Fight for Good

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army, talks with Michael Redd, former NBA all-star for the Milwaukee Bucks and USA Olympic Gold-Medalist. He is also the co-founder of 22 Ventures and the host of the Betting on Yourself podcast. Commissioner Hodder and Michael Redd talk about challenges sometimes experienced when publicly expressing faith, and how living true to one’s faith allows God to bless us spiritually, intellectually, professionally, and more.

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army, talks with Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean and professor at Wheaton College, leader of the Billy Graham Center, and executive committee member of the National Association of Evangelicals. They discuss challenges and opportunities in leading a faith community through a global pandemic, and how a balance of gospel demonstration and proclamation is essential to spreading the gospel love and message to the world.

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army, talks with Nona Jones, author of "Killing Comparison," "From Social Media to Social Ministry," and "Success from the Inside Out." She also leads Open Door Ministries with her husband and is head of global faith-based partnerships at Facebook. Commissioner Hodder and Nona discuss overcoming adversity through faith and the ministry of others, ways to generate trust by showing others you care, and the impact on ministry when God knows He can trust us.

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder talks with Carlos and Alexa PenaVega about holiday traditions, family life, and living your faith in an industry that can make it challenging at times. Carlos and Alexa partnered with The Salvation Army this giving season for disaster relief and Angel Tree service.

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army, speaks with Dr. Russell Moore, editor in chief of Christianity Today, about ways the Church can better serve people who may have been let down by faith institutions in the past, ways to incorporate eternal truths into modern life, the Church’s role in societal and moral change, and ultimately how Jesus can help believers have a positive impact on their communities.

This holiday season, The Salvation Army’s National Leaders, Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder, are hosting a special series that features high-profile guests as they discuss service, leadership, and family from a faith-based perspective. Check out the first episode with HGTV's Ben and Erin Napier.

Learn more about The Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/.

Emaniel Brifil found his way into The Salvation Army at a young age and has never looked back. In this interview with the Fight for Good team, Emaniel shares how he was introduced to the Army, found solace in the local corps, and discovered direction for his life. Today he spreads the love of God by leading the Florida Division’s Young Adult Ministry.

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To read Emaniel's interview in The War Cry, visit: https://bit.ly/emanielbrifil

Trianna Levi was just 11 years old when she first attended her local Salvation Army corps. From that night on, she was received with love, care and kindness. This community she had engulfed herself in had made her realize that one purpose of the Church is to lift one another up. She now shares her experiences with the youth groups at her corps and hopes to inspire the younger generations to lead with kindness and grace.

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To read Trianna's story in the March issue of The War Cry, visit: https://bit.ly/triannalevi

This week, we share the 100th episode of the Fight for Good podcast! To celebrate, the team is joined by the National Ambassadors for Holiness, Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury. In their discussion, Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane talk about their role and journey to becoming teachers of holiness. Plus, they explore the meaning of holiness and share their hopes for The Salvation Army when it comes to holiness.

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Jessi Afshin is an online content creator, shop owner and new podcaster. What started as a fun fashion blog quickly turned into a faith-based empire. “I felt really convicted about where I was leading girls’ hearts, so I completely changed my business,” Afshin shares. Sharing her passion for fashion and her love of Jesus Christ on her website mydarlingdiary.com, she’s able to curate and design encouraging messages and spread the gospel.

To read her interview with The War Cry, visit: https://www.thewarcry.org/articles/social-media-detox-with-jessi-afshin/