Truthstream Podcast | Dr. Stephen Phinney

EXTENDING FORGIVENESS TO THOSE WHO HURT US
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney
 
In this episode of The Exchanged Life Podcast, we turn our hearts toward one of the most challenging and liberating commands Yeshua ever gave: to forgive those who have hurt us. Forgiveness is not a passive suggestion—it is a divine imperative that reflects the very nature of God’s mercy toward us. As believers, we are called to extend the same grace we’ve received, even when the wounds run deep. This episode will explore the biblical foundation for forgiveness, not as a feeling, but as an act of obedience that unlocks healing and spiritual freedom.
Whether you’re struggling to forgive a betrayal, wrestling with past wounds, or simply seeking to understand the heart of God on this issue, this episode offers a timely and transformative message. Join us as we uncover how the righteousness of Christ within us empowers us to forgive—not in our own strength, but through the supernatural life of Yeshua. This is more than a teaching; it’s an invitation to freedom.
Review or purchase Dr. Phinney's workbook on the topic: HERE.
 
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ACCEPTING THE BELIEVER'S RIGHTEOUSNESS IN CHRIST
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this compelling episode, Dr. Phinney unpacks the profound biblical truth that indwelt believers are not merely forgiven—they are made the very righteousness of Christ. Drawing from passages such as 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 8:10, he reveals how the believer’s identity is not based on performance but on divine exchange. Through the indwelling life of Yeshua, the redeemed are clothed in His righteousness, empowered to live as vessels of His holiness, and called to reflect His character in every sphere of life.
This episode challenges listeners to move beyond religious behavior and embrace the indwelling power of Messiah. Dr. Phinney calls the Church to awaken to its true identity—not as sinners saved by grace alone, but as saints commissioned to release the life of Yeshua in every conversation, decision, and relationship. It is a call to live from the inside out, where righteousness is not just a covering but a catalyst for Kingdom impact.
Review or purchase the workbook today. HERE
 
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THE ART OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Featuring Keith Radcliffe & Dr. Stephen Phinney
 
Unmasking the Battle Behind the Battle: In this gripping episode of the Exchanged Life Podcast, Dr. Stephen Phinney and Keith Radcliffe dive deep into the reality of Spiritual Warfare—not as a metaphor, but as a daily confrontation with unseen forces that seek to distort truth, suppress identity, and derail purpose. With prophetic clarity and scriptural precision, they expose the tactics of the enemy and equip listeners to stand firm in the power of Yeshua. This isn’t just a teaching—it’s a call to arms for every believer who refuses to live passively in a world at war.
This episode is more than content—it’s a commissioning. Whether you’re weary from battle or just awakening to the war around you, Spiritual Warfare will stir your spirit and sharpen your discernment. Tune in to hear how the remnant is being called to rise, reckon their identity, and resist the schemes of darkness with truth and love. Subscribe, share, and join the movement of believers who refuse to be silenced. The war is real—but so is the victory.
Get your free copy of Dr. Phinney's book, The Art of Spiritual Warfare. Send an email requesting this book to corporate@iomamerica.org 
 
 
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IDENTITY IN THE LIFE OF YESHUA
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this episode, we confront a common yet exhausting trap: the authentic believer striving to live the “Christian life” through self-effort, discipline, and religious performance. Many sincere followers of Yeshua find themselves caught in a cycle of trying harder, doing more, and measuring their worth by spiritual output. Though their intentions are noble, the result is often burnout, guilt, and a subtle drift from grace. The truth is, the Christian life was never meant to be lived for Yeshua—it was meant to be lived by Yeshua, in and through the believer. This episode exposes the futility of flesh-driven striving and invites listeners into the liberating reality of Christ-as-Life.
This episode challenges the listener to stop trying to imitate Christ and start allowing Him to animate their life. The authentic believer must exchange performance for Presence, effort for intimacy, and religion for relationship. Yeshua is not waiting for us to become strong enough—He is ready to live His strength through us now. The question is not “How do I live the Christian life?” but “Will I let Christ live His Life through me?” When that shift occurs, everything changes. Ministry becomes overflow. Obedience becomes joy. And the believer becomes a living witness—not of their own greatness, but of the great and mighty work of the indwelling King.
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CIRCUMCISION OF THE HEART
Featuring Dennis Gladden & Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this powerful episode, Dr. Stephen Phinney welcomes guest Dennis Gladden to explore one of the most vital yet often overlooked truths of the believer’s journey—Yeshua’s circumcision of the heart. Together, they unpack the biblical mandate for every member of the Bride of Christ to undergo this spiritual transformation, where the fleshly nature is cut away and the believer becomes fully yielded to the indwelling life of the Messiah. This is not symbolic—it is supernatural. As Dennis shares from both Scripture and personal testimony, listeners are invited to consider how true intimacy with Yeshua begins with surrender, and how circumcision of the heart is the gateway to covenantal identity.
As the conversation unfolds, the urgency becomes clear: the Bride must be prepared. In a world of compromise and superficial faith, this episode calls believers back to the core of discipleship—being marked by the Spirit, set apart for holiness, and empowered to walk in love and obedience. Dennis Gladden’s insights, paired with Dr. Phinney’s prophetic clarity, offer a sobering yet hope-filled message: Yeshua is not returning for a divided or defiled Bride, but for one whose heart has been circumcised by His own hand. This episode is a clarion call to every believer to embrace the refining work of the Spirit and step into their true identity as covenantal sons and daughters.
Visit Dennis's Substack: HERE
 
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DANGERS OF REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney & Narrator Tyler Townshed
In this compelling episode of the Exchanged Life Podcast, Dr. Stephen Phinney confronts the rising tide of Replacement Theology—a doctrine that seeks to erase the covenantal identity of Israel and replace her with the Church.
With clarity and conviction, Dr. Phinney exposes the theological error and spiritual danger of this ideology, reminding listeners that God’s promises to Israel are eternal, irrevocable, and central to His redemptive plan. This episode is not just a teaching—it’s a prophetic warning to believers who have unknowingly embraced a narrative that undermines the very heart of Scripture.
Listeners will be challenged to examine their own beliefs, realign with biblical truth, and honor the role of Israel in God’s unfolding story. Through Scripture, historical insight, and Spirit-led commentary, Dr. Phinney calls the Body of Christ to repentance and restoration—urging believers to reject theological compromise and embrace the fullness of God’s covenant. This episode is a must-hear for anyone serious about discipleship, prophetic clarity, and standing with the apple of God’s eye in these critical days.
Discover more of Dr. Phinney's essays and media HERE.
 
