Lions Unchained Podcast

Carl concludes a three-part study on the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing it’s development by surrendering to God, rather than via human effort alone. Fruit-bearing is described not only as inner growth, but its expression is found in our daily, worship, character and generosity. Carl highlights humility, perseverance, and staying connected to God through prayer, […] The post The Fruit of the Spirit: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this intrepid episode, Carl contrasts genuine spiritual growth with the hypocrisy of religious performance. Using biblical metaphors of seed, soil, trees, and seasons, he explains that God’s Word planted in a receptive heart, yields lasting fruit via the process of sanctification. Believers grow through cycles of growth, i.e., pruning, dormancy, and harvest, each serving […] The post The Fruit of the Spirit: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this exciting new series, drawing from Jesus’ words that people are ‘known by their fruit,’ Carl contrasts spiritual gifts, which are ‘given,’ with fruit, which must be ‘grown.’ He explains that lasting fruit comes from staying connected to Jesus, the vine, and allowing God’s Word to nourish our heart. Emphasis is placed on love […] The post The Fruit of the Spirit: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this final broadcast of the series, Carl reiterates the importance of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit following salvation for ministerial efficacy, citing Acts chapter 19 and the practices of the early church. He discusses the six benefits of praying in tongues: edification, faith increase, speaking mysteries to God, intercession, continual prayer, and […] The post The Power of God: Part 4 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this podcast, Carl focuses on the baptism of the Holy Spirit outpouring, as evidenced in Acts 10 and Acts 19. He highlights how the Gentiles, like Cornelius and his household, received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues, as initial evidence of this spiritual baptism. He emphasizes the baptism of the Holy Spirit is […] The post The Power of God: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this session, Carl contrasts a “well” with “rivers” of living water, teaching from the Gospel of John (7:37–38), regarding an additional outpouring of power beyond salvation i.e., the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Distinct from conversion and water baptism, this spiritual infilling—promised by Jesus and foretold by John the Baptist—was fulfilled at Pentecost and […] The post The Power of God: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this exciting new series, Carl explores whether God’s power is still available for us today, in the church age. He focuses on an important distinction between the Old Testament, when the Spirit was “upon” believers and the New Testament spiritual indwelling, granted at salvation (prophesied in Ezekiel 36). While all Christians receive the Holy […] The post The Power of God: Part 1 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this final session, Carl shares our ongoing responsibility as covenant men and women who live by faith and actively enforce Christ’s victory at the cross. Emphasizing that believers wrestle not against people but spiritual forces, Carl teaches that Jesus ‘destroyed the works of the enemy’ and that Christ shares His authority with those in […] The post The Covenants of God: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this session, Carl explains the terms and benefits of Christ’s New Covenant. Through illustrations, including a story of ignorance and historical covenant practices, Carl emphasizes that ignorance of Christ’s promises prevents believers from accessing their covenant rights. The message explores spiritual authority transferred through Adam, lost to Satan, and restored by Christ, who now […] The post The Covenants of God: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

This exciting new series explains how biblical covenants establish a binding relationship between God and humanity. It traces spiritual authority from Adam’s fall to Christ’s victory on the cross, emphasizing that believers now possess authority over evil through Jesus Christ. Carl explains covenant as the foundation of God’s interaction with mankind, highlighting key Old and […] The post The Covenants of God: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

The rapture of the church is a controversial topic within eschatological circles. Some believers contend we will go through the great tribulation period and others that we will be ‘caught away,’ prior to this time of ‘Jacob’s trouble’ (Jer 30:7). But who is right? The Bible reveals there is only one correct biblical viewpoint. Join […] The post Why I believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Psalm 9 is a song of thanksgiving for vindication. Ascribed to David, this psalm’s aim is giving praise to the Lord for the manifestation of His righteousness in judging wicked nations. Will wickedness prosper for all time? Or is it soon coming to an end? The ultimate overthrow of the wicked and the end of […] The post Psalm 9: The Wicked shall not Prosper first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

As we wrap up this series, Carl reminds us, that the knowledge of God, brings Joy. Every day people on earth seek happiness and lasting fulfillment, yet this can only be found in the mind of the creator who knows what makes his creation tick, namely us! Joy is an innate part of the Kingdom […] The post Living in Supernatural Joy: Part 4 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

As we continue our series on supernatural joy, Carl shares the importance of having the right spirit before God and walking in peace, especially. He also shares the findings of Dr. Don Colbert from Oral Roberts University (ORU) and his study of prolonged anger in his patients. Few realize that anger can take a toll […] The post Living in Supernatural Joy: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Living in joy is our divine right, despite circumstances. Supernatural joy enables us to endure persecution for our faith and live victorious in the day to day. Joy and peace were gifts the disciples would share with those they encountered. Both peace and joy are supernatural deposits within out heart, which can be drawn upon […] The post Living in Supernatural Joy: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Is your joy dependent on circumstances? Does your well-being fluctuate in the day to day? Believe it or not, Christ made an instantaneous deposit of joy in your heart when you became ‘born again’ but many believers are not experiencing joy in their daily lives. Right now, approximately 11% of Americans are on some sort […] The post Living in Supernatural Joy: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In light of recent events, now is NOT the time to back down. Now is the time to be emboldened and courageous for the Lord, as we reel in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and arguably, the first public Christian martyrdom of the 21st century, in the West. Join Carl now for this passionate […] The post Be Strong in the Lord! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

