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America's Midnight Revelation by Phil Hotsenpiller
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Join Phil Hotsenpiller on a journey to conquer fear of the end times as we explore the importance of the red heifer in relation to the rebuilding of the Temple. Unveil the fascinating details surrounding the rare red heifers…
Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, upholds high academic values while combining Christian faith with every aspect of life. In this first of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, the university's…
How can we know God's will if we don't pray His prayer? No prayer is better known-or more misunderstood-than the prayer Jesus provided in His Sermon on the Mount. The words, though simple, can transform the way Christians pr…
Get to know Dr. Ben Rall - author of "Designed To Heal" - Charisma Connection God still heals—and we are divinely designed to heal. The Scriptures address healing from the beginning to the end! God created us with a divine p…
Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, shares stories of Billy Graham and how he changed the world for Christ from Laurie's new book " Billy Graham: The Man I Knew ."
Shane W. Roessiger , the founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center , reveals how it is time for followers of Christ to return to the altar to be refined by the fire. Listen as he returns to Charisma Connection to tal…
In this inspiring episode, Pastor Thomas McDaniels of the Lifebridge Christian Center in Longview, Texas, shares with host Marti Pieper about how God is using his simple “Now What” booklet as a modern-day tract to lead peopl…
Through storytelling and animation, Adam Smit created a film to help children and teen audiences to have a foundation of the blood of Jesus and how to fight spiritual warfare. Listen to Adam's story of how this film, " Myste…
Listen to find out how World Vision is impacting the world with clean water with their Global 6k for Water. Crystal O'Rourke of World Vision joins the show to share the story behind this cause, how it brings communities toge…
Yael Eckstein inherited the mantle from her rabbi father of an exceptional organization. Learn more about The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews in this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson. It was no accid…
Marie Muhammad is a great-granddaughter of the Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad. Through her father's line, she was groomed to become a Muslim, even learning Arabic in boxer Muhammad Ali's home. But her life drastical…
Dr. Paula Price is apostle of the Congregation of the Mighty Ecclesial Embassy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is an international voice on apostolic and prophetic ministry. She talks with host Chris Johnson on this episode about th…
Jamie Ivey, author, creator and host of the podcast "The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey," helps women deal with the feeling that they haven't succeeded in life. In her new book, You Be You , she shows how women can be satisfied …
Dr. Gregg Okesson believes it may be the most exciting and important time to focus on missiology. As dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Okesson reflects on…
With a wide variety of academic programs, Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, prepares students academically and spiritually for a full life in the Spirit. One way in which Evangel shines is through community servic…
Evangel University, a Christian liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, seeks to maintain positive, Christ-honoring relationships with its alumni and donors. But like most organizations, Evangel had its challenges …
As a Black man married to a white woman with children of mixed race, Rev. Alex Bryant has found himself right in the heart of issues around race. As a Christian, he feels called to be a "reconciler." This also ties into his …
Evangel University, a liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, has worked to successfully navigate the virtual or digital learning space both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode with host Chris …
Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, is a shining example of how a university can support its student body in a difficult time. In this third of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, Brian Upton, …
Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, believes that biblical faith and Spirit-led living are joined in every aspect of life, including excellence in academia. In this second of seven episodes in the "Evangel Universit…
Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, upholds high academic values while combining Christian faith with every aspect of life. In this first of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, the university's…
Pastor Caleb Cooper believes this is the generation that will see the coming of the Lord, so he's calling on believers everywhere to "steward every second." He also believes an awakening is coming in the land and shares how …
Pastor Leon du Preez is based in South Africa, and his powerful prophetic ministry is expanding around the globe. In this episode, he shares with host Chris Johnson his testimony of being saved and delivered immediately thro…
