The Encounter Podcast with David Diga Hernandez

What happens when God speaks and we don’t listen? The Holy Spirit is faithful to get your attention, but will intensify His methods if you resist. In this message, David Diga Hernandez uses a well-known story in the book of Exodus to illustrate how God can lovingly disrupt a believer's life in order for His will to be done. The Encounter Podcast Ep.119

Could there be something in your life that's keeping you from experiencing the fullness of God's blessing and favor? In this message, David Diga Hernandez reveals eight spiritual characteristics that Jesus identifies in Scripture and the powerful promises connected to each one. The Encounter Podcast Ep.118

In this message, I’m going to show you how to actually spend time with God every day, even when you're busy, tired, or overwhelmed. If your schedule is full or you’ve been feeling spiritually dry and distant from God, this is for you. I want to give you both spiritual and practical tips to help you finally become consistent in prayer. The Encounter Podcast Ep.117

If you're feeling stuck and frustrated in life, this message is for you. Hear these truths with an open heart, and you'll find the strength and grace to see your current season as an opportunity for growth rather than thinking about quitting. The Encounter Podcast Ep.116

You may feel stuck, overlooked, or frustrated with where you are, but God has not forgotten about you. In this message, David Diga Hernandez reveals how the Holy Spirit works in seasons of waiting to prepare you for the new things God has ahead. Your present season is not your final destination. God sees you; He is working, and a new beginning may be closer than you realize. The Encounter Podcast Ep.115

Why do some people consistently read the Bible yet struggle to experience the transformation that God’s Word promises? In this message, David Diga Hernandez reveals what it truly means to receive the Word of God and allow it to take root in your life. If you desire to go beyond simply reading Scripture and experience its transforming power, this message will challenge the way you approach God’s Word. The Encounter Podcast Ep.114

In this deeply moving conversation, my friend, Zach Rippey, and I reflect on how the loss of a loved one can profoundly shape our faith and draw us into a deeper awareness of God’s loving presence. Through grief, pain, and remembrance, we discover how the Holy Spirit comforts the brokenhearted and reveals the faithfulness of God in ways we may have never experienced before. Zach also tells his story in his comedy career, starting his podcast, and more personal endeavors. The Encounter Podcast Ep.113

Have you fallen from the place of surrender, obedience, and spiritual power you once walked in with God? In this message, David Diga Hernandez reveals how the influence of the Holy Spirit’s anointing can be restored as you repent, return to your first love, and leave the guilt of your past behind. No matter how far you’ve drifted, you can move forward again in the calling and purpose the Holy Spirit has placed upon your life. The Encounter Podcast Ep.112

Do you desire to clearly hear the voice of God? David Diga Hernandez shows you from the Scripture how to hear the Holy Spirit with confidence and clarity. The Encounter Podcast Ep.111

If you’re experiencing this, the Holy Spirit is exposing you. These truths will help you understand the conviction of the Holy Spirit in your life. The Encounter Podcast Ep.110

Prayer is more than speaking words to God; it is powerful fellowship with Him that produces real spiritual results. In this message, discover biblical principles that will strengthen your prayer life and help you pray with greater faith, confidence, and effectiveness. As you apply these truths, your prayer life can become a place of greater intimacy, power, and transformation. The Encounter Podcast Ep.109

Here is every gift of the Holy Spirit explained in 23 minutes. In this teaching, you'll learn what the spiritual gifts are, the different kinds of spiritual gifts, the counterfeits to each gift, and the keys to discovering your gift. The Encounter Podcast Ep.108

The devil will try these attacks on you right before God uses you in a powerful way. But when you know what to look for, you can stand strong and step into your calling. The Encounter Podcast Ep.107

It's time to break free from destructive, sinful habits. It's time to develop the character of Christ in you by walking in the Holy Spirit. In this liberating sermon, I will show you how to keep the flesh weak and the spirit strong. So if you absolutely cannot stop sinning, start doing this now. The Encounter Podcast Ep.106

Maybe everyone around you seems to be moving forward while you are still waiting. They got their miracle, and you are still waiting on yours. They are operating in their spiritual gifts, and you may not even know what yours are. They seem so close to God, and you are still waiting for a spiritual breakthrough. In this teaching, I want to help you separate God's direction from the deadlines culture gave you, what waiting can mean, what it does not mean, and how to move faithfully today without forcing the next chapter or surrendering to discouragement. The Encounter Podcast Ep.105

There's an anointing that doesn't make your life more comfortable. It makes you dangerous. Dangerous to the kingdom of hell and dangerous to the dead, religious thinking that keeps trying to stifle the Holy Spirit. I'm going to walk you through four things that I believe will help you stay dependent on the Holy Spirit so the anointing's influence in your life never starts to fade. The Encounter Podcast Ep.104

I want to give you the only Bible study guide you will ever need. I have been teaching the Bible for 24 years, and in that time, I've watched people try method after method, plan after plan, and still walk away dry. These five keys are the foundation underneath every method that actually works. Hardly anyone is ever handed all five at once. Get these five keys, and every tool, every plan, every study you ever pick up will finally do what it promised. The Encounter Podcast Ep.102

If you’ve struggled to stay disciplined, this message is for you. Discover why the Bible teaches that true self-control isn’t just about willpower - it’s the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Learn how to cooperate with the Spirit and begin walking in lasting discipline according to God’s Word. The Encounter Podcast Ep.101

If you found this today, I don't think that's an accident. Maybe you've been carrying something heavy. Maybe you've been praying, and it feels like God is distant, and a part of you has started to wonder if God even sees what you're walking through right now. So before you go about your day, give me a few minutes, because I believe the Lord may want to say something to you through His Word today. The Encounter Podcast Ep.100

You love God, and you keep falling into the same lustful sin. You've confessed it more times than you can count, promised God it was the last time, meant it, and then found yourself right back there. And somewhere along the way, you started to believe that He must be done with you by now. I'm going to comfort you, let you know the consequences of lust, and then I'm going to give you a real way out according to what the Bible says. The Encounter Podcast Ep.99