In Awe by Bruce

Why did a book that was started 18 months or more ago and then finished in the middle of last year take until this April to be released? God’s timing. Perfect for this strange time. The Coronavirus has thrown us for a loop. Life and health are threatened. Jobs are lost. The economy that was robust now needs restarted. We try and balance opening up with protecting each other. Staying at home or being quarantined has left many lonely and anxious.

Licensed Counselor and Pastor, David Chadwick’s book comes as a breath of fresh air by giving us 12 biblical principles as a powerful antidote to anxiety. Listen today as his gives us a taste of what we are in-store for by reading his book: Moving Beyond Anxiety.

David Chadwick is presently the pastor of Moments of Hope Church in Charlotte, N.C.  He has been a pastor for almost 40 years.  He played basketball under the legendary coach, Dean Smith, at the University of North Carolina and was a member of the Final Four 1969 team.  David also has a graduate counseling psychology degree from the University of Florida and an MDiv and DMin from Columbia Theological Seminary.  These post graduate degrees have allowed David to combine therapeutic counseling theories with biblical truth.  David is the author of nine books and hosts a weekly talk show on faith and values on WBT in Charlotte, N.C.  He has been married to the love of his life, Marilynn, for 42 years and has three children, Bethany, David Banner, and Michael.  They have given David and Marilynn seven grandchildren.

Book website: https://www.movingbeyondanxiety.com

Moments of Hope website: https://momentsofhope.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MOHDavidChadwick/

David’s video introduction for Moving Beyond Anxiety: https://vimeo.com/408616090/bb523284cf

40 years a Christian and still finding how much deeper the Bible can take him. That’s where Brian Godawa path. Like the expression one commentator made about the gospel of John, that it is shallow enough for a baby to wade in but deep enough for an elephant to drown, Brian’s desires is to swim in that deep water. And, as an artist, writer and christian he brings to life the depths of those stories and truths that God has given us.

Brian Godawa is an award-winning Hollywood screenwriter - To End All Wars, a cultural blogger (www.Godawa.com), an internationally know teacher on faith, worldviews and storytelling, Hollywood Worldviews and provocative theologian - God Against the gods. He is also an Amazon best-selling author of Biblical fiction, Chronicles of the Nephiiim.

Your life is a story to be told. God is at work in you, just as he was at work in those in the Old and New Testament. As Ricky Kim state, the Third Testament is Your Story. Ricky shares how God has worked in him to build his story, and he encourages us to recognize and share our story.

He has also created a consulting group of like-minded Christians, called InspirAgain, that, as stated in his website, “Inspired by the idea of missions with no boundaries, no gaps and full faith, founder Ricky Kim set up InspirAgain in 2016 to work as a "Faith House" to join efforts and create global teams through media to train and inspire families to center on faith.”

Ricky Kim is an award-winning actor, entertainer and producer from South Korea. Since starting his career in South Korea in 2006 as an actor, Ricky has been involved in acting and the production of dramas and TV shows on almost every major network in South Korea. 

Ricky Kim's international fame is also directly connected to his social media influence over the past few years, where Ricky has over 200,000 followers on Instagram alone, and close to half a million followers across all social media platforms. Through his latest hit TV shows like Law of the Jungle and Oh! My Baby, Kim has gathered millions of fans and social media followers from not only South Korea, but also China and throughout the rest of Asia, South Asia, and all over the world. 

https://www.inspiragain.com/

https://twitter.com/rickykim81

The fastest growing Christian Community in the world?  Iran.  Second?  Afghanistan.  Surprised?  Me too, but not after hearing Hormoz.  His passion for his people, faith in what God can do and a courage to follow where God is directing has been part of the explosive growth going on inside one of the most well know Muslim countries in the world.  You’ll hear the passion in his voice and his infectious belief, which God has used to bring a light to a world in darkness.

