Episodes
Jan. 31, 2020
From Crime to Christ: Former Prisoner Finds Success in Life
Former gang member and prisoner Darius Gover found Jesus in prison, but it wasn't just a born-again experience that means nothing after release to life outside. Thanks to the ministry of Jesus Inside Prison Ministry ( jipm.o…
Jan. 30, 2020
From Crime to Christ: Former Prisoner Kevin King Finds True Freedom in Jesus
Kevin King knows what it's like to live inside the four walls of a prison. From age 21, he was in and out of prison in a never-ending cycle. But today he is free in Jesus, thanks to the work of the Jesus Inside Prison Minist…
Jan. 29, 2020
From Crime to Christ: Former Repeat Offender Leads Jesus Inside Prison Ministry
William Bumphus preaches in prisons all over the U.S., but years ago, he didn't even believe in Jesus or the Bible. A repeat offender, he was a thief and a burglar. He drank alcohol and did hard drugs. But when Bumphus was f…
Jan. 23, 2020
Remembering the Holocaust: Christians and Jews Unite to Aid Survivors
In this episode of the "Remembering the Holocaust" series, Howard Shapiro, a rabbi, and Bill Callahan, a Christian advocate for the Jewish people, discuss with host Chris Johnson the importance of coming together now to meet…
Jan. 22, 2020
Remembering the Holocaust: Take Action Now to Help Survivors
In this "Remembering the Holocaust" series, host Chris Johnson interviews those who have come alongside survivors of the Holocaust in World War II to assist them as they age. This episode introduces the NOW Campaign and shar…
Jan. 15, 2020
National Day of Prayer Chairman Dave Butts Shares Best Ways to Pray for an Election
Can you pray for an election without coming down on one political side or another? Dave Butts, Harvest Prayer Ministries president and National Day of Prayer chairman, believes so. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, he…
Jan. 3, 2020
Experiencing the Bread of Life With Shane Roessiger
H.O.T. House of Truth pastor and author Shane W. Roessiger calls believers to eat of the bread of life Jesus provides, the bread that truly satisfies. In this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson, he discusses his new b…
Dec. 18, 2019
Updating the Hebrew Bible for Today's Jewish People With Shani Ferguson
The modern Jewish people actually do not have a Bible written in a way they can understand it, but that will soon change. Maoz Israel has set out to remedy that problem with a modern Hebrew translation of "The Narrated Bible…
Dec. 17, 2019
Why Christians Should Be Involved in Helping Israel's Needy
Hear how Leket Israel, Israel’s national food bank, rescues healthy food for Israel's needy. Ray MacDonald, director of Christian Connections for Leket Israel, explains how there is a surplus in food that Leket delivers to t…
Dec. 11, 2019
Walk in Your God-Ordained Destiny With Pastor Ruth Hendrickson
Pastor Ruth Hendrickson knows what it means to be labeled wrongly and in a way that defines your life. As a child, she was once incorrectly labeled "retarded" because of a speech impediment. She had to learn not to let what …
Dec. 9, 2019
Release Heaven With Candice Smithyman
"Lord, if you're there and you can hear me, I can't get myself out of this one." After Candice Smithyman prayed that prayer years ago, Jesus radically changed her life. Today, after working the Scripture and being transforme…
Dec. 9, 2019
Pastor Mark Casto Is Done Performing for God
Mark Casto grew up Pentecostal, and as a young man, he had a fervor for preaching. Being thrust into the pulpit and with his influence expanding, something radical happened. God shut it all down. Casto was stuck performing i…
Dec. 6, 2019
The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith | The Feasts of the Lord
Curt Landry unfolds the power and promise inherent in the feasts of the Lord, including Passover and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In these feasts, the God of the universe invites us to be with Him. We not only fellowshi…
Dec. 2, 2019
Committed to God's Word: A Conversation on Bible Study Tools With Ellen Wildman
Studying the Bible does not have to be daunting. There are plenty of accessible tools, including Bible dictionaries, guides and commentaries, for anyone who wants to better understand God's Word. Ellen Wildman, Bible marketi…
Nov. 27, 2019
Former Heroin Addict Louie Rosado Helps a Hurting World Through Medical Missions
Gang member and heroin addict Louie Rosado nearly died at 22. But God. Rosado tells how God reached into his heart with love and radically took hold of his life. Today, he has a ministry that ministers through medical clinic…
Nov. 26, 2019
Committed to God's Word: A Conversation With Jesse Florea on Helping Kids Defend Their Faith
It's hard for adults to defend their Christian faith in a hostile society. Children also encounter friends or teachers who question their faith. But now, there's a great tool to help kids engage in these important conversati…
Nov. 22, 2019
Committed to God's Word: A Conversation on Disciplemaking With Matt Rogers
Pastor Matt Rogers found a way to doodle his way to disciplemaking. After answering a confused young believer’s questions over breakfast, Rogers drew the 7 Arrows Bible study method on a restaurant napkin. The method became …
Nov. 22, 2019
Committed to God's Word: A Conversation on Study Bibles With Eric Mullett
Have you ever thought about owning more than one study Bible? LifeWay's Bible Marketing Strategist Eric Mullett has seen the benefit of using multiple study Bibles in his reading and study. Mullett brings his expertise on th…
Nov. 18, 2019
Committed to God's Word: A Conversation on Bible Translations With Trevin Wax
If you're shopping in a bookstore or perusing the web for the best Bible to buy for yourself or a gift, you might get confused about the many options available today. But Trevin Wax, director for Bibles and reference at Life…
Nov. 15, 2019
Pilot Tammie Jo Schults Experiences Peace During Emergency Landing
Southwest Airlines Captain Tammie Jo Shults lived through the near-devastating descent of her Boeing 737 in Philadelphia. On April 17, 2018, she and her crew successfully landed the plane after engine failure and rapid decom…
Nov. 14, 2019
Find Healing Through Holy Music With Flutist Peg Luke
World-renowned flutist and composer Peg Luke has sold out Carnegie Hall a dozen times. Now she brings her exceptional talent and encouraging heart to her music based on the biblical Psalms. Her new recording, "Peg Luke's Psa…
Nov. 11, 2019
The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith | Understanding God's Covenants With Curt Landry
God never lies. He stands by His promises. Believers can count on God to uphold the covenants He has made. Curt Landry reflects on the character of God and the covenants He has made with His people. Want to know the differen…
Nov. 8, 2019
Put God First America With Neill Russell
As a public school science teacher for 45 years, Neill Russell has seen that America does not honor God as creator. America is at a "dangerous crossroads," Russell says in this episode with Charisma Connection host Chris Joh…
Nov. 6, 2019
Surge Ahead in Strategic World Missions With Pastor Larry Stockstill
Larry Stockstill thinks of himself as a missionary stuck in a pastor's body. Formerly the lead pastor of Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Pastor Larry started a mission multiplication effort called the Surge Project…