Episodes

April 25, 2022

Interview with Lee Grady “The Lost Art of Making Disciples” (Ep. 185)

Why don’t more churches today focus heavily on discipleship? Many leaders have prioritized their own agenda over the agenda of heaven which is evangelism and discipleship. It is time we press into God’s heart and out our hand...
April 18, 2022

Interview with Shaun Tabatt “Imparting Hunger for the Supernatural Through Media” (Ep. 184)

God is raising up creatives around the world to share the message of the gospel through their art. Musicians, artists, writers, podcasters, film makers and much more are a part of God’s grand design to spread His good news to...
April 11, 2022

Abiding in the Spirit Pt. 4: The Anointing (Ep. 183)

On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his brand-new series on abiding in the Holy Spirit. Here, Michael highlights a Scripture that helps us understand how we can flow more mightily in the anointing by...
April 4, 2022

Abiding in the Spirit Pt. 3: The Truth Will Set You Free (Ep. 182)

On this episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his brand-new series on abiding in the Holy Spirit. Here, he breaks down Jesus’ words about abiding in His Word and how it brings about spiritual freedom in our li...
March 28, 2022

Interview with David Peterka “Eradicating Sexual Exploitation in Malawi” (Ep. 181)

There is such thing as modern-day slavery, and it is called human trafficking. Countless thousands are being sexually exploited and victimized every single day and the Lord’s heart breaks for those oppressed by this perverse ...
March 21, 2022

Abiding in the Spirit Pt. 2: Revelation From John 15 (Ep. 180)

On the latest episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo continues his brand new series on abiding in the Holy Spirit. Here, he explains that the true mark of spiritual maturity as a believer is utter dependency on God. We c...
March 16, 2022

On The Road Edition: Interview with Tim Fruits "Partnering with God's Heart" (Ep. 179)

Awaken Podcast has gone on the road to Wichita Kansas to the Joy conference hosted by New Life Covenant Church. This is a part of the vision for 2022 and will take place several times this year. On this episode, which is the ...
March 15, 2022

On The Road Edition: Interview with Kris Vallotton "Prophetic Ministry in the Church" (Ep. 178)

Awaken Podcast has gone on the road to Wichita Kansas to the Joy conference hosted by New Life Covenant Church. This is a part of the vision for 2022 and will take place several times this year. On this episode, which is the ...
March 14, 2022

On The Road Edition: Interview with Dr. Brian Simmons "Joyful Prayer" (Ep. 177)

Awaken Podcast has gone on the road to Wichita Kansas to the Joy conference hosted by New Life Covenant Church. This is a part of the vision for 2022 and will take place several times this year. On this episode, which is the ...
March 7, 2022

Abiding in the Spirit Pt. 1: The Pathway of Absolute Dependency (Ep. 176)

On the latest episode of Awaken Podcast, Michael Lombardo starts a brand-new series on abiding in the Holy Spirit. Here, he explains the true mark of spiritual maturity as a believer is utter dependency on God. We cannot abid...
Feb. 21, 2022

Interview with Brian Britton “Becoming a Disciple and Making Disciples” (Ep. 175)

Are you hungry to experience more of God like the apostles and saints of old? Can we walk in the true and authentic power of God today? These answers will be tackled on the latest episode of Awaken Podcast as Michael Lombardo...
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 i...
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 roo...
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 revela...
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 pr...
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 r...
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 ea...
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 t...
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 o...
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 a...