Episode Title: The Rich Young Ruler: What 

Celebrating his 25th year on the radio, Brother Mike returns to the airwaves with an immersive look at the story of the Rich Young Ruler. Broadcast from Phoenix, Arizona, this episode dismantles the common misconception that material wealth itself is the ultimate pitfall. Instead, Brother Mike focuses on the underlying issue: the emotional affection, greed, and security we attach to worldly possessions.

By analyzing original New Testament Greek terms and exploring Christ's calls to ministry across the Gospels, this study serves as a timeless, urgent reminder to look inward, recognize the "crosses" we carry, and make a change before time runs out.

Key Takeaways


The Heart Problem vs. The Money Problem: Material items are neutral. The true spiritual danger is philagoria (the emotional affection for wealth), which anchors the soul to earth rather than heaven.


The Pattern of True Repentance: To successfully overcome a persistent sin, one must stop the behavior, actively do the exact opposite, and completely renew the mind.


The Cost of Discipleship: Christ's call to ministry is frequently inconvenient, unconventional, and demands total focus. Looking back or letting modern distractions intervene can render us unfit for the work ahead.

Scripture References Highlighted


Mark 10:17-27 – The profound encounter with the rich young ruler, his deep emotional sorrow (stugnazo), and Jesus' powerful words on how hard it is for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom.


Luke 9:57-62 – Three separate potential followers who chose comfort, tradition, or family approval over the immediate call to preach the Kingdom of God.


H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix.  The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38:  "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power.  He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil."  One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor.

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Episode Title: The Rich Young Ruler: What&nbsp;
Celebrating his 25th year on the radio, Brother Mike returns to the airwaves with an immersive look at the story of the Rich Young Ruler. Broadcast from Phoenix, Arizona, this episode dismantles the common misconception that material wealth itself is the ultimate pitfall. Instead, Brother Mike focuses on the underlying issue: the emotional affection, greed, and security we attach to worldly possessions.
By analyzing original New Testament Greek terms and exploring Christ's calls to ministry across the Gospels, this study serves as a timeless, urgent reminder to look inward, recognize the "crosses" we carry, and make a change before time runs out.
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Key Takeaways
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The Heart Problem vs. The Money Problem: Material items are neutral. The true spiritual danger is philagoria (the emotional affection for wealth), which anchors the soul to earth rather than heaven.
</li>
<li>
The Pattern of True Repentance: To successfully overcome a persistent sin, one must stop the behavior, actively do the exact opposite, and completely renew the mind.
</li>
<li>
The Cost of Discipleship: Christ's call to ministry is frequently inconvenient, unconventional, and demands total focus. Looking back or letting modern distractions intervene can render us unfit for the work ahead.
</li>
</ul>
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Scripture References Highlighted
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DMark%2B10%253A17-27%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwieiLqNy5GVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTQ">Mark 10:17-27</a> &ndash; The profound encounter with the rich young ruler, his deep emotional sorrow (stugnazo), and Jesus' powerful words on how hard it is for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom.
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DLuke%2B9%253A57-62%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwieiLqNy5GVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTg">Luke 9:57-62</a> &ndash; Three separate potential followers who chose comfort, tradition, or family approval over the immediate call to preach the Kingdom of God.
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H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke &amp; John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It&rsquo;s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor&rsquo;s Association in central Phoenix.&nbsp; The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38:&nbsp; "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost &amp; power.&nbsp; He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil."&nbsp; One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor.
<a href="https://hardcorechristianity.com/">https://hardcorechristianity.com/</a>
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Hardcore Christianity

Acts 26:18/Mark 7:27: “To open the eyes of Christians to turn them from the deception of seducing spirits to the real truth of Christianity. To turn them from the lies of the devil to the Truth of God, that they might understand that evil spirits have over-run the churches in North America & that Christians can be infected (not possessed) with spirits and need deliverance & that they can receive forgiveness of sins, physical healing & deliverance from demonic disease & mental illness & that they can receive an inheritance among those that are sanctified by Faith in Christ & understand that the Children’s Bread of deliverance is for all saints.”

Acts 26:18/Mark 7:27: &ldquo;To open the eyes of Christians to turn them from the deception of seducing spirits to the real truth of Christianity. To turn them from the lies of the devil to the Truth of God, that they might understand that evil spirits have over-run the churches in North America &amp; that Christians can be infected (not possessed) with spirits and need deliverance &amp; that they can receive forgiveness of sins, physical healing &amp; deliverance from demonic disease &amp; mental illness &amp; that they can receive an inheritance among those that are sanctified by Faith in Christ &amp; understand that the Children&rsquo;s Bread of deliverance is for all saints.&rdquo;

Rich Young Ruler - Tuesday

Marking his silver anniversary on Christian radio, professional counselor Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center delivers a sobering look at end-times prophecy in this episode of Hardcore Christianity.