When it comes to others we beg for justice, when it comes to ourselves, we often plead for mercy. Everyone seeks justice in this life but is it always attained? Believe it or not our innate desire for justice stems from being created in the image of a God who is the very definition of […] The post God is Just first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Carl is delighted to announce the publication of his latest book entitled, “Lionheart – Unleash the Warrior Within.” In this broadcast, Carl shares the premise of his new title and the five key concepts of being a warrior for Christ. We are at a critical time in history; the Lord’s return is imminent and the […] The post Lionheart: Book Available NOW! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this fourth and final episode, Carl discusses a thief of prayer, which can no doubt hinder us. Our conscience is sensitive and if ignored, can become callous. Those who walk in sustained unforgiveness will have their prayers hindered and the first epistle of John warns us about this very issue. A persistent feeling of […] The post Keys to Answered Prayer: Part 4 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Many Christians underrate the importance of the words they speak in prayer, even though New Age practitioners are more circumspect in this regard. Spiritual laws work, regardless of our ignorance of them and the words we speak, either embolden or neutralize our delegated authority in Christ. The words we speak in unbelief are especially crippling […] The post Keys to Answered Prayer: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

John Wesley knew a thing or two about prayer. He once said, “it seems God is limited by our prayer life, that he can do nothing for humanity unless someone asks him.” Was he right? Not everything that occurs within Christendom is as ‘God wills it’. For example, Jesus told His disciples to ‘pray to […] The post Keys to Answered Prayer: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Sometimes we make prayer more complicated than it should be. Essentially, prayer is a dialogue with God and it work’s both ways. However, there are some rules when it comes to prayer that must be heeded and it is important to have a theological foundation, when we pray to our Heavenly Father, for ourselves or […] The post Keys to Answered Prayer: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Pride is one of the most dangerous attributes of the human heart.  Some people wear pride as a badge of honor, yet it remains hidden in the darkest depths of both men and angels. Arguably, it is the primary reason for our sinful corruption and the downfall of the angelic and human realms. Few realize […] The post The Peril of Pride first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

The word of God as we have it in the King James Bible, the paragon of all translations, is a living, breathing entity which has the power to save, heal, deliver and transform lives. God’s word is powerful, but most of all, it is alive. And even though I am looking at my own Bible […] The post God’s Word is Alive! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Without a doubt, we serve a healing God. When it comes to the topic of healing, the train has left the station, the horse has bolted the yard and the fat lady has sung all her favorite tunes. Healing is for us and healing is a covenant divine right. Join Carl now as he discusses […] The post We serve a Healing God! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

How we respond to God’s gift of eternal life will directly impact our reward in the life to come. Did you know the bible speaks of some church members being vessels of honor and others, dishonor in the sight of the Lord? The greatest risk God took was offering free will to humanity. What we […] The post Purge yourself for Honor first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Are you a lover of this world? Do you aspire to be on the front cover of TIME magazine? Are you lauded on social media, with thousands of followers? Have you read ‘how to win friends and influence people’ and live by its tenets? Do you follow popular culture, seeking to be liked by everyone […] The post Do you love this world? first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Christianity is unique and exclusive because it claims to be the only true passage to heaven. It is based purely upon ‘grace through faith’ (Eph 2:8-9), in contrast to all other religions of this world, which promote ‘works,’ to attain righteousness, in the sight of God. In this broadcast Carl investigates the mysterious ‘sin unto […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 8 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

What is the mysterious ‘second death’ spoken of in John’s epistle? Why was there such an urgency to rid Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden after their transgression? What are the rewards for those who overcome in this lifetime? These are the questions which will be answered in this episode. The writings of […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 7 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Everybody knows ‘God is love’ but is this written in God’s Holy Word? And what is the greatest act of love ever recorded in history? Tune in now to find out. In this broadcast, Carl continues his journey through John’s first epistle, with a focus upon God’s sacrificial love toward humanity, expressed by the death […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 6 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Are you a lover of this world? Are you striving to impress others on a regular basis or the type of Christian regularly persecuted for your faith? These are pertinent questions that every believer must address. God wants all of us, and our everyday decisions to reflect our allegiance to Him. However, when we lose […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 5 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Why was Cain’s offering unacceptable to God? What drove Cain to commit murder in the very first generation of man? How did Cain’s offering compare to Abel’s? In this broadcast Carl continues his review of John’s first epistle, and investigates what motivates the heart to please God. Religion is man’s means of building a bridge […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 4 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Should we listen to teachers of God’s word or is the unction of the Holy Spirit enough for us to get by? Scriptures taken out of context can be dangerous. Carl continues his review of John’s epistle, as we discuss the notion of purification or sanctification, and the importance of not ‘practicing’ sin. As believers […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In this broadcast, we continue with John’s first epistle and the mysterious Nicolaitans who sought liberty with no consequences. These deceptive Nicolaitans are also referenced in the book of revelation, another book John authored. But is liberty without restraint pleasing to the Lord? Is the law of sowing and reaping still in effect, no matter […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

