Creator & Co. Podcast

In this episode of The Fifth Gospel, the hosts unpack what it truly means to die to self, crucify the flesh, and live from a new identity in Christ rather than relying on behavior modification or self-help.Through Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:2, they explore how believers are already crucified with Christ and must live by faith in Jesus’ finished work while allowing the Holy Spirit to transform their thinking and desires.Topics include:* What “crucified with Christ” really means* Why self-help cannot replace surrender* Lukewarm Christianity vs full obedience* Renewing the mind through the Holy Spirit* The difference between grace and striving* Accountability, correction, and biblical community* Sanctifying gifts and talents for God’s kingdom* Evaluating spiritual fruit vs fleshly living* Practical steps for authentic discipleshipIf you’ve ever struggled with comfort, compromise, identity, or spiritual stagnation, this conversation offers a practical and biblical challenge toward deeper surrender and true transformation in Christ.00:00 Surrender Not Sacrifice02:24 Crucified With Christ06:26 Identity And Fruit07:15 Fifth Gospel Explained08:27 Comfort Versus Obedience11:13 Leave Everything Behind14:36 Gifts Sanctified For Kingdom18:43 Accountability And Heart Shift23:13 Peter Confronted By Paul32:52 Offense Unity And Division35:58 Subscribe And Start With You37:09 Crucified With Christ38:28 Truth Over Feelings41:22 Revelation By Spirit42:44 Meditating Finished Work46:09 Grace Not Law48:15 Renewed Mind Discernment52:10 Spiritual Checkup Checklist54:59 Fruit Versus Flesh58:03 Community And Accountability01:00:19 Obedience And Hearing God01:03:55 Prayer And Repent Act01:06:23 Closing Prayer

Manifestation, horoscopes, psychics, crystals, “Christ consciousness,” and New Age spirituality are more dangerous than most people realize. In this episode, we expose counterfeit spirituality, discuss spiritual warfare, deliverance, demonic open doors, and how true freedom is found in Jesus Christ alone. Learn how to discern truth from deception through Scripture and the Holy Spirit.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Manifestation Warning02:27 Recap Dying to Self05:10 Open Doors to Demons06:33 Counseling New Age Mix09:41 Common Practices Breakdown10:58 Manifestation vs Kingdom12:59 Self Control and Habits19:49 Psychedelics vs Jesus22:27 Church and Supernatural25:17 Healing Builds Faith30:02 Making Deliverance Accessible32:52 Functional Cessationism40:57 Spirit Soul Body Diagram46:43 Counterfeit Spiritual Messages51:04 Renewing The Mind56:41 Gods Timing Frequency59:43 Psychics Mediums Dangers01:02:54 Fruit Of True Prophecy01:06:18 Identity Horoscopes Crystals01:07:57 Agreements Repent Renounce01:13:41 Deliverance Prayer Finale

In this episode, Anthony Serino and pastor Sam Edwards explore what it means to become spiritually “hard to kill” through dangerous faith, bold obedience, and intimacy with Jesus Christ.They discuss spiritual warfare, taking every thought captive, renewing the mind, overcoming habitual sin, and why modern Christianity often lacks true discipleship and spiritual authority.Topics include:Spiritual warfare and demonic influenceTaking thoughts captive through the Holy SpiritWhy sin leads to spiritual deathFear of God vs simply “loving God”Why works don’t save—but reveal transformationBreaking cycles of habitual sin and false beliefsDeliverance, discernment, and spiritual authorityIdentity in Christ and bold Christian livingFriendship, influence, and Christian communityIf you’ve struggled with mental battles, temptation, fear, or spiritual stagnation, this conversation offers practical biblical insight into living with dangerous faith in today’s world.00:00 Bold Faith Warfare 01:37 Golf Lessons Spiritual 02:47 Realigning With Spirit 04:27 Thoughts Emotions Authority 10:57 Hard To Kill Armor 12:47 Fearing God Lordship 20:14 Sin Leads To Death 25:11 Works Versus Faith 32:50 Hypocrisy And Discipleship 35:40 Breaking Habitual Sin 37:11 Healing Root Beliefs 39:05 Learned Patterns vs Warfare 40:58 Holy Spirit Exposure 42:37 Everyday Manifestations 46:44 Caution and Authority 51:13 Calling and Deliverance 55:13 Dangerous Mustard Faith 01:02:39 Boldness Through Identity 01:07:31 Friendships and Influence 01:13:30 Prayer and Sendoff