Dive into a deep-dive study of the fourth seal of Revelation, unpacking the spiritual and historical weight of the "Death Horse." Learn how modern warfare and geopolitical conflicts serve as precursors to the Tribulation, and why securing your relationship with Jesus Christ is the most urgent decision you can make today.

Key Takeaways:


The Green Horse of Death: A linguistic breakdown of the Greek word chloros (pale green) and thanatos (death) used in the fourth seal, revealing the identity of the final rider (Revelation 6:7-8).


The Antichrist's Secretary of War: Exploring the rise of the Antichrist and his appointment of a supernatural "Secretary of War" given power to slaughter a fourth of the earth's population—amounting to roughly 2 billion people today.


The Staggering Toll of Conflict: A historical comparison of humanity's bloodiest conflicts—including World War II, the Taiping Rebellion, the Mongol Conquests, and World War I—demonstrating how previous mass casualties pale in comparison to what is prophesied for the second half of the Tribulation.


Satan’s Ultimate Harvest: Understanding why the enemy instigates warfare, utilizing mass casualties to quickly harvest souls before they can find salvation.


Geopolitics in 2026: A candid discussion on current global flashpoints, including conflicts involving Iran, Russia and Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East, viewing them through the lens of biblical prophecy.

Featured Bible Passages:


Revelation 6:7-8 – The opening of the fourth seal and the riding of the pale horse.

Connect & Support:


Visit the Deliverance Center: Join us at the red brick building on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborne Road in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.


Live Services: Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM.


Ladies' Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.


Monthly Healing Service: Held on the last Friday of every month.


Schedules & Zoom Deliverance: Can't make it in person? Participate in our weekly healing and deliverance Zoom services on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Visit hardcorechristianity.com for links and schedules.


Need Counsel or Prayer? Call Brother Mike directly at 602-636-5800 to discuss your spiritual calling and path to deliverance.

Marking his silver anniversary on Christian radio, professional counselor Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center delivers a sobering look at end-times prophecy in this episode of Hardcore Christianity.
Dive into a deep-dive study of the fourth seal of Revelation, unpacking the spiritual and historical weight of the "Death Horse." Learn how modern warfare and geopolitical conflicts serve as precursors to the Tribulation, and why securing your relationship with Jesus Christ is the most urgent decision you can make today.
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Key Takeaways:
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<li>
The Green Horse of Death: A linguistic breakdown of the Greek word chloros (pale green) and thanatos (death) used in the fourth seal, revealing the identity of the final rider (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DRevelation%2B6%253A7-8%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjt2qWJ_NeVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSA">Revelation 6:7-8</a>).
</li>
<li>
The Antichrist's Secretary of War: Exploring the rise of the Antichrist and his appointment of a supernatural "Secretary of War" given power to slaughter a fourth of the earth's population&mdash;amounting to roughly 2 billion people today.
</li>
<li>
The Staggering Toll of Conflict: A historical comparison of humanity's bloodiest conflicts&mdash;including World War II, the Taiping Rebellion, the Mongol Conquests, and World War I&mdash;demonstrating how previous mass casualties pale in comparison to what is prophesied for the second half of the Tribulation.
</li>
<li>
Satan&rsquo;s Ultimate Harvest: Understanding why the enemy instigates warfare, utilizing mass casualties to quickly harvest souls before they can find salvation.
</li>
<li>
Geopolitics in 2026: A candid discussion on current global flashpoints, including conflicts involving Iran, Russia and Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East, viewing them through the lens of biblical prophecy.
</li>
</ul>
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Featured Bible Passages:
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DRevelation%2B6%253A7-8%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjt2qWJ_NeVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSQ">Revelation 6:7-8</a> &ndash; The opening of the fourth seal and the riding of the pale horse.
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Connect &amp; Support:
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<li>
Visit the Deliverance Center: Join us at the red brick building on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborne Road in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
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<li>
Live Services: Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM.
</li>
<li>
Ladies' Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
</li>
<li>
Monthly Healing Service: Held on the last Friday of every month.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Schedules &amp; Zoom Deliverance: Can't make it in person? Participate in our weekly healing and deliverance Zoom services on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Visit <a href="https://hardcorechristianity.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjt2qWJ_NeVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSg">hardcorechristianity.com</a> for links and schedules.
</li>
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Need Counsel or Prayer? Call Brother Mike directly at 602-636-5800 to discuss your spiritual calling and path to deliverance.
</li>
</ul>

The Death Horse - Tuesday

Welcome to another hard-hitting broadcast of Hardcore Christianity on KXXD Christian Radio, hosted by professional counselor Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center in downtown Phoenix. In this episode, Brother Mike marks his sober anniversary year on the air with a sobering and urgent message on the rapid spiritual and cultural shifts taking place across the United States.