Ever since David Rives started taking photos of space as a hobby, he's been fascinated by the relationship between science and the Bible. Since that time, he's been on dinosaur digs, led paleontological tours and searched th…
God is powerfully using the multitalented Gretchen Keskeys in her speaking and singing ministry in churches, conferences and in a prison made famous by singer Johnny Cash. But that's not all there is to her story. She had a …
Bestselling author and radio talk show host Susie Larson has battled fear her whole life. Once you hear her story, you will understand why, but in the face of fear, she is learning to stand on God's Word and prevail against …
At 5 years old, Ana Werner had her first experience of seeing in the spirit realm when an angel came into her room. Later as a missionary to Brazil, she saw angels and demons in a drug-infested slum. She told host Chris John…
Faith Baczko now leads Headstone International Ministries in Ontario, Canada, but she once was a fashion designer. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, she shares why she left a budding fashion career and chose to follow…
Rev. Josephine Ayers knows the power of surrender to God in her own life. She shares with host Chris Johnson how God is using her prophetic and apostolic ministry, Flames of Fire Ministries , an Elim Fellowship-associated mi…
Dr. Faith Wokoma is a trainer, strategist and adviser with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She's truly into people development. Born in Malawi, she was saved at a Reinhard Bonnke crusade and at 15, read the charismatic c…
Pastor Shavon Smith is committed to love God and love people. When God called her to start a church, she saw people's lives radically changed through that love. But then God surprised her by asking her to leave her church in…
Tom Clark, aka "Papa Tom" to his grandchildren, retired from the world of finance and is now writing illustrated books for children. His "Papa Tom's Tales" series helps children understand how God's love helps them overcome …
God called Shelly Bishop at age 50 to start a church. Coming from a dysfunctional family, she had experienced a lot of rejection and didn't understand her own identity. She admits that she didn't even like people that much. …
America is in great need of healing from the wounds of racism and injustice. In this fourth and final episode of the "Healing the Soul of America and the West" series, Rev. Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministri…
Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International ( prmi.org ) joins PRMI's special series, "Healing the Soul of America and the West," hosted by Chris Johnson. Dr. Kearney offers instruction and insight on…
Many in America are weighed down with concern over racism, injustice and abuse of authority, but the root of these issues goes deep into the nation's history. Dr. Jim Logan of Jim Logan Evangelistic Ministry and Kingdom Fell…
Openness to the Holy Spirit's work leads to a breaking down of racial barriers just as at the historic Azusa Street revival, says Dr. Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI). Dr. Long and Dr. Jim L…
Cheri Tannenbaum is a wife, mother and grandmother with skills in fashion design . For years, she has lived with a movement disorder that she says is her "constant companion" and significantly affects her communication and m…
Does Satan still have authority in the life of the believer? Only in one way, says Pastor Mark Casto , author of the book "Liar: Exposing Myths in Spiritual Warfare." In this episode with host Chris Johnson, find out how you…
Rob Welch of For His Glory Ministries left the business world to enter vocational ministry. But first, God had to confront him with the idols in his life. Today, after fully yielding to God's call, he preaches the gospel eff…
Elisabeth Elliot's husband Jim and four other missionaries to an Ecuadorian tribe were speared to death in 1956. Their martyrdom made international news. Elliot endured and even returned to the jungle with her young daughter…
Author and pastor Steve Pixler joins host Chris Johnson to help ordinary believers get in the game of life and advance God's kingdom on earth. He also shares how he found freedom from years of false teaching in the church. A…
Deborah Smith Pegues has filled many leadership roles in her life, including a vice president at a Fortune 500 company and a certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speaker. A bestselling author, Pegues brings her experi…
God is using Kingdom Encounters International evangelist Caleb Wampler to see an amazing number of salvations, healings and other miracles around the world. He and Joshua Smith, who partners with him in ministry, join host C…
With his many years of experience in audio, video and broadcast TV, Brian Falatovich of Midwest Digital AV seeks to meet the needs of churches and ministries with both new and pre-owned equipment to serve their particular ne…
Tim Ross, lead pastor at Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas, is author of "Upset the World," but "upset" may not mean what you think it means. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, find out how Jesus can turn your wor…
How should Christians behave in this digital age? Daniel Darling , author, pastor and senior vice president for communications at National Religious Broadcasters, has thought through that question and helps believers apply b…
