ABOUT

PHIL SNYDER, MFA

iHolySpirit was founded by Phil Snyder, MFA, for the purpose of teaching the core wisdom of the Word of God without hype or the constraints of dogmatic denominationalism. He seeks to pass along revelatory insights into the Word imparted by the Holy Spirit during Bible study, prayer, and meditation on the Word. 

To obey God in all things by seeking to love Him with all my being, and to love His Body, the Church, above myself.
To speak His Word, using whatever media and means available, into the lives of the Elect anywhere and everywhere, so that they may grow in that same loving obedience.

Phil became a born-again Christian in 1980, and has served God and the Body of Christ in many and various capacities over the years.

Phil ministered as a Christian Comedian/Evangelist for several years in the 1990s, but felt restrained in that role, not feeling free to speak of the deeper, more difficult issues of the Kingdom. Phil was also the voice of Disney's Jiminy Cricket for several years. 

Phil earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Cal State Los Angeles, and is a full-time Professor of Digital Media at University of Houston. 

In July of 1970, at the age of seventeen, Phil received a special "3rd Heaven" revelation of the Triune God, which was so overwhelming and astounding that it wasn't until the last few years that God began to give him understanding of the experience as it aligns with Biblical truth and application to the Body of Christ. Much of the zeal, conviction, and faith with which Phil teaches is based on the revelations he has received of God's nature through many years of Bible study and intimate prayer.

Speaking Experience

Teacher / Evangelist / Comedian / Worship Leader

Engagement Venues & Ministries

Too many to list, but the more notable are:

  • Prison Fellowship
  • Vineyard Prison Ministries
  • Prison Impact Ministries
  • Crystal Cathedral
  • Evangelical Free Church, Fullerton
  • Clean Comedians

Christian Media (TV, Radio, Films)

  • TBN - Various programs over the years
  • Salem Radio Network - Numerous talk show interviews
  • KKLA - Phil Snyder Show, Host
  • MorningStar TV - Interview guest
  • Creation Adventure Team by Answers in Genesis - Voice Talent

Ministry Experience

30 YEARS OF MINISTRY

2017-Present

Home Church Group Worship Leader/Teacher

I teach weekly sessions in a men’s small group and lead worship.

RiverPointe Church

2017-Present

Media Team Volunteer

Operate camera, Assistant Director, and other duties in Main Services.

RiverPointe Church

2013-2017

Worship Leader/Small Group Teacher/Kids Ministry Teacher/Prayer Team

Played guitar and sang in Sunday services, taught in various weekly home fellowship sessions and led worship. Taught in Kids Ministry Sunday services and VBS. Ministered in prayer and counseled church members and visitors.

Sugar Land Vineyard Church

2013-2017

Human Trafficking Ministry

Was church liaison to Elijah Rising Anti-Human Trafficking ministry.

Sugar Land Vineyard Church

2009-2012

Worship Leader/Media Team & Editor

Sang in Sunday services, created promotional and teaching videos.

Crescenta Valley Community Church

2009-2012

Kids Ministry Teacher/Prayer Team

Taught in Kids Ministry Sunday services and VBS. Ministered in prayer and counseled church members and visitors.

Crescenta Valley Community Church

Served in many other churches and various ministries over the years.

Secular Speaking Experience

Over 30 years of on-camera, on-stage experience. Most recent includes:

June 2018

DreamHack

Speaker/Panelist

Austin, TX

May 2018

Education Symposium

Speaker/Panelist

Houston, TX

May 2018

The University of Houston RedFest

Host/MC

Sugar Land, TX

2017

Sienna Library “Careers In Focus”

Speaker

Missouri City TX

2017

TAGA Convention Speaker

Speaker

Houston, TX

2015

Heart of Texas Con

Speaker/Celebrity

Waco, TX

Education

Master of Fine Arts

California State University Los Angeles

TV/Film/Theatre, (summa cum laude), (Terminal Degree)

Bachelor of Arts

California State University Northridge

Cinema & Television Arts - Multimedia Production, (magna cum laude)

Advanced Biblical Studies

Liberty University

Certificate

LIFE Starts with the Holy Spirit