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.

RSS iTunes

Our Hosts:

Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 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.

Links

Spiritual Gifts: Beyond the Spectacular

2026-01-05

What if spiritual gifts were never meant to be isolated moments of power—but expressions of a living, Spirit-formed community?

What if spiritual gifts were never meant to be isolated moments of power—but expressions of a living, Spirit-formed community? In this Season 3 premiere, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell establish a foundational framework for understanding spiritual gifts within the life of the church. Moving beyond fascination with the spectacular, they explore the incarnational nature of gifts, the Trinity’s model of unity in diversity, the necessity of interdependence within the body of Christ, and the central role of sincere love in all ministry. This episode sets the tone for the entire season, calling leaders and believers alike to pursue spiritual vitality shaped by Christ’s character, grounded in Scripture, and oriented toward mission in light of Christ’s return.

Download
Filetype: M4A - Size: 27 MB - Duration: 30:59m (116 kbps 48000 Hz)