The life and ministry of Charles Fox Parham (1873–1929) pose a dilemma to Pentecostals: On the one hand, he was… READ MORE
Cessationism is the belief, once common among evangelical Christians, that what the apostle Paul called charismata — e.g., prophecy, tongues,… READ MORE
Every Pentecostal knows that William J. Seymour was the leader of the Azusa Street Mission in Los Angeles, California. The… READ MORE
Walk into many American churches this Sunday morning — especially if they’re new or nondenominational — and you’re likely to… READ MORE
Speaking in tongues is one of Pentecostalism’s most distinctive practices. And yet, in his doctoral research, Timothy Laurito found that… READ MORE
February is Black History Month, and in this episode of the Influence Podcast, we’re celebrating the National Black Fellowship of… READ MORE
Twenty-seven years ago, Jack Deere published Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, the story of how and why he… READ MORE
One of the hallmarks of classical Pentecostalism is its emphasis on baptism in the Holy Spirit, both theologically and experientially.… READ MORE
Welcome to the Influence Podcast, a collection of inspiring and challenging conversations, aimed at empowering the entire spectrum of church… READ MORE
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