Charisma Connection

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 needs. Christians who are overseas missionaries have found Midwest Digital's products suitable for their environment as well. Listen as Falatovich shares some of these success stories with host Chris Johnson in this episode.

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 world upside down for good so you, in turn, can do the same for others.

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 biblical wisdom to the use of today's social media platforms in his new book, "A Way With Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good." In this episode, host Chris Johnson talked with Pastor Dan about how we can exercise information discipline for good and God's glory. 

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 "Quarantine Life" video.

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 business leaders, to learn about how to lead in a stronger, God-glorifying way through The Global Leadership Summit. The Aug. 6-7, 2020, summit is "the world’s largest leadership event," and will feature top speakers, including President George W. Bush and Pastor Craig Groeschel.

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 offers her insights on living well with God and others on life's journey.

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 nations on earth, and she's seeing both spiritual and economic results through the Reap What You Sew school. Women are learning the tailoring trade, which has been so beneficial Waterbury is expanding to other trades with Project Malonda. Learn more about this kingdom-building ministry in this episode with host Chris Johnson.

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 pulpit he was actually supporting with his investments. Today, his firm exists to help Christians avoid supporting with their money what they don't believe in with their heart. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Wright about his significant success in business and in the pastorate and how he puts his experience to use in helping fellow believers. 

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 and eventually became senior vice president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (rzim.org). In this interview with host Chris Johnson, Murray reflects on Zacharias' recent passing and shares from the book they wrote together, "Seeing Jesus From the East."

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 their usual Vacation Bible School program? Brolsma shares what to do and why it's important with host Chris Johnson and "Charisma Connection" listeners.