You were never meant to fight your old nature with willpower. If you've been going to church but still can't seem to change — still stuck in the same anger, the same anxiety, the same patterns you swore you'd leave behind — this episode shows you why striving was never the plan. There is a cure, and the cure isn't a technique. It's a Person.

Episode Summary

In part two of the Bible Speak series, Pastor Steve Hannett and three house church leaders open Galatians 5 to unpack the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the Spirit. They explore what it means to "walk in the Spirit," why transformation isn't produced by human effort, and why the cross — not willpower — is the entry point to lasting change. Real testimony of freedom from addiction and trauma brings it to life. Press play and discover the fruit only the Spirit can grow in you.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction & the Bible Speak series on the Holy Spirit
• What "walk in the Spirit" means (Galatians 5:16-17)
• Works of the flesh — and why they feel "normal" (Galatians 5:19-21)
• Our inherited nature from Adam and the need for new life
• Testimony: Jeff Palomaro's journey from addiction and false identity to Christ
• Fruit of the Spirit explained — love, joy, peace, and beyond (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Why fruit comes from the Spirit, not self-effort
• Crucifying the flesh — the cross as the entry point (Galatians 5:24-25)
• House church as the place this gets lived out together

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Key Scriptures

• Galatians 5:16-25 (NKJV) — The call to walk in the Spirit amid the ongoing flesh/Spirit battle

About the Panel

Steve Paul, Pastor Pat, and Jeff Palomaro lead house churches within Abundant Grace / Gospel Mission Network. Jeff shares openly about addiction, occult practice, and abuse before Christ — and how the Spirit's fruit has restored his family and identity since.

Resources Mentioned

• Be Healed Podcast — Steve Hannett's healing-focused podcast, Charisma Podcast Network
• The Miraculous Life — Steve Hannett's TV program on ISN and Destiny Image TV
• Unleashing Heaven's Breath — https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Heavens-Breath-Discover-Releasing/dp/0768404495?sr=8-8

Connect with Pastor Steve & Faith & Mission

• https://rss.com/podcasts/faith-and-mission-podcast
• 🌐 https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup
• 📍 70 Home Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
• 📞 (855) 725-7928 | ✉️ contact@gospelmissionnetwork.org

You were never meant to fight your old nature with willpower. If you've been going to church but still can't seem to change — still stuck in the same anger, the same anxiety, the same patterns you swore you'd leave behind — this episode will show you why striving was never the plan. There is a cure, and the cure isn't a technique. The cure is a Person.

Episode Summary

In part two of the Bible Speak series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Steve Hannett and three house church leaders open Galatians 5 to unpack the difference between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. Together they explore what it means to "walk in the Spirit," why real transformation isn't produced by human effort, and how the cross — not counseling or willpower alone — is the entry point to lasting change. Real testimonies of freedom from addiction, trauma, and false identity bring these truths to life. Press play and discover the fruit only the Spirit can grow in you.

In This Episode

Topics Covered:

• Introduction & the Bible Speak series on the Holy Spirit
• What it means to "walk in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-17)
• The works of the flesh — and why they feel "normal" (Galatians 5:19-21)
• Our inherited "heart disease" from Adam and the need for a new nature
• Testimony: Jeff Palomaro's journey from addiction, abuse, and false identity to Christ
• The fruit of the Spirit explained — love, joy, peace, and beyond (Galatians 5:22-23)

Key Scriptures

• Galatians 5:16-25 (NKJV) — The call to walk in the Spirit and the ongoing battle between flesh and Spirit

About the Panel

Steve Paul, Pastor Pat, and Jeff Palomaro all lead house churches within the Abundant Grace / Gospel Mission Network family. Jeff shares openly about his years in addiction, occult practice, and abuse before encountering Christ — and how the fruit of the Spirit has since restored his family relationships and given him a new identity. Their combined pastoral and personal insight brings both theological depth and lived testimony to this conversation.

