The Inner Room Podcast

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  The Cross and The Cruciform Life 02.09.2026 1h 6min

  What happens when the Church slowly drifts from the faith once delivered to the saints? In this episode of The Inner Room, Bishop Mark Chironna and Pastor Michael Koulianos return to the center and fullness of the Christian story: the crucified, risen, and ascended Lord.They discuss the cross as Christ’s throne, why the risen Jesus still bears His wounds, how Scripture and the historic faith safeguard the gospel, the place of the creed and Eucharist, sacred imagery, and the ways God communicates through beauty and creation.If this conversation strengthens you, share it with a pastor, leader, or friend and subscribe for the next discussion on worshiping the Father in spirit and in truth.
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  Baptized Speculation, Part 2: Insight, Projection, or Prophetic Word? 01.08.2026 37min

  Can something sound profound without being prophetic?In Part 2 of this special Inner Room conversation, Dr. Mario Hood continues his discussion with Bishop Mark J. Chironna about his new book, Baptized Speculation: Drowning in the Waters of Counterfeit Revelation.Together they explore the difference between human insight, personal projection, and genuine prophetic speech. Bishop Chironna explains why observation and interpretation are natural human capacities, but neither automatically carries the authority of revelation. In a culture shaped by speed, platforms, and pressure to perform, prophetic integrity requires the discipline to pause, discern, and sometimes remain silent.The conversation also examines what healthy prophetic ministry should look like in the local church, why the testimony of Jesus must remain cross-shaped, and how dominionist ideology has distorted prophetic witness in parts of the contemporary Church.This episode calls believers back to patient attention, communal discernment, theological faithfulness, and a prophetic life centered on the crucified and risen Christ.Get your copy of Baptized Speculation: Drowning in the Waters of Counterfeit Revelation on Amazon.
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  When Revelation Becomes Speculation | Bishop Mark J. Chironna 03.07.2026 49min

  Has the Church confused prophetic ministry with prediction?In this episode of The Inner Room, Dr. Mario Hood sits down with Bishop Mark J. Chironna to discuss his new book, Baptized Speculation: Drowning in the Waters of Counterfeit Revelation.Together they explore the biblical purpose of prophecy, why discernment matters, the difference between prophecy and divination, why accuracy alone is not enough, and how the Church can recover authentic prophetic witness in a world filled with competing voices.If you’re seeking a deeper, more biblically grounded understanding of the prophetic, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you.Get your copy of Baptized Speculation on Amazon.
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  The Inner Room. In Defense Of The Spirit Of Pentecost​ 26.06.2026 58min

  Join Dr. Chironna for this brand new podcast!
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  The Apperceiving Heart 16.06.2026 19min

  Join Dr. Chironna for this brand new Inner Room Podcast
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  Why Reading The Year Is Not Legitimate Prophecy 05.06.2026 40min

  For years people have asked me why I do not speak about the Hebrew calendar year, why I do not teach the numerology behind its letters and numbers, and why I have ceased making prophetic declarations about any given calendar year. This episode is my answer. It is not an attack on anyone. It is an account of why I have come to keep my distance from these practices. What I will offer is rooted in what my own formation has shown me in Scripture and in the Tradition over the last two and a half decades, and it is why I have come to believe that the calendar, for all its glory, was never given to us as a prophetic instrument.
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  Chambers Of Imagery 30.05.2026 33min

  Join Dr. Chironna for this powerful podcast on Chambers Of Imagery.
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  Co-Entrhonement - Knowing By The Spirit And The Spirit Who Makes It Real​ 09.04.2026 31min

  Join Dr. Chironna for this episode on Co-Entrhonement - Knowing By The Spirit And The Spirit Who Makes It Real​
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  Why Accuracy Alone Isn’t Enough 21.01.2026 46min

  In this episode of The Exchange, Dr. Mario Hood and Mark Chironna continue a live theological dialogue by pressing into a question many churches assume but rarely examine: Does accuracy alone determine whether something is from God?This conversation returns to Scripture and ecclesial wisdom to explore how prophetic speech is discerned, weighed, and received within the life of the church. The dialogue carefully distinguishes between fulfillment and faithfulness, outcome and obedience, and challenges the idea that something coming to pass automatically confers divine authority.
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  Who Gets to Speak for God? (The Exchange) 13.01.2026 38min