In this episode, Sam Edwards from The Gathering (Hudson Valley) breaks down what it truly means to live as a disciple of Jesus in today’s world.From navigating AI and social media to choosing the right church, this conversation dives deep into biblical truth, spiritual discipline, and Christian identity.We explore:-Why lukewarm Christianity is so dangerous-How to discern truth in a digital age-The importance of in-person church and accountability-Gray areas of sin, conviction, and repentance-Healing trauma and “soul wounds” through Christ-Daily disciplines: prayer, Scripture, fasting, and worship-How to use AI as a tool without letting it shape your beliefsIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith or unsure how to grow spiritually, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for the next 24 hours—and beyond.

From the stage at The Gathering Faith Assembly Church, Sam Edwards and Anthony Serino discuss the shift from early emotional excitement in Christianity to a sober, serious, daily faith that endures when feelings fade trusting God’s unchanging nature and recognizing His guidance more clearly in hindsight.They explore how to balance expectancy with disappointment by recalibrating what believers think God “owes” them, bringing disappointment to God, and pursuing maturity without losing childlike hope. The episode also introduces the podcast’s new name, The Fifth Gospel, emphasizing that a Christian’s life may be the only gospel others see and should actively reflect the teachings of Jesus.A major focus is practical prayer: following the Lord’s Prayer as a model, setting aside intentional “quality time” with God, engaging in worship and Scripture meditation, listening, interceding for others, and praying for personal needs without demanding specific outcomes pairing faith with action and discernment.Timestamps00:00 Taking Faith Seriously 01:54 When Feelings Fade 03:06 Invisible Thread Guidance 04:41 Expectancy vs. Disappointment 09:46 Feeling God’s Presence 10:59 The Holy Spirit Explained 16:49 Fifth Gospel Vision 20:37 Practical Discipleship Tools 26:27 Why Prayer Comes First 29:30 Building a Prayer Life 30:58 Worship First 31:53 Kingdom and Will 32:27 Daily Bread and Forgiveness 33:32 From Checklist to Relationship 34:34 Build a Prayer Routine 36:06 Scripture and Stillness 37:20 Posture and Spiritual Focus 40:25 Types of Prayer 41:54 Quality Time with God 45:11 Asking Without Control 50:30 Prayer and Practical Action 53:37 Intercession for Others 56:09 Detachment and Eternal Perspective 58:15 Three-Point Summary 59:48 Closing Prayer

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in identity and obedience? In this episode, we open with communion and unpack its true meaning, exploring different perspectives and why remembering Jesus’ sacrifice is central to the Christian life. We dive into confession, accountability, and the importance of examining your heart, addressing how unresolved sin, shame, and distraction can quietly pull you away from God.This conversation goes deeper into what it means to move from lukewarm faith to full surrender. We talk about discipleship, identity in Christ, obedience vs. legalism, and why many Christians feel stuck despite believing. If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, peace, or spiritual consistency, this episode will challenge you to choose sides, surrender fully, and step into a life led by Jesus.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in identity and obedience? In this episode, we open with communion and unpack its true meaning, exploring different perspectives and why remembering Jesus’ sacrifice is central to the Christian life. We dive into confession, accountability, and the importance of examining your heart, addressing how unresolved sin, shame, and distraction can quietly pull you away from God.This conversation goes deeper into what it means to move from lukewarm faith to full surrender. We talk about discipleship, identity in Christ, obedience vs. legalism, and why many Christians feel stuck despite believing. If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, peace, or spiritual consistency, this episode will challenge you to choose sides, surrender fully, and step into a life led by Jesus.

