Advancing the Cause

About Advancing the Cause

Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine. Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges Christians face and engaging with the world through a Christ-centered lens. The podcast also explores the significance of community involvement, missions, apologetics, ecclesiology, practical pastoral ministry, and service. It aims to equip listeners to be faithful proclaimers of God’s Word in their churches and beyond.

Publisher

IFCA International

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2023

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Not Every Change Is Progress: Shepherding the Church with Discernment

   Send a text In a ministry climate that constantly pressures pastors to adapt, innovate, and keep pace, how can church leaders discern when change is necessary—and when it’s a mistake? In this episode, Richard Bargas sits down with seasoned pastor Steve Wong for an honest, pastoral conversation about leading the church through change with wisdom and conviction. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, they explore the biblical difference between faithfulness and flexibility, the dangers of...

2. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Starting Strong Is Easy—Finishing Well Takes Wisdom

   Send a text Ministry is often entered with zeal, vision, and a deep sense of calling—but longevity in ministry is shaped just as much by wisdom, patience, and humility as it is by passion. Many of the lessons that sustain a pastor over decades are rarely learned early, and often only through experience. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas is joined by long-time pastor Bob Rodgers as they reflect on hard-earned lessons from years of pastoral leadership and service alongside ...

3. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Who Has Your Back? Associations in a Fragmented Church World

   Send us a text The modern church world is more fragmented than ever. Independent churches value autonomy and conviction—but many pastors quietly carry the weight of ministry alone, without trusted relationships or shared counsel. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas reflects on why ministry was never meant to be a solo endeavor and why associations like IFCA continue to matter in fractured times. Drawing from Scripture, history, and years of pastoral experience, the conversa...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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