{"podcast":{"title":"Refinery Life Radio","slug":"refinery-life-radio-405458","podcast_index_feed_id":405458,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.refinerylife.org","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1155962/1155962-1583900653497-53d25eb44d12d.jpg","author":"Gary Hoban","episode_count":1013,"summary":"The Refinery is an Apostolic and Prophetic ministry that serves as a modern day clarion with the intent to usher in transformation, kingdom order, and biblical alignment as well as leadership architecture in cities and nations through the church of Jesus Christ. The Pulse of the Refinery is to reach nations with a global mandate of Apostolic resourcing of leaders in ministry, to impact cities and nations with a Christ Centric biblical model without conformity, compromise and secular humanism.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T08:18:05.377315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/refinery-life-radio-405458"},"episode":{"title":"Division in the Body and the Urgent Call to Prepare for the Return of Jesus","slug":"division-in-the-body-and-the-urgent-call-to-prepare-for-the-return-of-jesus","published_at":"2026-07-05T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/refinery-life-radio-405458/division-in-the-body-and-the-urgent-call-to-prepare-for-the-return-of-jesus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/refinery-life-radio-405458","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/refineryliferadio/episodes/Division-in-the-Body-and-the-Urgent-Call-to-Prepare-for-the-Return-of-Jesus-e3lc7pg","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/77c7228/podcast/play/122084592/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F426954362-44100-2-8a97049ce0b1d.mp3","summary":"There is a growing tension within the Body of Christ that cannot be ignored. Across churches, denominations, and ministries, we are witnessing a concerning rise in division, offense, and fragmentation. While diversity within the Body has always existed, and indeed reflects the multifaceted wisdom of God—the spirit of division is something entirely different. It weakens, distracts, and ultimately undermines the very mission Christ entrusted to His Church. At a time when the world is becoming increasingly unstable and morally uncertain, the Church should be shining brighter than ever. A House Divided Cannot Stand Jesus Himself warned in Matthew 12:25, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” These words carry prophetic weight for us today. Division is not a minor inconvenience; it is a strategic attack against the effectiveness of the Church. The enemy understands something many believers forget: unity is powerful. In Acts 2, when the early Church was in one accord, the Holy Spirit was poured out in power. Thousands were saved, communities were transformed, and the Gospel spread rapidly. Unity creates a dwelling place for God’s presence. Division, on the other hand, grieves the Spirit and stifles revival. A Prophetic Warning for This Hour We are living in a season where the return of Jesus is drawing nearer. While no one knows the exact day or hour, the signs of the times are evident. Scripture speaks of increasing lawlessness, deception, and a falling away. In such a time, the Church must be alert, prepared, and united. Division within the Body is not just a relational issue, it is a distraction from preparation. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 was not for uniformity, but for unity: “That th…","meta_description":"There is a growing tension within the Body of Christ that cannot be ignored. Across churches, denominations, and ministries, we are witnessing a concernin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1018,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/refinery-life-radio-405458/episodes/division-in-the-body-and-the-urgent-call-to-prepare-for-the-return-of-jesus/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/refinery-life-radio-405458/division-in-the-body-and-the-urgent-call-to-prepare-for-the-return-of-jesus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}