

Cutting Edge Faith
Ryan S. Howard
This podcast will help you Understand the Times, Stand for Truth and Grow in Your Faith. It will bring you the truth behind the headlines and equip your faith to navigate the cultural chaos of today. Each week you'll hear a devotional-style episode that will edify your faith in a refreshingly practical and actionable way, and you'll hear an episode that will reveal the meaning behind current events. This show will also bring you engaging interviews on important topics. God is on the move right now through people just like you and you are part of His plan. Visit ryanshoward.com to learn more and get engaged by submitting your questions or topics for the show.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 12min
Keep Your Passion Burning Strong
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #213This episode talks about the importance of keeping your passion and excitement alive and burning strong. Ryan gives some examples on how you can keep your fire for Christ alive and well.Reference verse:Romans 12:11 - "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord."Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube Connect with Ryan:Instagram LinkedIn Submit a question or topic for the podcast: ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life eCourse & Coaching Programs Visit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 23, 2023 • 34min
The Truth About "Preferred Pronouns" - Should You Support?
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #212This episode discusses the truth behind the current "preferred pronoun" discussion. As Christians we must stand for truth in love. But we can't operate in love without the truth. Corporations, media, schools and universities all seem to be falling in line, but should we? Ryan discusses what's really behind this current fad and how you can respond. Watch this episode on YouTubeRelated episodes:The Truth About Banning “Conversion Therapy” Banning Abusive Child ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube Connect with Ryan:Instagram LinkedIn Submit a question or topic for the podcast: ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life eCourse & Coaching Programs Visit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 20, 2023 • 11min
Ask God More Often Than You Ask Google
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #211This episode encourages you to stop outsourcing your thinking and problem-solving to Google and other people; instead, seek counsel directly from God. God has solutions and answers that He wants to give to you, but you must learn to cultivate an ability to recognize His voice. Of course, there are times when searching online and asking a trusted friend, spouse or colleague is appropriate - but more often than we realize, the answer is to come directly from God. Ryan shares some tips on how you can position yourself to hear from God more so you can spend less time with endless research on Google.Watch this episode on YouTubeSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:Instagram LinkedIn Submit a question or topic for the podcast: ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life eCourse & Coaching Programs Visit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 7min
How India Politics Increase Christian Persecution | Pieter Friedrich
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #210In this episode, you'll learn how the political shifts in India in recent years have led to increased Christian persecution. Ryan interviews investigative journalist, Pieter Friedrich about the reality today. You'll learn how a political party operates as a paramilitary and how the government speaks about religious freedom, but allows unspeakable persecution to continue. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, persecution continues to increase with no end in sight. You'll learn about how the Modi's political party, the BJP, is the political wing of the RSS, a Hindu paramilitary organization that is dedicated to turning India into a Hindu nation. Their goal is to have all non-Hindus considered as foreigners.Connect with our guest, Pieter Friedrich:www.PieterFriedrich.comPrevious episodes about Christian persecution in India: Ep. #126 - Christian Persecution in India TodayEp. #179 - Hindu Fundraising in the US to Destroy Christian Churches in IndiaSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 13, 2023 • 5min
It's Time to Take Your Promised Land
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #209On this episode, Ryan encourages you to take your promised land by taking action on what you already know in your heart and spirit to do. Ryan draws on the history of the ancient Israelites who missed out on their promised land because they did not add faith to what God already said. Reference Numbers 13-15Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 9, 2023 • 41min
Spirit-Led Living in an Upside Down World | Steve Strang
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #208In this episode, Ryan interviews Charisma Media Founder and CEO, Steve Strang about his new book, Spirit-Led Living in an Upside Down World. They talk about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, gifts of the spirit and how you can fulfill every bit of potential God has given you.Order your copy of Spirit-Led Living in an Upside Down World SteveStrangBooks.com or on AmazonRelease date: May 16, 2023Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 6, 2023 • 11min
Preparation is the Key to Spirit-Led Living
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #207This episode will give you some practical ways that you can use preparation to be led by the Spirit moment by moment. Ryan shares insights into what needs to be prepared and how you can declutter your mind, your emotions and your life so that you can more clearly recognize the voice of God. Reference verse:Proverbs 20:27 - "The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all his innermost parts."Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 4, 2023 • 20min
Rolling Stone Hit-Piece Proves the Left is Losing
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode # 206Rolling Stone Magazine recently released an article that shows just how much the Left is panicking. They have lost their grip on culture and society as the fruit of their values and their agendas have been exposed. Listen as Ryan discusses how this article demonstrates their panic and how they are really just attacking the great move of God and return to biblical and family-centric values.Referenced article by Tim Dickinson at Rolling Stone Magazine:Link to articleSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Mar 3, 2023 • 28min
The Truth About Banning "Conversion Therapy"
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #205This episode discusses the truth behind states and cities that are attempting to ban so-called “conversion therapy.” These bans are not seeking to ban specific practices but specific values. Ryan discusses some recent examples and shares some stories of what children are experiencing today. He shares how in the end, these actions only serve to hurt children. But Ryan also gives hope as some states are going the right direction when it comes to protecting children and parental rights.Hillsdale article referenced: How "Conversion Therapy" Bans Hurt Kids Subscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show

Feb 27, 2023 • 10min
Tell What the Lord has Done for You
Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #204This episode uses a small detail from a familiar story to help simplify how we can share our faith by simply talking about what God has done for us. Ryan also gives easy steps to take for anyone who doesn't know what they should share.Reference texts:Mark 5:19-20Acts 1:8Resource mentioned: Apologetics for a New Generation: A Biblical and Culturally Relevant Approach to Talking About GodSubscribe on YouTube:YouTubeConnect with Ryan:InstagramLinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast:ryanshoward.com/contactFREE DOWNLOAD21 Days to a Spirit-Led LifeeCourse & Coaching ProgramsVisit ryanshoward.com/cef to learn get signed up for our new eCourse & coaching to transform your faith into an everyday reality.Support the show