Dr. Hormoz Shariat was born into a Muslim family in Iran and came to the US after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He came to Christ while earning his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence at USC in 1980.  

In 1987, he planted a church in San Jose, CA. With hundreds of Muslim converts, it still remains one of the largest churches of its kind in the US.

In 2001, Dr. Hormoz followed the Lord’s leading and founded Iran Alive Ministries, which utilizes Satellite TV to reach the millions of lost and broken people in Iran and the rest of the Middle East. Today, we broadcast the Gospel 24/7 from our studio in Dallas to Iran and the Middle East, trusting the Lord to use us to transform a nation, which is responding to the Gospel unlike any other time in history.  

His passion for Muslims stems in part because of the murder of his brother, Hamraz, who was arrested in Iran at the young age of 16 on a minor political charge.  After 2 years in jail, he was executed by firing squad. God showed me the best way to respond to this tragedy was to dedicate my life to loving Muslims and sharing the Gospel with as many of them as possible.

Dr. Hormoz is also passionate about serving Americans by providing inside information about Iran and how it impacts the US. This is information you will not hear in the mainstream media!  He strives to help us make sense of current events in the Middle East from both a Christian and a former Muslim perspective.  He endeavors to help us understand Islam and the reasons behind the actions of Muslims in Iran.  By pairing his own experience with stories and testimonies from Persians who are currently living in Iran, Dr. Hormoz will encourage, inspire, and surprise listeners with information about the Iran you may not know existed.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IranAliveMinistries

Iran Alive on the Web - https://iranaliveministries.org/

Dr. Hormoz on the Web - https://hormozshariat.com

Text Iran to 85789

Requested to go on a retreat together by the Churches Leadership and pray about God’s desires for worshipping him, the E58 Worship Team found the Holy Spirit working mightily among them and creating some beautiful new music with more streaming out as time goes on. The songs cover loss, family, love, fear, victory, pain, healing and drive to bring the listener closer to Jesus. You can go to the website but also hear MP3’s of their debut album, Make Way at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13dj48qkSn08IRw8t4p9mJHXMaPRRWlzS?usp=sharing

E58 Worship is the Music Team for the Expression 58 church in Los Angeles California. The 58 refers to Isaiah 58 where God instructs Israel on turning from false style of worship to one that truly honors and glorifies him.

E58 works to that goal and in doing so, a collaborating group of Singer, Songwriters and Worship Leaders have come together (even called from far away places – Australia and Barbados - to empty themselves before God and look for his guidance in creating worship songs that speak to the heart at a deep and personal level, challenging, reflecting, soothing, speaking in a way to elicit our souls to glorify God.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  Requested to go on a retreat together by the Churches Leadership and pray about God’s desires for worshipping him, the E58 Worship Team found the Holy Spirit working mightily among them and creating some beautiful new music with more streaming out as time goes on. The songs cover loss, family, love, fear, victory, pain, healing and drive to bring the listener closer to Jesus. You can go to the website but also hear MP3’s of their debut album, Make Way at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13dj48qkSn08IRw8t4p9mJHXMaPRRWlzS?usp=sharing

Website - https://www.e58worship.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/E58Worship+https://www.instagram.com/expression58

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/E58Worship

A new website has just launched, created for Muslims who seek to learn about the Christian faith, as well as Christians who love and care about them. ChristianfromMuslim.com uniquely combines teaching, testimonies, expert answers to Muslim questions, and shares the reality of life for a former Muslim.

Our interviewee and the Website host Dr. Cynthia explains, “The flood of immigrants into the West over the past two decades might be a risk, but it is not a purposeless accident. God moved Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and others here so that they can come to know him (Acts 17:26-27). In obedience to Christ, and filled with his love, we must engage them!”

The site was created with 2 basic objectives. The first is to provide free training so that every Christian in America and beyond can be prepared to bring Muslims to Christ: churches, Christian colleges, missionaries, individuals, and interest groups. Anyone can now gain skills and insights that previously would cost thousands of dollars to gain through seminary courses or expensive conferences.

