The Encounter Podcast with David Diga Hernandez

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

Not all connections are of God. I expose 3 types of relationships from which the Holy Spirit may be calling you to walk away. Don’t delay obedience, or you will invite destruction. The Encounter Podcast Ep.98

Have you ever wondered, “Was that God, or was that just me?” Before the Holy Spirit speaks, there are often signs that many believers miss. In this message, I share how to recognize those signs and become more sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. The Encounter Podcast Ep.97

You may have spent years feeling like prayer was a struggle. Like you didn't have the words, the consistency, or the strength. But in just 23 minutes, I'll show you how you can pray with confidence and ease after understanding this simple truth. The Encounter Podcast Ep.96

You may have heard countless teachings on the Holy Spirit, yet still wonder who He is and what He is doing in your life. By the end of this podcast, you’ll know all you need to know about who the Holy Spirit truly is, how He works in the believer, and what it means to walk closely with Him every day. The Encounter Podcast Ep.95

If you pray in tongues every day for 30 days straight, what actually happens? Most Christians have never tried it. Some tried it for a few days and gave up because nothing felt different. Others have been doing it for years and still aren't sure if anything's actually changing. David Diga Hernandez walks you through exactly what those changes are, week by week. Not hype. Not a theology debate. The actual pattern he's watched play out hundreds of times from believers who have committed to praying in tongues. The Encounter Podcast Ep.94

In just 22 minutes, I’ll share spiritual truths that will forever change the way you see everything. Once you learn this, there’s no going back. You may see things you never noticed, and some you wish you hadn’t. But with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, you’ll walk in clarity and truth as you sharpen your spiritual senses. The Encounter Podcast Ep.93

In this powerful conversation, my friend, Margaret Liu Collins, shares how one encounter with God transformed the course of her life during a season of heartbreak, struggle, and uncertainty. As a divorced single mother facing overwhelming challenges, she discovered the healing, hope, and purpose that only the Holy Spirit can bring. Her testimony is a beautiful reminder that God is able to restore what is broken and lead us into a life we never imagined possible. This episode will strengthen your faith and encourage you to trust God even in your darkest moments. The Encounter Podcast Ep.92

Most Christians spend their whole lives trying to find their purpose and opt for doing nothing while they wait to find it. But that’s not your problem. Your problem is that you are pursuing many passions and interests - and trying to figure out where to put your focus. You may start many great works, but have trouble sticking to them or finishing any one of them. But what if you're overthinking your whole approach? I believe this message will help you stop feeling scattered and finally provide clarity on God’s specific calling for your life. The Encounter Podcast Ep.91

Are you frustrated because you struggle to read God’s Word every day? You keep telling yourself that you won’t skip days or that you’ll finally become disciplined in your daily bible reading. In this eye-opening encouragement, David Diga Hernandez gets to the root of the issue by revealing the spiritual reasons you aren’t more consistent in the Word. It’s time to overcome the spiritual procrastination. The Encounter Podcast Ep.90

When God sets you apart to be used for His higher purposes, there are 4 things that come with being chosen. In this insightful teaching, David Diga Hernandez guides you through these realities to help you understand what God is doing in you and through you for this season. The Encounter Podcast Ep.89

In this insightful teaching, David Diga Hernandez explains the Biblical symbols of the Holy Spirit, revealing what each mystery means for you today. If you want to know more about the precious Holy Spirit, this is for you. The Encounter Podcast Ep.89

In this episode of the Encounter Podcast, David Diga Hernandez sits down with Gabe Poirot as he shares his near-death experience and how Jesus took him to heaven for 18 days. Gabe's powerful testimony of experiencing the supernatural realm will help you grow a deeper appreciation of the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Encounter Podcast Ep.88

In this in-depth Bible study on divine healing, David Diga Hernandez offers insightful teaching on healing, covering questions/topics like why doesn't God heal everyone, is sickness from God, and how to pray for the sick. The Encounter Podcast Ep.87

Set aside time for morning prayer before you start your day and turn your attention to the Holy Spirit. Through daily prayer, you can align your heart with God’s presence and direction. I pray that this daily practice of prayer strengthens your spirit and prepares you to walk with clarity, peace, and purpose every day. The Encounter Podcast Ep.86

You can learn how to hear God's voice with confidence. This is not reserved for a select few. If you’ve never heard the Holy Spirit clearly, I urge you: watch this with faith and expectation, knowing this truth-God is speaking to you. And today, you will begin to recognize His voice. The Encounter Podcast Ep.85

Religious systems use guilt, shame, fear, and manipulation to control the people of God. In this eye-opening talk, David Diga Hernandez shares with you ways to know that you’re under the life-draining influence of a cult-like environment. It’s time to wake up and be free. The Encounter Podcast Ep.84

You want to trust in God. You know God has more for you. So what’s stopping you from going to higher heights? In this challenging and motivational message, David Diga Hernandez preaches on a truth we rarely hear about anymore - the crucified life. What does it mean to truly carry your cross and live a life of unconditional surrender to God? What results when a believer finally goes all in? Find out, as you listen to this sermon on how to let go and surrender, that you might draw closer to God. The Encounter Podcast Ep.83

