The Levi and Beks Podcast

Why We Believe The Gifts of The Spirit Are For Today | EP 010.

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Thu, 21 May 2026 07:25:16 GMT

Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today?
Or did they cease with the Apostles and the completion of Scripture?

In Episode 010 of the Levi & Beks Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in Church history: Continuationism vs. Cessationism.

We talk about:
• What the “gifts of the Spirit” actually are in Scripture
• The Greek terms “Pneumatika” and “Charismata”
• Whether miracles, prophecy, tongues, and healing are still for today
• Church history and the early Church Fathers
• 1 Corinthians 13 and “when the perfect comes”
• Emotional sensationalism vs. unbelief
• False manifestations
• Biblical order for the gifts in the church
• Personal stories involving healing and speaking in tongues
• How Christians can pursue the Holy Spirit without abandoning discernment

This conversation isn’t about chasing hype or shutting down the supernatural.
It’s about asking: What does Scripture actually teach?

We believe the Church needs both:
🔥 A deep reverence for the Word of God
🔥 And a genuine openness to the Holy Spirit

“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21 (ESV)

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The Hidden Origin of Shekinah Glory | Is the Holy Spirit Feminine? | EP 009

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:43:48 GMT

Is “Shekinah Glory” actually biblical… or is it something the Church adopted without realizing it?

In this episode of the Levi & Beks Podcast, we take a deep dive into a commonly used phrases in modern Christianity—and ask a question most people have never stopped to consider:

👉 Where did the idea of “Shekinah Glory” actually come from?

Many of us have heard it in sermons, worship songs, and even church names. It’s often used to describe the manifest presence of God. But here’s the surprising truth:

The word “Shekinah” is never found in Scripture.

So what is it? And how did it become so widely accepted?

In this conversation, we unpack:

- The true origin of the term Shekinah
- How it developed in later Jewish writings like the Talmud and Kabbalah
- Why it’s often associated with a divine feminine concept
- What the Bible actually teaches about God’s presence
- Whether it’s biblical to describe the Holy Spirit as feminine
- Why understanding the source of our theology really matters

We’re not here to attack or shame—most of us grew up hearing these ideas and assumed they were biblical. Our goal is simple:

👉 To return to Scripture and test everything against God’s Word.

Source referenced: www.chabad.org - article: Who is Shechinah, And What Does She Want from My Life? (for educational discussion and critique)
Source referenced: https://www.ligonier.org/posts/53-of-evangelicals-think-the-holy-spirit-is-a-force-the-state-of-theology (for educational discussion and critique)

Bible translation used: English Standard Version (ESV)

Are We Saved By Faith Alone... Or By Works? 🤔 | EP 008

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:06:09 GMT

Are we saved by faith alone… or by works?

Do Paul and James contradict each other? Is salvation by grace through faith alone actually biblical? In this episode of the White Stone Podcast, we break down one of the most debated topics in Christian theology and church history.

We dive deep into Scripture, exploring passages like Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 3-4, and James 2:14-26, and explain how they actually complement each other—not contradict.

You’ll also learn:

-The history behind this debate, from the early church to the Protestant Reformation
-What Martin Luther meant by “faith alone”
-The Bible’s teaching on faith, works, and justification
-Why “faith without works is dead” might not mean what you think

📖 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
0:21 – Paul vs. James: Faith Alone or Works?
1:04 – Early Church History & Major Splits
2:21 – Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation
4:05 – Salvation by Faith Alone: Christ at the Center
7:08 – Faith + Works vs. Works-Based Salvation (Key Scriptures)
13:47 – Living Faith: How Genuine Faith Produces Fruit
27:29 – Summary: Paul Teaches How, James Teaches What

🔥 Key takeaway: We are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, but true faith always produces fruit.

📜 Bible Credit:
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.

Because You Are Lukewarm, I Will Spit You Out Of My Mouth | Letter to Laodicea | Ep 007

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:42:27 GMT

In Episode 7 of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we examine Christ’s final and most sobering warning — His words to the church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22).

Laodicea was wealthy, influential, and self-sufficient — a major banking center with a renowned medical school and thriving economy. Yet Jesus declares them “wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.” Though materially rich, they were spiritually bankrupt.

What does it mean that they were “lukewarm”? Is Jesus saying He prefers spiritual coldness over indifference? Or is He exposing something deeper — a church that no longer felt its need for Him?

This letter confronts modern Christianity directly. In a culture of comfort and prosperity, are we dependent on Christ?

Jesus rebukes those He loves. And even to a church with no commendation, He offers mercy, fellowship, and a throne.

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The Church Jesus Never Rebuked | Letter to Philadelphia

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:37:11 GMT

In Episode 6 of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we dive deep into Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia — the church He never rebuked. While most churches in Revelation receive correction, this small, seemingly insignificant congregation receives only praise.