In this episode, Anthony interviews Christian relationship coach Debra Manfre about spiritual warfare in marriage, arguing the devil targets marriage to damage children’s identity and fuel divorce, hookup culture, and chaos. Debra shares her testimony of a volatile marriage marked by anger, insecurity, silent treatment, and feeling trapped, culminating in separation that led her to surrender to God, fast weekly, pray, and pursue healing. She explains demons, oppression, deliverance, and how unforgiveness can open “doors” to demonic influence, describing freedom through renouncing agreements, rebuking confusion, inner-child healing, and forgiveness practices like guided prayer and letter-writing. They discuss generational patterns (divorce, deception, molestation), discerning God’s voice through Scripture, dreams, and visions, ordering priorities as God–spouse–children–work, and when medical care vs. spiritual help may be needed. Debra prays for listeners and shares her upcoming book and social links.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Marriage Under Attack01:28 God Restores Relationships03:06 Spiritual Warfare In Conflict06:08 Demons Deliverance Explained09:16 Her Awakening Journey12:27 Generational Patterns And Fasting17:52 Inside A Chaotic Marriage21:03 Surrender Prayer And Change27:07 Covenant Divorce And Abuse32:34 Coaching Framework And Healing35:32 Trauma Identity And Forgiveness38:49 Forgiveness And Manifestation40:25 Unforgiveness Soul Wounds42:28 Healing Trauma In Body43:18 Medical Or Spiritual43:35 Deliverance Client Stories47:43 Discernment Doctor First49:18 Soul Work And Emotions50:48 Faith With Works53:08 Hearing God Clearly57:57 Single Patterns And Healing01:02:35 God First Family Order01:05:01 Right Person And Values01:08:32 Marriage Spiritual Attacks01:10:18 Can Christians Have Demons01:11:28 Word Of God Renewal01:14:41 Guided Healing Prayer01:17:33 Walking Away From Religion01:19:52 Marriage Builds Character01:20:38 Advice To Younger Self01:21:30 Book And Where To Find01:22:42 Final Thanks And Outro

What happens when cancer, financial collapse, and personal breakdown hit all at once? In this episode, Kim Stevens shares how a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis during the 2008 market crash became the turning point that reshaped her life, faith, and business.We explore entrepreneurship, discomfort, spiritual growth, and the power of integrity in leadership. Kim discusses trusting God, recognizing signs, prayer, meditation, and applying faith in real estate and everyday life. If you're navigating adversity, building a business, or seeking purpose, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Meet Kim Stevens04:26 Real Estate Family Roots07:28 Discomfort and Trusting God10:52 Recovery and Breakdown13:32 Finding the Lump20:28 Structure With Magic22:32 Integrity as Currency28:42 Boundaries and Competency31:36 Signs and Spiritual Laws38:09 Mediums and Discernment47:17 Encouragement Mission53:11 Cancer as a Turning Point59:52 Discernment in Business01:01:43 Prayer Meditation Fasting01:09:05 Spiritual vs Practical Healing01:15:01 Desires Ego and Idolatry01:23:11 Who Is Jesus01:27:32 Rapid Fire Business Wisdom01:29:45 Eagle Sign and Perspective

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Edwards, lead pastor of The Gathering at Faith Assembly in the Hudson Valley. Sam recounts formative supernatural moments, such as his grandmother praying after his hand was crushed and later feeling God’s presence in prayer and explains why people may not “feel” God due to hidden belief blockages like shame. They discuss reverence vs. relationship, discerning God’s voice through Scripture and other ways, and how obedience leads to greater authority without sliding into condemnation. The conversation covers repentance and confession, money as a tool, prosperity-gospel pitfalls, tithing as trust and stewardship, spiritual warfare and deliverance, and practical disciplines like intimacy with God for marketplace leadership.00:00 Power Without God02:00 Convicted to Center Jesus02:42 Church Meets Mastermind03:11 Meet Pastor Sam04:37 Supernatural Encounters07:02 When God Feels Distant10:10 Reverence Versus Relationship15:55 Called Into Ministry19:58 Weight of Leadership23:29 Giving It to God28:56 Hearing God Clearly33:15 Obedience and Authority37:32 Grace Over Condemnation45:03 Kingdom Assignment Now46:14 Bold Faith in Business47:04 Faith In Business47:29 Golf Creator Witness48:43 Marketplace Boldness49:47 Christian Aesthetic Risks52:21 Authenticity Standard55:54 Owning Mistakes Well56:56 Repentance And Confession01:02:27 Money As A Tool01:07:40 Prosperity Gospel Lines01:12:30 Gods Timing And Trials01:18:41 Tithing And Trust01:25:53 Supernatural And Deliverance01:31:55 Daily Intimacy Discipline01:34:45 Prayer For Entrepreneurs

