Ascension

Episode Summary

Imagine being caught up in a spiritual encounter so intense that it changes your understanding of faith and the supernatural.

In this episode of As In Heaven, we dive deep into a transformative conversation about the concept of "Ascension" - where believers experience the reality of heaven on earth, as modeled by Jesus.

What does it mean to truly engage with the heavenly realm in our daily lives? How do we step into the authority and victory of Christ's ascension?

Our hosts, Bryan Elliott, Bryn Elliott, Chantal Fowler, and Matt Davis wrestle with these questions, sharing personal stories of divine encounters, breakthroughs, and a powerful journey of living out the kingdom of God here and now.

Problem We Are Trying to Solve:

How can believers fully experience the ascended life - where the supernatural realm of heaven becomes a daily reality on earth?

Key Takeaways:

• Ascension is About Intimacy: The key to entering into the ascended life is deep, personal intimacy with Jesus. This is not about striving but surrendering to His presence.
• Engaging the Kingdom Now: Ascension isn’t just a future reality - it’s available now through the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to bring the kingdom of God into their present lives.
• Faith Unlocks Heaven’s Realities: By engaging in faith, we access the heavenly realms and bring unseen realities into the natural world.
• Childlike Simplicity: Approaching God with a childlike heart opens doors to spiritual experiences and encounters with the divine.
• We’re Already Seated in Heavenly Places: Through Christ, we’re legally registered citizens of heaven, and ascension allows us to live in that reality here on earth.

Pull Quotes:

1. "When you start thanking God and calling those things into remembrance, an open pathway for heaven to invade is created." — Matt Davis
2. "The ascendant life is the normal Christian life. We are meant to live with the consciousness of heaven’s reality and bring that into the world around us." — Bryan Elliott
3. "Ascension is not about leaving earth; it’s about going within and accessing the kingdom of heaven that is already at hand." — Chantal Fowler

Chapter Markers:

1. [00:00] - Introduction Matt Davis introduces a unique episode on Ascension with Bryan Elliott, Bryn Elliott and Chantal Fowler.

2. [01:12] - What is Ascension? Bryan explains the biblical foundation of Ascension, rooted in scriptures like Hebrews 12 and 1 Corinthians 2:9.

3. [04:21] - Personal Stories of Ascension Chantel and Bryan share their encounters in the marketplace and personal life, including spiritual breakthroughs.

4. [10:45] - Engaging the Kingdom on Earth Discussion on how believers can access the kingdom of God now and live as heavenly beings on earth.

5. [16:03] - Bryn’s Story of Deliverance Bryn shares her powerful testimony of being set free from addiction and the spiritual encounter that followed.

6. [27:19] - The Role of Faith in Ascension Insights on how faith opens doors to the heavenly realms and unlocks new realities.

7. [35:42] - Ascension in the Marketplace The team shares about a marketplace ascension session that led to powerful encounters and healings.

8. [50:07] - Biblical Foundations of Ascension Bryan ties ascension to the biblical mandate in Isaiah and other scriptures.

9. [1:00:12] - Conclusion Matt reflects on the journey of living in the tension between heaven and earth, closing with practical steps for engaging in ascension.