In this 40th Episode of "The Shield & Sword Podcast", Your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) introduce the root issue of the contaminating influence of Calvinistic theology, namely unscriptural sovereignty, in Part One of "New Covenant Truth or Calvinistic Theology: What's Shaping Your Beliefs?" This Series was deemed important enough for a G.G.S.(Gospel Guideposts Series) tag to be placed on it, because one's beliefs about sovereignty touch literally every belief of what God is like and how He interacts with us. For this reason, this introductory Episode emphasizes that if our views are not shaped by clear New Covenant Truth then we are susceptible to the gravitational pull of any variation of unscriptural sovereignty. These varying degrees of deterministic contamination have been seen since the gnostics of the first century, but popularized by Calvinistic theology in more recent times, thus earning it the representative role of that which is contrary to New Covenant Truth as stated in the series' title. Be enlightened and equipped for a battle in which you may not have realized the side on which you are standing! "The Shield & Sword Podcast" is a Ministry of the FULL GOSPEL FAITH MINISTRIES.

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In this First Episode(Episode 39) of the New Year, Your Hosts, Pastor Matney, and Bro. Derek Rich, unveil "The Word of the Lord for 2026." You're sure to be edified as the foundational understanding of "situated," "settled," and "abounding" come into full focus as God's best for those who will Believe and walk in His Word. "The Shield & Sword Podcast" is a Ministry of the FULL GOSPEL FAITH MINISTRIES.

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In this last Episode of 2025(Episode 38), your Hosts(Pastor Matney and Bro. Derek Rich) take a look back upon this calendar year's Episodes and B.F.B.'s while spontaneously offering fresh insights and observations! In this Episode, "The Podcast Year In Review, With a Sprinkle of Christmas", some important, interpretative light is shed upon familiar stories and Scriptures that have needlessly hindered many Christians' receptivity of clear revelation provided for in the WORD OF GOD. A brief, yet remarkable observation of Church history from the past to the present, is given. Then, as expected, the Episode concludes with a Heart - Warming story behind one of the beloved Christmas Carols of all time. Be encouraged by this final Episode to close - out the year with Great Expectation in God! Concerning the 2025 FAITH CONFERENCE that just concluded in November, CD's and(or) the MP3 Jump Drive's can be obtained, as well as other media items, by simply CALLING or TEXTING (863) 225 - 2681, and a Representative will be in contact with You. “The Shield & Sword Podcast” is a Ministry of the FULL GOSPEL FAITH MINISTRIES.

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