Shane Idleman
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: Why Do Christian Leaders Fall?
Why do leaders fall? They fall for the same reason all Christians fall. Each of us is drawn away by our own evil desires and enticed. When these desires are acted upon, they lead to sin (see James 1:14-15). Sin has a life cycle—it either grows or withers depending on whether we feed or starve …
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WATCH: Why Your Physical Health Is Crucial to Your Spiritual Health
In this transparent and timely discussion, Pastor Shane Idleman discusses why health and fitness are so important and how they affect spiritual health. He also talks directly to pastors and Christian leaders regarding this very important topic of stewarding their health. Listen and watch here. {eoa} Read articles like this one and other Spirit-led content …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: Why God Heals and Doesn’t Heal
In this candid interview, Pastor Shane Idleman talks about the different ways that God heals and also some of the reasons He doesn’t. Is it Ok to pray according to God’s sovereignty, or does our faith have a lot to do with it? What about healing crusades—why are some people healed and others not? Discover …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: ‘Business as Usual’ Isn’t Going to Cut It Anymore
A friend of mine recently attended a large gathering of Christian leaders. When I mentioned how powerful it would be if they added times of prayer, fasting and worship to the schedule, he responded, “That would be a game-changer. But many still have the ‘business-as-usual’ mentality.” This is not only true at Christian events, but …
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Why Are All of These Pastors Stepping Down?
Pastor Shane Idleman in Southern California discusses this sensitive but important topic. It seems as though leaders are falling each week, but can they be ever be reinstated to the lead pastor role again? What about being reinstated to other areas of ministry? Can they ever be used powerfully again? Take time now and listen …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: How to Hear God’s Voice to Know His Will for Your Life
Let me begin by applauding your desire to know God’s will; this is often a sign of spiritual health. God guides those who are willing to follow. That’s the first key—are you truly willing to obey, even if it’s not what you want to hear? Some Things Are Crystal Clear When it comes to knowing …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: The Desperate Need for Holy Fire
I recently spoke in El Paso, Texas, at a large Hispanic church called Vino Nuevo. You can watch the message here with translation. I appreciated the heart of the pastors I had the privilege of meeting. Their eagerness and desire for revival reminded me of the church where I pastor in Southern California, Westside Christian …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor Reveals How to Ignite Your Passion for God After the Fire Fades
Throughout the Bible, we see that there is only one remedy—one solution, one cure—to rekindle a dead spiritual life: revival. Revival is when we till the soil of our heart through brokenness, humility and surrender via fasting, prayer and obedience. God responds by rending the heavens with a spiritual downpour and reviving our parched soul: …
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The Greatest Hindrance to Revival in the Church Lies Here
It’s clear that many churches have closed or have considerably shrunk in size since COVID-19. Reasons range from “church-goers are still scared to return,” to “they prefer watching live feeds.” But why have bold churches experienced tremendous growth? This issue is much deeper—it’s crystal clear that people are hungry for the truth. As a church …
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Revival Cry: ‘Lord, Rip Open the Heavens and Come Down’
“Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down!” (Isa. 64:1-2, NKJV). On April 24, 2021, an Indonesian submarine sank in the southern Pacific Ocean. The news reported that the crew may have run out of oxygen and quickly sank below the crush depth—the pressure on the outside was greater than the …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor Addresses Controversial Worship Music Trend
About a year ago, I sent Bethel an email asking them to clarify a lot of the things that are being said about them (my initial article on using controversial music is below). They finally began that process. My ministry doesn’t endorse this church; we are simply sharing what they are releasing to help clarify …
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Wisdom From David Wilkerson Christians Need to Hear Right Now
“When God determined to recover a ruined situation, he would find a man and baptize him in anguish” —David Wilkerson. And this is exactly what we need today! Anguish is defined as severe physical or emotional pain or distress. Spiritual anguish is when we feel deeply the things that reflect the heart of God. Prophetic …
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Another High-Profile Christian Walks Away—What’s Going On?
A headline this week has many people scratching their head: “Former Desiring God writer Paul Maxwell announces he’s no longer Christian.” How can this happen? Did he lose his salvation? Below is my response about salvation that I’ve shared before. I also just released this short clip that goes into more detail on why Paul …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor Provides a Battle Cry for Dead Churches
Note: Although this article is mainly directed toward leaders, we all need to hear what is being said. My hope is that you would share this with Christian leaders in your sphere of influence. As I recently stated, America’s stage 4 cancer is progressing at an alarming rate (you can read the prognosis here). The …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: The Most Dangerous Virus Infecting the Church Today
By now, most know what cancel culture is: Something you did in your past will be used to silence, stop and “cancel” you. Whether it’s Mike Lindell, whose pillow company lost many retailers after he publicly questioned the election, or Goya Foods, who upset people when they thanked former President Trump, the cancel culture doesn’t …
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