Charisma Connection

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 with the worldwide movement of the Holy Spirit since 1966. He is joined by Rev. Martin Boardman, who serves as prayer mobilizer for PRMI (discernwith.us), in this episode with host Chris Johnson on what God is doing through this international ministry focused on following the Word and Spirit of God.

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 attention and acceptance. Vulnerable children can get in trouble and even be wooed by those who would exploit them in the dark world of sex trafficking, says Julie Haltom, director of education at The Samaritan Women. Find out more in host Chris Johnson's interview with Haltom in our "Set the Captives Free" human trafficking series.

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 difficulties and fatherlessness are stress factors that can wound and lay the groundwork for a person to become a sex trafficking victim. Allert and Calvin Fanning, director of shelter mentoring at The Institute for Shelter Care, address these wounds in their work with trafficking survivors. Learn more in this interview with host Chris Johnson about how a person becomes a trafficking victim and how the church is rising up to help victims get free of the sex trade.

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 under this umbrella organization. Bishop Bob Coulter shares with show host Chris Johnson that the ministries of TMCI have seen 47,000 salvations around the globe. Listen to learn more about what God is doing through The Missionary Church International.  

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 with host Chris Johnson, he shares how going to war as a Marine helped him become a stronger Christian. He's learned how to do battle against enemies such as fear and illness, and he shares testimonies of miracles he and his family have experienced. Be instructed and inspired as you listen and move from faith to faith.

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 Can Find David: Discovering Your Kingdom Destiny," shares with host Chris Johnson what it means to have a deeper relationship with Christ that impacts the believer's daily life.

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 voices that have been silenced in this genocide. The 90-year-old survivor credits the grace and providence of God for his life. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Frajman for his powerful and personal perspective on the tragedy of the Holocaust that ended the lives of 6 million Jews.

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 easier than you might think to change the life of a woman or child who is responsible to get water for their family each day. Listen to this episode as host Chris Johnson interviews the race director, Ashley Colquitt, to find out how you can help.

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 and Jews to work together and compassionately serve these survivors who have suffered their whole lives. Listen to this episode with host Chris Johnson to learn how you can help bless the Jewish people who lived through this genocide.

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 survivor. His daughter, Chana Rose, who is also in the band, says God had a beautiful purpose for it.

Now in his later years, Mr. Ruby benefits from the NOW campaign, a partnership funded by Christian Women for Israel (christianwomenforisrael.org) and The Esther 414 Foundation (theesther414foundation.com). In this episode, host Chris Johnson talks with Chana Rose about being her father's caretaker.

Find out how you can help these survivors, many who live in poverty, and hear Mr. Ruby's peace-filled message at the end of this episode.