Ralph Drollinger Podcasts

This study will take an objective look at our level of spiritual maturity. Let us embark on a period of spiritual introspection. In this study, I will attempt to investigate with clarity and insight what the Scriptures reveal as the delineators between spiritual maturity and immaturity.By Ralph Drollinger

Neither COVID restrictions nor snags from an unusual election could prevent the newly-planted Capitol Ministries team in Zambia, Africa from exceeding expectations in building ministries to political leaders in their part of the world.By Ralph Drollinger

The importance of truth in the capital community cannot be understated. In this Bible study, the following proverbs depict the various benefits of being a man or a woman of truth. Understanding the benefits of being truthful versus the detriments of lying or bearing false witness proves motivational to say the least.…

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As LGBT enthusiasts celebrate their gay pride during the entire month of June, no document shouts louder in response than the Old Testament book of Leviticus.By Ralph Drollinger

One need not look very far into Scripture to learn of God’s explanation of marriage.By Ralph Drollinger

In the same-sex marriage debate, there is increasing reluctance by believers to mention the book of Leviticus. In this study, I will attempt not only to familiarize you with this book, but also explain how it impacts the debate.By Ralph Drollinger

A contingent of CapMin leaders met last week to hammer out plans to advance the bold mission to establish discipleship Bible ministries to local leaders in the 40,000 incorporated cities and counties across America. “Capitol Ministries has been laying the Local Government Ministry foundation for years. Now, with the successful and ongoing ministry …

This small New Testament book contains large walloping implications to cultural formation, as well as holds critical truths relative to our personal growth in Christ—truths that are unsurpassed in terms of importance! I will pinpoint three of them as we work through an overview of this wonderful epistle.…

Torrey Lewis, CapMin’s newly commissioned LGM ministry leader in Hillsboro, Oregon, is consistently amazed by today’s relevance of God’s timeless Word. A few weeks ago, members of his Bible study began discussing when life begins....By Ralph Drollinger

America’s greatest resources are leaders in both institutions who are men and women of character.By Ralph Drollinger

“We are making disciples who will go out and make disciples.”By Ralph Drollinger

Senator Kevin Cramer shares why in-depth Bible studies are important to political leaders.By Ralph Drollinger

How should we respond when someone tries to neutralize our authoritative use of the Bible? This study will help buoy your confidence.By Ralph Drollinger

A godly woman who invests in her family benefits not only her husband and her children, but society as well. What a high calling!By Ralph Drollinger

“The Capitol Ministries Bible study notes that are distributed are a wonderful tool in keeping my heart in line with God’s Word throughout my days in the Missouri House of Representatives.”By Ralph Drollinger

Legislators and judges alike need to understand when life begins from a biblical perspective—a truth that is written on the hearts of every human being (cf. Romans 2:15). Here, then, is the case from the Scriptures relative to life’s beginning at conception and the surrounding case for governmental enforcement of that clear and consistent propositi…

“It is hard to describe the amount of responsibility, stress, and emotional load placed on the shoulders of elected officials during the war. Our local ministry leaders are ready to serve them and dig into Scriptures together to find peace, strength and comfort.”By Ralph Drollinger

The Scriptures teach that God designed five institutions to establish order on the earth—institutions that have precise roles, responsibilities, and objectives that are unique to each of them.By Ralph Drollinger

We are experiencing the institution of commerce attempting to moralize a culture. But that is a job God ordained the state to accomplish! The Scriptures teach that God designed five institutions to establish order on the earth—institutions that have precise roles, responsibilities, and objectives that are unique to each of them...…

John the Baptist reveals the preeminent means to which every believer should be committed to change culture. Luke 3 points to the most excellent pursuit for both you and me.By Ralph Drollinger

The foremost need of public servants is to know Christ. This need is why Capitol Ministries is focused on changing hearts by sharing the gospel. Good legislation is important, but men and women can hardly be expected to make policies in accordance with sound, biblically based principles if they are at odds with the Author of Scripture. Only the gos…

Key biblical insights related to staying sexually pure in a surreal environment like the US capital.By Ralph Drollinger

“The Capitol Ministries Bible studies are focused on governance and governing with a biblical worldview. Having that full perspective and understanding how to apply a biblical worldview to any situation is what I most appreciate.” - Mayor Kevin Lincoln | Stockton, CaliforniaBy Ralph Drollinger

Pray the Holy Spirit will impart “beatitudinal” characteristics in your life so as to maximize your influence on the Hill. To the degree you are “beatitudinal” is the degree you are influential.By Ralph Drollinger

