Podcast Summary:

Podcast: Bill Winston Podcast - Audio
Episode: Access The Kingdom Resources - Citizenship in the Kingdom
Date: October 4, 2025
Host: Dr. Bill Winston (Bill Winston Ministries)

Overview of Main Theme

This episode centers on understanding and accessing the supernatural resources available to believers through their citizenship in the Kingdom of God. Dr. Bill Winston emphasizes the crucial difference between merely being a church member and recognizing oneself as a citizen of God’s kingdom. Through biblical teaching and personal stories, he encourages listeners to embrace a “miracle-minded” perspective, highlighting the importance of operating in the supernatural, and not merely relying on human wisdom or tradition.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Born Again: Seeing and Entering the Kingdom

• Dr. Winston reiterates Jesus’ instruction that one "must be born again" to see the kingdom (John 3:3).
  • Becoming born again gives believers access to resources and realities that are otherwise invisible.
  • This new birth is not just about church membership, but about entering a new government with Jesus as King.
  • "Something that was invisible became visible." (00:18)

2. From Membership to Citizenship

• Early on, Winston says he sought "membership" in the church after being born again, but learned God was interested in granting us "citizenship."
  • Citizenship confers a new sense of belonging, responsibility, and authority aligned with being part of God’s government (Philippians 3:20).
  • "I need to look for citizenship, because when I go to that level...it gives me a perspective that just being a member doesn't give me." (01:30)

3. The Kingdom Message and Its Supernatural Power

• The kingdom, as opposed to just “church,” is the core biblical message, according to Winston.
  • "The church is mentioned...about three times...and the kingdom is mentioned over a hundred times." (00:55)
• Understanding the kingdom is essential to interpreting the whole Bible and living out its power.
• Kingdom understanding naturally leads believers to become “miracle minded.”
• "The end is not going to come until the gospel of the kingdom gets preached." (03:00)

4. Expecting Miracles as a Kingdom Citizen

• Miracles are portrayed as an expected part of kingdom citizenship.
  • Miracles demonstrate the reality of God and differentiate true believers from those without spiritual power.
  • Referencing Moses and the miracles in Exodus, Winston explains how God expects His ambassadors to manifest His power.
  • "This whole idea of miracles is something that God wants to be a part of the church. I don't think he ever planned for us to just get up and pontificate for an hour without really some demonstration." (09:22)

5. Personal Stories: Walking Out Kingdom Principles

• Dr. Winston shares experiences from his early career at IBM and his call to ministry as testimonies of God’s supernatural provision.
  • Faced with setbacks (like being reassigned to “nonprofits”), he relied on kingdom principles for success.
    • "This kingdom has resources that are invisible. This kingdom has provision which are inexhaustible." (14:30)
  • When called to move to Chicago to start a ministry with only $200, he leaned on the promise of signs and wonders from Isaiah 8:18.
  • "'I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and wonders...' I had $200, family, no place to stay, going to Chicago. Lord have mercy. But look at me now." (16:15)

6. Miracles as a Witness and Foundation of the Kingdom

• Miracles serve as a testimony to the truth and are essential in establishing the kingdom’s presence.
  • Without the supernatural, the church is limited in its mission and impact.
  • "There's a limited amount you can do and a limited distance you can go without the supernatural." (10:32)

7. Warning Against Natural Thinking & Human Tradition

• Colossians 2:8 is cited as a warning ("beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit").
  • Human traditions keep believers earthbound and hinder spiritual revelation.
  • "Satan wants you to only have human teachings because if that's all you've got, he's still got dominion over you." (20:11)
• Winston illustrates this point with a playful audience interaction and a $100 gift.

8. The Joy of the Kingdom

• Winston explains that joy is intrinsic to the born-again experience and is a fruit of the Spirit.
  • This joy brings strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and positively transforms all areas of life.
  • "The Bible even talks about the joy of the Lord is your strength...not only did I have joy, I went to the top of the ladder in sales and computers..." (22:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Kingdom Citizenship vs. Church Membership:
  "I found out soon that I need to look for citizenship, because when I go to that level...it gives me a perspective that just being a member doesn't give me." (01:30)

• Miracles as Standard
  "Miracles are coming back to the church. Glory to God." (08:28)

• On Natural vs. Supernatural Living:
  "It's amazing how the natural part of us will try to make us avoid the supernatural." (16:45)

• Embracing the Supernatural:
  "Mysteries give you mastery." (17:10)

• On Earthly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom:
  "Satan wants you to only have human teachings because if that's all you've got, he's still got dominion over you...not information. Come on. But Revelation." (20:11)

• On Righteousness and Royalty:
  "The righteous see themselves as royalty. They see themselves as kings. They see themselves as owners. They see them. You got the same nature of God." (26:55)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:12 – Born again and the need to see the Kingdom
• 01:30 – Distinction between church membership and kingdom citizenship
• 03:00 – Importance of the kingdom message in scripture
• 05:35 – Biblical examples of miracles as kingdom evidence (Gideon, Joshua, Moses)
• 09:22 – Call for miracles as normal in the church
• 14:30 – Personal testimony from Dr. Winston’s IBM career
• 16:15 – Divine calling to Chicago and standing on Isaiah 8:18
• 17:10 – "Mysteries give you mastery"
• 20:11 – Warning about tradition and need for revelation (Colossians 2:8)
• 22:00 – On joy as the fruit of the Spirit
• 26:55 – On righteousness and seeing oneself as royalty and kingly

Conclusion: Call to Action

Dr. Winston ends by inviting listeners to experience this kingdom citizenship and supernatural life with a prayer of salvation, promising that true joy and miraculous transformation follow surrender to Jesus. He offers a free copy of his book "Born Again and Spirit Filled" to help new believers take their next steps, highlighting that every believer is called to live out their faith as royalty, with the nature and resources of God accessible through faith.

Tone: Warm, energetic, faith-filled, and encouraging—Dr. Winston combines scriptural teaching, practical testimony, and motivational exhortation, urging every listener to step boldly into the privileges and authority of Kingdom citizenship.