The Living to Him Podcast

Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil. This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion,” originally published on March 23, 2021. On the surface, the notion of reading only the “pure word” without man’s interpretation seems admirable. In actuality, however, this notion is unbiblical, impractical, and even dangerous. Using examples from the Bible and church history, this article clearly explains the errors of this notion and presents a proper and balanced approach to understanding the Bible. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/reading-only-the-pure-word-a-dangerous-and-unbiblical-notion/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

“And I sought a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the breach before Me for the sake of the land so that I would not destroy it" (Ezekiel 22:30). This week's episode begins a new series entitled, "Grasping the Opportunity" spoken to the working saints in Anaheim, California during the December training in 2009. In this episode brother Gerald Chan speaks on our being perfected that we may be useful in the Lord's hand. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/12/several-co-workers-winter-training-2009/

Hi everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the Living to Him podcast!  This month marks the one year anniversary of the podcast, so we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year, and let you know what we have planned for this coming year. The Living to Him Podcast began out of a burden to re-release fellowship given to the working saints, in short excepts, through an easily to access podcast format. That fellowship to the working saints, which began in 2007, initiated the burden for the Living to Him platform, and has formed the content of the podcast over the past year. We hope you’ve been nourished and enlivened by these short episodes to live to the Lord in your daily life. In addition, in July of 2021, we began to release audio recordings of articles from the website Shepherding Words.com. These articles from the co-workers in North America touch on important matters which may not be commonly talked about, including the sanctity of human life, the relationship between Living Stream Ministry and the churches, and the distinction between God’s government and God’s grace as well as crucial topics of the truth and our understanding of the Bible. This year, a new series will be added to the podcast. In addition to the Monday series on fellowship to the working saints and the monthly series of Shepherding Words articles, a new series will feature local and regional conferences of the Lord’s present speaking to the churches. Each conference podcast will include an entire message. We hope this brings more of the Lord’s speaking into your home, your office, your car, and ultimately, into your heart. If you have enjoyed this podcast, we hope you would share it with your companions. May the Lord’s grace superabound to you this coming year and may we all live to the Lord as we await His return!

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed? For all these things the Gentiles are anxiously seeking. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matt. 6:31-33). This week’s episode concludes the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode brother Ron Kangas responds to questions submitted by the audience. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not dig through nor steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matt. 6:20-21). This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode brother Ron Kangas shares the seventh and eighth points on dealing with money and having a heart for practical service in the church. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/

“That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit into the inner man, That Christ may make His home in your hearts through faith, that you, being rooted and grounded in love" (Eph. 3:16-17). This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In this episode, brother Ron Kangas shares the fifth and sixth points on being diligent and faithful in our work, and the growth in life. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/

“Because narrow is the gate and constricted is the way that leads to life, and few are those who find it" (Matt. 7:14). This week’s episode continues the series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas gives the third and fourth points on our living a life of consecration and a life in the humanity of Jesus. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/

Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil. This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Concerning Allegorizing the Bible,” originally published on October 26, 2020. Allegorizing the Bible means to extract the spiritual meaning from the literal words of the Bible. Some people argue that it is wrong to allegorize any portion of the Bible that is not explicitly interpreted in the New Testament. However, throughout the centuries many reputable Bible teachers have recognized that many portions of the Scriptures symbolize spiritual truths, in addition to their literal meaning. This article lays out some of these portions and explains three important principles in interpreting the Bible’s figurative language. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/concerning-allegorizing-the-bible/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

“But I consider my life of no account as if precious to myself, in order that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus to solemnly testify of the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). This week’s episode begins a new series entitled, “Eight Points of Fellowship” spoken to the younger generation of saints in the Pacific Northwest on November 15, 2009. In today’s episode, brother Ron Kangas gives the first two of eight points on realizing that God Himself has ordained a personal journey for each one of us, and that while on this journey, we must maintain our first love for our Lord, the Beloved. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/11/ron-kangas-northwest-november-2009/

"By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out unto a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt as a foreigner in the land of promise as in a foreign land, making his home in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the fellow heirs of the same promise; For he eagerly waited for the city which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God" (Heb. 11:8-10). This week's episode concludes the series entitled "Principles for Our Vital Living" with excerpts taken from a time of fellowship in August 2009 in Anaheim, California. In today’s episode, brother Benson Phillips gives six practical points for our vital living, which include living the life of the altar and the tent. The original recording can be found at: https://livingtohim.com/2009/08/ron-kangas-benson-phillips-anaheim-august-2009/