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
When Faithfulness Feels Invisible
Many pastors and ministry leaders labor faithfully week after week with little visible fruit to show for it. Attendance fluctuates, progress feels slow, and encouragement can be scarce. In those seasons, it’s easy to wonder whether the work is making any real difference. In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas speaks directly to those quiet moments of discouragement—when obedience goes unnoticed, and perseverance feels costly. Drawing from Scripture and years of ministry experience, Richard offers a biblical perspective on faithfulness, reminds listeners how God measures success, and encourages weary servants to keep sowing in hope. If you’ve ever questioned whether your labor in the Lord truly matters, this episode is for you.
Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org
Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org
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