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 • 220 episodes
Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
Latest Episodes
What Is the Gift of Discerning of Spirits?
What is the gift of “discerning of spirits” mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:10? How does it work, and can we see it in action today? Dr. David K. Bernard provides biblical insight, real-world examples, and practical understanding of this ...
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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10:23
If Smoking Is a Sin, What About Soda?
Apostolic Pentecostals have long taken a strong stand against substances that harm the body—tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and the abuse of prescription medications. But if we condemn smoking and drinking for destroying the body, what about o...
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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15:29
Is Christian Nationalism a Problem?
What is Christian nationalism? Should Christians embrace or avoid this ideology? With Independence Day approaching, Dr. David K. Bernard unpacks the concept of “Christian Nationalism" and examines Christianity's influence on America's founding,...
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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12:38
Does "God Is Love" Prove He's Triune?
Trinitarians sometimes argue that 1 John 4:8 ("God is love") demands that God be triune in nature. In his popular book Mere Christianity, Christian apologist C. S. Lewis wrote, “The words ‘God is love’ have no real meaning unless God c...
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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13:16
How Do We Raise Children Who Stay in the Church?
Every Apostolic parent wants to see their children grow up serving God and continuing in truth—but how can we give them the best foundation to make this possible? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bern...
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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13:40