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
You experienced freedom—but a few weeks later, you fell back into the same struggle. Does that mean deliverance didn't work? Karl Gessler examines why freedom can be followed by relapse, the role of unbelief, and what must happen after deliverance if you're going to learn to walk free.
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I sensed in my spirit what God wanted to say to you this morning. Be encouraged, the key to your turnaround is not complicated or difficult. The hardest part is that it is too easy.
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Have you struggled to receive the gift of tongues—or wondered why it seems beyond your reach?
The barrier may not be spiritual. It may be mental.
In this episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler exposes the “Western rationalist block” that can prevent believers from yielding to the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues is more than a missionary tool or an optional spiritual experience. It is a po...
Does God’s will always happen—or can fear, hesitation, and disobedience cause us to miss what He intended?
After returning from a transformative 6,650-mile ministry trip across the country, Karl and Susie Gessler sit down to discuss the divine appointments they experienced, the opportunities they almost missed, and the lessons they learned about partnering with God.
Many Christians assume that everything t...
Why does it seem like the attacks never stop?
If you’ve ever wondered why Satan appears to focus so much attention on your life, you’re not alone. Spiritual attacks can leave us feeling discouraged, forgotten, and convinced that God has abandoned us.
But that is exactly what the enemy wants you to believe.
In this episode, Karl Gessler explores the biblical purpose behind spiritual warfare and explains why ...
You didn’t fail at deliverance.
Many people go through deliverance only to find themselves struggling with old habits, addictions, or bondage again. Then shame sets in: I failed. Deliverance didn’t work. Maybe I’ll never be free.
That’s wrong thinking.
Deliverance is something you receive, not something you do. And deliverance itself isn’t the Gospel—it is a byproduct of the Gospel.
T...
What if sin isn’t simply breaking God’s rules? In this episode, Karl Gessler explores the Bible’s definition of sin and argues that sin is fundamentally falling short of humanity’s glorious calling to bear the image of God. Understanding sin this way transforms how we see repentance, salvation, and the mission of Jesus.
What happens when survivors share experiences that challenge our assumptions about trauma, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm?
In this episode, Karl Gessler sits down with Kelly Hawley of Warrior Bride Ministries to discuss her journey from childhood sexual abuse to healing, freedom, and a calling to help survivors of severe trauma.
Kelly shares how Warrior Bride Ministries ministers to those recovering from ritu...
What do you do when someone comes to you for help?
Many Christians believe in deliverance, but when a friend, family member, or church member begins struggling with fear, oppression, destructive habits, or spiritual bondage, they aren't sure where to start. In this episode, Karl Gessler shares a simple, practical framework for leading your first deliverance session.
Rather than focusing on advanced techniques or diffi...
What happens to your spirit when you fast?
In this episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler sits down with Joe Roraff to discuss one of the most powerful and often neglected spiritual disciplines in the Christian life: fasting.
Joe shares the remarkable story of how his father's 21-day fast became a catalyst for his own spiritual transformation and pursuit of God. Together, Karl and Joe explore the purpose of...
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 partner with...
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...
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, bitternes...
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 t...
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...
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 Scr...
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 buil...
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 tr...
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