What if spiritual gifts were taught for real-life application—not just head knowledge? In our first episode of the Becoming Podcast, Slater Joel and Shaunica Johnson unpack The Gifts Institute: a new, experiential Christian school focused on hearing God, growing in your calling, and practicing gifts with maturity.

We talk:

• Why experiential learning changes everything (beyond “just information”)
• Prophetic Foundations vs. Prophetic Ascension
• Prayers that “move the hand of God” and living by rhema (not only logos)
• Humility vs. insecurity in ministry
• Who this is for (new believers to seasoned leaders)
• 4-week courses, one night a week, evenings in Chesapeake, VA

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & why this podcast
03:20 Shaunica’s journey into teaching & prophetic ministry
07:20 What is The Gifts Institute?
10:50 School vs. experiential discipleship
14:40 From knowledge → understanding → wisdom
20:00 Teaching style: loving, honest, accountable
23:20 Who should join?
35:00 Course rhythm (4 weeks, 1 night/week)
36:00 Core classes overview & next steps

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