Five-time GRAMMY nominee Matthew West talks with host Chris Johnson about the inspiration behind the songs on his latest release, "Brand New." West also shares how he "found God on a blue couch" and the fun behind his "Quara…
Leadership equals influence, Dr. Tom De Vries told host Chris Johnson in this episode. As president and CEO of The Global Leadership Network, De Vries invites everyone who exercises influence, from moms to pastors to busines…
Inspirational author Maggie Wallem Rowe shares personal reflections and powerful stories in her new book, "This Life We Share," which was endorsed by Bible teacher Beth Moore. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Rowe of…
Dr. Deb Waterbury has a big goal. Through her Love Everlasting Ministries, she wants to educate and empower women around the globe. Her ministry reach is expanding, but her primary focus now is Malawi, one of the poorest nat…
Known as the "Investment Preacher," Assemblies of God Pastor Anthony Wright owns and operates Retirement Specialty Group, a faith-based investing firm. Wright found out the hard way that what he was preaching against in the …
In his nine-year study of the evidence and answers for the Christian faith, Abdu Murray was faced with a life-altering question, "Why are you a Muslim?" Find out how he wrestled with this question, decided to follow Christ a…
Group Publishing VBS expert Jody Brolsma shares advice on how to serve families with summer programming, either online or in neighborhoods, during the coronavirus pandemic. How do you adapt when many churches are not holding…
Dr. Michael Bommarito, director of MyTrinity Online, shares about the new undergraduate and graduate programs at the Assemblies of God school. He also discusses with host Chris Johnson program flexibility and finances, as we…
WOW VBS will reach children around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The online, four-day Virtual Bible Spectacular Event will be livestreamed so that families and churches can participate, even if they're already s…
Shane W. Rosseiger, founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center, calls believers to a no-compromise life in his latest book, "Nuggets From Heaven." Find out what God's Word has to say about why gold is important in the…
Bibles For The World partners with national workers to effectively shares God's Word and reach their own people with the gospel. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, find out from Bibles For The World President and CEO…
Radicals in Nigeria are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to burn churches, kill pastors and make whole villages unlivable. That's what makes the work of Judd Saul's organization, Equipping the Persecuted, all the…
Boko Haram, now known as Isis West Africa, is terrorizing the people of Nigeria, including many believers in Jesus. Judd Saul, founder of Equipping the Persecuted, and his network of trusted Nigerian Christians see that supp…
After filmmaker Judd Saul went to Nigeria, he was burdened by the great need there. Because no one else was helping the people who were terrorized by Boko Haram, he set out to do something about it. In this first of a three-…
Michael Jebb, founder and president of Strategic Prayer Initiative (SPI), has plenty of reasons to believe God wants you to have a better prayer life, and he's working to provide the tools and resources needed to establish y…
Michael Jebb tells the dramatic story of a car accident a few years ago that left him wondering how he was still alive. Find out what happened next and how it inspired Jebb to continue the work he does with Strategic Prayer …
Michael Jebb, founder and president of Strategic Prayer Initiative (SPI), shares with host Chris Johnson how God providentially directed him to understand the critical need for prayer in spiritual warfare. Today, through SPI…
Former Navy Corpsman-turned-novelist turns his attention to the end times in his seven-book fiction series, The End, The Book . He describes his series as "Jihad terrorism meets the Bible belt." Listen as host Chris Johnson …
Jamie Rohrbaugh is founder and president of From His Presence. Previously she worked for a Fortune 500 company but gave it up for her call to engage in preaching, intercession and prophetic ministry. Today she helps pastors …
Somebody Cares is doing exceptional work in serving compassionately to meet needs across the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Hear these amazing God-glorifying reports from Somebody Cares Vice President Jodie Chiricosta…
Wouldn't you like to be part of a happier, healthier church? Dr. Henry Cloud believes it's possible. Perhaps best known as the co-author of the "Boundaries" series, Dr. Cloud is a clinical psychologist, a pastor of pastors a…
Ginny Marshall-Frye is a changed person today, but there was a time when she made a bargain with God for her healing from depression. Today she has a powerful personal testimony that, she says, no one can take from her. Be e…
Biblical wisdom was the foundation of higher education in America. When Ivy League schools like Harvard and Princeton were founded, they were seminaries, and their presidents were ministers. In time, these college presidents…
Do you want lasting change in your Christian life? In this final episode of his three-part series, prophetic Bible teacher Sterling Sawyer explains how believers function as kings who serve the King of kings. Sawyer, founder…
