Good News For Everyone: Tom Shanklin Ministries Podcast

Tom Speaking at North Woods Community Church, Solon Springs, Wisconsin. What if God isn’t distant—but closer than you’ve ever realized? In this powerful and Spirit-filled message, you’re invited to pause, breathe, and remember a life-changing truth: God is here. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and prophetic insight, this episode explores the biblical promise that “there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God”—and that river is still flowing today. Drawing from Psalm 46 and Ezekiel 47, this teaching reveals the Holy Spirit as God’s living river—bringing joy where there is heaviness, healing where there is brokenness, and hope where life feels dry or uncertain. Whether you feel ankle-deep in faith or ready for waters to swim in, this message calls you to go deeper, to cooperate with what God is doing, and to allow His presence to transform not only your life, but the world around you. You’ll hear how revival always begins with relationship—being a friend of God—and how the river that flows f

This message reveals the powerful truth of Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). When you receive Jesus Christ, God doesn’t just forgive your sins — He places His very nature inside you. Through the new birth, your heart is made new, your past is washed away, and the life, power, and ability of God begin working in you. In this teaching, you’ll discover: What it truly means to have Christ living in you How God’s nature transforms broken lives Why your failures don’t disqualify you How to walk in victory through the Holy Spirit The inheritance you have as a believer in Jesus No matter how broken you feel — emotionally, mentally, or physically — God is not finished with you. Jesus came to give life, healing, freedom, and purpose.

"For I am the LORD who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26 MEV) Sometimes we think of God as the One who used to heal back in the Bible days or the God who will heal us later in the sweet by and by. But in Exodus 15:26, God identifies Himself as the Lord your Doctor NOW. Watch or listen to this message and receive healing from the Great Physician. He loves you and is willing to bring healing to you today! Audio Healing Resources The Healing CD & MP3 Our New Book: Following Jesus The Lord is Still Your Doctor [Audio & Video] Use the Name of Jesus [Audio & Video] What Do You Need from the Lord? [Audio & Video] Expect a Miracle! [Audio] Activating the Benefits of the Gospel [Audio & Video] How to Find Help in Time of Need [Video & Audio] No More Bitter Waters [Audio] Do You Want To Be Healed? [Audio & Video] The Key

The Holy Scripture says that the "effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.‭" (James 5:16 MEV) God wants us to learn to pray effective, powerful prayers that accomplish much, not mealy-mouthed, weak prayers that accomplish nothing. This video gives keys from the Word of God that open our understanding of how to pray with power. Listen and receive! Audio Four keys to pray with power: Find another believer to agree with you in prayer. Pray in faith based on the Word of God. Be honest with God and others about your failures and weaknesses. Use the authority God has given you in prayer. Recent Videos How to Pray with Power [Audio & Video] The Power of Speaking God’s Word [Audio & Video] Use the Name of Jesus [Audio & Video] 2025: A New Year, A New Beginning! [Audio & Video] BSOM263: Activating the Holy Spirit in Your Ministry [Audio] How to Receive

  Speaking God's Word is a powerful way to release your faith! In this audio and video message, we share the story of a woman who released her faith through her speech and actions and received a miracle from God. Whether it is for salvation, healing, deliverance, or any blessing from God, we can release our faith through the words of our mouth. Listen to this encouraging message today! Audio Recording Notes: The Power of Speaking God's Word Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; (Psalms 107:2, KJV). MT: You won’t go far disagreeing with God. Align your thoughts and words with His Word, and His power will be released in your life. A WOMAN RECEIVES HER MIRACLE THROUGH HER CONFESSION Mark 5:26-34 28 For she said, “If I may touch His garments, I shall be healed.” (Mark 5:28, MEV). 28 "For if I can only touch his clothes," she kept saying, "I shall be all right." (Mark 5:28, Philips). Everything’s gonna be all right! CONFESSION UNTO SALVATION Romans 10:5-13

