.David explains why...
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CLIP: My Experience with the Gift of Discerning of Spirits | Ric Gonzalez
How does the gift of discerning of spirits actually operate?In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Bishop Ric Gonzalez shares how God first began using him in the gift of discerning of spirits after a powerful encounter early in his ministry. He explains the four dimensions of this spiritual gift,...
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229. Ryan Neer - The Ministry Mindset Every Leader Needs
What does it take to faithfully follow the call of God through every season of ministry? ----------- For extended show notes - https://hacka.org/2026/07/16/229-ryan-neer-the-ministry-mindset-every-leader-needs/ ----------- In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Neer, Lead Pastor of Gateway...
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CLIP: What to Do When You Don't Know What You're Doing | Dr Janice Sjostrand
Have you ever found yourself thinking:"I have no idea what I'm doing."Whether you're raising children, navigating marriage, building a career, leading a ministry, or simply trying to make it through another season of life, you're not alone.In this powerful clip from Episode 223 of The Hacka...
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CLIP: Every Preacher Needs to Hear This | Rodney Shaw
What makes a great preacher?According to Rodney Shaw, it isn't personality, charisma, or even years of experience. It's passion for God's Word.In this clip he shares one of the most challenging observations I've ever heard about preaching and teaching:"A bored preacher is a boring preacher."He...
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CLIP: The Son of God vs. God the Son | Steven Gill
Is there a difference between calling Jesus the Son of God and calling Him God the Son? In this thought-provoking conversation from Episode 206 of The Hacka Podcast, Steven Gill explains why the Bible consistently speaks of Jesus as the Son of God—and never once as God the Son.Drawing from Romans...
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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…
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CLIP: The Biggest Mistake Worship Leaders Make | Brittani Scott
What if the biggest obstacle to powerful worship isn't your talent... but your prayer life?In this powerful clip from The Hacka Podcast, Brittani Scott challenges worship leaders, singers, musicians, media teams, and every ministry volunteer with a timely reminder: ministry without prayer becomes...
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227. Dr Tom Trimble - What Is Your Smartphone Doing to Your Soul?
Smartphones, social media, algorithms, AI, and endless scrolling have reshaped the way we live, think, communicate, and even worship. But what impact are these technologies having on our souls? In this episode of The Hacka Podcast, Greg Hackathorn sits down with Dr. Tom Trimble, pastor of...
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CLIP: I Thought I Knew Hunger for God... Then I Went to Papua New Guinea | Tevita Uate
What happens when your understanding of sacrifice, worship, and commitment to God is completely challenged?In this powerful clip from Episode 82 of The Hacka Podcast, Tevita Uate shares the life-changing experience that reshaped his perspective on ministry. During a trip to Papua New Guinea, he...
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226. Rodney Shaw - What 40 Years of Ministry Taught Me
In this episode we are joined by Rodney Shaw, Senior Pastor of New Life Austin, author of Churchwork and Feed My Sheep, and a respected leadership voice in the Apostolic movement. He shares lessons from more than 40 years of ministry, including growing up in small churches, serving alongside…
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CLIP: How to Teach Your Kids (the Bible Way) | Dr Janice Sjostrand
What does biblical parenting actually look like?In this powerful clip from Episode 223 of The Hacka Podcast, Dr Janice Sjostrand shares practical wisdom on how to teach children the way Jesus teaches us.Real teaching isn’t “one and done.”It’s walking with your children, helping them carry...
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CLIP: What Iraq Taught Me About God | Cortt Chavis
What happens when God sends you somewhere you never wanted to go? In this powerful clip from Episode 224 of The Hacka Podcast, Cortt Chavis opens up about serving in the Iraq War, surviving combat, and how that season completely transformed his relationship with God. Cortt shares how prayer…
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225. Aaron and Tiffany Anderson - Missions, Sacrifice, *Triplets* & Revival in Brazil
Aaron and Tiffany Anderson join the podcast to share their incredible journey as missionaries in São Paulo, Brazil — one of the largest cities in the world. From leaving everything behind to follow the call of God, to planting churches in the heart of Brazil, to raising four children on the…
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CLIP: David Jennings' Advice for Young Musicians and Singers
What if the season you’re in right now is actually preparing you for something greater?In this clip from Episode 215, David Jennings shares a timely word for young musicians and singers—especially those who feel overlooked, hidden, or eager for a platform.Too many people want the stage… but skip...
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CLIP: Be Careful Who You Listen To | Cornelius Williams
In this powerful clip from Episode 219 of The Hacka Podcast, Cornelius Williams shares a critical warning for every believer:Be careful who you listen to.In a world full of podcasts, influencers, and voices claiming authority, it’s easy to follow someone simply because they sound confident,...
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224. Cortt Chavis - What Success In Ministry Really Looks Like
What does real success in ministry actually look like? In this episode, we are joined by Cortt Chavis — Pastor of Truth Chapel in Loganville, GA — for a powerful and deeply honest conversation on calling, leadership, and growth. Cortt shares his journey from a small church upbringing to serving…
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CLIP: Why You Still Feel Incomplete (Even in Church) | Janice Sjostrand
Why do so many believers still feel incomplete… even while faithfully living for God?In this clip from Episode 223, Dr Janice Sjostrand addresses a struggle that many Christians don’t talk about—feeling like something is missing, even in church.She unpacks the truth behind that feeling and points...