Why?

Philadelphia had little power.
They weren’t influential.
They weren’t culturally dominant.
But they were faithful.

We explore the historical background of ancient Philadelphia — a wealthy city devastated by the earthquake of 17 AD, rebuilt under Emperor Tiberius, surrounded by emperor worship and religious pressure. This small church faced persecution, expulsion from synagogues, and the constant demand to declare “Caesar is Lord.” Yet they refused to deny Christ.

In Revelation 3:7–13, Jesus identifies Himself as:

The Holy One

The True One
The One who holds the Key of David
The One who opens and no one shuts

We unpack:
• What the “open door” really means (mission opportunity or entrance into the Kingdom?)
• The authority of Christ in Isaiah 22:22 and messianic fulfillment
• The “synagogue of Satan” and what that phrase actually implies
• Whether Revelation 3:10 teaches a pre-tribulation rapture
• What it means that Jesus will “keep” His church
• The promise of becoming pillars in the temple of God
• What true success in the Church actually looks like

Revelation is not written to terrify believers. It is written to strengthen them.
It pulls back the curtain to show that Jesus reigns, evil will not endure, and the faithful will dwell in His presence forever.

This letter forces us to reconsider how we measure spiritual success.

If you’re studying Revelation, interested in biblical prophecy, the seven churches of Revelation, end-times theology, or the authority of Christ in Scripture, this episode is for you.

📖 Passage: Revelation 3:7–13
📍 Series: The Seven Churches of Revelation
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“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

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The Church that Looked Alive But Was Dead | Letter to Sardis | Ep 005

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:31:28 GMT

In Episode 5 of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we examine Christ’s sobering words to the church in Sardis, a church with a reputation for being alive, yet declared spiritually dead by Jesus Himself (Revelation 3:1–6).

Outwardly, Sardis appeared successful, established, and respectable. But beneath the surface, the church was watchless, compromised, and dangerously self-deceived. Jesus calls them to wake up, remember the gospel they received, and repent, while still holding out hope for a faithful remnant who have not soiled their garments.

As we trace the historical, biblical, and theological context of Sardis, we confront a question the modern church cannot avoid: Are we alive in name only, or alive before God?

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You Tolerate that Woman Jezebel | Letter to Thyatira | Ep 004

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:27:32 GMT

In Episode 4 of our 7‑part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we unpack the challenging message Jesus gives to the church in Thyatira — a congregation commended for love, faith, service, and endurance yet rebuked for tolerating false teaching and compromise.

In this study we explore:
📌 The historical and cultural context of Thyatira — a place of trade guilds, idolatry, and syncretistic religion
📌 The danger of tolerating false prophets and spiritual compromise
📌 Christ’s call to repent and the promise to those who overcome
📌 How this ancient letter speaks to the modern church and our own theological integrity

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Where Satan Has His Throne | Letter to Pergamum | Ep 003

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:23:57 GMT

In Episode 3 of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we study the letter to the church in Pergamum — a congregation living “where Satan has his throne” yet still holding fast to Christ in the midst of extreme cultural pressure. Despite this praise, Jesus rebukes the church for doctrinal compromise and tolerance of false teaching (Revelation 2:12–17). We unpack:

📖 What it meant for believers to live in a city dominated by pagan temples and emperor worship
📖 The significance of the sharp double-edged sword (God’s Word)
📖 The danger of compromise with worldly teaching
📖 The call to repent and the promise of hidden manna and a white stone with a new name
📖 How this ancient message speaks to the modern church

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Faithful Unto Death | Letter to Smyrna | Ep 002

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:21:32 GMT

In Episode 2 of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we unpack the message Jesus sends to the church in Smyrna — a congregation facing persecution, poverty, and suffering.

In this study we explore:
📌 The historical context of Smyrna (Roman persecution & imperial cult pressure)
📌 What Jesus means by “I know your tribulation and your poverty, but you are rich”
📌 The call to faithfulness even unto death
📌 How this ancient letter speaks to the church today

Jesus doesn’t promise escape — He promises Christ-centered endurance. What might it look like to be faithful in hardship rather than simply comfortable?

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You Have Abandoned Your First Love | Letter to Ephesus | Ep 001

The Levi and Beks Podcast — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:16:47 GMT

In this first episode of our 7-part series on the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, we dive deep into the letter to the church in Ephesus — a church commended for its perseverance and sound doctrine but rebuked for losing its first love for Christ. What does it mean to have doctrine without devotion? How does Christ call His church to repent and remember its first love?

📖 Join us as we exegete Revelation 2:1-7 with historical background, theological insight, and pastoral application for Christ’s church today.

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