  ‭And‭ his‭ name‭ through‭ faith‭ in his‭ name‭ hath made‭‭ this man‭ strong‭‭, whom‭ ye see‭‭ and‭ know‭‭: yea‭, the faith‭ which is‭‭ by‭ him‭ hath given‭‭ him‭ this‭ perfect soundness‭ in the presence‭ of you‭ all‭.‭ (Acts 3:16, KJV). Today, I want to encourage you to use the name of Jesus to overcome the enemy and to see miracles. Jesus has given you His name as a weapon to bring victory in your life and ministry. When you use His name, you are invoking all that Jesus is, all that He has done, and all that He can do. When you speak the name, it releases the power of all of His redemptive work of forgiveness, healing, and victory over the devil. It's not enough to know the name of Jesus, you must use that name in faith. Miracles happen through "His name through faith in His name." You can activate miracles now by using the name of Jesus! Audio Notes: USE THE NAME OF JESUS READING: Acts 3:1-8 Main Thought: Use the name of Jesus to overcome the devil and all of his plans and operations. “Then Peter s

  What is God saying about 2025? In this message, Susan and I share some of the thoughts that the Holy Spirit has been bringing to us for this new year. We have an excitement about 2025, the year of our Lord. For one, 2025 is a new beginning! We believe God is telling us to leave the past behind and press into the future God has planned for us. In Isaiah, God says: “Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19, Amp15). Maybe you've been beaten up, hurt, and waylaid by the circumstances of life. Perhaps someone has done you wrong, and it's taken all the wind out of your sails. Maybe you're exasperated by your failures and weaknesses. If you’ve had failures in the past, repent, and get moving forward in 2025. Don’t wallow in defeat. It’s time to get up and get moving in the power of God. It's a new ye

Audio Podcast: Activating the Holy Spirit in Your Ministry Every Christian has the Holy Spirit, but too often the Holy Spirit is dormant in their lives. This message explains the ministry of the Holy Spirit and gives the keys to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit in your life and ministry. God never called anyone to do His work without His power, and you can have the power of the Holy Spirit operating in your life! This message, which was delivered at New Life Fellowship in Tolna, North Dakota is like a fireside chat about the work of the Holy Spirit. There are many illustrations, stories, and testimonies set upon a biblical framework in a very relaxed, informal, intimate and transparent way. This message comes from many years of walking with the Holy Spirit in life and ministry. This lesson focuses on how to activate the Holy Spirit in your ministry, especially through praying on other tongues. Many people are confused about speaking in other tongues. This message defines the different biblical ways th

  We put so much thought and effort into this present life, but the truth is, we are only here for a few moments. Once our bodies are worn out, we will leave this earth and either be with the Lord in heaven or we will spend eternity separated from him. The Scripture says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” (James 4:13-14, NKJV). No matter how great your health is… No matter how prosperous you are… No matter how many accolades you receive or how many awards… One day your physical body will fail and you will meet the Lord. Our time on this earth is just a wisp of time, but eternity is forever and ever. This message is full of biblical truth and testimonies of people who have experienced the joy of salvation once they decided to follow Jesus. Enjoy this message and share with someone who needs to receive eternal life. Related Posts Discovering New Life In Christ [Audio and Video] Jesus, Okay: Saying Yes to the Lord! Is Repentance Neces

  America needs a new heart! We can get new leaders. We can see laws changed. But the real need is for a change of heart—and only God can do that. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophet Ezekiel: ‭“I will give‭‭ you a new‭ heart‭ and put‭‭ a new‭ spirit‭ within‭ you; I will take‭‭ the heart‭ of stone‭ out of your flesh‭ and give‭‭ you a heart‭ of flesh‭.‭ ‭“I will put‭‭ My Spirit‭ within‭ you and cause‭‭ you to walk‭‭ in My statutes‭, and you will keep‭‭ My judgments‭ and do‭‭ ‭them‭.‭ (Ezekiel 36:26-27, NKJV). "Pray for the Heart of America" looks at the need to focus our prayers, not just on the upcoming election, but also on the need to pray for souls. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch or listen to the message and consider what it means in your life. God bless you! Listen to the Audio Podcast More Posts Healing the Heart of America Re-digging the Wells of Revival Jesus, Okay: Saying Yes to the Lord!

