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.
Advancing the Cause
Latest Episodes
Enduring Truth in a Shifting Church
In a world where ministry trends come and go, and cultural pressures shape the church, how can pastors and believers cultivate a faith that endures? In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas sits down with author Dr. Cory ...
Ministering in a Porn-Soaked World: Shepherding Hearts Toward Purity
In this timely episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas is joined by Pastor Bobby Scott (Pastor of Discipleship at Community of Faith Bible Church, South Gate, CA) and Peter Goeman (Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languag...
When Gifted Leaders Fall: Why Character Matters More Than Competence
In recent years, a sobering pattern has emerged across the evangelical landscape: highly gifted, influential leaders whose ministries appeared successful—until character failures brought devastating consequences. In this solo episode of Advanci...
Not Every Change Is Progress: Shepherding the Church with Discernment
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
Starting Strong Is Easy—Finishing Well Takes Wisdom
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 l...
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