Drawing from the prophetic warnings in the New Testament, this broadcast exposes what Brother Mike describes as the systemic, deceptive forces at play in modern culture, politics, and compromised churches. Learn how to identify these spiritual battles and why continuing in the truth of the Holy Scriptures is your only shield in these turbulent times.

Key Takeaways:


The Prophecy of Deception: Exploring how modern political and institutional shifts align with the warning that deceptive forces will "wax worse and worse" in the latter days.


The Shield of Holy Scripture: Why a firm foundation in the Word of God, learned and lived out since childhood, is the only source of wisdom capable of leading to salvation and keeping believers grounded.


A Call to Spiritual Discernment: Recognizing that extreme societal decay and the devaluation of life are not merely human failures, but part of a larger spiritual battle requiring active deliverance and prayer.


The Deliverance Mission: Real-world updates from the Arizona Deliverance Center, emphasizing the power of active worship, healing services, and standing firm against cultural compromises.

Featured Bible Passages:


2 Timothy 3:13 – The warning that evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.


2 Timothy 3:14-15 – The call to continue in the things you have learned from the Holy Scriptures, which make you wise unto salvation.

Connect & Support:


Join Us Live: Visit the Arizona Deliverance Center located in the red brick building on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborne Road in downtown Phoenix.


Weekly Deliverance Services: Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM (Ladies' Night at 6:30 PM).


Worship & Healing Services: Weekly worship on Saturdays at 4:30 PM and our monthly Healing Service on the last Friday of every month.


Listen Online: Tune in to the Sunday morning podcast at 9:00 AM or find the full library of services online at hardcorechristianity.com.

 

Welcome to another hard-hitting broadcast of Hardcore Christianity on KXXD Christian Radio, hosted by professional counselor Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center in downtown Phoenix. In this episode, Brother Mike marks his sober anniversary year on the air with a sobering and urgent message on the rapid spiritual and cultural shifts taking place across the United States.
Drawing from the prophetic warnings in the New Testament, this broadcast exposes what Brother Mike describes as the systemic, deceptive forces at play in modern culture, politics, and compromised churches. Learn how to identify these spiritual battles and why continuing in the truth of the Holy Scriptures is your only shield in these turbulent times.
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Key Takeaways:
<ul data-path-to-node="5">
<li>
The Prophecy of Deception: Exploring how modern political and institutional shifts align with the warning that deceptive forces will "wax worse and worse" in the latter days.
</li>
<li>
The Shield of Holy Scripture: Why a firm foundation in the Word of God, learned and lived out since childhood, is the only source of wisdom capable of leading to salvation and keeping believers grounded.
</li>
<li>
A Call to Spiritual Discernment: Recognizing that extreme societal decay and the devaluation of life are not merely human failures, but part of a larger spiritual battle requiring active deliverance and prayer.
</li>
<li>
The Deliverance Mission: Real-world updates from the Arizona Deliverance Center, emphasizing the power of active worship, healing services, and standing firm against cultural compromises.
</li>
</ul>
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Featured Bible Passages:
<ul data-path-to-node="8">
<li>
2 Timothy 3:13 &ndash; The warning that evil men and seducers will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
</li>
<li>
2 Timothy 3:14-15 &ndash; The call to continue in the things you have learned from the Holy Scriptures, which make you wise unto salvation.
</li>
</ul>
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Connect &amp; Support:
<ul data-path-to-node="11">
<li>
Join Us Live: Visit the Arizona Deliverance Center located in the red brick building on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborne Road in downtown Phoenix.
<ul data-path-to-node="11,0,1">
<li>
Weekly Deliverance Services: Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM (Ladies' Night at 6:30 PM).
</li>
<li>
Worship &amp; Healing Services: Weekly worship on Saturdays at 4:30 PM and our monthly Healing Service on the last Friday of every month.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Listen Online: Tune in to the Sunday morning podcast at 9:00 AM or find the full library of services online at hardcorechristianity.com.
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</ul>
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Satan's Takeover - Monday

It’s "Filthy Fridays" on Hardcore Christianity, and Brother Mike is tackling one of the most hotly debated, divisive topics in the modern church: women preachers. Are women completely barred from leadership, or has a misunderstanding of ancient languages clouded the true message of the scriptures?

By digging deeply into the original Greek text, Brother Mike breaks down Paul's instructions in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He unpacks key terms like gune (wife), hesychia (quietness), and authenteo (to forcefully usurp authority), proving that the Bible doesn't reject women teaching—it rejects a structure of forced domination. Tune in to discover the biblical precedent for women in ministry, from Old Testament prophecy to the four daughters of Philip, and find out how a balanced, ordered church can unleash the full power and anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture & Highlights Mentioned in This Episode


Learning in Silence: Understanding the context of Paul's command for a wife (gune) to learn in quietness (hesychia) and structural subordination (hypotage) (1 Timothy 2:11).


