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The Five Gifts Podcast

The Five Gifts Podcast

By: Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell
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 The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.All rights reserved Christianity Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
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  • Don’t Lose the Harvest: Contend, Celebrate, & Multiply

    Don’t Lose the Harvest: Contend, Celebrate, & Multiply
    Mar 30 2026
    Easter creates opportunity—but without intentional follow-through, much of the harvest can be lost. In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell conclude the 5-week evangelism series by equipping leaders to navigate the critical window one week before and immediately after Easter. They address the spiritual resistance that often intensifies before breakthrough and provide practical strategies for contending in prayer, executing a service designed for transformation, and establishing effective follow-up systems. Listeners will learn how to shift from measuring attendance to cultivating discipleship through relational connection, clear next steps, and leadership activation. The episode emphasizes the Divine Urgency of the Evangelistic Gift, highlighting the responsibility not only to reach people but to establish and multiply them within the body of Christ. This conversation provides a blueprint for churches and leaders who want to build sustainable evangelistic culture beyond seasonal events.
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    43 mins
  • The Invitation Strategy

    The Invitation Strategy
    Mar 23 2026
    Two weeks before Easter marks a decisive moment in evangelism. In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell equip leaders and believers to move from preparation to action by mastering discernment-based invitations. Building on weeks of prayer, fasting, and relational investment, they introduce a clear framework for recognizing spiritual readiness through three stages: internal, external, and convicted seekers. Listeners will learn how to extend invitations naturally, remove barriers, and operate in the Divine Urgency of the Evangelistic Gift—reaching people not as projects, but as sons and daughters being drawn home. This episode provides both theological clarity and practical tools to help individuals and churches maximize their impact this Easter season through Spirit-led, relational evangelism.
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    41 mins
  • Conversations and Compassion

    Conversations and Compassion
    Mar 16 2026
    Season 3, Episode 10: Conversations and Compassion Four weeks before Easter is when evangelism becomes relational. In this episode, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell explore how pastors can equip evangelistic leaders to move from prayer into intentional conversations and compassionate action. Drawing from the CLMM strategic framework, they outline practical steps churches can take to prepare the relational ground before inviting people to Easter services. The discussion highlights how meaningful conversations, acts of kindness, and Spirit-led discernment open doors for the gospel long before Easter Sunday arrives. You’ll also hear a powerful real-world example of churches that shifted their evangelistic approach and saw significant spiritual breakthrough.
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    34 mins
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