The Faith of the Father(s) w/ Karl Gessler
The Faith of the Father (s) is a podcast devoted to proclaiming and demonstrating the reality of Jesus Christ—risen from the dead and actively at work today, healing the sick and casting out demons just as He did in the Scriptures. Rooted in the careful study of the Bible and the witness of the Church throughout history, this podcast seeks to learn from the faith of the fathers—from the earliest believers to faithful witnesses in the present day. We hold that the ministry of Jesus did not end in the Gospels, but continues through men and women indwelt by the Holy Spirit and obedient to His voice. Hosted by Karl Gessler, The Faith of the Fathers features candid conversations with those who have walked out of deep trauma, abuse, and bondage and have found real healing in Jesus. It also includes interviews with believers who have witnessed and participated in profound works of God—miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, and even the raising of the dead—through courageous and faithful obedience to Christ. At its core, this podcast affirms a simple conviction: God intends to govern the world through human beings filled with His Spirit, living in truth, authority, and love. By returning to Scripture and the lived faith of the Church, The Faith of the Fathers invites listeners to know Jesus not as a distant figure of the past, but as the living Lord who continues His work today.
Episodes
Can emotional wounds keep us from experiencing the fullness of healing and freedom that Jesus purchased for us?
In this conversation, Karl Gessler sits down with Dave Hayes (The Praying Medic) to discuss what he calls "3 Easy Steps to Emotional Healing." Dave shares how he first began seeing miracles and healings, why emotional and inner healing are so important, and a simple process believers can use to pa...
Why do Christians renounce sin, lies, occult involvement, vows, or demonic agreements during deliverance ministry?
In this episode, Karl Gessler explains that the reason we renounce things is because deliverance is a legal battle in the Courtroom of Heaven. Agreements matter. Words matter. And writing or speaking your renunciations out loud is vital to breaking agreement with darkness.
Topics include:
- What it mean...
Former professional counselor turned pastor and deliverance minister Mark Vanderlip joins Karl Gessler for a deep conversation about trauma, fractured soul parts, spiritual oppression, and healing through Jesus Christ.
After years working in trauma counseling, Mark began to discover that many struggles could not be fully explained through psychology alone. In this interview, he shares how his journey led him into del...
The other night I attended a large Christian concert filled with powerful music, uplifting messages, and songs about freedom, healing, and breakthrough.
But as I looked around the room, I realized something troubling:
Many of the people singing about freedom were still deeply bound.
Why?
In this episode, Karl Gessler explores the difference between proclaiming truth and exercising the authority Jesus actually gave belie...
What if the root of chronic sickness isn’t just physical—but spiritual?
In this powerful and emotional testimony, Kathy Foreman shares her incredible journey through years of suffering, chronic illness, and 12 years in hospice care. Doctors had few answers, and her condition continued to deteriorate. But beneath the physical symptoms was a deeper spiritual battle involving trauma, unforgiveness, bitterness, and demon...
What does it actually mean to live from your spirit—and not just your soul?
In this episode, I sit down with Valerie Picerno, a deliverance coach trained under Dan Duval, who now helps people find freedom from abuse and walk in deeper spiritual clarity and healing.
We explore the often-overlooked reality of the human spirit—how it functions, how it can be wounded, and how it connects directly with God.
In this conversa...
When the New York Mets used sage and rituals to “break a curse” during a losing streak, many saw harmless superstition.
I saw a warning.
In this episode, I use that moment to confront something modern people often treat too casually: the occult.
What happens when people reach into the spiritual realm apart from God? Are practices like sage spiritually neutral? Can “harmless experimentation” open real doors?
We discuss:
<...Many Gen Z Christians have been taught to expect a future with no victory—only survival.
But that’s not what Jesus taught.
Somewhere along the way, a subtle but powerful lie took root in the Church: that everything is destined to get worse and worse, that darkness will inevitably win, and that believers are simply holding on until the end.
In this episode, we confront that belief head-on.
We look at what Scripture actua...
