The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out demons just as He did in the Scriptures.
Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice.
Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ.
At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.
The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
Latest Episodes
Why Your Best Effort Feels Like Failure
Have you ever worked desperately to become a better person, only to end up feeling worse about yourself?When our identity becomes tied to our performance, even our best efforts can leave us feeling ashamed, defeated, and never good enoug...
Islam Is Changing America—Is the Church Ready?
Are Christians recognizing the spiritual battle unfolding in America—or have we mistaken passivity for love?In this episode of The Faith of the Father(s), Karl Gessler examines the growing influence of Islam in America, the cultural chan...
13 Years of Addiction Ended with One Desperate Prayer
Thirteen years of addiction ended with one honest, desperate prayer of repentance—and an entire family came to salvation.In this powerful episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler talks with Otis Heard about the prayer that chang...
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