The Power of the Conjunction: Breaking down the Greek conjunction oude ("nor") to show why teaching and aggressively taking authority (authenteo) over a man must be viewed together (1 Timothy 2:12-14).


Order in the Family & Church: Looking back to the original order established in the garden and how the divine structure mirrors the Trinity (Genesis 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:15).


Chattering vs. Preaching: Explaining how the restriction against speaking in church refers to lalein (continuous side-chattering) which creates confusion during a service (1 Corinthians 14:34-35).


Prophesying Daughters: Finding the biblical precedents for women actively praying, prophesying, and holding spiritual office in the Church (Acts 2:17-18; Acts 21:8-9; 1 Corinthians 11:5).

Connect with the MinistryArizona Deliverance Center


Located in downtown Phoenix on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborn Road (look for the red brick building). Come witness a ministry where both men and women exercise their spiritual gifts under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.


Weekly Live Services: Thursday & Friday nights at 7:00 PM


Ladies Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM


Saturday Worship Service: Saturdays at 4:30 PM — A powerful service where the saints gather to sing in tongues, followed immediately by a deliverance service where people find instant freedom and healing.


Monthly Healing Service: The last Friday of every month at 7:00 PM. Coordinated by Stephanie, this service is regularly packed out with incredible testimonies of deliverance—arrive early to secure a seat!


Weekly Healing Zoom Services: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Email mike@hardcorechristianity.com to receive your access codes and passwords.

It&rsquo;s "Filthy Fridays" on Hardcore Christianity, and Brother Mike is tackling one of the most hotly debated, divisive topics in the modern church: women preachers. Are women completely barred from leadership, or has a misunderstanding of ancient languages clouded the true message of the scriptures?
By digging deeply into the original Greek text, Brother Mike breaks down Paul's instructions in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He unpacks key terms like gune (wife), hesychia (quietness), and authenteo (to forcefully usurp authority), proving that the Bible doesn't reject women teaching&mdash;it rejects a structure of forced domination. Tune in to discover the biblical precedent for women in ministry, from Old Testament prophecy to the four daughters of Philip, and find out how a balanced, ordered church can unleash the full power and anointing of the Holy Spirit.
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Scripture &amp; Highlights Mentioned in This Episode
<ul data-path-to-node="11">
<li>
Learning in Silence: Understanding the context of Paul's command for a wife (gune) to learn in quietness (hesychia) and structural subordination (hypotage) (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BTimothy%2B2%253A11%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7QE">1 Timothy 2:11</a>).
</li>
<li>
The Power of the Conjunction: Breaking down the Greek conjunction oude ("nor") to show why teaching and aggressively taking authority (authenteo) over a man must be viewed together (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+2%3A12-14&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7gE">1 Timothy 2:12-14</a>).
</li>
<li>
Order in the Family &amp; Church: Looking back to the original order established in the garden and how the divine structure mirrors the Trinity (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DGenesis%2B3%253A16%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7wE">Genesis 3:16</a>; <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BTimothy%2B2%253A15%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8AE">1 Timothy 2:15</a>).
</li>
<li>
Chattering vs. Preaching: Explaining how the restriction against speaking in church refers to lalein (continuous side-chattering) which creates confusion during a service (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+14%3A34-35&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8QE">1 Corinthians 14:34-35</a>).
</li>
<li>
Prophesying Daughters: Finding the biblical precedents for women actively praying, prophesying, and holding spiritual office in the Church (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DActs%2B2%253A17-18%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8gE">Acts 2:17-18</a>; <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DActs%2B21%253A8-9%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8wE">Acts 21:8-9</a>; <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BCorinthians%2B11%253A5%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjPv_LAgrWVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9AE">1 Corinthians 11:5</a>).
</li>
</ul>
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Connect with the Ministry
<blockquote data-path-to-node="14">Arizona Deliverance Center
Located in downtown Phoenix on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborn Road (look for the red brick building). Come witness a ministry where both men and women exercise their spiritual gifts under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
<ul data-path-to-node="14,2">
<li>
Weekly Live Services: Thursday &amp; Friday nights at 7:00 PM
</li>
<li>
Ladies Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
</li>
<li>
Saturday Worship Service: Saturdays at 4:30 PM &mdash; A powerful service where the saints gather to sing in tongues, followed immediately by a deliverance service where people find instant freedom and healing.
</li>
<li>
Monthly Healing Service: The last Friday of every month at 7:00 PM. Coordinated by Stephanie, this service is regularly packed out with incredible testimonies of deliverance&mdash;arrive early to secure a seat!
</li>
<li>
Weekly Healing Zoom Services: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Email mike@hardcorechristianity.com to receive your access codes and passwords.
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>

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