  Tom and Susan at a pastors conference in India 2015. In August, I shared a message by Skype with a church in Secunderabad, India based on the story of the church at Ephesus from Acts 19:1-20 called “Finding the Purpose for Your Church.” I thought you might enjoy the audio from the meeting with translation into Telugu, one of the 122 major languages of India. I was preaching here at 12:30 a.m. and it was 11 p.m. there. Every local church has its own personality and unique purpose in the mind of God. The key to finding the purpose of your church is following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has the best strategies and will always make us a success if we follow His directions. We see this in the book of Acts as the various churches walked into their destiny. The church at Jerusalem, for example, had the Pentecostal fire which ignited the work of God through evangelistic preaching and signs and wonders. The church at Antioch, which was made up of people from various ethnic groups, becam

  Jesus came to reveal the Father and make a way for us to come to Him. As He was preparing His disciples for the time of His departure, He said: On that day you will ask Me nothing. Truly, truly I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.‭ ‭Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full‭ . . . ‭On that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying to you that I shall ask the Father on your behalf.‭ ‭For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came from God.‭ (John 16:23-24, 26-27, MEV). The Father Himself loves you! The Greek word there means an affectionate love, or to kiss. Think of it. The God that created the universe, the God that dwells in the high and holy place loves you with an affectionate love. Jesus died to make the way for you to come to the Father, not just when you die, but now. In fact, Jesus said that eternal life is knowing God the Father and the Son. So I want t

Do you ever feel like you are not quite good enough for God? That your life does not quite messure up? If so, this message is for you because your acceptance is not dependent on your performance. It is based on what Jesus did for you on the cross. The Scripture says, "‭But‭ if‭ we walk‭‭ in‭ the light‭, as‭ he‭ is‭‭ in‭ the light‭, we have‭‭ fellowship‭ one with another‭‭, and‭ the blood‭ of Jesus‭ Christ‭ his‭ Son‭ cleanseth‭‭ us‭ from‭ all‭ sin‭.‭" (1John 1:7, KJV). Did you notice that He said ALL sin. Not some sin. Not even 99.9 percent of all sin, but ALL sin. That tells me that through the blood of Jesus I am totally cleansed and made righteous. Listen to this message today! It will bless your life! Podcast Notes: TOTALLY CLEANSED OF SIN But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is

  Who are you following? And, the second question, where are you going? Because you are going wherever the person you are following is going. We are living in a time when millions of people are following celebrities on social media. There are those who have a great influence on others through their Instagram, TikTok, FaceBook, Twitter (X), or YouTube accounts. It's a good time to ask: who are you following? Who has the greatest influence on your life? Is is a popular singer, actor, or politician? Is it a fellow student or worker or someone in your family? Are you making your own decisions, or are you a puppet to other people's opinions? Jesus says: ‭My‭ sheep‭ hear‭‭ my‭ voice‭, and I‭ know‭‭ them‭, and‭ they follow‭‭ me‭:‭ ‭And I‭ give‭‭ unto them‭ eternal‭ life‭; and‭ they shall‭‭ never‭‭‭ perish‭‭, neither‭‭ shall‭‭ any‭ ‭man‭ pluck‭‭ them‭ out of‭ my‭ hand‭.‭ (John 10:27-28, KJV). When we follow Jesus, we receive eternal life, but when we follow the spirit of this age, we reap death. Jesus has a won

History proves that Jesus rose from the dead 2,000 years ago. It confirmed everything that He said and proves that he is the Son of God. But what does it mean to us today? Is there power for us today because of this historical event? The scriptures tell us emphatically YES! His resurrection is our resurrection, and when we receive Christ, there is great power in our lives because of the resurrection. Join us for this powerful teaching as we explore God's Word for revelation of the greatness of His power towards us who believe according to mighty power which God wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead. Scriptures referenced in this message: Ephesians 1:15-23 John 14:19 Rev. 1:5 1 Corinthians 15:45 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Peter 1:4 Ephesians 2:1-10 Why Should I Be Baptized? [Audio & Video] Resurrection Power: It Changes Everything!

