Episode: 03 – Maria Vadia- Rise Up, Dry Bones

April 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment

In this high-energy and prophetic session, renowned author and speaker Maria Vadia delivers a stirring call to the "Pew Potatoes" of the Church to wake up and embrace their identity as a "Kingdom of Priests." Drawing from the powerful imagery of Ezekiel 37, Maria explores the valley of dry bones—a humanly impossible situation—and demonstrates how the Word of God and the Holy Spirit can bring dead things back to life.Episode: 03 – Maria Vadia- Rise Up, Dry Bones

In this high-energy and prophetic session, renowned author and speaker Maria Vadia delivers a stirring call to the “Pew Potatoes” of the Church to wake up and embrace their identity as a “Kingdom of Priests.”

Drawing from the powerful imagery of Ezekiel 37, Maria explores the valley of dry bones—a humanly impossible situation—and demonstrates how the Word of God and the Holy Spirit can bring dead things back to life.

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Maria shares her radical transformation from a materialistic “Sunday Catholic” to a missionary traveling to over 30 nations.

With her signature wit and boldness, she challenges listeners to stop acting like “orphans” and start living as sons and daughters of the King, equipped with the dunamis (miraculous power) of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick, cast out demons, and even raise the dead.

Key Takeaways

  • The Power of the Tongue: We carry the power of life and death in our speech. Maria reminds us that the Kingdom is “voice-activated”—we must stop grumbling and start prophesying the Word.
  • Renewing the Mind: While our spirits are reborn at baptism, our minds must be manually “reset” through Scripture to dismantle the “House of Lies” built by the enemy.
  • Normal Christianity: Miracles, signs, and wonders aren’t just for the saints of old; they are the standard credentials for every believer today.
  • A New Perspective: We are seated in “heavenly places” (Ephesians 2:6). When we look down from the throne room, every problem is under our feet.

Memorable Quotes

“The Lord never intended to leave behind a church that looked like an audience.”

“I’m a weird specimen of a Catholic… because I’m doing what Jesus told us to do.”

Resources Mentioned

  • Books by Maria Vadia: Firepower, There is Power in Your Tongue, Healing is for You, and No More Orphans.
  • Ministries: The Glory of God Foundation, Glory House of Miami.
  • Scripture Reference: Ezekiel 37 (The Valley of Dry Bones), Acts 2 (Pentecost), and John 14:12.
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Homilies: Episode 2- Face to Face with Jesus- Fr. Michael Voithofer

April 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

In this high-energy opening session, Fr. Michael Voithofer challenges listeners to move beyond merely "living" to becoming truly alive in the Holy Spirit. Drawing from his journey as a priest and his ministry, Ablaze, Fr. Michael explores the transformative power of the Ruah (the Breath of God) and the necessity of a "mental renewal" to align our souls with the reality of our identity in Christ.Episode 01 Face to Face with Jesus Fr. Michael Voithofer

In this high-energy opening session, Fr. Michael Voithofer challenges listeners to move beyond merely “living” to becoming truly alive in the Holy Spirit. Drawing from his journey as a priest and his ministry, Ablaze, Fr. Michael explores the transformative power of the Ruah (the Breath of God) and the necessity of a “mental renewal” to align our souls with the reality of our identity in Christ.

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He dives deep into the concept of Present Moment Living, arguing that we cannot access the Kingdom of God if we are tethered to the guilt of the past or the anxiety of the future. Through a blend of humor, scripture, and raw exhortation, this session serves as a prophetic call to stop living as “orphans” and start living as beloved sons and daughters.

Key Takeaways

  • Living vs. Being Alive: There is a fundamental difference between biological existence and the supernatural life found in the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
  • The “Already” vs. the “Not Yet”: We often focus on our flaws (the not yet) rather than the finished work of the cross (the already). Faith means believing how God sees us right now.
  • Identity Over Performance: You cannot serve well if you are constantly checking your “adoption status” with God. We must live from God’s love, not for it.
  • The Danger of Self-Reliance: Fr. Michael identifies self-reliance as a “primary sin” that numbs us to the Kingdom and traps us in an “orphan” mindset.
  • The Power of the Gaze: Like Peter walking on water, our ability to do the impossible depends entirely on locking eyes with Jesus and receiving the Father’s affection.

 

Scriptures Referenced

  • Genesis 2:7: The Lord breathing the Ruah into man.
  • John 8:36: “If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed.”
  • Philippians 3 & Romans 8: Leaving the past behind to strive for what lies ahead.
  • Matthew 10:8: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.”

 

 

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