Episodes
Feb. 14, 2022
Interview with Joel Smallbone from King and Country “A Call For The Church to Arise!” (Ep. 174)
In this hour it is pivotal for the light of the gospel to shine forth and strengthen hearts with the power of faith, hope and love! In the darkest of times, the light of Christ shines even greater and the body of the Christ …
Feb. 7, 2022
Interview with Brooke Ligertwood "The Sacred Calling of Worship" (Ep. 173)
We are called to worship Jesus in Spirit and Truth and for those who are called to write songs and worship leader it is a divine calling that must not be handled lightly. It is a calling to lead God’s people to the throne ro…
Jan. 31, 2022
Spirit of Revelation Pt. 2: Burning Hearts for Jesus (Ep. 172)
When the Holy Spirit opens our heart to the Scriptures and reveals Jesus to us, our hearts begin to burn for Him. We are called to live in intimacy with God which is where all fruitfulness flows and where the Spirit of revel…
Jan. 24, 2022
Interview with Jenn Johnson “Embracing Wholeness in Every Area of Life” (Ep. 171)
As believers we are called to not only spiritual health, but mental, emotional, and physical health as well. God has planned a holistic life for us where we partner with the Holy Spirit in every aspect and detail of our life…
Jan. 17, 2022
Interview with Julie Meyer “Power of Praying the Psalms” (Ep. 170)
The Word of God has inherent power to transform the hearts of those who believe it. There are exhortations in Scripture to meditate on the Word, sing the Word, pray the Word, confess the Word and to walk in the Word. These p…
Jan. 10, 2022
The Spirit of Revelation (Ep. 169)
The apostle Paul prayed that the church in Ephesus would receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, and this is a crucial prayer and need for every person alive today. There are several places in Scripture that talk about …
Jan. 3, 2022
Interview with Shawn Bolz “Supernatural Encounters to Equip an End Time Army” (Ep. 168)
Supernatural encounters transform the way we see and do life. In those moments of encounter, God speaks to us about who we are and what we are called to do. Encounters empower us to be everything we are called to be in the e…
Dec. 27, 2021
A Word for 2022: Undistracted Devotion to Christ (Ep. 167)
In the western modern world, our minds are so cluttered, and we are so distracted by our workload, social media, constant access to entertainment and so much more. We rarely find a moment to sit back, meditate and know that …
Dec. 20, 2021
The Supernatural Peace of Jesus (Ep. 166)
Are you experiencing an overload of stress and anxiety? Do you struggle with insomnia cause your brain just won’t turn off? Is the holiday season overwhelming for you and it seem impossible to walk in peace? On this episode …
Dec. 13, 2021
Interview with Brian Zahnd “Can We Question Aspects of Our Faith Without Losing Jesus?” (Ep 165)
Many people hear the term “deconstruction” regarding theology and our walk of faith, and it has a negative connotation in their minds. Yet, all of us in our walk with Jesus are challenged outside of our theological boxes and…
Dec. 6, 2021
Psalm 24: Discovering New Covenant Realities (Ep. 164)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo break down revelation found in Psalm 24 about new covenant and new creation realities. Right there in the old covenant we see prophetic pictures and shadows of new covenant…
Nov. 29, 2021
Interview with C Baxter Kruger “Revelation of the Trinity” (Ep. 163)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo speaks with C Baxter Kruger about the glory of the Trinitarian life. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit have welcomed humanity into their life union with each other and we get…
Nov. 15, 2021
Psalm 73: Gaining Perspective in God’s Presence (Ep. 162)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo teaches from Psalm 73. Every believer has questions and internal conflicts. Our perspectives can get skewed, and focus can be tainted. In the psalmist case, he was looking …
Nov. 8, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Pt 7: Spiritual Foundations for Life (Ep. 161)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo concludes his series on Jesus’ most famous sermon found in Scripture, the Sermon on the Mount. Here, Michael closes with Jesus’ exhortation on laying a firm foundation in o…
Oct. 25, 2021
Interview with Madison Prewett "Made for this Moment" (Ep. 160)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo speaks with Madison Prewett in studio about her experience on the national television reality show “The Bachelor” as well as her latest book Made for this Moment. They dive…
Oct. 18, 2021
Interview with Jonathan Ogden “Encountering the Heart of Jesus” (Ep. 159)
As God’s people, we don’t just lead the lost to Jesus through preaching and evangelism. God has gifted us all in unique and extraordinary ways and we are to glorify him and point people to him with our gifts and one of those…
Oct. 11, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Pt 6: Good Gifts from God (Ep.158)
On this episode, Michael Lombardo continues his teaching series on the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ most famous sermon found in the Scriptures. Here he breaks down the beauty of God’s giving nature and how He gives good gifts…
Oct. 4, 2021
Interview with Daniel Salameh "Shifting Spiritual Atmospheres" (Ep.157)
Grasping the reality that we possess the fullness of God in our spirit and that we can release the kingdom everywhere we go is life changing to say the least. On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo speaks with m…
Sept. 27, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Pt 5: The Cure for Anxiety (Ep.156)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his series on Jesus’ most famous sermon found in Scripture, the Sermon on the Mount. Here, Michael breaks down Jesus’ exhortation on trusting God for provision in…
Sept. 20, 2021
Interview with John Mark Pantana "Secrets of Divine Love" (Ep. 155)
Many are preaching a man-centered, legalistic gospel that has no true power to transform us from the inside out. Love is the very core of the gospel and once we encounter the love of God that is not contingent on our perform…
Sept. 13, 2021
Interview with Kurt Wilson "Contending for Revival in our Cities" (Ep. 154)
Kurt is the director of Pray for the Lou, a city-wide prayer movement in St Louis. He carries a pastor’s heart and with a missions mindset, he also leads Iris St Louis. His heart is to see the local church and missions movem…
Sept. 6, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Pt 4: Private Devotion, Public Reward (Ep. 153)
On the latest episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his series on the most well-known sermon of Jesus found in Matthew chapters five through seven. Michael dives in Matthew 6 where Jesus challenges the intent…
Aug. 30, 2021
Interview with Jefferson Bethke “Take Back Your Family” (Ep. 152)
On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo speaks with Jefferson Bethke about the power of the family unit and how the family is meant to be a team that works together with the Lord to fulfill a mission instead of t…
Aug. 23, 2021
Sermon on the Mount Pt 3: Heart Transformation (Ep. 151)
On the latest episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his series on Jesus’ most famous sermon found in Matthew chapters five through seven. Michael breaks down how Jesus is bringing the Jews of His day and toda…