by Fr-David Dodd
Welcome to the Fire on the Mountain Podcast, a show where we talk about how to stir into flame our God-given potential and spread that flame of renewal to those around us, being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to become agents of transformation in the world around us. Please like and follow Email me at firemountainpodcast@gmail.com
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May 9, 2026
<p>The world is being discipled by fear.<br>But Jesus announces another Kingdom.</p><p>In this final episode of Where the Dove Rests, we explore the last Beatitude:</p><p>“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”</p><p>Drawing from Matthew 5, John 17, Acts 5, Revelation 12, and the witness of the early Church, this episode is a call to become people upon whom the Holy Spirit can rest.</p><p>As fear, compromise, and division rise in the world, the Spirit is raising up surrendered sons and daughters marked by holiness, courage, abiding love, and faithful witness.</p><p>The Dove does not rest on empire.<br>The Dove rests on surrendered people.</p><p>In the world, but not of it.<br>Carry the Dove. Live the Kingdom.</p><p></p>
March 21, 2026
<p>Jesus said the world would believe when Christians are united—so what does our division say about us?Jesus said something astonishing the night before He died:</p><p>The world will believe in Him <strong>when it sees Christians united</strong>.</p><p>So what does it mean that the world mostly sees the opposite?</p><p>Division.<br>Suspicion.<br>Christians attacking other Christians.</p><p>In this episode of Where the Dove Rests, we confront one of the most uncomfortable Beatitudes: <strong>“Blessed are the peacemakers.”</strong></p><p>Peacemaking isn’t about pretending differences don’t exist.<br>It’s about tearing down walls that the world assumes are permanent.</p><p>Scripture shows a pattern many Christians overlook: <strong>the Holy Spirit moves powerfully where unity appears.</strong> From Pentecost to the shocking moment when the Spirit falls on Gentiles in <strong>Acts of the Apostles 10</strong>, God repeatedly disrupts the boundaries His people thought were fixed.</p><p>Drawing on Scripture, the early Church, and insights we ask a difficult question:</p><p>What if one of the greatest obstacles to revival isn’t secular culture…</p><p><strong>but Christian tribalism?</strong></p><p>The early bishop <strong>Cyprian of Carthage</strong> once observed that the Holy Spirit appeared as a dove because the dove is peaceful and cannot be divided.</p><p>If the Spirit comes as a dove…</p><p>Then where there is division, the dove cannot rest.</p><p>So here’s the question this episode refuses to avoid:</p><p><strong>If Jesus said unity would make the world believe, what does our division say about us?</strong></p><p><br></p><p></p>
March 14, 2026
<p><br></p><p>What if purity isn’t about behavior modification… but about spiritual voltage?</p><p>In this episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood words in faith culture. Purity has often been reduced to rule-keeping, image management, or moral anxiety. But what if purity is actually about power? What if the oil that fuels the flame must be undiluted to burn bright?</p><p>From anointing oil in ancient Scripture to the fire of Pentecost, we explore a disruptive idea: <strong>purity is potency</strong>. Blended oil smokes. Pure oil ignites. And in the same way, diluted devotion produces burnout—but intimacy with God produces fire.</p><p>We wrestle with uncomfortable questions:</p><ul><li><p>Are we right… or are we radiant?</p></li><li><p>Are we defending truth without carrying presence?</p></li><li><p>Are we burning bright—or just burning out?</p></li></ul><p>This episode reframes purity as intimacy. Not striving, but surrender. Not performance, but presence. Because without intimacy, we burn out. With intimacy, we burn bright.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “be good,” or disillusioned by hollow religion, this conversation will challenge and reawaken you.</p><p>The fire doesn’t fall on mixtures.<br>It rests on surrendered oil.</p><p>Purity is potency.</p><p></p>
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Welcome to the Fire on the Mountain Podcast, a show where we talk about how to stir into flame our God-given potential and spread that flame of renewal to those around us, being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to become agents of transformation in the world around us.
Please like and follow
Email me at firemountainpodcast@gmail.com
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