In this second episode of his three-part series, Sawyer explains the priest function lays out the framework for his "Prophet, Priest and King" model, which helps us thoroughly work God's Word into our lives so it changes us.…
Prophetic teacher Sterling Sawyer of Liberty Tree Ministries points to John 8:32, which says, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” In this first episode of his three-part series, Sawyer lays out the …
Rene Bates’ wife never gave up on him. He was gloriously saved and now calls other believers to walk in the Spirit and live a holy life for God’s glory. Listen to hear the prophecy he says God gave him about the coronavirus …
"Everywhere she went, revival fire followed," says Sharon Buss of Sister Gwen Shaw, the ministry founder of Global Outpouring. Discover the key to the power of this Spirit-birthed ministry with Sharon and her husband, Philip…
Business owner Pam Stanford learned of the benefits of natural health when she used products from the Neem tree to get rid of high toxicity in her body. Today, as a proponent for the tree's benefits, she calls herself "The N…
Former triathlete and body builder Joanne Moody knows what it means to walk with God through years of debilitating nerve pain. But after a businessman prayed for her healing, she says she became a "medical miracle." Listen a…
Coming out of sex trafficking takes more than a change of location; it takes a true transformation of mind and heart. The Samaritan Women's Institute for Shelter Care is helping women who are survivors with that life change.…
Believers are invited to "join with God in shaping the future," says Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI). Long and PRMI's prayer mobilizer, Martin Boardman, visit with show host Chris Johnson t…
Calvin Fanning, a former church-planting missionary, believes that committing one's self to helping sex trafficking victims by "planting" a shelter is just as big a commitment as going overseas as a missionary. But Fanning k…
Victims of sexual exploitation are thought of as products, not people. But Jeanne Allert, founder and executive director of The Samaritan Women, wants to help these women turn their lives around. She finds her inspiration in…
The Holy Spirit is calling out spiritual SWAT teams in an army of intercessors to build God's kingdom. Dr. Brad Long, executive director of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International, and Rev. Martin Boardman, prayer mob…
Leading the way to meet the needs of sex-trafficking victims, The Samaritan Women aims to restore survivors physically, emotionally and spiritually through its residential program. What Jeanne Allert, the organization's exec…
Children in the U.S. are being exposed to pornography when they are quite young. On average, boys are 7 and girls are 11 when they experience pornographic materials for the first time. Julie Haltom, education director at The…
As a seminary student, Brad Long was turned off by the charismatic renewal movement. Today he is executive director of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI, prmi.org), an interdenominational group associated …
Sometimes adults forget how naive children are because they often seem so smart. But children do need parents, grandparents and other adults to protect them, especially when it comes to their boundaries as they seek attentio…
Sex trafficking victims often carry deep wounds from their childhood. Jeanne Allert, founder of The Samaritan Women, a nonprofit organization serving trafficking victims, shares in this episode that divorce, financial diffic…
God is on the move through The Missionary Church International (TMCI). Bringing together pastors, chaplains and missionaries around the world, TMCI allows ministries to remain independent but be connected with each other und…
John Polis is a Vietnam veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, so he knows something about going into battle. But it's spiritual warfare that Dr. Polis is focused on in his book "Victorious" ( johnpolis.com ). In this episode…
Bev Bradley of Remnant Ministries International believes we must know what the Word of God says about us as Christians. Seeing our lives and circumstances from God's perspective changes everything. Bradley, author of "If God…
During the Holocaust in World War II, Norman Frajman suffered in four concentration camps. He lost more than 100 members of his extended family. But he knows he is still here for a purpose, to share with young people the voi…
Having ready access to clean water to meet daily needs can change a life. You can make a difference by hosting or participating in World Vision's Global 6K for Water ( worldvision6k.org ), held this year on May 16. It's easi…
Thousands of people who endured the Holocaust during World War II now suffer poverty in the U.S. Through the NOW for Holocaust Survivors initiative, Irv Geffen, senior vice president of MorseLife Foundation, calls Christians…
Music was therapy for Reuwen "Ruby" Sosnowicz, a Jewish man living in Poland during the Holocaust in World War II. Later, he co-founded the New Holocaust Survivor Band ( thenewholocaustsurvivorband.com ) with another survivo…
Nancy Stafford is a staple on the small screen, having played a variety of roles on "Matlock" and "St. Elsewhere," in Hallmark movies and more. Before that, she was a successful model, and that's when she developed skin canc…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…