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25th Apr 2025

04-25-25 part 2: Strength in Numbers, Faith That Grows, and Trust in His Plan

1. The Power of Fellowship and Shared Faith

Dr. Spoon opens with the powerful reminder that there is real strength in Christian fellowship. Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 1:4 and 1 Thessalonians 3:7–9, he teaches that part of our spiritual health comes from seeing God at work in others. Sharing testimonies, celebrating spiritual growth, and simply being present with other believers isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. Dr. Spoon passionately encourages listeners to recognize and rejoice in one another’s faith journeys, reminding us that when believers stand firm, it blesses the entire body of Christ.

2. Prescriptions for Peace of Mind

During a heartfelt conversation with a listener, Dr. Spoon gives a “spiritual prescription” straight from Philippians 4:6–8. He recommends reading it daily for two weeks, reminding listeners that focusing the mind on what is good, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy is key to defeating anxiety. Fellowship matters, but so does our thought life. Dr. Spoon highlights that part of fighting mental and emotional battles is keeping our thoughts anchored in the truth of Scripture—not letting fear or negativity dominate our inner dialogue.

3. Offense, Jesus' Way, and Staying the Course

Shifting to Matthew 11, Dr. Spoon delivers a bold challenge: beware of being offended by Jesus. When John the Baptist doubted because Jesus didn’t operate according to his expectations, Jesus sent a clear message—blessed are those who aren't offended because of Him. Dr. Spoon warns believers not to stumble over Jesus' methods, timing, or ways, even when they seem different from our expectations. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life—period. It's not about whether we approve of His style; it’s about trusting His sovereignty completely.

4. Kingdom Growth Is Progressive

Closing with a beautiful teaching from Mark 4, Dr. Spoon explores the parable of the mustard seed. God's kingdom often starts small in our lives, but it grows—and it’s designed to grow! Dr. Spoon shares a personal strategy: embrace Peace, Patience, and Persistence. These three virtues help believers trust God’s slower, but certain, process. In addition, he reminds listeners that everything, including every storm, fits into God's greater plan (Ephesians 1:11). No moment is wasted. Our part is to sow the seeds of faith and trust the King to bring the growth.

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The David Spoon Experience Podcast. Local, National, AND Heavenly Talk. It's a cross between Steve Martin, Sean Hannity, and Focus on the Family!
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David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.