  What do you need from the Lord? Maybe you have a physical issue that the doctors can't fix. Or a financial quagmire with no solution. Or a child gone astray. Perhaps it's a need that consumes your days with worry. A woman in the Bible had a problem as well—an issue of blood draining the very life out of her body for 12 long years. Draining her finances, too, as she looked in every corner for an answer. She was a social outcast, too, because her condition required that she go about crying, "Unclean! Unclean!" everywhere she went. But then she heard about Jesus, how He made the lame to walk and the blind to see. Hope was born in her. She said, "I'm going to get something from the Lord! Today is my day! If I can just touch His garment, I will be made whole." Her whole being went out in pursuit of Him. She went after the mighty power that was in His life. Stretching. Reaching. Yearning. Pressing. She pushed her way through the crowd and touched Him, and it happened! Power went out of Him! He felt it. She kno

  Today, we are looking at Using Wisdom in Your Speech. Words are powerful! They can be used for good or evil. Sometimes, without realizing it, we are serving the devil by the things that we say. In this video, we look at using godly wisdom in the things that we say in order to produce peace and healing. This is a vital message for all Christians, especially if we want to live a long healthy life. Good speech doesn't come automatically. We need to guard our heart, renew our mind, and as God to put a guard on our mouth. Notes: Using Wisdom in Your Speech MT: The tongue is an expression of the condition of the heart, and can be used for good or evil. Make a decision to use your tongue to make peace and bring healing. 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (James 3:1-2, KJV). THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TONGUE 18 There is that s

  Psalm 103 tells us to not forget the benefits of the Lord. One of the greatest benefits of knowing Jesus is godly wisdom. When you receive Jesus, you receive wisdom. However, you must learn to draw upon that wisdom in order for it to help you. Wisdom will help you in so many areas, including your finances, your health, your family, your business or profession, and more. Enjoy this message on video or audio and be encouraged that wisdom belongs to you, in Jesus’ name. Notes: WISDOM—A GOSPEL BENEFIT But because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. (1Corinthians 1:30, MEV). MT: When you receive Jesus, you receive the wisdom of God, which comes by the Holy Spirit. One of the ways He redeems your life from destruction is through wisdom.  Benefits of Wisdom: Avoid mistakes and their consequences, understanding of truth and how to apply it (finances, relationships, physical, mental, and emotional health), how-to anything, guidance). Paul

Many times we think that God is not answering our prayers. But could it be that we are not allowing Him to answer the way that He wants to answer them? We think we need one thing, but God knows we need something else in order to receive what we are asking for. Solomon asked for wisdom, and God gave Him an understanding heart. But the Lord was so happy with His prayer that He also gave Him riches and honor. Many great blessings will come into our lives as we ask God for wisdom to know and do His will. In this message, I talk about how to unlock answers to prayer by receiving the wisdom and guidance that we need. Through Jesus Christ, we have access to all the riches of heaven, including wisdom. Enjoy this message today and be encouraged! Notes: PRAYERS THAT GOD ANSWERS Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, “

  I was a born again, Spirit filled, faith-believing, on-fire Christian. I tithed and gave offerings. I had been pastor of two churches, traveled on the missions field, and I had a genuine experience with God. Yet at the same time, I was in debt up above my eyebrows. All because of lack of wisdom. On this video, I share how God got me out of debt over a period of years. There were many blessings and miracles along the way that helped to bring me out of debt, but godly wisdom was the key to making those blessings count towards the goal of becoming financially free. So often we think that we need a miracle from God to get us out of our mess. God does do miracles! But sometimes what we need most is wisdom from the Lord. This applies to financial difficulties or any other problem in life. Enjoy this video! Don't be condemned! Just realize that the Lord loves you and has a good plan for your life. Follow that plan and you'll be blessed! Audio: How God Got Me Out of Debt Notes: HOW GOD GOT ME OUT OF DEBT Readi