Thread With Dr. Chuck Quinley

Conflict. Most of us hate it, but it's an unavoidable part of being in authority, even moreso when you are determined to bring change to a decaying situation. The early church avoided needless controversies among themselves, but could not avoid spiritual conflict with the dark forces behind the murderous religious and business institutions of their day. In this episode God expressly commands them to intensify the conflict because they are just at the point of a breakthrough. This episode may be just what you need to prepare yourself for a coming conflict so tune in to this week's Thread podcast.Play EpisodeSupport the show

At the same time controversial, comforting and coveted, the traveling healing ministry has always drawn attention. In this Thread we explore the use of public healing and miracles in the expansion of the early Christian movement.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

"The demon behind money is Fear."  So writes Richard Foster in his book, Money, Sex and Power. This fear produces worry and insecurity that can corrupt the thinking of even sincere followers of Jesus as in the infamous case found in Acts 5.  Money is a huge part of all our lives and we need to be reminded of the subtle way it can pervert our thinking.  Learn more in this week's Thread, the podcast for Christians who want their lives to be an influence on others.Play EpisodeSupport the show

Some say that the demon behind money is greed, but I think its more likely to be fear.  Fear of not having enough. Fear of being unprotected. Fear of poverty.  In this episode of Thread we look at the first group of Christians and witness the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that allowed them to live happy, free, joyful and generous lives.  They were free from the love and fear of money. This led to liberty in so many other areas as well.   For more, listen to Episode #76 of Thread, the podcast for those who want their lives to be an influence on others.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

Are you ready to deal with it when the global persecution comes against Christians?  Believers in many nations have been dealing with deadly persecution for decades.  They have seen their freedom of speech outlawed, their children taken from them due to being 'religious fanatics' and have been cast into prison, tortured, maimed and martyred. For them persecution is a way of life.  Still they find a way to worship together and share their faith whenever the opportunity presents itself.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

As believers who have had our lives transformed by Jesus Christ we all want to share the gospel, but are not all comfortable or effective in doing so. In this week's Thread we observe Simon Peter, a master evangelist, as he uses his gift to share Christ with a single man and with a crowd of thousands. In his method we can learn the essentials to make our presentations of the Gospel accurate and effective. Having a plan helps us to be alert for those opportunities the Lord will open in teachable moments with others. Learn more by checking out this episode of Thread by Chuck Quinley.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

What does it matter if we can heal cancer through prayer only to have the person ultimately die of heart disease or accident?  If the whole world is terminal, what is the purpose of healing?  In this episode of Thread discover the answer to those questions and receive instruction on how to effectively minister healing to the sick. Check out this episode of Thread by Chuck Quinley.Play EpisodeSupport the show

"The love of money is the root of all evil." That's what the Bible says. Its just that powerful and even churches and those engaged in ministry fall under its power. Check out this week's Thread and see just how free the early believers were from the love of money and gain a vision for the spirit of total freedom and generosity that God would love to work into your heart. Live free from money's fear and the power of lust and greed. Check out more in this week's episode.Play EpisodeSupport the show

The greatest gift you can give to your community is to be part of strengthening or planting a life-giving church.  There is no social unit with any more capacity to be a source of positive change in the lives of hundreds. In this Thread we look at how the very first Christians "did church."  You may be in for some surprises.Play EpisodeSupport the show

You want to make a difference in the lives of others. So you pray for them and love them and hope that one day the door will open for you to share your faith with them. You know that you aren't perfect and maybe have never received any training in how to do all of this, yet somehow God has chosen to use you anyway. When that door opens what do you say?  This week's Thread observes Simon Peter as he shares Christ with a crowd of onlookers.  Learn from the way he connected with his listeners and from the strong spiritual direction he provided for them on that day.Play EpisodeSupport the show

Is it possible that Jesus may be one of the ways to reach God but that if people are sincere enough God will recognize their efforts and that way will lead to Him also?  The early church was crystal clear on the doctrine of Christ.  They knew who Jesus was and did not waver in their presentation of his unique position as the God/Man.  Listen to this week's Thread and strengthen your grip on Christ.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

It seems like the church in many places today has gone off message.  Or maybe it is better to say that we have lost our core message from God and are scrambling around to find something that will appeal to the world and make them like us.  Personal happiness, healthy marriages, success in life--all these are important things but are just an extension of the general "me-focus" that has poisoned the world anyway.   What was the core message of the ancient Christian movement?  That message cut through all the clutter and caused even emperors to sit back and listen.Play EpisodeSupport the show

In this Thread we devote an entire episode to the topic of speaking in other tongues as an aspect of Christian spirituality. If you are interested in learning more or hearing another perspective on this sometimes controversial topic just tune in to this week's Thread podcast.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

Tired of a man-centered approach to spirituality? Even wonder if church is just something we invented? When was the last time God showed up in power and glory during congregational worship or you own time alone with God? The "real thing" has a human part and a God Part. We can't do the God part and we dare not fabricate something like the Wizzard of Oz did where a mere man/woman hides behind a curtain and puts on a big show pretending to be God and most people never know the difference. If you are hungry to see God move in power and manifest presence tune in to this episode of Thread.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

It's natural for anyone to recoil at being the one in charge. The Bible is filled with stories of leaders who started off hesitantly, knowing the cost associated with being the point person. If you are called though, there is an unavoidable day when you need to stand up and willingly accept the role of leader and take control of the ship for the benefit of others and to insure the mission.Play EpisodeSupport the show

Need to receive a fresh empowering for your mission, need clarity about what you are supposed to be doing in 2012? This episode of Thread will show you the pattern of the early church as they aligned themselves to be in a position to receive from God. Nobody can make God speak or act, but He has promised to respond to us once we get into the right posture before Him.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)

Acts is the second half in a two-part history written by Luke on Jesus and his followers as they spread across the ancient world.  Some call Luke's the “Charismatic gospel” because Luke is keen to show the work of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus: born by a miracle of the Holy Spirit, called by the Spirit, filled with the Spirit, Guided by the Spirit, Empowered to prophesy and heal by the Holy Spirit, filled with boldness to confront wickedness wrapped in religion and even strengthened by the Holy Spirit to face death on the cross, then raised by the Spirit back to eternal physical life.Play EpisodeSupport the show

Our new study , the book of Acts is important because it gives us a journal of the earliest attempt to live out the teachings of Jesus--the prototype. This group understood Christ's teachings the best because they actually knew him and had heard him teach in person.   I am certain this has happened in Christianity.  On the one hand we have the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus recorded in the gospels.  On the other hand we have a thing called Christianity which is the combination of the religion about Jesus plus culture. Play EpisodeSupport the show

This episode is the completion of our verse by verse study of Mark's gospel, a little book with lots of message. In this podcast we will recap the high points in the message of the gospel of Mark and nail down four take-away's for our lives. If you are interested in understanding the overall message of this gospel then this episode is for you. I want to say thanks to our growing listener base. This is the second anniversary of the podcast and we now have almost 3,000 monthly downloads. Thanks for bringing us this far!Play EpisodeSupport the show

You will never have a Hindu visit your home to ask you to consider Hinduism. True Asian Buddhists, likewise, won't ask you to commit your life to becoming a disciple of Buddha. Why do Christians feel the need to evangelize? Tune in to this episode of Thread for the answers.Play EpisodeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=RL4F28KKJPKWQ)