Are we fully embracing God's design for His church? In this episode of Mavericks & Misfits, we delve into the fascinating and controversial topic of modern-day apostles and the five-fold ministry described in Ephesians 4:11-13. This isn't just ancient history - it's an eternal blueprint for how the church should function today! We're challenged to reconsider our understanding of apostleship and its vital role in equipping believers and advancing God's Kingdom. By examining objective scriptures, we see that apostles weren't limited to the original twelve. This insight invites us to open our hearts to how God might be working through apostolic gifts in our midst today. As we reflect on this, let's ask ourselves: Are we limiting God's work by our traditions? Was it God’s intent to remove apostles and prophets from the list of leadership offices in the Church, leaving only pastors, evangelists, and teachers? If so, where does the bible teach that two of the five offices would go away at some point? How might embracing the full spectrum of spiritual gifts and offices transform our faith communities? Lots of questions to be answered in this one!

Episode 257 – The Waiting Game

In this latest episode of Mavericks & Misfits, host Jeff Lyle challenges us to examine the often-overlooked virtue of deep, intentional patience in our spiritual lives. Through the lens of King Saul's story in 1 Samuel 13, we see how impatience can lead to catastrophic consequences, even costing us our God-given authority. Abraham & Sarah birthed an Ishmael because they couldn’t wait for God to ring Isaac to them. Beyond these examples, Jeff reminds us that the entire nation of Israel demanded a golden calf because they could not wait on Moses to come back from his meeting with God on the mountain. These examples serve as a stark reminder that God's timing is perfect, and our attempts to rush His plans can lead to disastrous outcomes. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to ask ourselves: Are we truly waiting on the Lord, or are we trying to force our own agenda? The message urges us to cultivate patience as a fruit of the Spirit, recognizing that God's ways often require us to slow down, trust, and align ourselves with His timing rather than our own hasty desires.

Episode 256 - What To Do with Word Curses?

In this powerful exploration of word curses, we're challenged to confront the damaging impact of negative, untrue words spoken over our lives. The story of King David and Shimei in 2 Samuel 16 serves as a poignant illustration of how even godly individuals can face vicious verbal attacks. We're reminded that these curses, whether from others or self-inflicted, can deeply wound our souls and distort our sense of identity. However, the message of hope shines through: by pressing into God's truth, we can break free from the bondage of these curses. Just as David responded with humility and trust in God's sovereignty, we too can choose to see these painful experiences as opportunities for spiritual growth and identity reinforcement. This teaching urges us to examine our own lives, identifying areas where we may have come into agreement with false narratives about ourselves, and to actively seek deliverance and healing through God's word and community.