In this episode, Marc Alfano interviews Evangelist Merlin Calero about his journey from business to full time ministry, his testimony of redemption, and the call to unity in the church. Merlin shares how obedience and serving under anointed leaders opened doors he could not have opened himself, how to flow with the Holy Spirit, and how kingdom business can fund the harvest and reach nations.

KEY TOPICS

- Merlin's testimony, coming from a non Christian background

- The transition from business to full time ministry

- Unity in the church and the work of evangelism

- The Holy Spirit and prayer in personal transformation

- Sowing seeds and walking by faith in ministry

- The prodigal son and the unconditional love of God

- Spiritual encounters and the fire of God

- Guidance and confirmation through prophetic words

- Impartation and serving seasoned leaders

- Kingdom business as a tool to fund the harvest

- Prophetic insight on revival and global outreach

"Son, I never turned my back on you"

"Your gift will make room for you"

"He paid the price for your sins"

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Marc Alfano's return after the robbery in Rome

02:02 Why the 7K Revelation Podcast and its biblical foundation

02:56 Starting the podcast with a simple step of faith

03:53 Lifting up other ministries and testimonies

04:44 The power of testimony in spiritual warfare

05:12 Division in the modern church and the need for unity

06:59 Billy Graham's example of unity in evangelism

07:37 Introducing Merlin Calero

09:35 Coming to the United States from El Salvador

10:36 Early life, family, and spiritual awakening

14:23 The restaurant business and early success

16:18 Rock bottom and an encounter with the love of God

18:11 The prodigal son and the unconditional love of God

19:35 Returning to church and the call into ministry

21:38 Overcoming cultural and personal challenges in faith

23:50 Raising children in faith and the power of example

24:41 Guidance for parents raising children in the fire of God

27:02 Love, correction, and personal relationship

28:14 The age of accountability

28:47 The Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues

33:50 An encounter with the fire of God and soul winning

36:14 The impact of evangelism and the fire of the Holy Spirit

38:08 Feeding on faith messages and growing spiritually

38:38 The call to lay hands on the sick and cast out devils

40:28 Confirmation through prophetic words

44:23 Merlin shares his faith and his family's transition

45:06 Leaving Virginia for Bible school

45:49 A three year process of obedience

46:44 The Guatemala internship and soul winning

47:11 Traveling with Pastor Rodney and impacting nations

48:41 Supernatural connections and favor

49:27 Interpreting under the anointing and flowing with the Holy Spirit

52:19 Preaching in Italy and the power of impartation

53:46 Impartation and serving in ministry

55:54 Ongoing refilling and recharging in ministry

56:32 The restaurant business and kingdom stewardship

01:00:45 Divine guidance in business and transformation

01:01:43 Launching the Florida restaurant and the favor of God

01:05:09 Business as a pulpit for ministry

01:05:53 Ministering in multiple countries and future plans

01:10:19 Revival in Venezuela and the prophetic outlook

01:11:49 The urgency of the end time gospel

01:12:56 Technology and AI in global evangelism

01:14:19 Connecting with Merlin's ministry

01:15:02 How to receive salvation and the power of prayer

01:16:53 An invitation to give your life to Jesus

01:17:52 Encouragement for new believers and those returning

01:18:50 Closing remarks and blessing

CONNECT WITH MERLIN CALERO

Website: https://merlincalero.com/

Awakening Now Ministries: https://awakeningnowministries.com