In this message, David Diga Hernandez helps us to look beyond the chaotic headlines to explore the spiritual implications of the current prophetic global events. The Encounter Podcast Ep.82

Most believers think idolatry only means bowing to a false god. But idolatry is often far more subtle. It can be compromise. It can be misplaced priorities. It can even be a distorted perception of who God truly is. You become like what you worship. And if your perception of God is distorted, it will affect everything about your life. This teaching on idolatry by David Diga Hernandez will challenge you to examine your priorities, correct false perceptions, and return to wholehearted devotion to the one true God. Say yes to the Holy Spirit. Say no to the idols of this world. The Encounter Podcast Ep.81

David Diga Hernandez shows you how to know you are prophetic using the Scripture to show you 9 signs. If you have always wondered if you are prophetic or want to know how to strengthen that gift, this message is for you. The Encounter Podcast Ep.80

What you say matters; the words you speak can actually be sinful. In this message, David Diga Hernandez exposes 5 sins of the tongue that too many Christians commit. Allow this message to challenge you and liberate you from these sins. The Encounter Podcast Ep.79

Do you ever wonder why you don't feel the Holy Spirit even though you try? Are you doing something wrong? Is God mad at you? Was everything you felt before just your emotions? If you've ever felt like quitting, this eye-opening message by David Diga Hernandez, you'll discover the truth about why God doesn’t always allow you to feel Him. The Encounter Podcast Ep.78

In this message, David Diga Hernandez reveals that daily encounters with the Holy Spirit are possible. This teaching will help believers move from occasional encounters to a continual lifestyle of intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit. The Encounter Podcast Ep.77

There’s a reason why the devil attacks you. Satan’s strategy against you is all about taking dominion. In this spiritual warfare message, David Diga Hernandez tells the ancient story of the fall of Lucifer and why God created us. The Encounter Podcast Ep.76

In this episode of the Encounter Podcast, David Diga Hernandez sits down with Kathryn Krick as she shares about how her personal encounter with God led to a worldwide deliverance movement. Kathryn also shares how the Holy Spirit led her through seasons of misunderstanding and persecution, even from fellow Christians, without compromising the call of God on her life. This episode is a sobering yet faith-stirring reminder that when revival is born, opposition cannot stop what God has ordained. The Encounter Podcast Ep.75

If you’re struggling financially, this message is for you. In this teaching, David Diga Hernandez brings biblical clarity to the subject of money, addressing common mistakes believers make that hinder freedom, peace, and increase. Through Scripture, David reveals God’s balanced perspective on finances, showing how generosity, stewardship, and faithfulness position your life for lasting breakthrough. The Encounter Podcast Ep.74

On this episode of the Encounter Podcast, Phil Munsey, chairman of the Champions Network and a dear friend of David Diga Hernandez, takes the time to share personal stories and memories of Pastor Oral Roberts. Together, they revisit the divine mandate that shaped a generation and ignited hope through the healing power of Jesus Christ. This episode is both a remembrance and a call — to believe God again for the impossible. The Encounter Podcast Ep.73

Every believer wants their loved ones to experience the joy and fulfillment of a personal relationship with Jesus. This is why it’s so heartbreaking when our loved ones continually resist the truth of the gospel. In this practical teaching, I give you effective, Biblical keys to introducing your loved ones to Jesus. The Encounter Podcast Ep.72

Even if nobody has found out about it, what you do and think when no one else is looking is affecting everything in your life - even your loved ones. In this challenging message, I give a sobering warning about the good and bad we do in secret. The Encounter Podcast Ep.71

There are different levels of spiritual growth, and everyone is a work in progress. So while we should never be filled with pride or compare ourselves to others, it is important to understand why even fellow Christians might misunderstand you or treat you differently. As someone who is “all in,” you stand out, and I want to help you understand why that is and how to navigate that. The Encounter Podcast Ep.70

Many are being taught to live as victims, but the Holy Spirit empowers us to rise in victory. In this episode of the Encounter Podcast, Dayne Kamela shares how he rejected the lie of permanent brokenness and chose to believe God for total healing. This is more than a story — it’s a call to break free from the labels of this world and step into the freedom only Jesus can give. The Encounter Podcast Ep.69

When God sets you apart, people may say you've changed, but really, you've been chosen. Sometimes, divine favor looks like misunderstanding, isolation, or even rejection. In this message, I reveal a powerful truth that will strengthen your heart and renew your perspective. If you’ve ever felt unseen, misjudged, or misunderstood, this teaching will remind you that God’s hand is on your life. The Encounter Podcast Ep.68

In this revelatory teaching, I share the 5 kinds of prophetic gifts shown in Scripture. Do you see any of these active in your life? The Encounter Podcast Ep.67

On this episode of the Encounter Podcast, we're joined by Patricia Moctezuma, the mother of worship artist, Steven Moctezuma. Patricia is a strong woman of faith with a moving testimony of God's grace. Her story will help bring perspective to those who are enduring trials. The Encounter Podcast Ep.65