What happens when curiosity about the occult turns into something real? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Wigton, a New York-based entrepreneur, to unpack his journey from growing up in church to rebellion, drugs, travel, and experimenting with the occult—including spells, Ouija boards, and a terrifying moment that made him question everything. Brian shares how these experiences opened his eyes to the reality of the spiritual realm and ultimately led him to search for truth beyond what the world was offering.After years of wandering, a pivotal moment following 9/11 shattered his belief that all spiritual paths were the same. What followed was a powerful encounter with conviction, the authority of Jesus, and a complete transformation of his life. We dive into spiritual warfare, faith in business, marriage struggles, depression, and what it truly means to live with obedience and purpose. This is a raw, honest conversation about redemption, truth, and the cost—and power—of real faith.TIMESTAMPS02:58 Growing Up in Church04:10 Rebellion and Boredom08:47 Life on the Road12:58 Drawn to the Occult7:05 Dungeons & Dragons and the Doorway to the Occult20:33 Spells and a Frightening Experience23:32 Discovering Authority in Christ31:42 Church Conviction and Spiritual Growth37:38 Surrendering as an Entrepreneur41:19 Brian’s Come to Jesus Moment48:04 How 9/11 Shattered Relativism49:06 A Strange Highway Radio Encounter55:33 Becoming On Fire for the Bible01:10:36 Obedience and Unusual Instructions from God01:14:39 Family Faith and Divorce01:24:36 Extreme Ownership in Marriage01:29:19 The Worship Song That Saved a Life01:31:28 Final Thoughts and Invitation

Many Christian entrepreneurs struggle with money anxiety, but what if the problem isn’t money at all?In this first episode of Creator & Co., we explore the uncomfortable truth that fear of money can become a form of worship. Whatever controls your attention, emotions, and nervous system can begin to function like a god.This conversation challenges two common extremes many believers fall into:• Viewing money as evil• Treating God like a “cosmic ATM” through prosperity thinkingInstead, we explore the biblical third option: stewardship, obedience, and aligning business with God’s will.We also discuss how modern trends like manifestation, vision boards, affirmations, and social media “success culture” can either be tools or spiritual traps depending on whether they are rooted in faith or self-centered desire.Creator + Co. is a community designed for Christian entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders who want to build boldly while staying aligned with God.If you want to build a business without compromising your faith, this conversation is for you.Join the Creator & Co. community and our weekly Wednesday Zoom gatherings.More information: anthonyserino.com/creatorTimestamp 00:00 Why Money Anxiety Reveals Your True Worship02:24 The Mission of Creator & Co04:03 Why Humans Were Made to Create05:12 Vision Boards and Faith07:35 New Age Counterfeits in Modern Culture08:59 Finding God’s Will for Your Life12:46 Faith and Historical Context15:21 Why People Fear Money19:05 Money as a Tool, Not a God22:16 Rewiring Your Beliefs About Wealth25:55 Manifestation, Social Media, and Faith29:24 True Peace and Prosperity30:21 Joining the Creator & Co Community33:15 Final Challenge: Choosing Faith Over Fear

In the first episode of the Creator +Co. Podcast, Tony Cappelletti shares his powerful testimony of faith, tragedy, and transformation.On August 8, 2020, Tony was involved in a devastating motorcycle crash in Poughkeepsie that ultimately led to the loss of his foot and multiple surgeries. What followed was a journey through pain, perspective, and ultimately a rediscovery of faith in Jesus Christ.Tony shares how he slowly returned to Christianity, began attending Calvary Hudson Valley, and experienced a life-changing moment of conviction that led him and his wife to get married just 10 days after a sermon about sex before marriage.Today Tony is a regional sales manager in the solar industry, leading a team responsible for over $100 million in annual solar sales, while also living out his faith in business and leadership.Tony’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use even our darkest moments to shape our greatest purpose.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Tony’s Origin Story03:33 The Night of the Motorcycle Crash05:46 Amputation and Hospital Recovery08:37 Support and a New Perspective on Life10:02 Stoicism and His Father’s Influence12:27 Finding Church Again14:16 Conviction and Getting Married in 10 Days17:22 Seasons of Faith and Obedience19:15 Where Was God in Suffering?25:09 Reverence and Church Denominations28:32 The “Watered Down Gospel” Debate30:40 Sin, Love, and Church Boundaries31:54 Pornography, Guilt, and Sin32:41 Marriage as God’s Image35:30 Building a Daily Bible Habit42:25 Money, Value, and Service51:01 Faith and Trust in Business56:13 Recruiting and Changing Lives01:01:57 Final Thoughts