Understanding God's Will, Making Confident Decisions, Finding Freedom From Paralysis - w/ Costi Hinn

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About This Episode Aaron sits down with Costi Hinn, pastor, author, and founder of For the Gospel, to demystify God's will. Costi grew up in the prosperity gospel as the nephew of Benny Hinn and was converted out of it by reading Scripture, a journey his down-to-earth wife Christine sparked. He describes the brutal first years of marriage as God stripped away his old identity. Drawing from his book Walking in God's Will, Costi explains the difference between God's secret, sovereign will and His revealed will of command, which gives us plenty to keep us busy. He shares seven P's for no-regret decisions, why peace matters but shouldn't be your only factor, and how marriage provides built-in accountability. He also warns against paralysis by analysis, the "God told me" gag order, and fear-driven church cultures that shame people for moving away.

About Costi Hinn Costi Hinn is a pastor, author, and the founder of For the Gospel ministry. After growing up in the prosperity gospel movement, he was transformed through God's Word and now helps believers discern God's will and make decisions with confidence. He is the author of Walking in God's Will: Demystify God's Plan for Your Life and Make Decisions with Confidence, and with his wife Christine he has written children's books on the fruit of the Spirit and prayer.

In This Episode Out of the prosperity gospel — how reading Scripture, sparked by his wife Christine, led to Costi's conversion. Early marriage and a new identity — the hard first years as God stripped away the old. Sovereign will vs. revealed will — what we'll never know and what God has clearly commanded. Seven P's for no-regret decisions — including prayer, wise counsel, priorities, long-term perspective, and peace. Peace is not the only factor — why a feeling of peace shouldn't make the decision alone. Paralysis by analysis — getting unstuck when you face too many options. The "God told me" gag order — why it shuts down wise counsel. Marriage as built-in accountability — deciding together instead of in isolation. Freedom to enjoy good things — without guilt or fear that God wants you to suffer. Where God calls, He clarifies — trusting God to make the path clear.

Resources from This Episode Walking in God's Will: Demystify God's Plan for Your Life and Make Decisions with Confidence by Costi Hinn For the Gospel ministry For the Gospel podcast (available on all platforms) Children's books on the fruit of the Spirit and prayer by Costi and Christine Hinn Shop Marriage After God Full show notes and blog post

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