Resources Mentioned

• Be Healed Podcast — Steve Hannett's teaching podcast on divine healing, available on the Charisma Podcast Network
• The Miraculous Life — Steve Hannett's TV program on ISN and Destiny Image TV

Gospel Mission Network:

• 🌐 Website: https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📍 70 Home Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
• 📞 (855) 725-7928
• ✉️ contact@gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup

Faith & Mission Podcast Episode 3 | Everyone is talking about freedom — but almost no one truly has it. In the wealthiest, most politically free nations on earth, depression, anxiety, and suicide are surging. No government, education system, or amount of money has solved it — because the root of every chain is spiritual, not political.

Recorded live at Times Square during America's semi-quincentennial — five Jubilees — Pastor Steve Hannett delivers one of the most urgent and grace-filled messages of the Faith & Mission Podcast. Anchored in John 8:31-36, this episode exposes why political and civil liberty alone can never satisfy the soul, and why true freedom is always internal, spiritual, and rooted in the person of Jesus Christ. Sin is the root of every form of bondage — and the Son of God alone has the legal authority to set you completely free. Wherever you are, this message is for you.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction & Welcome — Live from Times Square, NYC
• [Timestamp TBD] Why Political Freedom Isn't Enough — The Real State of the Nation
• [Timestamp TBD] What Is True Freedom? — John 8:31-36
• [Timestamp TBD] Sin as the Root of All Bondage — Romans 3:23
• [Timestamp TBD] The Cross: God's Answer to the Sin Problem — Romans 6:14
• [Timestamp TBD] Pastor Steve's Personal Testimony — Cancer Healed
• [Timestamp TBD] Salvation Call & Prayer

Key Scriptures:

• John 8:31-32 — Abiding in Jesus' Word reveals truth that sets us free
• John 8:34-36 — Sin makes us slaves; if the Son sets you free, you are free indeed
• John 14:6 — Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life — truth is a Person, not a concept
• John 8:24 — Those who don't believe in Him will die in their sins
• Romans 3:23 — All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
• Romans 6:14 — Sin shall not have dominion over you; you are under grace, not law
• James 2:10 — Breaking even one point of the law renders a person guilty of all
• Matthew 11:28 — "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden" (NKJV)

Resources:

• Be Healed Podcast — Steve Hannett's healing and breakthrough podcast
• Unleashing Heaven's Breath — amazon.com/dp/0768404495

Listen & Subscribe — Faith & Mission Podcast:

• https://rss.com/podcasts/faith-and-mission-podcast
• 🌐 Gospel Mission Network: https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup

Gospel Mission Network:

• 🌐 Website: https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• ✉️ contact@gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup

Faith & Mission Podcast

Episode 2 | Bible Speak: Controversial Topics Of The Holy Spirit?

Hosted by: Pastor Steve Hannett

Featuring: Yari Aleman, Michael Hernandez, Pastor Carlos Reyes, and Steve Paul

EPISODE SUMMARY

Millions of believers worldwide are asking the same critical questions: Who exactly is the Holy Spirit? What does He actually do in my life? And how do I move from intellectual agreement to genuine supernatural power? The answers you find will either liberate you into the fullness of Christ's promise or leave you settling for a Christianity far smaller than God intended.

Pastor Steve and a team of diverse believers unpack three transformative truths from Scripture: the Holy Spirit is God Himself—not a force or feeling, but a Person dwelling within you; His ministry is to teach, comfort, guide, and empower believers into all truth; and His power is available to anyone who has repented and surrendered to Christ's Lordship.

IN THIS EPISODE

• [00:01] Introduction & Welcome — Setting Up the Conversation
• [00:04] Who Is the Holy Spirit? — The Third Person of the Trinity
• [05:00] The Holy Spirit as Helper & Teacher
• [15:00] The Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth
• [23:00] The Holy Spirit as God's Promise
• [33:00] Understanding Multiple Aspects of One Baptism
• [54:00] The Baptism of Repentance
• [01:01:00] Baptized Into Christ & Into His Body
• [01:07:00] The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
• [01:16:00] Closing Prayer & Resources
• [01:16:43] Final Blessing

KEY SCRIPTURES

• Acts 5:3-4
• 1 Corinthians 3:16
• John 14:26
• John 16:13-15
• John 14:17
• Ephesians 4:30
• Luke 24:49
• Isaiah 44:3
• Acts 2:38-39
• Matthew 3:11
• Romans 6:3-5
• Acts 8:12-17

CONNECT WITH PASTOR STEVE & FAITH & MISSION

Gospel Mission Network:

• 🌐 Website: https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📞 (855) 725-7928
• ✉️ contact@gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup

Abundant Grace Church:

• 🌐 Website: https://www.iwantgrace.org
• 📍 70 Home Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070
• 📞 201-933-1191
• ✉️ contact@iwantgrace.org

Other Resources:

• Be Healed Podcast (Top 10% Christian Podcasts): https://charisma.media
• The Miraculous Life TV Program: It's Supernatural! Network & Destiny Image TV

Faith & Mission Podcast

Episode 1 | The Untold Story of the New Testament Church: Rediscovering Scripture's Power to Transform Release Date — May 22, 2026 Hosted by: Pastor Steve Hannett Featuring: Frank Viola, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Church Leadership Expert

EPISODE SUMMARY

Pastor Steve Hannett welcomes Frank Viola to explore his newly revised masterpiece, The Untold Story of the New Testament Church. They unpack how most Western believers read Scripture out of context, missing the historical details and relational backdrop that bring God's Word to life. Frank reveals how understanding the story of the New Testament reshapes discipleship, church leadership, and our experience of Christ's indwelling life.

IN THIS EPISODE

• [00:00] Introduction & Welcome
• [00:47] Frank Viola's Ministry Assignment & Current Work
• [05:31] The Indwelling Life of Christ: Living by His Life, Not Performance
• [11:02] The Untold Story Book: What It Is & Why It Matters
• [18:28] From Fragmentation to Clarity: How Context Transforms Understanding
• [28:25] Why Paul's Letters Matter as Much as Jesus' Red Words
• [36:06] The Early Church Definition of Discipleship & Community
• [46:26] Church as Family: Recovering God's Design for Gathered Believers
• [59:22] Leadership Takeaways: Co-Working, Calling, Training, and Sending
• [01:12:53] How to Connect with Frank Viola & Access His Resources
• [01:24:19] A Word to the Charismatic Movement: Testing Experience Against Scripture

KEY SCRIPTURES

• Galatians 2:20
• Romans 8
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Ephesians 2:14-16 ; 3:8-10
• Acts 2:42-47
• John 14:15-16

ABOUT FRANK VIOLA

Frank Viola is a best-selling author and speaker whose work has been described as provocative and iconoclastic. His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know Christ more deeply and experience lasting transformation. His blog, frankviola.org, is ranked in the top five of all Christian blogs. His podcast, Christ is All, ranked number one in Canada and number two in the U.S. on Apple Podcasts. Frank has written over twenty books published by Thomas Nelson, Tyndale, Baker, and David C. Cook.

Connect with Frank Viola:

• Website: https://frankviola.org
• The Untold Story of the New Testament Church (Revised & Expanded 2025)
• Visual Podcast Series: https://theuntoldstory.me
• Christ is All Podcast: All major platforms
• The Insurgents Experience Mastermind: https://frankviola.org

LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE

• https://rss.com/podcasts/faith-and-mission-podcast
• 🌐 Gospel Mission Network: https://www.gospelmissionnetwork.org
• 📱 GMN App: https://gospelmissionnetwork.churchcenter.com/setup
• 📞 (855) 725-7928

Faith & Mission Podcast — Episode Notes

Episode 0 | Trailer — Welcome to Faith & Mission

The greatest days of the Church are not behind us — they are straight ahead.

In this trailer, host Steve Hannett — author, pastor, and network leader with nearly 25 years of ministry experience — introduces the heart and vision behind Faith & Mission, a production of the Gospel Mission Network.

This podcast exists to equip leaders, disciples, and everyday believers for everything God has called them to. Expect conversations rooted in the patterns of the Early Church, practical theology for real life, and apostolic wisdom for the mission in front of us.

Connect & Resources

• Website: gospelmissionnetwork.org
• Subscribe: Available wherever you listen to podcasts