Apostolic Life in the 21st Century
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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.
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What Is the New Heaven, New Earth, and New Jerusalem?
In Revelation 21, the apostle John described a vision in which he saw "a new heaven and a new earth"," as well as "the holy city, New Jerusalem, comin...
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 Pentecosta...
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...
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 Cent...
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 Pente...
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 explai...
Does Sin in My Life Mean I’m Not Really Saved?
If a Christian struggles with sin, does it mean they're not really saved? Dr. David K. Bernard explores the meaning of 1 John 3:6, which states, "No o...
Artificial Intelligence: Technological Marvel or Tool of the Antichrist?
Is artificial intelligence a technological gift or a tool of the Antichrist? Dr. David K. Bernard unpacks the promises, perils, and spiritual implicat...
Why Do Oneness Pentecostals Emphasize Acts 2:38?
Why do Oneness Pentecostals place so much emphasis on Acts 2:38? Dr. David K. Bernard explains the significance of Peter's response to the question, "...
Should Christians Honor Unsaved Parents?
The fifth commandment instructs us to “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12), a principle reaffirmed by Paul in Ephesians 6:2. But what do...
What If I Have Doubts?
Is it wrong for Christians to have doubts? How should believers respond when doubts arise in their minds? Dr. David K. Bernard examines what the Bible...
Barna Report: Most Americans Reject the Trinity
Christian researcher George Barna released a report earlier this year revealing that only 16 percent of self-proclaimed Christians in the United State...
Are "Church Standards" Biblical?
Not every church guideline is spelled out in the Bible. Does that make those guidelines unbiblical? Dr. David K. Bernard explores the role of spiritua...
What I'd Tell My Teenage Self: Advice for Apostolic Youth
With North American Youth Congress set to begin later in the week, Dr. David K. Bernard shares advice and insights that will help Apostolic students a...
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...
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 prescrip...
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 c...
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 ap...
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 th...
How Does Praying in Tongues Benefit Believers?
How does speaking in tongues during personal prayer times benefit believers? Is there biblical support for a private “prayer language”? How does this...
How to Overcome Same-Sex Attraction
In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard responds to a listener's question about overcoming same-sex attraction. Dr...
Should Christians Practice Yoga or Martial Arts?
Dr. David K. Bernard addresses a question frequently raised by Christians navigating modern culture: Is it acceptable for believers to practice yoga o...
Can We Be Baptized for the Dead?
What did the apostle Paul mean when he wrote, “What will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they bapt...
Why Do Pentecostals Use Anointing Oil in Prayer?
Why do Pentecostals use anointing oil in prayer? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explains the biblical ori...
Creeds, Conflict, and Constantine: What Happened at the Council of Nicaea?
In May 325, the Emperor Constantine convened a meeting of Christian leaders in the town of Nicaea, in modern Turkey. At that meeting, church leaders c...
How Do I Find God's Will for My Life?
As graduation season approaches, many students—and even adults—are asking a crucial question: How do I find God’s will for my life? In this episode, D...
What Does the Bible Say About Angels?
Both the Old and New Testaments make frequent references to angels. Angels played a central role in announcing the resurrection of Jesus. What are ang...
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
As Easter approaches, Dr. David K. Bernard answers the question at the heart of the Christian faith: why did Jesus have to die? In this special episod...
How Do Oneness Pentecostals Explain John 17:5?
Does Jesus' prayer in John 17:5 disprove the Oneness Pentecostal assertion that the Son of God did not exist prior to the Incarnation? In this podcast...
What Is the Fear of the Lord?
If God is love (1 John 4:8), why do Proverbs 9:10 and other Bible verses repeatedly instruct us to have the "fear of the Lord"? In this podcast episod...
Why Is Planting New Churches Important?
Why do we need more churches in North America? The United Pentecostal Church International currently has more than 5,000 congregations in the United S...
What Does Biblical Modesty Look Like?
The Pentecostal Holiness movement emphasizes the importance of modesty, often referencing 1 Timothy 2:9-10 as a guiding scripture passage. But in a wo...
What Is Spiritual Warfare?
Many Christians, including Pentecostals, speak about “spiritual warfare,” but what does that phrase really mean? Dr. David K. Bernard provides a clear...
Is Jesus' Real Name Yeshua?
Is it wrong to use the name Jesus when we pray? Some claim we should only call our Lord by His Hebrew name Yeshua and that the English name Jesus has...
How Do I Handle Remorse for Past Sin?
A podcast listener from outside North America shares a powerful and unusual testimony. Before coming to Christ, he was part of a group designated as a...
Who Were the Nephilim in Genesis 6?
Who were the "Nephilim" in Genesis 6:4, and how should we make sense of the “sons of God” having children with the “daughters of humans," as this vers...
What Should Apostolic Singles Look for in a Spouse?
Dr. David K. Bernard shares biblical wisdom regarding what Apostolic Pentecostal singles should look for in a spouse. Dr. Bernard highlights the chara...
Is It OK for Apostolics to Listen to Secular Music?
Dr. David K. Bernard discusses whether it’s OK for Christians to listen to secular music. He offers biblical insights and practical advice on how Apos...
Should My Church Be Affiliated with the UPCI?
David K. Bernard clarifies what it means for a local church to be affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International. Does affiliation give t...
Multicultural Ministry in a Divided Age
Dr. David K. Bernard discusses the importance of multicultural ministry in a time of political, cultural, ethnic, and racial division. Dr. Bernard als...