The second objective of the website is to attract and answer the questions of Muslims seekers, and disciple those who newly believe in Jesus.  Muslims ask questions from their perspective – often not what Christians expect. As we answer them, viewers can see the live reactions of a new believer.

Dr. Cynthia has been involved with ethnic evangelism in the USA for over four decades. Although American and not from the Middle East, her experience, personal, and professional connections with the Muslim World help her to understand and connect with Muslims. In fact, in working with Muslims in the U.S., she says it is often an advantage being an American. They like to know an American who cares.

But Dr. C is more than academic, she loves Muslims! Around town, in their centers, and on campuses, she meets and makes friends with them. Dr. Cynthia has personally spoken to thousands of Muslims, shared the gospel with them, and praise God, seen them come to Christ!

These experiences and relationships have helped her understand Muslim thinking. She is not deceived about the truth of Islam. She has seen firsthand how its principles underlie its practices, leading to the suffering and spiritual hunger of those ruled by it.

In 2002, Dr. C worked overseas with Brother E, a Palestinian evangelist, whom her organization later sponsored to come to America as a missionary. Through him she gained deeper insight into Middle Eastern thinking in general, and specifically how to evangelize Muslims.

Dr. Cynthia has received an Excellence in Teaching award from a major American university, and a community Physician of the Year award.  

A board-certified physician with decades of experience in America, and some overseas, Dr. Cynthia is now retired from medicine, and, besides hosting for www.ChristianfromMuslim.com, she directs American Ethnic Ministries, and is still active in personal evangelism, organizing outreaches, writing tracts and devotionals, and discipling new believers. She has taught in America and overseas for renown ministries, churches of various denominations, and in universities (see partial list below) and has held hospital, church, charity, and community leadership positions.

Because it sounds friendlier, she started going by “Dr. Cynthia” in hospital work, dropping her last name. Now, with Muslim evangelism a capital crime, she continues to go simply by “Dr. Cynthia.” 

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Pl_hCg5PR5R4miXc_gFFQ

Who do we turn to when we are hurting and in need of help? All of us find ourselves in that position at different times. God is our source and many times his provision is through someone in the Body of Christ. They may be in our local church, or the church at large.

Welby O’Brien is one of those people in the church at large. She has lived experiences many go through and has been able to learn from them biblically and with the view of a Masters in Counseling. She’s written 3 books: one covering loss and grief with the passing of her Father, another from divorce and a third covering PSTD.

The reviews include phrases like: “…gold mine of information…”; “…needs to be in the hands of everyone…”; “…best book on the market…” Reviews that speak volumes about the wisdom and practicality to be gained. You can find all her books on Amazon.

Welby O-Brien is a nationally sought-after conference speaker and guest lecturer for groups and leadership training. And an expert on practical advice, including divorce, grief and PTSD. But what sets her apart is that she has lived it herself, researched it, and shares it all with hungry hearts. Impassioned with encouragement, Welby has been touching many with help and hope.

Welby holds a Master’s Degree in counseling from Portland State University and a teaching degree from Biola University. Drawing from her own personal experiences she has authored Goodbye for Now (grief preparation/support), and Formerly A Wife (divorce recovery) , and LOVE OUR VETS: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD.  She is also a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of America, as well as Shepherding Women in Pain.  Actively involved in leadership and teaching for over 30 years, Welby has also been a welcomed guest on radio and television, as well as featured in video productions.

Welby initiated and facilitates the national support network called Love Our Vets – PTSD Family Support, LLC, and has been reaching thousands with her timely book LOVE OUR VETS: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD . She was also honored as Woman of the Month by Oregon Women’s Report.

She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon.

