Contending For The Faith
An extension of Times of Refreshing and Restoration’s TV program. Presentation & discussion of relevant topics concerning Christian maturity.
Episodes

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
28 min
A big shout out to our recent new listener from New York. Welcome aboard. I encourage you to listen to the rest of our segments. There aren't too many. This will give you a better understanding of where we currently are. Again, welcome, New York.In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston explores why holiness is God’s prescribed way, unpacking obedience, sanctification, covenant, and how believers are called to be set apart and reflect God’s character in everyday life.

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
30 min
A warm welcome to our new listener from Singapore and gratitude to listeners across the United States and abroad. In this episode Bishop Ronald D. Roston explores holiness as the prescribed way, examining scripture, covenant, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.Discover why holiness reflects God’s character, how obedience leads to sanctification, and practical steps for living a holy life—Bible study, prayer, resisting temptation, and separating from worldly practices.Join the journey to deepen your faith and reflect God’s holiness in daily life.

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
26 min
Bishop Ronald D. Rothston explains that believers are "eternal ambassadors" with delegated authority from God to evangelize, disciple, and wage spiritual warfare in the world. He emphasizes exercising the authority already given, binding the controlling spirits behind sin, and faithfully shepherding new converts.The episode stresses holiness as essential for effective ministry and outlines practical discipleship steps—quiet time, Scripture study, prayer, testimony, service, and ongoing follow-up—so the church can reflect God’s character and fulfill the Great Commission.

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
22 min
Host Bishop Ronald D. Roston welcomes listeners and opens a prayerful discussion on holiness, using II Corinthians 7:1 as the foundation for the episode.
The episode explains what holiness means—separation from evil, intimacy with God, and spiritual maturity—explores the Holy Spirit’s role in sanctification, and contrasts true holiness with false, works-based practice.
Practical benefits of holy living are highlighted (inner peace, closer fellowship with God, effective witness, disciple-making, and spiritual strength), along with ten and more consequences of a lack of holiness, including spiritual distance, moral decline, and missed blessings.
The host emphasizes holiness as the prescribed, covenant way to maintain relationship with God, prepares listeners for future segments on blood covenant, and invites them to continue the journey toward deeper commitment and obedience.

Dec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
29 min
Join Bishops Ron and LaCreece Roston as they explore Revelation 12:12 and Isaiah 14, explaining the devil’s fury, his limited time, and how his wrath targets God’s people. They discuss the biblical meaning of “sons of God,” the devil’s tactics, and practical encouragement to remain steadfast in faith.
This episode offers scriptural teaching, pastoral insight, and a call to spiritual vigilance and maturity for believers.

Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
27 min
A warm welcome to new listeners from California, Ohio, Georgia, and New Jersey and to all who join us this holiday season. In this episode, Bishops LaCreece Roston and Ronald Roston examine John's vision in Revelation 21 and unpack the meaning of the New Jerusalem for believers today.
They teach that Christians are the New Jerusalem and heavenly citizens now, called to live holy lives, resist deception, exercise the authority God has given, and embrace their divine identity and responsibility on earth.

Dec 7, 2025
Dec 7, 2025
28 min
A heartfelt welcome to all our newest listeners from Ohio, Georgia, and New Jersey. Welcome, welcome, welcome — thank you for joining our community of listeners this holiday season.
In this episode Bishop Ronald and Bishop LaCreece Roston explore John’s vision of the New Jerusalem, explaining how the Lamb’s wife represents the Church, what heavenly citizenship means now, and how believers are called to live as God’s dwelling place on earth.
We encourage you to listen to all segments, study the Scriptures mentioned, and live out the heavenly standard in your daily life. God bless you and shalom.

Nov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
29 min
A warm welcome to new listeners and thanks for joining us. In this episode Bishop Ron and Bishop LaCreece Roston reflect on Thanksgiving blessings and invite listeners to journey through Revelation 21:9–10.
We explore John’s vision of the New Jerusalem, explaining why the heavenly city is a symbolic representation of the Bride of Christ—the perfected, glorified church—and what that means for believers today.

Nov 23, 2025
Nov 23, 2025
28 min
Hosts Bishop Ronald and Bishop LaCreece Roston welcome listeners and examine Revelation 21:9–10 to explore whether the Bride, the Lamb’s wife, and the New Jerusalem are synonymous. They trace the significance of earthly Jerusalem, the temple as God’s dwelling, and how believers now house the Holy Spirit.
The episode explains the New Jerusalem as a metaphor for the perfected, glorified church—God’s people purified and united with Yeshua—and encourages listeners to study the scriptural images together.

Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
25 min
Bishops LaCreece and Ronald Roston welcome listeners and examine key end-time topics—distinguishing the Beast from the Antichrist, explaining the Abomination of Desolation, the Great Tribulation, and the timing of Messiah's return and the Rapture.
They challenge common misconceptions, call for letting Scripture speak for itself, and highlight contemporary signs that point toward prophetic fulfillment.
Join the hosts for a concise, Bible-centered discussion aimed at unmasking deception and contending for the faith.