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NATURAL UNSAVED MAN VS. THE INDWELLING SPIRITUAL MAN
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney
 
In this revealing episode, the stark contrast between the Natural Man and the Spiritual Man comes into full view. The Natural Man, born of the Adamic nature, walks according to the flesh—driven by instinct, emotion, and worldly logic. He is easily manipulated by the enemy, who feeds him lies wrapped in self-justification and pride. This man may appear religious, moral, or even successful, but his inner compass is broken, calibrated by the fallen nature inherited from Adam. His decisions are reactive, his identity unstable, and his discernment clouded. He is a puppet in a system designed to keep him blind to the indwelling Life he was meant to carry.
This episode challenges listeners to examine which nature governs their walk. Are they led by the fading echoes of Adam, or by the living voice of Messiah within? The Natural Man will always be vulnerable to the serpent’s schemes, but the Spiritual Man is fortified by the indwelling Presence. He doesn’t need signs or approval—he has the mind of Christ directing him in all things. This is not mystical—it is practical, powerful, and deeply personal. The enemy may roar, but the Spirit whispers louder. And in that whisper, the Spiritual Man finds his strength, his direction, and his unshakable identity.
Review the diagrams that accompany this episode HERE. 
 
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RELEASING THE POWER OF PRAYER
Featuring David Chotka & Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this riveting episode, Dr. Stephen Phinney sits down with seasoned pastor and prayer strategist David Chotka to explore the supernatural power of prayer and its inseparable link to the indwelling Holy Spirit. With decades of ministry experience between them, these two spiritual leaders unpack how prayer is not merely communication with God—it is communion with the Spirit of God who dwells within every authentic believer.
David Chotka brings a wealth of insight into the mechanics of Spirit-led prayer, sharing testimonies of divine intervention, healing, and breakthrough that emerged when believers prayed not from fleshly desperation, but from Spirit-filled authority. He and Dr. Phinney discuss how the Holy Spirit doesn’t just empower prayer—He initiates it, groaning within us with intercession that transcends human language (Romans 8:26). Together, they challenge listeners to move beyond formulaic petitions and into Spirit-breathed declarations that align with heaven’s agenda.
Dr. Phinney emphasizes that the indwelling Spirit is not a passive presence but a living force—one that stirs the believer to pray in accordance with God’s will, timing, and character. When prayer flows from the Spirit within, it becomes a weapon of warfare, a balm of healing, and a channel of divine wisdom. The conversation touches on the difference between soulish prayer and Spirit-led intercession, exposing how cultural Christianity often substitutes emotion for anointing.
David Chotka's book, "Healing Prayer:" HERE
David Chotka's book, "Six Short Steps to Pray:" HERE
 
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AUTHENTIC REPENTANCE IN CHRIST
Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney
Dr. Phinney teaches that authentic repentance is not merely a behavioral adjustment or emotional remorse—it is a spiritual transaction rooted in the indwelling Life of Yeshua. True repentance begins when the believer recognizes the futility of self-effort and surrenders to the sufficiency of Christ within. It is not about striving to be better, but about dying to the old self and allowing the risen Messiah to live His Life through the surrendered vessel. This repentance is not a one-time event, but a continual posture of yielding, where the believer turns from independence and embraces dependence on the indwelling Christ.
Ultimately, Dr. Phinney frames repentance as a divine invitation to restoration. It is the Spirit-led response to conviction, where the believer turns from counterfeit life and embraces the eternal Life of Yeshua. Through this surrender, the believer is not just cleansed—they are commissioned. Repentance becomes the soil for revival, the doorway to intimacy, and the foundation for walking in the Spirit. It is not about trying harder—it is about trusting deeper. And in that trust, the believer discovers the joy of being fully known, fully forgiven, and fully indwelt.
Review the diagrams of this series: HERE
 
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FATHERHOOD THROUGH THE LENS OF INDWELLING LIFE
Featuring Keith Radcliffe & Dr. Stephen Phinney
In this compelling episode, Keith Radcliffe and Dr. Phinney confront the crisis of fatherlessness in today’s culture through the lens of biblical truth. With clarity and conviction, they unpack how the absence of godly fathers has left a generation spiritually disoriented, emotionally vulnerable, and culturally adrift.
Drawing from Scripture and personal ministry experience, they reveal that true fatherhood is not merely about presence—but about spiritual authority, identity impartation, and modeling the character of our Heavenly Father. The conversation opens with a sobering look at how the enemy has targeted fatherhood to fracture families and distort the image of God. 
As the dialogue deepens, Keith and Dr. Phinney explore the restorative power of biblical fatherhood. They emphasize that godly men are called to be more than providers—they are to be protectors, disciplers, and spiritual leaders who reflect the love, justice, and mercy of Yeshua. 
Our gift to you, "The Principled Patriarch," by Dr. Phinney HERE.
Keith Radcliffe's Substack HERE.
 
 
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