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CLIP: You Heard From God… So Why Hasn’t It Happened Yet? | AJ Holloway
Have you ever felt like you heard from God… but nothing happened?In this powerful clip from Episode 168 of The Hacka Podcast, AJ Holloway speaks directly to one of the biggest struggles facing this generation, waiting on God. In a world built on instant results, learning to trust God’s timing can...
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223. Dr Janice Sjostrand - The 7 Circles of Life Every Believer Must Understand
What if your life isn’t random—but structured in seasons God designed for your growth? In this episode, Dr Janice Sjostrand returns to unpack a life-changing revelation on the “circles of life”—how every decade carries unique challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities for spiritual growth....
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222. Benjamin Cashen - The 4 Pillars of Growing Church Teams
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Cashen, Worship Ministries Director at Christian Life Center in Heath, OH, to talk about one of the most overlooked but critical areas of church growth: building healthy, high-capacity volunteer teams.If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your team isn’t...
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CLIP: Why Most Leaders Burn Out (And How to Avoid It) | Tim Gaddy
Burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak, and it isn’t inevitable.In this clip from The Hacka Podcast, Tim Gaddy shares hard-earned wisdom on why so many leaders burn out, and how to avoid it. After decades of ministry, church planting, and leadership, Tim explains that burnout isn’t just about being…
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CLIP: It Is Finished | Lee Stoneking
I wanted to get this out to you all for Good Friday. This is a preaching clip from Rev Lee Stoneking ministering at Tabernacle of Joy in Singapore. You can watch the full sermon here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4nRf3IG0yI
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221. Ashley Mohr - Your Past Is Your Qualifier
In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Mohr — speaker and creator of The Pillar Diaries — to talk about the power of testimony, authenticity in the church, and how God uses both the seen and unseen to build His kingdom. Ashley shares her powerful story of growing up in church, walking away from...
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CLIP: What About the Thief on the Cross?
What about the thief on the cross?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Greg Hackathorn and Simeon Costa respond to one of the most common objections in the baptism conversation.If the thief wasn’t baptized, does that mean baptism isn’t necessary?Together, we walk through Luke 23…
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CLIP: AI Can’t Replace the Voice of God | Cornelius Williams
In this powerful clip from Episode 219 of The Hacka Podcast, Cornelius Williams addresses one of the biggest challenges facing the church today — the rise of AI, digital information, and misplaced trust.We are living in a generation where people are quick to search, quick to ask AI, and quick to...
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220. Taylor Fairbanks - Step Into the Miracle
In this episode, we are joined by Taylor Fairbanks, church planter and pastor of Vessel Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Taylor shares the powerful story of how God became real to him as a teenager during a moment of deep brokenness, the experience that awakened his calling to ministry, and the...
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CLIP: Does Romans 10:9 Mean Baptism Isn't Necessary?
Does Romans 10:9 mean baptism is unnecessary?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Simeon Costa and I respond to one of the most common arguments in the baptism conversation: “All you have to do is confess and believe.”Together, they unpack the context of Romans 10:9, why it was...
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CLIP: Nancy Grandquist on the Anointing
Nancy Grandquist talks about the importance of anointed ministry and how the anointing flows in the life of a minister. This is from her first appearance on the podcast all the way back in Episode 62.
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CLIP: 1 Corinthians 1 and Baptism
Did Paul really say baptism isn’t necessary in 1 Corinthians 1:17?In this clip from Episode 218 of The Hacka Podcast, Evangelist Simeon Costa and I address one of the most common objections to the necessity of baptism. When Paul writes, “Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the…
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219. Cornelius Williams - Pursue Revelation, Not Just Information
In this episode, I sit down with evangelist and author Cornelius Williams for a thought-provoking conversation on discipline, discernment, faith, intellect, and the danger of digital deception. In a generation flooded with information, AI tools, podcasts, and online voices competing for…
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CLIP: Being Used Is Not the Same as Being Anointed | Dr Janice Sjostrand
Many people are searching for significance… but they’re chasing a position. In this powerful clip from Episode 103 of The Hacka Podcast, Dr. Janice Sjostrand explains why being used by God is not the same as being anointed — and why true calling happens in secret, not on a stage.She shares:• Why…
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218. Simeon Costa - Answering Objections to the Necessity of Baptism
In this follow-up episode of The Hacka Podcast, I am joined by Evangelist Simeon Costa to respond directly to the questions and pushback sparked by their previous conversation on baptism. - Does 1 Corinthians 1 mean baptism isn’t necessary? - Is Romans 10:9 the only requirement for salvation? -...
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CLIP: When Obedience Opens Unexpected Doors | Caleb Herring
In this clip from Episode 205, Caleb Herring shares a powerful truth: when we live in obedience to God instead of bowing to people’s expectations, He will open doors that no one else can shut.Caleb recalls his own struggles with criticism, discouragement, and the temptation to change his message…
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CLIP: These 5 Daily Prayers Changed My Leadership | Tim Gaddy
In this clip, Tim Gaddy shares the five prayers he prays every day—prayers that have shaped his leadership, guarded his mind, and sustained him through decades of ministry.These aren’t long or complicated prayers. They’re intentional, biblical, and deeply practical—focused on thinking right,...
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CLIP: The Story Behind "He's in the Room" | David Jennings
What really happened the night “He’s in the Room” was recorded?In this clip from Episode 215 of The Hacka Podcast, David Jennings shares the powerful backstory behind the worship song that has impacted churches around the world.What started as a random Sunday stream turned into a songwriting…
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