The Covenant Podcast

Amazing things begin to happen when we find ourselves in the presence of God in prayer… but we must first be willing to taste and see.

In good times and in bad, remembering the constant faithfulness of God is key to navigating the seasons.

Better than sacrifices or excuses... obedience is the way to pleasing God.

Some things are worth passing on to posterity. What are they and how do we facilitate this transfer?

Season 3 returns with a recap of the changes since the last season and a discussion on the discipline of service.

Are we more focused on the "what" of the gift and not sufficiently on the how of the giving? Before we give what’s in our hands we first give what’s in our heart and earn the chance to gain respect.

Submission is often misunderstood. Rather than subjugation, submission is filled with an unparalleled freedom that emanates from deliberate surrender to Providence.

True love inspires a natural willingness to extend grace to yourself and to others especially in our conversations and discourse.

We have a choice to make. Do we go about our business or do we take a moment to be still and see His Salvation?

It’s good to do good and be good. But that may not be good enough. As Christians, we are called to be more than good. We are called to be just like Christ.

Upon graduation, nothing is ever the same. The trick to graduation day, however, is not being afraid of letting go of who you are to become who you should be. 

Sometime purpose is found just beyond the boundaries of comfort and convenience. How much are we willing to venture in that direction?

We conclude our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit by examining faith, meekness, and temperance

We continue with our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit by examining longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness.

The evidence of a godly Christian life is the Fruit we bear. We examine love, joy and peace… the first three in the line of the Fruit of the Spirit.

What if there is a divine purpose to our pain? What if it's an opportunity for exceptional growth and a mechanism for our refinement?

In the Season 2 opener, we discuss a wide range of topics since the end of the last season including the 2021 Texas snowstorms.

True leadership manifests in seeing individuals from the midst of the collective and  having the courage to halt the agenda to care for their needs.

Even when things are dead and buried, God can show us that He’s more than a healer... He’s also the God of Resurrection and Life.

Not having enough may be just the circumstance God needs to perform a miracle and satisfy us beyond our imagination.

What happens when we allow experiences to define who we are or protect the status quo in lieu of securing our purpose in Christ?

Can you hear that irresistible call to step out from the familiar… to let go of who we think we are and pursue who we are created to be?

God intends for us to seek rest for our body, spirit, soul and mind. This is also a form of worship that helps realign us with His divine will and purpose.

Everything comes down to relationships. And the greatest is the relationship God desires to have with us.

God wants it all… but He cannot take it from us. Sacrifice starts with our heart, is propelled by faith, enacted in love, and is manifested in obedience.

There are investments worth making, battles worth fighting, and disciplines worth pursuing. In each, we must consider the cost and commit to accomplishing them.

We have not and cannot earn life’s many blessings. How can grace teach us to see each other not just as we are but as God purposed us to be?

In due time, we will each come face to face with our Goliath. So, how do the things we do in obscurity prepare us for the bright lights of the big stage?

How do we respond when confronted with the misfortunes or suffering of others? The example of the Good Samaritan can serve as a useful guide.

Let’s face it… every now and then, we could all use a break. But how do we ensure that the break is not a departure from our purpose and calling.

If we examine our lives closely enough, we may just discover that we are all prodigals in need of the grace of a wise and loving Father.

We have each been granted specific Talents according to our ability by the Good Master. The only question is what we choose to do with them.

The Covenant Podcast is a conversational journey between two of God’s children who are striving to live out His divine purpose for their lives. On each episode, Rev. Frank McIlhaney III and Linus Akanoh Jr. engage in honest, open and transparent discussions of the topics and issues affecting their lives and our world. Neither is perfect. Both are progressing. And you are invited to join them on this faith-based and purpose driven exploration of meaning, purpose and responsibility in contemporary times.