What does real freedom look like when the damage goes deeper than most people realize?
In this powerful conversation, Karl sits down with Sandy Martin to explore the process of deprogramming—the slow, intentional work of helping people break free from layers of trauma, lies, and control.
This isn’t just about casting out a demon and moving on.
This is about walking someone out of darkness that has been built over years...
Can someone love Jesus—and still struggle deeply?
In this powerful conversation, Sandy Martin shares her journey from encountering Christ during the Asbury revival of 1970 to walking through a deeply personal and unexpected struggle with same-sex attraction while committed to her faith.
What she discovered changed everything.
Her struggle wasn’t just about behavior—it was rooted in deeper wounds of trauma, abandonment,...
What is North Korea really like—and why does it matter for the Gospel?
In this eye-opening conversation, we go beyond headlines and into the reality of one of the most closed nations on earth. Through firsthand accounts and insight, this episode takes you inside North Korea to better understand the people, the system, and the spiritual darkness that defines life there.
But this isn’t just about politics or history.
It’...
Most Christians believe in the power of God — but few actually walk in it.
In this powerful conversation, James Thayer shares his radical journey from success and spiritual emptiness into a life fully surrendered to Jesus — now marked by healing, deliverance, and revival. From real stories of miracles to practical insights on activating spiritual gifts, this episode challenges the idea that the supernatural is rare o...
In this episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler discusses church leadership, church scandal, and the growing “exposure culture” within modern Christianity. Drawing from recent controversies surrounding ministries like Bethel Church and leaders such as Bill Johnson, Karl examines the increasing tendency of believers to tear down entire ministries and permanently disqualify pastors when failures or controver...
What is happening to Generation Z — and why are so many young people suddenly hungry for real faith?
In this episode, we sit down with Ethan Sherrer to talk about Gen Z’s impact on the Church, the rise of bold evangelism, and the growing hunger for authentic encounters with the Holy Spirit. We discuss church planting, signs and wonders, personal testimony, and what it looks like for a new generation to take the gospe...
In the wake of renewed public discussion surrounding the Epstein files, Christians and secular voices alike have called for accountability and justice.
But do we understand the true nature of the battle?
In this episode, we explore:
• The shared longing for justice across political divides
• The difference between political accountability and spiritual authority
• What the Church is actually up against
•...
Iran is bleeding.
The world has watched protests, crackdowns, executions, and the brutal suppression of dissent under the Islamic regime. Many see only darkness, fear, and instability.
But there is another story unfolding.
In this powerful conversation, Eugene Bach shares the deeper reality of what is happening inside Iran — a rising underground church, a hunger for truth, and a revival th...
Why does healing prayer feel sincere—but still ineffective for so many Christians?
In this episode, we sit down with Beatty Carmichael to explore why prayer for healing often seems to produce little change—and what may be missing in our understanding of biblical healing.
This conversation focuses on The Prayer of Freedom as a structured, Scripture-based process of inner healing and repentance—not a quick fix or emotio...
In this deeply honest and compassionate episode, Teresa McMillan shares her journey through unimaginable grief after losing her father to suicide.
Teresa loved her dad and was close to him. Just days after a warm and ordinary phone conversation, her world was shattered when he took his own life. The shock, grief, and sense of rejection that follow suicide are difficult to put into words—and despite Teresa’s...
Teresa McMillan grew up in a Catholic home—but she didn’t know what the Bible actually taught or what the Gospel truly meant. When her parents divorced, anger and rebellion took root. Teresa turned to partying, drinking, and destructive relationships, searching for freedom in all the wrong places.
Everything changed when someone took the time to clearly explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
After ful...
Are there spiritually dangerous items in your home? Could objects in your possession be blocking God’s blessing on your life?
In this episode, we examine the biblical reality of cursed and occult objects and the spiritual consequences of holding onto them. Drawing from the story of Achan in Joshua 7, we explore how Israel lost God’s favor—not because God changed, but because forbidden items were hidden in the camp.
Sc...
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