The Five Gifts Podcast

The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a Coach and Consultant with Church Life Resources and Nationally Appointed US Missionary serving local churches as a Consultant, Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 27 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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Your Identity as a Servant Leader: Being Vs. Doing

2025-06-09

Before we DO for God, we must learn to BE with God. This isn't spiritual theory. It’s foundational to healthy discipleship. Hustle won't make us holy. Productivity doesn’t produce intimacy. Real influence begins with COMMUNION WITH JESUS.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 50 MB - Duration: 58:05m (115 kbps 48000 Hz)

The Law of the Mirror: Seeing Yourself as Someone Worth Growing

2025-06-02

In this episode, we unpack a powerful principle that connects self-worth with personal and spiritual growth. Rooted in Scripture and leadership wisdom, this episode will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and step boldly into your God-given purpose.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 41 MB - Duration: 45:59m (120 kbps 48000 Hz)

Kingdom Gifts for Marketplace Ministry

2025-05-26

Whether you're a CEO, artist, teacher, investor, or barista, your work matters in the Kingdom of God. Learn how your spiritual gifts operate in the workplace and how to walk confidently in your marketplace calling.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 48 MB - Duration: 55:43m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)

The Kingdom Potential of the Markeplace

2025-05-20

🔥 Imagine millions of believers operating at full potential in the marketplace. It's God’s strategy for revival. If you're wondering what your faith has to do with your job… stay tuned—because this episode might just redefine your calling.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 46 MB - Duration: 53:40m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)

Initiating Ministry in the Marketplace

2025-05-13

Your work matters. Your calling is holy. Join us as we dismantle the false dichotomy between sacred and secular, affirm the significance of marketplace ministry, and inspire you to live out your passion for Jesus in every sphere of life.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 58 MB - Duration: 1:06:19m (117 kbps 48000 Hz)

Growing in Self-Awareness

2025-05-05

You can't grow if you don't know where you are. In this episode, we unpack what it means to be self-aware; showing how clarity about your strengths, passions, and purpose unlocks your kingdom potential.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 49 MB - Duration: 55:38m (118 kbps 48000 Hz)

Getting Intentional about Your Growth as a Leader

2025-04-28

Learn how to overcome the gaps holding you back and start growing on purpose—because your best leadership won’t appear by accident! It’s time to break through the barriers and reach your full-kingdom potential.

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Implementing the Gift of the Evangelist

2025-04-21

Lean in close. We’re giving away the secret to your local church’s next season of growth. In fact, this secret already resides in your church and is the key gift for genuinely growing Christ’s body, yet this gift lies dormant in many local churches.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 46 MB - Duration: 58:32m (106 kbps 48000 Hz)

Implementing the Gift of Teacher

2025-04-14

Nothing transformative and edifying in the lives of people happens without Jesus’ ascension gift of the teacher.

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Inviting the Pastoral Anointing

2025-04-07

Today we look at one of the Five Gifts that Jesus gave the Church in His ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit – the Gift of the Pastor.

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 55 MB - Duration: 1:03:16m (117 kbps 48000 Hz)