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Daniel Kolenda: Off the Record

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Daniel Kolenda is a missionary evangelist, who has led more than 22-million people to Christ face-to-face through massive open-air evangelistic campaigns in some of the most dangerous, difficult, and remote locations on earth. As the successor to world-renowned Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, Daniel is the president and CEO of Christ for All Nations - a ministry which has conducted some of the largest evangelistic events in history, has published over 190 million books in 104 languages and has offices in 14 nations around the world. He also hosts an internationally syndicated television program and is an author of eight books including the bestsellers, 'Live Before You Die’, and ‘Slaying Dragons.’
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Episodes

Episode #23 - Cessationism 12 (Awakening & Revival)

In the final episode of the Off The Record Podcast, Daniel Kolenda continues to delve into the history of the Holy Spirit's movement within the Church, focusing on the period from the Reformation to the 20th century. The episode highlights the origins of the modern Pentecostal movement back to the famous Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles in 1906. Led by William J. Seymour, the revival saw manifestations of speaking in tongues, healings, and widespread spiritual renewal. With as many as 700 mil...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 23

Episode #22 - Cessationism 11 (Miracles in the Middle Ages)

In this episode of Off The Record, Daniel Kolenda continues his series on "The Heresy of Cessationism" by delving into the historical development of modern cessationism, emphasizing its roots in Enlightenment philosophy and skepticism towards the supernatural. Benjamin Warfield, regarded as the pioneer of modern cessationism, is highlighted for basing his arguments more on historical critique than Scriptural exegesis. Kolenda challenges the notion of historical cessationism by pointing out the p...

Mar 20, 202450 min

Episode #21 - Cessationism 10 (The Godfather)

In Episode 10 of the "The Heresy of Cessationism" series, Daniel delves deep into the examination of cessationism, dissecting arguments from theologians like Warfield. By scrutinizing the inconsistency in assessing biblical miracles versus contemporary testimonies, Kolenda challenges the rational basis of cessationist beliefs. He explores the philosophical underpinnings of David Hume's skepticism and advocates for a theological approach over a rationalist one. Ultimately, Kolenda asserts the unb...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 21

Episode #20 - Cessationism 9 (The Pagan Origins of Cessationism)

In Episode 9 of the "Heresy of Cessationism" series, Daniel delves into the history behind cessationism, drawing inspiration from John Wesley's response to Conyers Middleton. The episode challenges the cessationist stance, revealing its potential to undermine fundamental Christian beliefs. It emphasizes the dangers of a rigid, Procrustean interpretation of scripture and urges listeners to reevaluate their views on the supernatural within Christianity. To view the previous parts of this series ab...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 20

Episode #19 - Cessationism 8 (More Calvinist Than Calvin)

In Episode 8 of "The Heresy of Cessationism" we delve into the ongoing debate about cessationism, focusing on the "Rare Miracle Hypothesis." Daniel traces the development of cessationist doctrine, highlighting the contrast between modern interpretations and the beliefs of early church leaders like Justin Martyr and Augustine. These historical figures, known for their belief in spiritual gifts and miracles, offer a stark contrast to today's cessationist views. The episode also reexamines the posi...

Jan 09, 202439 minEp. 19

Episode #18 - Cessationism - 7 (Miracle Workers)

In this episode of Off The Record, Daniel delves into the intriguing theological debate surrounding the frequency of miracles in the Bible. The spotlight is on Cessationism, a belief that asserts miracles, particularly the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, are rare or have ceased altogether. Contrary to this perspective, Kolenda takes a closer look at the Bible, arguing that miracles are woven into its narrative fabric, appearing on almost every page. He meticulously highlights passages from...

Jan 03, 202452 min

Episode #17 - Cessationism - 6 (Evidence of Modern Miracles)

In this captivating episode of "Off The Record," Daniel Kolenda takes us on a profound exploration into the reality of miracles. Drawing upon his vast experience in ministry and his unwavering faith, Kolenda delves into the undeniable proof of miracles, sharing some of his most cherished testimonies that showcase the supernatural power of God. As Daniel shares the miraculous stories, each testimony serves as a powerful reminder that miracles are not confined to the pages of ancient history but c...

