LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

Has God been changing the way He saves people throughout history—or has the message always been the same? Were people under the Law saved by keeping the Law—or has it always been grace through faith? If salvation is by grace through faith today, what exactly saved people before the cross? 

In this episode of The Postscript, we tackle an often-misunderstood aspect of dispensational theology, the relationship between the dispensations and the gospel itself. From Eden to the Church age, we trace the thread of redemption and confront the claim that Scripture presents multiple ways of salvation. Instead, we uncover a powerful, unifying truth—every dispensation declares the same saving reality: grace through faith. Join us as we bring clarity to progressive revelation, challenge common objections, and show how the finished work of Christ stands at the center of God’s plan in every age.

We are joined by Kale Horvath, a missionary and church planter in Budapest Hungary—a graduate of LFBI—and author of Brainwashed: Deconstructing the Battle for our Minds. We are so glad to have him with us to discuss this critical subject.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind!

What’s actually leading you when the moment comes? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler brings the series “The Things That Spread” to its final turn—moving from what forms beneath the surface to what ultimately takes the lead in your life. Drawing from Leviticus 13 and Numbers 13–14, he explores how fear doesn’t just appear… it grows, it’s reinforced, and over time, it begins to guide. But fear isn’t the only thing that spreads. Faith can too.

Few questions shape our confidence in the Bible more than this one: Has God actually preserved His words for us today? Most Christians readily affirm that Scripture was inspired in the beginning—but far fewer have considered what it means for God to preserve His word through history. In this episode, we explore the doctrine of preservation by looking at the Bible’s own testimony about its endurance, the process by which Scripture was written, copied, and transmitted through generations, and why this issue ultimately forces every believer to make a decision about the authority of the Bible they hold in their hands. If God promised to preserve His words, where can they be found—and what does that mean for the church?

Pastor Troy Stogdill of First Baptist Church of New Philadelphia recently completed a thoughtful and challenging sermon series titled The Promise of Preservation. Today, he and I will explore the central ideas of the series and why it remains a vital issue for the certainty and authority of the word of God today.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind!

How does something small… become something that feels like you? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler continues the series “The Things That Spread” by exploring how quiet patterns don’t just influence behavior—they slowly shape identity. Through biblical moments from Israel’s wilderness, Korah’s rebellion, and the progression of compromise, this episode traces how internal decisions—left unchallenged—begin to form the way we think, respond, and ultimately define ourselves.

Hey Students!

As you move into the final stretch of the semester, the goal is not just to finish—but to finish faithfully. This is the time to shift from simply reading to capturing what God has taught you. Begin putting your thoughts on paper, even if they feel incomplete. Writing will sharpen your understanding and help you see where you need to grow. Set a simple, steady rhythm each week—time reading, time writing, and time revising. Little, consistent steps will carry you much further than last-minute effort.

Above all, guard your walk with the Lord. Fatigue can wear on both your discipline and your spirit, but your strength for this season comes from staying rooted in Him. Remember why you’re doing this—these assignments are not just academic, they are preparing you to handle the Word and serve others well. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Finish this season with a clear mind, a steady pace, and a heart that is right before God.

LFBI is intended for you to get a big dose of biblical teaching and ministry philosophy—you don't need to be perfect or capture everything—you just need to stay faithful.

God Bless,

The LFBI Team

In an expensive city, “meeting space” is one of the greatest tests to the fidelity of a pastor’s vision. Where you gather shapes how you gather, what you can sustain, and how your people think about stewardship, stability, and mission. And when a church doesn’t own its space, it lives with a constant paradox: the freedom of being nimble next to the vulnerability of being temporary. Today’s episode is about that pressure—how to steward God’s resources wisely—and how to keep the mission central when the ground keeps shifting underneath you—how do we think biblically about buildings without making buildings the goal. 

Our guest is Mike Reneau, a church planting pastor who’s been in Boston since 2020. Mike and his team began with a small core and initially rented a beautiful, affordable church space downtown with room to grow—until they were asked to leave by the owners because of their position on the King James Bible, forcing them to start fresh. Since then, the work has adapted, relocating to Newton, Massachusetts, where the context is more family-centric and the ministry rhythms have had to mature. In our conversation, Mike shares what he’s learned about stewardship, urban ministry realities, ownership versus renting, and how a church can stay light on its feet without losing its footing.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind!

Why do the patterns shaping your life feel so natural… even when they’re quietly working against you? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler continues the series The Things That Spread by exploring a deeper question: not just what shows up in life—but what keeps getting fed. Through scripture, storytelling, and honest reflection, this episode traces how small, repeated thoughts and reactions begin to take root, shaping identity, perspective, and behavior over time.

Every growing church eventually runs into a question that isn’t just practical—it’s pastoral: What do we do when the work is outgrowing the room? 

A building can be a blessing, but it can also become a bottleneck. And when a congregation has poured love, labor, and resources into a space, the thought of moving on to a new building brings real tension—feelings of uncertainty and—not to mention— the potential for distraction from the mission.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to pursue more space without losing spiritual focus: how to think clearly about stewardship, how to lead people through change, and how to make decisions that keep prayer, evangelism, and discipleship at the center. My guest is Lee Ridings, pastor of Greater Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia. Lee planted the church about twelve years ago, now the congregation is filling the pews and outgrowing their space, forcing a new season of questions that should help pastors and church planters trust the Lord for “space” in his timing.

And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind!

Why do the most significant changes in life rarely begin with dramatic moments? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler begins a new series exploring a surprising chapter of the Bible — Leviticus 13 — and the diagnostic wisdom it offers about how corruption actually spreads. Through scripture, personal stories, and everyday analogies, Jonathan unpacks how the patterns that shape us rarely arrive as explosions. Instead, they begin quietly: a thought that repeats, a reaction that lingers, a habit that slowly deepens its path.