“The Capitol Ministries Bible study builds our strength, our faith, and our courage, even the courage to vote the way we do on pro-life issues and other matters. It gives us the boldness to stand for what we believe and not feel overwhelmed.” Read more from Rep. Vicki Strong...By Ralph Drollinger

Every believer has been entrusted to protect and convey the singularity of true saving faith!By Ralph Drollinger

“Many people may be surprised to learn there are groups of senators all over the Hill who spend time alone in Scripture or gather for study in small groups....”By Ralph Drollinger

Pray for more men and women in public office who are mature in Christ—governing authorities who not only have the courage to fight the right battles but the strength, faithfulness, and perseverance to go the distance.By Ralph Drollinger

When the radical abortion bill was before the Vermont Legislature for a vote, more than 20 distraught representatives flooded CapMin’s Rosaire Bisson’s Bible study to commiserate with each other and pray...By Ralph Drollinger

You are leading the United States at a time when the world is filled with violence, aggression, and conflict, and some nations are even attacking their own innocent civilian citizens. As you make decisions about when to engage in conflict or war, learning what Scripture has to say about the principles of war is critically important.…

Valeriu Ghiletchi, a seminary-trained Baptist pastor and former Moldovan Parliamentarian who has a track record of making disciples in the political arena, has accepted Capitol Ministries appointment to be the full-time ministry leader to members of the European Union.By Ralph Drollinger

Given Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the world’s growing response, let us investigate more fully what the Scriptures have to say about war.By Ralph Drollinger

“Our efforts to establish ministries to teach God’s Word to political leaders must intensify. There is an increasingly wide open door before us like never before; we need a greater sense of urgency that fuels both prayer and personal industriousness.”By Ralph Drollinger

This week I would like to examine one of my favorite passages from the book of Ephesians that deals with God’s expectations of the way a believer speaks. This is really good stuff! One’s mastery over his tongue is extremely important in public office. Let us open up Ephesians 4:29 this week and learn what God has to say to us in this regard.…

Are we in the process of exchanging the worship of the Creator for the worship of His creation?By Ralph Drollinger

“The Word of God has the power to transform nations from ashes and ruins into blooming economies and from spiritual blindness and obliviousness to revival and transformation.” Those are the words of Slavik Rimski who was named Capitol Ministries’ full-time Global Director for Eastern and Western Europe last year and charged with growing the ministr…

The love of God is so massive, deep, wide, towering, all encompassing, that the human mind cannot understand it. At the same time, at the point of salvation and to the degree that we allow Christ to dwell in our hearts, the believer is rooted and grounded in God’s Love. This Valentine’s Day, as our thoughts turn to the love we have for our wives, h…

Wise are the individuals who can discern not only their own, but another’s epistemological presuppositions when analyzing something. Wise is the citizen who can discern a candidate’s epistemological presuppositions before casting his or her ballot. Heightening your awareness and abilities regarding “starting points” is what this Bible study is all …

Secular journalists have recently concocted the term “Christian Nationalist.” They are labeling many well-meaning Christians who are serving in public office with the pejorative designation with the intent to marginalize their influence in the public square. So what do they mean when they charge you with this? This Bible study is intended to unpack…

While men have endeavored, strived, and dreamed of ways to change a nation’s culture for the better, as with all things, the Bible has provided the answer all along.By Ralph Drollinger

If you have not placed your faith in Christ today for salvation, I encourage you to invite Him into your life.By Ralph Drollinger

“What change could be wrought in our world. What a high calling that God has given to us. As we are faithful in carrying the name of Jesus into the political realm, may God use our efforts to see many come to know the Lord and serve Him!”By Ralph Drollinger

If I could teach an elected official only one Bible study as to how to remain effective for God in office, it would be this one.By Ralph Drollinger

America’s future political leaders are in the making today...By Ralph Drollinger

The Book of James reveals the basis and means by which God instills His wisdom. Think of wisdom as the skill of living life for His glory...By Ralph Drollinger

In this study I will attempt to be biblically informative as to how we should respond to those who reject the veracity of Scripture—lest we refrain from using the ultimate epistemological source made known to mankind by his Creator.By Ralph Drollinger

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Your leadership at Christmas represents a sacred time to inure, assure, and confer with your family.By Ralph Drollinger

The Scriptures do not state hard and fast that any consumption of alcohol is sinful, but it does repeatedly warn against the sin of drunkenness and its results. The stakes are much higher as this principle relates to leaders...By Ralph Drollinger