Nov 21, 202346 min

Episode #16 - Cessationism - 5 (The Gift of Healing)

In Part Five of "The Heresy of Cessationism”, Daniel Kolenda looks at the gifts of miracles and specifically healing. Daniel shows how much of what cessationists claim to show that the gift of healing has ceased is based on extra-bliblical assumptions. He then offers a more Biblical perspective on what healing was like in the early church. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 14, 202345 min

Episode #15 - The Heresy of Cessationism - 4 (Have Tongues Ceased?)

In this episode of Off The Record, Daniel Kolenda continues his series on "The Heresy of Cessatioism" asking the question in part 4: "Has the gift of speaking in tongues ceased?" By dissecting key passages from 1 Corinthians 14, Daniel challenges the Cessationist belief that speaking in tongues was confined to the early church. Instead, he presents a compelling case for the continued relevance of this practice in the modern Christian context, highlighting its potential for personal spiritual gro...

Nov 07, 202347 min

Episode #14 - The Heresy of Cessationism - 3 (Has Prophecy Ceased?)

In this episode of Off The Record, Daniel Kolenda continues his series on "The Heresy of Cessatioism" asking the question in part 3: "Has the gift of prophecy ceased?" He examines the differences between Old Testament and New Testament prophecy showing why the cessationist critique of modern prophetic ministry misses the mark. He argues that cessationism's strict standards do not align with the nuanced understanding of prophecy presented in the New Testament. Most importantly, he challenges the ...

Oct 31, 202358 min

Episode #13 - Cessationism - 2 (A Cascade of Lies)

Cessationists often link the end of the Apostolate to the cessation of the miraculous gifts. In this episode of OFF THE RECORD, Daniel Kolenda delves into Part Two of his series on "The Heresy of Cessationism" entitled "A Cascade of Lies" and begins by challanging the assumption that the apostolic gift has ceased. To view Daniel's more in-depth podcast about the apostolic gift called, "Are There Apostles in the Church Today?" visit: Are there Apostles in the Church Today? | Daniel Kolenda: Off T...

Oct 20, 202347 min

Episode #12 - Cessationism - 1 (The Bible is Continuationist)

Cessationism is the belief that the "miraculous gifts" of the Spirit ceased with the end of the "Apostolic Age." In this Episode of OFF THE RECORD, Daniel Kolenda begins a series aimed at "The Heresy of Cessationism" prompted by the "Cessationist Conference" which was held the week prior. In Part One of this series entitled "The Scriptures" Daniel begins the conversation by having a look at the common cessationist proof text. Then he contrasts the weak and meager Biblical support for cessationis...

Oct 13, 202341 min

Episode #11 - Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? In the latest episode of OFF THE RECORD, Daniel Kolenda will discuss the controversial viewpoints surrounding Christmas by asking questions such as, “Is Christmas a pagan holiday?” “Where did the ideas of Christmas trees and Santa Claus come from?” and more! Watch or listen now as Daniel takes you on a journey of the historical context of Christmas since the reformation in various countries, the evolution of Christmas and early church traditions, if it even...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 35 min

Episode #10 - Is Christmas Pagan? (Christmas Trees, Santa Clause, etc.)

“Should Christians celebrate Christmas?” Watch this teaser episode of Daniel Kolenda’s NEW podcast that is coming out in just a few days about this controversial topic! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 09, 202216 min

Episode #9 - Are there Apostles in the Church Today?

In this episode of Off the Record, Daniel Kolenda revisits the topic of modern day apostles (as promised) from his previous podcast about the New Apostolic Reformation. While confronting the question, "Are there apostles in the church today?" Daniel also addresses important related topics. He provides a short primer on what apostles are and what they do. He talks about the potential for abuse of authority in the church and addresses the important concern about protecting the closed cannon of Scr...

Jul 11, 20222 hr 14 min

Episode #4 - Reinhard Bonnke’s Last Words to Me

Nearly a year after Reinhard Bonnke’s passing, I pay tribute to one of God’s greatest generals and open up -for the first time - on what it was like saying goodbye to my dear friend, mentor and spiritual father.

Dec 03, 202042 min

Episode #1 - Hello (Podcast) World

Evangelist Daniel Kolenda shares the origin story for this podcast and how you may hear things from him here that you won't in any other context.

Sep 11, 202012 min
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