Kingdom Now
Turning the world upside down with content described as the best in "faith with an edge." Join "the Spitfire," Apostle Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino, as the voice of counter-culture Christianity in her exploration of God's Kingdom in modern times. Featuring interviews, teachings, and viewpoints that don't always fall in line with mainline perspectives, but always present the Kingdom of God, right now, as we live it today.
Episodes
April 23, 2024 • 34 mins
Do you not attend church...or believe in God...or not associate with Christians...because you think they are all hypocrites? At some point in time, everyone's heard "the hypocrisy argument," which either causes people to back off or respond in defense. Is the hypocrisy argument valid? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a thorough discussion on the hypocrisy argument - and decide for yourself if the argument itself is a fair defense ag...
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April 16, 2024 • 34 mins
As much as Christians talk about "family values," biological family life is often tricky in today's world. What do we do when family situations go unresolved for decades - even unto someone's death? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live during Sanctuary's fourth anniversary service for her message, "Not the Same Old Me," serving as a companion to her Season One message, "A Father to the Labeled" in the wake of the death of her father. (...
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April 2, 2024 • 80 mins
Cults fascinate the general population as people wonder what draws individuals to get involved with them. What's it like to be in one and what's it like to get out of one? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and guest Aaron Joy (Portland, Maine) for an exploration into his time as a member in Adidam, a cult centered around the ideas of Adi Da Samraj. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/748LSd.)
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March 26, 2024 • 42 mins
The ideas behind the zodiac - namely, birth signs, traits, and horoscopes - have fascinated people for centuries. Most, however, don't know the origins of the zodiac. In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a look into the zodiac - its origins, history, and facts - and discern for yourself as to whether or not you should base your days around a few daily lines of prediction. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provid...
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March 19, 2024 • 38 mins
We've all heard of someone - somewhere - who was victimized by an online scammer. Do you know the signs to avoid becoming prey? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for a step-by-step look at online scammers, signs of a scammer, how they operate, and what to do if you're taken in by one. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/748LSd.)
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March 12, 2024 • 66 mins
There are as many fandoms as there are people. With differing views on various fandoms, is it possible for a fandom to draw you closer to God? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and returning guests Ministers Nik Lewis and Charlie Reep (Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT, Charlotte, North Carolina) as they discuss their fandoms and the spiritual insights they inspire. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provide...
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March 5, 2024 • 52 mins
Spiritual warfare is one of those Christian topics explored from a variety of viewpoints. Between those who ignore it and those who hyperfixate on it, where does the truth of this topic lie? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live for a Metanoia Sunday School presentation at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT (Charlotte, North Carolina) to learn the basics of spiritual warfare, presented for new and advanced believers al...
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February 27, 2024 • 46 mins
Spend any time online and you'll encounter someone who believes the world is flat. Yes...it's true...flat earthers are vocal, visible, and desire to take the world by storm. How did flat earth theory develop, and why is it so popular now? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino for an in-depth look at flat earth theory and why people insist on its merits despite evidence to the contrary. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by ht...
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February 13, 2024 • 69 mins
Sometimes we hold on to things far longer than we should. Why is letting go so important...and what happens when we don't? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and Julie Harvey (Adelaide, Australia) for a follow-up conversation to their earlier episode, "Letting Go of What Lies Behind" as they share insights about the awesome power of letting go - and avoiding spiritual mold! (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://sli...
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February 6, 2024 • 40 mins
Most people judge the legitimacy of a church by its congregation size. When it comes to church, is "bigger" always "better?" Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, North Carolina for a look at Bible congregations in New Testament times to now to answer the question, does size legitimize a church? (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.st...
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January 30, 2024 • 35 mins
When we read the Bible, we aren't reading a singular type of literature, but many. This diversity of literature form requires us to understand not just the contents of what we are reading, but the form those words take as we study and explore more of what God has said through ancient literary styles. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the second of a two-part series on Bible literature, examining that of the New Testament. (Intro ...
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January 23, 2024 • 33 mins
When we read the Bible, we aren't reading a singular type of literature, but many. This diversity of literature form requires us to understand not just the contents of what we are reading, but the form those words take as we study and explore more of what God has said through ancient literary styles. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for the first of a two-part series on Bible literature, examining that of the Old Testament. (Intro a...
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January 16, 2024 • 64 mins
Do you ever wonder if there is more to your faith? Many churches embrace ideologies and theories, but fewer embrace the idea of the possibility of miracles, signs, wonders, and spiritual gifts among their congregations. Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino and Overseer Romell Parks-Weekly (The Sanctuary - St. Louis, Missouri), author of the book There is More for a discussion on why walking in the Kingdom of God is about more than governanc...
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January 9, 2024 • 64 mins
The word "abomination" is used in a number of contexts today, often to aggrandize an issue. This is true nowhere more than when it comes to the issues of homosexuality, gender identity, and queer issues in general. What does the word "abomination" mean in a Biblical context, and why does it matter? Join Apostle Lee Ann Marino live from Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte for a Metanoia Sunday School le...
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December 26, 2023 • 49 mins
The story behind a book reveals powerful insights into the author's intention of the final product. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino as she discusses the story behind her book, Surrounded by so Great a Cloud of Witnesses: Women of Faith Who Revolutionized History (Photini Press, 2018). Listen to learn how it came to be in the first place, hear excerpts, and learn more about these essential women who form your cloud of spiritual insp...
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December 19, 2023 • 36 mins
The existence of hell is one of the most controversial doctrines in modern Christianity. Used as a behavorial conduct tool for ages, many Christians don't understand where hell comes from, its relevance, or why it is designed to encourage faith. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio teaching all about hell - answering any and all questions you might have. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip...
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December 12, 2023 • 44 mins
Self-help seminars. Positive thinking. Visualization. Most people have encountered the New Thought Movement without recognizing it for what it is. What's behind this movement, and where does it come from? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino for an in-studio discussion about the who, what, where, when, and why of the New Thought Movement. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/748LSd).
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December 5, 2023 • 70 mins
It's been said that it's not the letting go that's hard, but the holding on. Sometimes God calls us to let go of specific things that we assume have benefit, but are really becoming a spiritual hinderance. Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino and guest Julie Harvey for a discussion about letting go of our attachments to the past, especially when those attachments manifest in holding on to specific things. (Intro and conclusion track "No...
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November 28, 2023 • 60 mins
Abuse scandals. Leaders who don't measure up. Toxic doctrines. Controlling leaders. Modern examinations of Christianity are often negative, especially in the eyes of former members now on social media. Is Christianity the worst religion in the world, or is there another side to the discussion? Join Apostle Dr. Lee Ann Marino live for a Sunday School presenation at Sanctuary International Fellowship Tabernacle - SIFT in Charlotte, N...
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November 21, 2023 • 39 mins
Most Christians acknowledge the importance of love as a concept, but falter on its application. Did you know there's more than one type of love in the Bible? In this episode, join Apostle Lee Ann Marino as she explores the five main concepts of love found in Scripture and what they offer us as we strive to love God, ourselves, and others in this world today. (Intro and conclusion track "No Mistakes" provided by https://slip.stream/...
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