Life In the Spirit
Welcome to the Life in the Spirit podcast with Pastor Jay Tyler—where biblical teaching and the power of the Holy Spirit come together to help you grow, stand firm, and live out your faith every day. To learn more about Holt Assembly of God, visit www.holtag.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and encouragement.
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Life in the Spirit podcast with Pastor Jay Tyler—where biblical teaching and the power of the Holy Spirit come together to help you grow, stand firm, and live out your faith every day. To learn more about Holt Assembly of God, visit www.holtag.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and encouragement.
Episodes

Mar 9, 2026
Overcomers Part Four: Walking in the Spirit
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
35 min
In this final message of our Overcomer’s Series, we move beyond the moment of breakthrough and ask a deeper question: How do we stay free? Breaking chains is powerful, but walking in freedom is essential. In this message, we explore Galatians 5 and Romans 8 to discover that freedom is not maintained by striving harder, but by walking daily in the Spirit. The Holy Spirit doesn’t just break strongholds, He dwells within us, leads us, produces fruit in us, and empowers us to live surrendered lives. Freedom is not the absence of struggle; it is the presence of the Spirit. If you desire lasting victory, spiritual growth, and a Spirit-led life, this message will help you move from a moment of freedom to a lifestyle of walking in it.

Mar 2, 2026
Overcomers Part Three: Breaking Chains
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
38 min
In Part Three of our Overcomers series, Breaking Chains, we move beyond simply recognizing the spiritual battle and begin talking about real freedom. Jesus did not come to help us manage bondage, He came to destroy it. In this message, we look at how freedom in Christ begins with a decisive moment of faith, but must be walked out daily through surrender and obedience. If you’re tired of cycles that keep repeating, habits that feel unbreakable, or lies that keep you bound, this message will encourage you: freedom is not rare, and it is not reserved for a few, it is your inheritance in Christ.

Feb 16, 2026
Overcomers Part Two - Footholds & Strongholds
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
39 min
In Part Two of our Overcomers series, we take a deeper look at how the enemy gains influence in a believer’s life, not through ownership, but through agreement. Scripture teaches that temptation is external pressure, but when pressure is welcomed and repeated, it can become a foothold. And when agreement continues over time, it can develop into a stronghold, an identity level belief that contradicts God’s truth. This is not a message of condemnation, but of freedom. Because anything built on a lie can be dismantled by truth. The battle is real, but so is the victory.

Feb 9, 2026
Overcomers Part One - The Battle is Real
Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
34 min
In Overcomers: Part One – The Battle Is Real, we are reminded that following Christ places us in a real spiritual battle, but one God has already equipped us to stand in. Drawing from Ephesians 6, this message clarifies that our struggle is not against people, but against unseen spiritual forces, and that victory is not achieved through human strength, but by standing in the power of the Lord. God has provided His armor so believers can live free, stand firm, and walk in daily obedience.

Feb 2, 2026
Fully Devoted Part Three
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
36 min
In Part Three of the Fully Devoted series, Pastor Jay Tyler explores what it means to be a praying church by looking at the powerful example of the early church in Acts 4. When faced with real opposition, the believers did not retreat, complain, or pray for comfort, they prayed together for boldness, and God responded with His presence and power. This message highlights how corporate prayer unites the body, invites the Holy Spirit to move, and fuels courageous witness in a broken world. A praying church is not a timid church, it is a unified, Spirit-filled church devoted to Jesus and ready to respond to His call.

Jan 26, 2026
Fully Devoted Part One
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
29 min
Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8, this message reminds us that prayer is not about wearing God down or convincing Him to care, it’s about staying close to Him and refusing to lose heart. We learn that delay is not denial, that the enemy often works to discourage us just before breakthrough, and that true faith keeps praying even when nothing seems to be changing. Through biblical insight, practical application, and heartfelt encouragement, this message calls believers to pick up prayers they may have laid down and to trust God’s character while waiting on His timing.

Jan 19, 2026
Seeing Clearly Before Moving Forward
Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
33 min
In this message, we walk through the story of Nehemiah and discover how God given vision begins with a holy burden, is shaped through prayer, and requires honest evaluation before public action. This teaching challenges us to confront what we’ve learned to live with, allow God to clarify our hearts privately, and respond faithfully when He calls us to rise and rebuild. Before God rebuilds anything outward, He first rebuilds something inward.

Jan 12, 2026
Why The World Needed A Savior
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
24 min
In this message, we look beyond sentiment and nostalgia to the deeper biblical truth behind Christ’s birth. The Bible doesn’t present Christmas as a feel good moment, but as a rescue mission. Humanity’s greatest problem wasn’t a lack of education, morals, or effort, it was separation from God. Christmas is not about humanity reaching up to God, it’s about God stepping down to reconcile what was lost. If you’ve ever felt distance, emptiness, or the sense that something is missing, this message reminds us that Christmas declares God has come near again.

Dec 31, 2025
When God's People Pray Part Four
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
29 min
In When God’s People Pray – Part Four: Hearing God’s Voice, Pastor Jay Tyler teaches that hearing God is not reserved for spiritual elites, but is the birthright of every believer. Building on the foundations of prayer and fasting, this message explains how God still speaks today, primarily through His Word, through the Holy Spirit, and through a heart positioned in obedience. This practical and encouraging message helps believers distinguish God’s voice from their own, recognize the Spirit’s leading, and walk with clarity, peace, and confidence as they follow Jesus.

Dec 29, 2025
When God's People Fast
Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
30 min
In When God’s People Fast, Pastor Jay Tyler explores the biblical discipline of fasting and how it deepens prayer, sharpens spiritual focus, and positions believers for breakthrough. Through the examples of Moses, Esther, and Jesus, this message reveals how fasting brings revelation, divine intervention, and spiritual victory. When God’s people pray and fast, heaven responds.

Life in the Spirit
Life in the Spirit is a ministry of Holt Assembly of God in Holt, Florida. We’re here to help you build your faith, grow closer to Jesus, and walk in the power He gives. If you need support on your journey, just reach out—we’d love to help.






