Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
A podcast dedicated to helping modern-day believers live out the teachings of the first century church. This podcast is part of the teaching ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard, the general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International.
Podcasting since 2021 • 233 episodes
Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
Latest Episodes
How Do Oneness Pentecostals Explain Philippians 2:5-11?
On this episode of the Apostolic Life in the 21st Century podcast, Dr. David K. Bernard responds to a listener's question about how Oneness Pentecostals understand Philippians 2:5-11. Dr. Bernard explains how this passage aligns with a...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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18:37
Special Episode: Live from UPCI General Conference 2025
Join Dr. David K. Bernard for a special episode of the Apostolic Life in the 21st Century podcast, filmed live during the annual General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church International. General Conference 2025 was held Septem...
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Season 5
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31:57
Why Did Jesus Tell Us to Use Money to Make Friends?
In Luke 16:1-12, Jesus shared a strange parable about an unjust steward who defrauded his employer. In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explains the meaning of this puzzling parable and the lesso...
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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9:43
What Was “The Merger”?
Dr. David K. Bernard explains how the United Pentecostal Church International was formed in 1945 by the merger of two smaller organizations, the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ and the Pentecostal Church, Incorporated. The UPCI will cele...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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17:39
What Is the Word of Knowledge?
In 1 Corinthians 12:8, the apostle Paul includes the "word of knowledge" in his list of gifts imparted by the Holy Spirit. Dr. David K. Bernard explains what the word of wisdom is and how it operates. He also provides biblical examples an...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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12:42