After Jesus ascended to heaven, John became one of the principal figures of the Church, along with Peter and James. Few realize, the Apostle John later served as Pastor of the church at Ephesus for many years. This ancient Greek City housed the ancient temple of Artemis (pagan mother goddess), one of the seven ancient […] The post Commentary on 1st John: Part 1 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Friend, are you born again? Jesus said you MUST be born again and in John’s Gospel, chapter three, there is an insightful interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus, one of the elites of society. If anyone was qualified to be exempt from the need to be born again, it was him. Yet Jesus insisted, he had […] The post You MUST be Born Again… first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Not many preachers talk about sin anymore, instead we have ‘problems.’ Trouble is, problems can be solved, sin cannot. Only God can solve our sin issue and thankfully He did, via His Son’s precious blood sacrifice. Many preachers avoid the mention of ‘sin’ for fear of offending their congregants. This is a snare of the […] The post What is Sin? first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

‘Take heed, that no man deceives you’ (Matt 24:4). Do you believe Jesus is the only ‘way’ or there are many paths to the summit of salvation? Is Jesus of the bible, the same Jesus who is esteemed in modern culture or is there an occultic imposter waiting in the wings? In this controversial broadcast, […] The post Jesus of the Occult first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Surrendering to God, includes our finances and this is a controversial topic for some. The mere mention of tithing, sets some Christians in a tailspin. Yet the question becomes, are we still obligated to tithe under the New Covenant? Was tithing established before the Mosaic Law, and if so, wasn’t it always an act of […] The post Have you Surrendered all? (Part 3) LIVE first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

John the Baptist spoke for us all when he said of Christ, “He must increase, I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). The path to power is a relinquishment of selfish desires which hinder our Christian Walk. We must cast off the sin which so easily besets us and enter into righteousness, which Christ has already prepared […] The post Have you Surrendered all? Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

The reality is, for the Christian, our life is no longer our own, as Christ purchased it with His own blood. This concept is sometimes difficult to grasp, albeit, scripture backs it up. The reality is, we must lose our life to save it, and serve others to fulfill Christ’s mandate. Selfishness is not a […] The post Have you Surrendered all? Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

This psalm describes in detail the excruciating pain and suffering which our Lord and Savior underwent to pay our wage of sin. On at least eight occasions, it is referenced elsewhere in scripture and describes the unique moment in history when the Son of God was forsaken. Psalm 22, Psalm 23 and 24 form a […] The post Psalm 22: Psalm of the Crucifixion first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

This psalm is one of nine psalms grouped together (psalms 16-24), which describe the prophetical aspect of Christ’s resurrection and His desire to live amongst us. This beautiful psalm is the song of resurrection that is sung in places of worship all around the world. John G. Lake’s bugbear was that Christianity was ‘stuck’ on […] The post Psalm 16: Resurrection of the Messiah first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

In the second part of the series, Carl shares personal testimony of how God has spoken to him through the years. It is imperative we seek to hear God for ourselves. By doing so we will be better equipped to fulfill God’s plan and calling for our lives. In this session, Carl gives specific examples […] The post God Wants to Communicate: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

If you mentioned to a friend in passing that you ‘talk to God’ they might think you are off your rocker, however, listening to the Holy Spirit should be a daily habit in every Christians life. As we cultivate the practice of daily Bible reading (logos), our capacity to hear God’s still small voice (rhema) […] The post God Wants to Communicate: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

This messianic psalm is quoted three times in the New Testament, and is a beautiful expression of praise to God. David is in awe of God’s creation and amazed at a God who chooses not only to glorify himself in the heavens, but glorify a weak, sinful people by making His abode amongst them. Ralph […] The post Psalm 8: God’s Crowning Achievement first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

How we respond when others are blessed is a true reflection of our own capacity to receive from God. The elder brother in the story of the prodigal son has disdain for his wasteful younger kin. How you see yourself will ultimately define your ability to fulfill Gods calling on your life. The story of […] The post From Servanthood to Sonship: Part 3 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

Some church goers think they’re better than others, because they obey all the rules, thereby trying to win favor with God. This false sentiment is a Pharisaical disposition, where rule keeping is their personification of righteousness. This mindset was prevalent in the elder brother of the parable of the prodigal son. It also serves as […] The post From Servanthood to Sonship: Part 2 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.

God’s love is so unfathomable, we struggle to comprehend its extent. When Christ shed His blood on the cross, His aim was to replicate many ‘sons of God’ in His image. God sees you as His son or daughter, not a hired hand and this distinction is found in the epistles which speak of Christ […] The post From Servanthood to Sonship: Part 1 (LIVE) first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries.