Today marks a pivotal point for the God Stuff podcast as we reach Episode 165. Yes, dear friends, this is our final episode. This decision wasn't made lightly; it's the culmination of deep reflection and consideration of the best way to invest my time. Despite the twinge of sadness, there is also a sense of relief and peace. The journey of the God Stuff podcast has been unforgettable, going bigger, better, and deeper in our understanding of Christ, Scripture, and our bond with God. While this chapter closes, our shared journey doesn't end here. You can still be part of the spiritual journey on YouTube (youtube.com/PathwayChurchRedding) where my preaching continues, and at the Veritas School where I teach regularly. Let's continue to delve into the truth together. Remember, keep the Word of God at the center of your life. Hold the gospel close to your heart, and let its truth guide you beyond emotions, cultural dictates, and anything else that may divert your path. I can't express how grateful I am for each of you, your support, your kind words, and your shared faith. As we wrap up the God Stuff podcast, I want to encourage you to stay in touch. Your journey is my journey, and my ministry continues. So, here's to the love and wisdom we've shared and to the exciting road ahead. Stay blessed, stay inspired, and continue living our faith to the fullest. God Bless! About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ●  Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/ (https://www.veritasschool.life/)●  Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/ (https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/)●  Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti (https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti)●  Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillGiovannetti (https://twitter.com/BillGiovannetti)●  Follow Bill on Instagram:

In Episode 164, we continue with part two of my sermon from a year ago at Pathway Church. We believe that this message holds the key to unlocking new levels of faith, inspiration, and pers...

In Episode 163, we embark on a deeper journey with God as we revisit part one of my previous sermon at Pathway church. Drawing inspiration from the Book of Acts and the teachings at Pathwa...

In Episode 162, we revisit another special sermon I preached last January of this year where we talked about Christian incomplete and the shield of faith. Faith, in its essence, is about t...

In Episode 161, we revisit a special sermon I preached a few weeks ago. Prepare to dive into divine wisdom as we bring the profound parables of the hidden treasure and the Pearl of Great P...

In Episode 160, we explore Lance Latham's insights on grace, we'll celebrate his life and deepen our own spiritual understanding. I;m excited to dive into the profound depths of the Gospel...

In Episode 159, we talk about the ten things you should avoid saying to your pastor. With a touch of humor and kindness, we are reminded that pastors are humans too, with vulnerabilities a...

In Episode 158, we talk about the central aspect of the Christian life - Love. Have you ever struggled with loving someone who is hard to love or someone who has hurt you? It's not an easy...

In Episode 157, we dive into the exciting world of grammar and explore the subjective genitive - a grammatical term that comes into play in a pretty common Bible verse. In fact, I preached about it in my recent sermon at Pathway Church.The sermon was part 17 in our series on ‘The Christian in Complete Armor’, where we discussed 2 Corinthians 10, the weapons of our warfare, and how the genitive comes into play. But why is this important for preachers and Bible teachers to understand?Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro04:26 - What 2 Corinthians 10:4 is Saying to Us06:50 - The Genitive Construction: Understanding the Obedience of Christ09:45 - 2 Corinthians 10:5 in Different Version14:28 - Syntax of New Testament Greek16:53 - Michael Kibbe's Article25:37 - OutroBiblical References:* 2 Corinthians 10:4* 2 Corinthians 10:5* Roman 5:19* Hebrews 5:8* Philippians 2:8* Romans 5:18About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. 

In Episode 156, we continue the remarkable tale of George Grenfell. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you must start there before you jump into this one. George's journey takes us back to mid-1800s Africa when missionaries brought the gospel to an unknown continent. David Livingston created the only map available, and George set out to explore uncharted territories.We knew how he prayed for a boat, and the Lord provided a steamship, which they assembled in London and tested on the Thames River. We continue with the incredible journey of how they dismantled the steamship, boxed it up meticulously, and shipped it back to Africa in over a thousand boxes. But that's just the beginning of this awe-inspiring story. Get ready to be humbled, inspired, and fired up.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro05:10 - Episode 155 Recap07:35 - The Second Phase of Grenfell's Missionary Service09:08 - Grenfell's Letter: Not Fitting with Other Missionary11:32 - Myth of Happy and Peaceful Primitive Tribes12:37 - Grenfell's Resiliency and Trip to England13:47 - Grenfell's Spiritual Success15:35 - Grenfell's Coming Home16:20 - Grenfell's Peaceful PassingAbout Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

In Episode 155, we discuss someone who has influenced me greatly. Have you ever heard the saying, "If you really want to fire up your Christian walk, read Christian biography of great Christian heroes of the past"? That's just what I did, and it led me to the extraordinary story of George Grenfell.George Grenfell's story intrigued me in Giants of the Missionary Trail, so I searched for his comprehensive biography. This book has magnificent photos of his work in Africa and is over a century old. I've lectured on him, and his narrative still resonates today. George Grenfell pioneered Africa's interior when few knew about it. His dedication to spreading the Gospel and helping the needy is admirable.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro07:18 - Quick Overview of George Grenfell's Life10:09 - Grenfell's Preparation for Missionary Work11:36 - A Journey to Africa with Alfred Sacre12:23 - Grenfell Establishes Churches and Missionary Outposts13:11 - The First Phase: Grenfell First Stepped Foot in Africa14:02 - Grenfell's Expeditions15:08 - Grenfell Preaches the Gospel Despite Cannibalism16:04 - Grenfell's Lifelong Love17:03 - The Birth of BMS Peace21:19 - Landing in Africa23:35 - Grenfell's Remarkable Tale of Resilience 24:37 - OutroAbout Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/ Giants of the Missionary Trail by Eugene Myers Harrison (2010 Edition)https://www.amazon.com/Giants-Missionary-Trail-Eugene-Harrison/dp/0982910576 The Life of George Grenfell Congo Missionary and Explorer | George Hawkerhttps://www.amazon.com/life-George-Grenfell-missionary-explorer/dp/B00085M0OQ

Episode 154 explores a fascinating topic - a pastor chatting theology with Artificial Intelligence. I recently did a webinar for our students at Veritas School and discussed different doctrines of theology with an AI called Chat GPT. With an explosion in artificial intelligence, Chat GPT is an amazing tool that can provide answers to questions and even write sermons!Although the transformer is not Christian, it can provide surprisingly good theological answers if you ask the right questions. Be amazed at some of the theological answers we got, and maybe even learn something new. Find out more about this explosive technology and how it can revolutionize how we think about church preaching.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro04:19 - What is ChatGPT?06:17 - ChatGPT Writes and Essay on Demon Possession from the Bible08:32 - ChatGPT Creates a Sermon Outline for a Sermon Demon Possession10:04 - ChatGPT Writes the First 500 Words of my Sermon13:08 - Is there any way to force Two-sided Sources?14:59 - Who is Jesus for ChatGPT16:36 - ChatGPT on What is Justification by Faith17:43 - ChatGPT's Short Definition of the Doctrine of Propitiation19:10 - ChatGPT Explains Ephesians 6:15 in Detail21:13 - ChatGPT Explains Greek Word 'hetoimasia'22:13 - Chat GPT's Comment on the Active and Passive Senses of the Word hetoimasia23:53

We’re bringing one more episode on Revival today in Episode 153. We've been hearing incredible stories of transformation and the powerful movements of God. We've got an incredible story to share about Moody's experience including R.A. Torrey's description of his powerful experience.Revival can sometimes be intense and even a bit weird, but that's okay! We'll be referencing Spurgeon, Erwin Lutzer, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and other respected figures who were not necessarily charismatic but still were open to the unusual things that could happen during the revival.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro03:47 - Quick Overview of Dwight Lyman Moody's Life06:07 - R. A. Torrey's Description of Moody's Experience08:51 - Why God Used D .L. Moody: Insights from R. A. Torrey's Booklet10:45 - Lutzer's Comments about the First Great Awakening12:55 - Lutzer's Comments on the Second Awakening13:56 - My Comments on these Manifestations from Chaos18:18 - The Third Great Awakening in America20:43 - My Conclusions25:33 - My PrayerBiblical References:* Acts 5:37,38* Isaiah 64:1About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry.

In Episode 152, we continue talking about revival and share quotes and stories I’ve collected over the years which I have never shared before. I also wanted to reference Charles Spurgeon’s book which was published way back in 1962.Spurgeon believed that revival was a work of God's sovereign grace and that it was something that could not be engineered or manipulated by human effort. He believed that revival was characterized by a deep sense of conviction and repentance and that it resulted in significant changes in behavior and a renewed focus on God.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: * Intro – [00:00]* Thoughts on Jesus Revolution Movie – [03:15]* Views on Revival and Its Manifestations – [07:52]* Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Perception of Revival – [08:54]* Charles Spurgeon Comparing The First and Second Great Awakening – [11:42]* Charles Spurgeon Answering Criticisms – [14:22]* Outro – [21:04]About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: * Veritas School Online Theological School * https://www.veritasschool.life/ * Spurgeon On Revival by Eric W. Hayden* https://www.amazon.com/Spurgeon-Revival-Robert-Backhouse/dp/0854766014Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti● Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillGiovannetti● Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billgiovannetti/ Thanks for tuning in! Please don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

In Episode 151, we continue with my sermon two years ago at Pathway Church, where I talked about a hot topic these days—The Revival. As Christians, revival refers to our spiritual rebirth. In other terms, revival is a renewed adoration and devotion towards God.Throughout the history of the church, revival has meant God’s work lifting us out of spiritual neglect and worldliness into judgment, sincere aspirations to receive more of Christ and his word, pureness of existence, blissful worship and a strong dedication to missions. Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: Intro – [00:00]Who is George Whitefield? – [09:16]Question #1: What is Revival – [15:29]Question #2: What Causes Revival? – [19:14]Question #3: What is the Core of Revival? – [24:54]Question #4: What Keeps Revival on Course? – [38:47]Final Thoughts – [42:21]Closing Prayer – [42:35]Outro – [45:29]Biblical References:* 2 Chronicles 7:14* Isaiah 64:1* Hosea 10:12* Joel 2:28-32* Acts 2:2-4* Acts 2:5-13* Acts 2:16, 17* Acts 2:41About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/ Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

In Episode 150, we go way back to a sermon I did two years ago at Pathway Church where I talked about The Great Awakening and Revival. It was a response to society's secularization and the main churches' corporate and materialistic orientation.The Great Awakening halted the spread of Enlightenment rationality amongst a large number of colonists. Some members embraced the revival, while others rejected it, resulting in divisions among religious groupings.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps:  Intro – [00:00]Service Introduction – [03:32]What is Revival – [09:42]The First Great Awakening – [11:15]The Second Great Awakening – [20:20]The Third Awakening – [33:30]Final Thoughts – [37:40]Closing Prayer – [41:34]Outro – [42:36]Biblical References:* 2 Timothy 3:1-4* 2 Chronicles 7:14* John 1:29About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. 

In Episode 149, we talk about the canonicity of scripture. It refers to the process through which the books of the Bible were validated, clarified, and adopted by the early church leaders.God alone determines canonicity. A book is neither canonical nor authoritative because of its age, legitimacy, or religious community. A book is regarded important because it is canonical, and not because it is or was valued. God established the scriptures’ authority, and God's people only found it.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: * Intro – [00:00]* What is Canonicity? – [02:28]* The Old Testament Canon – [03:57]* Christ’s Testimony – [05:45]* Prophets & Growth – [10:23]* The Apocrypha – [15:14]* The New Testament of Canon – [16:43]* Outro – [25:14]Biblical References:* Luke 16:29-31* Luke 24:44* Matthew 5:17* Mark 3:14* Luke 10:16* 2 Thessalonians 2:5* 2 Peter 3:15-16Book References:Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia https://www.amazon.com/Biblia-Hebraica-Stuttgartensia-Hebrew-Elliger/dp/1598561634 About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia https://www.amazon.com/Biblia-Hebraica-Stuttgartensia-Hebrew-Elliger/dp/1598561634 Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ● Visit the website: https://www.

In Episode 148, we talk about the doctrine of inerrancy. When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the truth does matter, making the teaching of biblical inerrancy crucial. This question is essential to our g...

In Episode 147, we continue with our mini-series about the book I authored, Grace Breakthrough, and discuss the last chapter about ‘The Confidence Breakthrough’. An actual act of repentance involves a complete shif...

In Episode 146, we continue talking about one of the Grace Breakthrough books I authored, Grace Breakthrough: Exploding the Lies that Wound Your Confidence and Joy (The Grace Awakening Trilogy). What exactly is grace? It seems to be a simple question, yet the answer has many diverse perspectives. We may all be ashamed to confess that we have difficulty understanding one of the most often-used terms in the church today. Grace is the word. We often hear it characterized as "undeserved favor" or "receiving something we don't deserve." Knowing that grace is merited and that we would be lost without it should humble us. And from that humility should spring an unwavering thankfulness exhibited through a faithful, obedient life.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: Intro – [00:00]Whiny People – [03:30]Anxious People – [05:47]Insecure People – [10:52Overwhelmed People – [16:10]Smug People– [18:35]The Prayer – [21:28]Outro – [22:07]Biblical References:* Numbers 21:5* Psalm 78:25* Mark 4:38-40* Philippians 4:6-7* Romans 10:17* Matthew 18:28-30* Exodus 4:10* Exodus 4:12* Luke 10:40-42* John 8:32Book References:Grace Breakthrough: Exploding the Lies that Wound Your Confidence and Joy (The Grace Awakening Trilogy)https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Breakthrough-Exploding-Wound-Confidence/dp/0983681252About Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.