Advancing the Cause

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Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.

Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges Christians face and engaging with the world through a Christ-centered lens. The podcast also explores the significance of community involvement, missions, apologetics, ecclesiology, practical pastoral ministry, and service. It aims to equip listeners to be faithful proclaimers of God’s Word in their churches and beyond.

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Getting Familiar with the Fathers - Dr. William Varner

Jun 30 2024 39 mins

Send us a Text Message.Richard Bargas and Dr. William Varner delve into the significance of the Apostolic Fathers, exploring their historical context, doctrinal contributions, and relevance for contemporary Christianity. As a biblical conservative, dispensationalist, and a scholar—not to mention a member of IFCA International, Dr. Varner encourages Christians to read the Apostoli

Biblical Counseling and the Depravity of Man - Tim Chally

Jun 16 2024 54 mins

Send us a Text Message.Tim Chally and Richard Bargas discuss the major impact that the doctrine of depravity has on biblical counseling and the Christian life. Speaking from his experience and training as a biblical counselor, Tim points to the power of the indwelling Spirit, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the gospel as the greatest hope that we have.IFCA International: www.ifca

The Growing Influence of the Charismatic Movement - Dr. Tim Dane

Jun 02 2024 58 mins

Send us a Text Message.Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discusses some of the passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders.Dr. Dane's Book and Blog: https://frbi

Five Reasons Why Dispensational Premillennialism Needs to Be Taught in Your Church- Dr. Richard Bargas

May 19 2024 57 mins

Send us a Text Message.We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few short sentences. Dispensational Premil

7 Reasons Why Expository Preaching Is Best- Dr. Richard Bargas

May 05 2024 28 mins

Send us a Text Message.Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry.Learn more about IFCA : IFCA.org Support the Show.

The Long-Term Importance of IFCA Church Membership- Dr. Richard Bargas

Apr 14 2024 31 mins

Send us a Text Message.How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moveson or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, and adopts Covenant Theology, chari

Evidence that Demands a Verdict?- Pastor Caleb Hilbert

Mar 31 2024 52 mins

Send us a Text Message.Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All these questions and more are answe

The Importance of IFCA Regions and Why They Exist - Dr. Richard Bargas

Mar 17 2024 56 mins

Send us a Text Message.Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode!IFCA International: https://www.ifca.or

India Ministry Report - Dr. Richard Bargas

Mar 03 2024 43 mins

Send us a Text Message.Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, and some of the greatest needs in M

The Problem of Evil- Dr. Geoff Kirkland

Feb 18 2024 42 mins

Send us a Text Message.The problem of evil has been a point that atheists and agnostics have used as an argument against the existence of God for centuries. What does the Bible say about evil, where it came from, and how is it that a good and all-powerful God can exist in a world where sin seems to run rampant? All of these and more are addressed in this episode when Richard Bargas