Charisma Connection

What draws people to the story of Samson? Brittany Yost, one of the producers of the new Samson movie to release from Pure Flix, tell you what character caught her attention from the story and how you can go see this epic tale of a beloved Bible character.

There is a growing gap in how the message of Christ is received in America compared to Europe. Stephan Christiansen of Jesus Revolution is asking the American church to help him change this by reaching the youth for Christ in Europe. Listen to his story, what the statistics are of European Churches compared to America and what you can do to help reach Europe's youth.

World Vision tackles the root causes of poverty to build hope and make an impact in a child's life. Rich Stearns, President, World Vision U.S., shares what World Vision is doing to bring clean water to poverty-stricken communities and how water impacts their lives to open doors to new opportunities. Seek out what you can do to help when you listen to this interview.

What does it take for there to be life beyond Earth? Is there a designer or a beginning? Where do science and apologetics fit in?

Astrophysicist Dr. Jeff Zweerink addresses these questions and more on the search for life-friendly planets in his new book Is There Life Out There? Listen to this discussion with our host Dr. Steve Greene to understand the tools being used to find life, the roles of faith and science, and how Christians are represented in the field of science.

What are you capable of learning from Jesus about sinners? You learn how to be a friend to them. Listen as Rich Wilkerson, Jr. shares from his new book, Friend of Sinners. Take away realizing Jesus loves people as they are and to not treat people as a project.

There is a person who goes out to the cities and rural areas of their town to bring the message of Christ to those who are hurting and in need. Will you be this person?

InFaith is an organization who is called to support local missionaries called to reach America. Listen as Ridge Burns and Andrea Graver share about InFaith's mission, the need for support of missions work in America, and how you can help reach your own communities.

Samson is a biblical hero who was chosen, betrayed and redeemed. Listen how this epic tale is turning into a motion picture as New York Times best-selling author Eric Wilson shares from his novelization of the movie, "Samson."

Find beauty in the midst of your brokenness. When you listen to Andrea Logan White, who is best recognized for her movie roles in "Mom’s Night Out" and "Do You Believe?" share her story, you will be encouraged to know God can use you even in your brokenness to fulfill His purpose. Hear more about Andrea and her new book "Perfectly Unfinished."

Bridge for Peace co-founder Annette Eckart joins host Missy Montgomery in the CPN studio to discuss her new book and why our young people are choosing to give into the devastating spirit of suicide. 

Be inspired this Christmas from the story of author Jerry Botta and how he wrote a poetic book celebrating Christ. Hear how your life is a candle and to shine forth in the darkness. You will be encouraged by the poem Jerry reads from his book "Christmas Started That Way."