Episodes
July 3, 2019
Take the Jesus Dare With Jay Payleitner
Have you ever thought of the Christian life as an adventure? If not, Jay Payleitner, best-selling author, wants you to take what he calls the "Jesus Dare." Find out what he means by that in this podcast interview with host Ch...
July 1, 2019
God Hears You When You Cry
Author Terrance Turner served in the U.S. Army for years, and it brings him to tears to hear of the suicidal spirit among his fellow soldiers. In his "Who Hears Me When I Cry?" book, he shares his trials in the military and i...
June 19, 2019
Become a Kingdom Intercessor, Not a Crisis Pray-er
Jonathan Graf believes intercession for needs in the church is important, but he also thinks believers in the Western world need to be taught how to intercede with Scripture-based, kingdom-focused prayer. So many are like Gra...
June 17, 2019
Former Agnostic Peter Aiello Found Peace of Mind in God's Word
Hidden Treasure author Peter Aiello grew up Catholic, but by the time he was 20, he had become an agnostic. He couldn't find the happiness he was looking for despite giving in to rampant sexual lust. He delved into Eastern ph...
June 14, 2019
Healing Miracles Abound Through Bridge for Peace
Annette Eckart had a good reason to start Bridge for Peace. She and her husband, Ed, founded the international ministry after she experienced a miraculous healing while engaged in her Wall Street career. Today God is using Br...
June 12, 2019
Making Disciples As We Go With Christian Publishing's John Herring
John Herring is CEO of Iron Stream Media, whose mission is "Making Disciples As We Go." John shares how his company is doing just that through books for adults and children as well as Bible studies and other resources for chu...
June 10, 2019
Be Empowered by the Spirit With Bible Teacher Jonathan Heng
Singaporean Bible teacher Jonathan Heng shares how he came to experience the power of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit leads him in ministry effective for the kingdom of God. Listen as host Chris Johnson talks with Jonathan...
June 7, 2019
Supporting Christians in Their Calling With Dustin Price
Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson talks with Dustin Price to discover the many ways the organization he founded, MAP Global, supports Christians in a variety of callings. That includes traditional missionaries as well as...
June 5, 2019
Believe and Declare Who You Are in Christ With Anne Ballard
Anne Ballard founded her jewelry company on the belief that declaring and reminding ourselves daily of what God says about us can lead to transformed lives. The Crowning Jewels products remind wearers of the truth they get to...
June 3, 2019
Bible Belles Author Affirms Inherent Worth of Women
Truth Becomes Her founder Erin Weidemann is on a mission: to show girls and women that they have worth that is not dependent on their beauty. Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson interviews Weidemann on why this is so impor...
May 29, 2019
Ben Courson: God Can Put Your Heart Back Together
In his book Optimisfits , Ben Courson calls himself a "professional fun-haver." He's full of joy and hope, but it wasn't always that way. He has suffered greatly, grieving the deaths of his brother and sister as well as the l...
May 27, 2019
Pursuing Maturity in Christ With Berin Gilfillan
Berin Gilfillan spent three years as Reinhard Bonnke's TV producer. Having been mentored by exceptional Christian leaders like evangelist Bonnke, "Dr. Berin" knows the value of pressing on to maturity in Christ. Dr. Berin sha...
May 24, 2019
'Run the Race' With Film Director Chris Dowling
Executive Producers Tim Tebow and Robby Tebow teamed up with Director Chris Dowling to bring the film Run the Race to theaters and now to DVD. Listen as Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson talks with Dowling about the Tebo...
May 22, 2019
Philos Project Promotes Positive Christian Engagement in Middle East
Robert Nicholson is a Christian Zionist who believes in using positive Christian engagement to resolve the difficult issues of the Middle East. Learn more as host Chris Johnson talks with the founder and executive director of...
May 17, 2019
Bob Sawvelle: God Still Heals Today
Author and pastor Bob Sawvelle says healing is anchored in Christ's finished work. So what does that mean for the believer today? Listen as Dr. Sawvelle shares with host Chris Johnson his Scripture-based teaching and powerful...
May 15, 2019
Experience the Reality of Heaven Now
Heaven is not just a place believers look forward to when they die, but they can experience heaven on earth now. Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson speaks with "Heaven Now" author Jonathan Brenneman about how to access he...
May 10, 2019
Find Hope After Trauma With Wendy Baisley Roache
Wendy Baisley Roache endured rape, betrayal, loss of her marriage and more, but praise God, she also found the path to freedom and victory through His grace. In her book, UNbroken , she shares her story and how women can find...
May 8, 2019
Explore the World of Britfield With C.R. Stewart
Author C.R. Stewart is a man on a mission to bring creativity back to the classroom. He's writing a Young Adult book series, starting with the Britfield & the Lost Crown , based on family, friendship, loyalty and courage. But...
May 6, 2019
Seek First God's Kingdom With Jeremy Treat
Author Jeremy Treat asserts that when believers experience the kingdom of God, it impacts all of life. Learn how Treat, a pastor at Reality LA, leads Christians to understand the kingdom in a way that changes everything.
May 3, 2019
Warring in Prayer With Pastor Roosevelt Ethridge
What does it mean to be a "prayer warrior"? Roosevelt Ethridge, pastor of Living Word Ministries International, shares the essentials for growth in prayer from his Creation House book, The Making of a Prayer Warrior . Conside...
May 1, 2019
Envision a Future With Holy Spirit Empowerment
Dreamers, seers and discerners, you are welcome to attend the Envision Conference. Catherine Sykes, director of ministry at Atlanta's The Life Center, shares that all believers will benefit and learn what the Holy Spirit can ...
April 29, 2019
Training Emerging Leaders With Dr. Steve Crowther
Going to Bible college isn't just for pastors and missionaries. In fact, Dr. Steve Crowther, president of Grace College of Divinity ( gcd.edu ) in Fayetteville, North Carolina, submits that Bible college students learn to be ...
April 26, 2019
Find the Path of Life With Lisa Robertson
Author Lisa Robertson has lived life to the full and shares some exceptional, and sometimes heartbreaking, stories in her new book, The Path of Life: Walking in the Loving Presence of God , and in this "Charisma Connection" p...
April 24, 2019
Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters sometimes get stuck in dysfunctional family relationships, but there is a way out. Listen as host Chris Johnson talks with counselor Dr. Helen McIntosh and her daughter, Blythe Daniel, about their book, ...