  In this episode of The Exchange, Dr. Mario Hood and Bishop Mark Chironna begin a deeper conversation on the prophetic by asking a foundational question drawn from Bishop’s doctoral work: How does the church know when prophetic speech is trustworthy?This dialogue sets the theological framework for discernment, authority, and prophetic legitimacy in the life of the church.
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  The Inner Room - Holy Disruption 03.01.2026 32min

  When Grace unsettles what we have known....
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  The Inner Room - Discerning The Real 29.12.2025 45min

  Finding certainly in the time of uncertainty
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  The Wisdom of Hesitation 26.12.2025 41min

  Join Dr. Chironna for this powerful look at The Wisdom of Hesitation.
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  Good Men, Great Families with special guest Dr. Bill Moore 19.12.2025 34min

  In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mark Chironna sits down with longtime friend and pastor Dr. Bill Moore for an honest, hope-filled dialogue on what it means to become a good man in a world confused about manhood.From the father deficit and the collapse of healthy modeling, to the pressure of image management, shame, and “imposter syndrome,” this episode goes straight to the heart: real transformation doesn’t happen from the outside in—it begins within. Dr. Bill shares moving stories from his own journey, including the redemptive turning point of his father’s conversion and how legacy can be rewritten through Christ.Together, they unpack why men often struggle to release failure—and why healing requires more than willpower. It requires rescue. You’ll hear practical wisdom on integrity, purpose, the environments that shape us, and how keeping God at the center is the key to longevity—in ministry, marriage, work, and life.This episode closes with a focused prayer for men who feel stuck, weary, or sidelined—calling the “champion within” back to life.
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  A Divine Yes: Melba Moore on Life, Music, and Mercy 16.12.2025 39min

  In this special episode, Dr. Mark Chironna sits down with the incomparable Melba Moore—Tony-winning Broadway icon, recording artist, and a true American original—for a conversation that is equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and holy. Melba opens up about her journey from teaching school to stepping into Hair, the discipline behind her extraordinary vocal range, and the seasons of crisis that became catalysts for crashing into God’s mercy. You’ll hear stories of legacy, survival, forgiveness, integrity, and what it means to carry gifts as responsibilities. Don’t miss this one.
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  The Inner Room 05.12.2025 20min

  Friends in this brand new podcast, I'm going to take you on a journey that points us to a future that I'm inviting you to join me on in the coming days. I want to talk to you about our "inner room" where three things converge: how we think about God and converse with God, how we think about the way we think, and how we talk to ourselves, and how we live into all of that sometimes in a way that's healthy, and sometimes in a way that's harmful. Our inner room, is the place where theology (the word about God) psychology (the word about our soul), And phenomenology, (the word about our lived experience objectively) converge. Let your heart follow along. I promise you will be inspired, encouraged, and invited to be expanded.
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  Elijah And Elisha: Will The Spirit Make A New Way Again? 11.11.2025 44min

  Part 2
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  A Conversation with Dr. Judith Orloff 16.10.2025 44min

  🎙️ New Podcast EpisodeIt was an honor to host Dr. Judith Orloff, whose pioneering work on empathy has deeply shaped how we understand emotional intelligence and human connection. I first encountered her research more than twenty years ago while completing my graduate studies in psychology at Saybrook University, and her insights continue to influence the “people-helping” professions in profound ways.Dr. Orloff is a brilliant physician, a compassionate healer, and a true visionary. I occasionally invite thought leaders from the secular world whose work enriches our understanding of the soul and the psyche—and this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.Listen and glean from her wisdom, heart, and brilliance. She’s a gem.
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  Between Here and There: Walking the Third Way in a Polarized Age - Part 1 30.09.2025 32min

  The church is weary, fractured, and caught in the same tribal shouting as the world. But when Elijah struck the Jordan, God opened a middle path; not here, not there, but through. Part I of this new series looks at what it means to walk that path today. Not nostalgia, not mimicry, but hope in the God who still parts the waters.
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  Unhealthy Leadership 03.09.2025 38min

  Unhealthy Leadership is about what happens when we as leaders don’t face the fears, insecurities, and conflicts inside of us. What we leave hidden doesn’t stay hidden, it seeps into our decisions, our relationships, and the very atmosphere we create. In this podcast I talk about Saul, Paul’s warnings, the wisdom of the Fathers, and the insights of psychology and leadership theory. The point is simple: if we don’t bring our inner life into the light of Christ, we place invisible ceilings over the very people and organizations God entrusted to us. But when we find the courage to tell the truth, to confess, and to live from our belovedness, we make room for our communities to breathe, to flourish, and to move into God’s future with freedom.