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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.
Episodes
491 episodes
Why Christians Think the World Is Getting Worse (The Lie Killing Gen Z Faith)
Many Gen Z Christians have been taught to expect a future with no victory—only survival.But that’s not what Jesus taught.Somewhere along the way, a subtle but powerful lie took root in the Church: that everything is destined to ge...
This Is More Than Deliverance: The Process of Deprogramming the Soul (With Sandy Martin)
What does real freedom look like when the damage goes deeper than most people realize?In this powerful conversation, Karl sits down with Sandy Martin to explore the process of deprogramming—the slow, intentional work of helping pe...
A Christian Struggled with Same-Sex Attraction—Until God Healed the Root | Sandy Martin
Can someone love Jesus—and still struggle deeply?In this powerful conversation, Sandy Martin shares her journey from encountering Christ during the Asbury revival of 1970 to walking through a deeply personal and unexpected struggle with ...
Inside North Korea: What They Don’t Want You to See | Jamin Hendrix & Eugene Bach
What is North Korea really like—and why does it matter for the Gospel?In this eye-opening conversation, we go beyond headlines and into the reality of one of the most closed nations on earth. Through firsthand accounts and insight, this ...
Why Most Christians Never Walk in Power | Healing, Deliverance & Revival (James Thayer)
Most Christians believe in the power of God — but few actually walk in it.In this powerful conversation, James Thayer shares his radical journey from success and spiritual emptiness into a life fully surrendered to Jesus — now marked by ...
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Stop Burning Down Your House: Exposure Culture and Church Leadership
In this episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler discusses church leadership, church scandal, and the growing “exposure culture” within modern Christianity. Drawing from recent controversies surrounding ministries like Beth...
Why Gen Z Is Different: Revival, Evangelism & a Hunger for the Holy Spirit
What is happening to Generation Z — and why are so many young people suddenly hungry for real faith?In this episode, we sit down with Ethan Sherrer to talk about Gen Z’s impact on the Church, the rise of bold evangelism, and the growing ...
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Epstein, Spiritual Warfare, and the Church’s Responsibility
In the wake of renewed public discussion surrounding the Epstein files, Christians and secular voices alike have called for accountability and justice.But do we understand the true nature of the battle?In this episode, we explore:...
Iran Is Bleeding — But the Church Is Rising | Eugene Bach
Iran is bleeding.The world has watched protests, crackdowns, executions, and the brutal suppression of dissent under the Islamic regime. Many see only darkness, fear, and instability.But there is another story unfolding....
This Is Why Prayer For Healing Hasn’t Worked — The Missing Step | Beatty Carmichael
Why does healing prayer feel sincere—but still ineffective for so many Christians?In this episode, we sit down with Beatty Carmichael to explore why prayer for healing often seems to produce little change—and what may be missing in our u...
Is There Hope After Suicide? | A Testimony of Faith and Healing
In this deeply honest and compassionate episode, Teresa McMillan shares her journey through unimaginable grief after losing her father to suicide.Teresa loved her dad and was close to him. Just days after a warm and ordinary phone conve...
She Was Bound by Fear—Now She’s Preaching Jesus in the Most Dangerous Nations
Teresa McMillan grew up in a Catholic home—but she didn’t know what the Bible actually taught or what the Gospel truly meant. When her parents divorced, anger and rebellion took root. Teresa turned to partying, drinking, and destructive relatio...
Cursed Objects: When What You Keep Blocks God’s Blessing
Are there spiritually dangerous items in your home? Could objects in your possession be blocking God’s blessing on your life?In this episode, we examine the biblical reality of cursed and occult objects and the spiritual consequen...
A Father Fasted A Son Came Home
Fasting is often treated as an optional discipline—or an extreme one. But in Scripture, fasting is a quiet act of humility that creates space for God to move in ways we cannot force.In this episode, Karl Gessler shares a brief but power...
What Happens When You Stop Eating and Start Listening to God
In this interview, Teresa McMillan shares her extraordinary experience of completing a 40-day water fast—and the deeper spiritual realities it revealed along the way.Together, we ask the questions many believers quietly wrestle with:
From Trauma to Triumph: How Jesus Led James Gutierrez into Lasting Freedom
James Gutierrez had already come to faith in Jesus—but freedom required going deeper.In this episode, James shares how Jesus patiently led him back through places of trauma and abuse where wounds had become demonic strongholds. Rather th...
How the Holy Spirit Healed My Father Wounds
What happens after someone comes to Jesus?In this follow-up conversation, James Gutierrez shares the deeper story of how his life continued to be transformed after surrendering to Christ. James opens up about receiving inner healing and...
The Cost of Repentance — When Obedience Is Dangerous with James Gutierrez
What does real repentance actually cost?For James, it meant apologizing to someone he deeply wronged—knowing that person had already said he would kill him if they ever met again.In this powerful video podcast episode, James shares ...
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Why Christians Need Santa Claus
Why do so many Christians feel conflicted about Santa Claus?Is Santa a distraction from Jesus—or is he actually rooted in Christian faith?In this video podcast, we explore the real story of Santa Claus, uncovering the historical Sai...
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Born into Rage, Called into Freedom: James Gutierrez on Deliverance and Transformation
James Banks (now Gutierrez) was born into a world of violence, abuse, and criminal loyalty. Groomed from a young age to inherit his uncle’s legacy, rage was not only permitted—it was encouraged. Fear followed him everywhere, but neither love no...
Jesus Deliverance Ministry vs Modern Deliverance Ministry
"They brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word..." Matthew 8:16 ESVWhen Jesus casts demons out of a person, was there ever a need for the person to return for more deliverance? Is there s...
How To Receive Four Spiritual Gifts Right Now
Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 NASB. Yet, many Christians fail to receive the inheritance Jesus purchased for them. But don't give up. Today, I will teac...
He "Unalived" My Brother, So I did This To Him
Forgiveness is the greatest treasure and demand of the Gospel. Jesus said that we are to forgive those who sin against us, or God will not forgive us (Matthew 6:15). But what if someone has done something to you that is extremely bad and irrepa...
How I Learned to Walk in Miracles (W/ Dr. Selman)
Dr. Selman shares his post conversion story, how he learned how to walk in miracles.❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact➡️ DONATE ➡️ Join our team!https://www.givesen...
“Hallelujah” Healed Me / Former Muslim’s Conversion Story
Selman Hassan had been given a death sentence. Cancer riddle Selman's body and the doctors said there was nothing they could do. But there is power to heal the sick in "Hallelujah."❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: h...