Join the Love Our Vets PTSD Family Support page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LoveOurVetsPtsdFamilySupport

LINK:  www.Welbyo.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welby-o-brien-93191985?trk=profile-badge-cta

Known as “the best guy to know on the worst day of your life,” Dr. Page is a Texas-based surgeon, author, and storyteller. For the past 20 years he has served as a healer for thousands of patients and a confidant for their loved ones. With A Spoonful of Courage, Dr. Page has compiled some of the most inspiring stories of his career. As he walked with each extraordinary patient through their medical journey, Dr. Page experienced firsthand their life lessons that made them better, not bitter. Their lives are filled with joy, peace, and fulfillment during life’s most difficult seasons.

A Spoonful of Courage was written to help those who are in the throes of health issues to know that they are not alone to respond with faith, to focus on helping others, to experience freedom from worry, and to find courage by hearing the stories of others.

Dr. Charles Page uses his 20+years of practice and interaction with patients as a surgeon along with his storytelling to deliver real life messages tied to biblical truths. He has written several books including: Surrendered Sleep; A Biblical Perspective; Azi’s Dance;  and The One-Eyed Monster Under My Bed.

His most recent release, a wonderful devotional in his great storytelling style is: A Spoonful of Courage for The Sick and Suffering - transforming your greatest challenges into your biggest blessings.

Dr. Page lives in Texas with his wife, Joanna, and their 5 children.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  Known as “the best guy to know on the worst day of your life,” Dr. Page is a Texas-based surgeon, author, and storyteller. For the past 20 years he has served as a healer for thousands of patients and a confidant for their loved ones. With A Spoonful of Courage, Dr. Page has compiled some of the most inspiring stories of his career. As he walked with each extraordinary patient through their medical journey, Dr. Page experienced firsthand their life lessons that made them better, not bitter. Their lives are filled with joy, peace, and fulfillment during life’s most difficult seasons.

A Spoonful of Courage was written to help those who are in the throes of health issues to know that they are not alone to respond with faith, to focus on helping others, to experience freedom from worry, and to find courage by hearing the stories of others.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cwpageauthor/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/cwpageauthor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cwpageauthor/

Heart for God + Passion + Story from 2nd best-selling book in the world + Vision = HEAVENQUEST. Director Matt Bilen gathers an international cast of acclaimed actors and on a micro budget, creates a cutting-edge fantasy of a prequel to The Pilgrim’s Progress. Breathtaking to watch and unmistakable in its continuation of Bunyon’s allegories.

Don’t Miss: 48 hour digital premier on October 25, 26 for only $5, tickets found on link below.

Matt Bilen is the visionary director behind Heavenquest, his exclusive feature film debut. He is at the forefront of a new generation of faith-inspired film directors who are expanding the genre to new heights. Edgy, gritty and intensely visual in his unique style, and gifted in crafting lush new Fantasy and Sci-Fi worlds. He is inspired by the works of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve. Matt has directed several award-winning festival films, including supernatural thriller The Key and The Return. An accomplished Director of Photography as well, Matt was cinematographer on the popular and well-known faith documentaries Holy Ghost, Father of Lights and Furious Love directed by Darren Wilson.

https://www.heavenquestfilm.com/

Don’t Miss: 48 hour digital premier on October 25, 26 for only $5, tickets follow the link.

Josh Havens of The Afters, draws back the curtain on the groups latest album, “Fear No More.” The album was written as an expression of the band’s personal struggles with anxiety and depression. Josh describes those struggles, how those struggles led to the feature song, “I Will Fear No More”, and the heart they have for all those struggling with these debilitating feelings.

Josh Havens is part of the Christian Band, The Afters. In their 10+ years, they have won multiple Dove awards, as well as had their songs featured on everything from Fox Sports, American Idol, Grey’s Anatomy to Dancing with the Stars and numerous other shows.

Their hits include, “Beautiful Love” and they are known for the ability to connect to their listener’s emotions. You can experience this in their latest album, “Fear No More” which speaks to emotional issues like anxiety and depression that many struggle with in the world and the christian community.