POP Talk

Does your faith waver when you go through something difficult? If so, you will find encouragement in this interview with Dr. Sean Cortopassi, author of The Way Ahead: Walking Together in Faith Through the Spiritual Trials of Our Time. Dr. Cortopassi is a theologian and an ordained non-denominational minister, with a doctorate in Theology. In addition, he is a cybersecurity professional. He served for over 15 years in government leadership and has received numerous awards, including two U.S. Coast Guard Unit Commendations, the Auxiliary Member Service Award, the National Defense Service Medal, and a Letter of Commendation from the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multi-family Housing Programs. Dr. Cortopassi provides some help for our most trying times!

Can the Word of God really transform your life? In this POP Talk interview, we'll speak with Bible Study Author and Founder of Words of Grace and Truth, Marta Greenman, who has spent years teaching the Bible to the world. Marta now has a series of 30-day devotionals out that she co-authored with Maureen Maldonado. They are: FearLESS: God is Calling You To Be Fearless and to FearLESS. There is PeaceFULL: Your 30-Day Devotional To Discover Biblical Peace. She has others called ThankFULL: , PrayerFULL and one called Love More: Your 30-Day Devotional to Learn to Love Like Jesus. Hear all about these devos in this powerful POP Talk interview!

In these days of processed foods and fast-food lunches, how can we live healthier? In this episode of POP Talk Radio, Lane Jordan Burday and Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley speak with Dr. Mel Tavares, Author of Healthy Living in a Toxic World. Dr. Mel is an award-winning author of nine books and is the Editor of the award-winning AriseDaily.com devotional. Dr. Mel will share how she got healthier after experiencing health setbacks.

Melony Brown has endured many health challenges, including neurological issues and brain surgery. However, these challenges have not stopped her, and she helps equip other women to overcome life's setbacks as well. Melony is the author of two award-winning interactive survival guides, Challenges Won't Stop Me and Keep Moving Forward. In this edition of POP Talk Radio, Melony will discuss her work with co-hosts Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Lane Jordan Burday, and will explain how she consistently overcomes chronic illness.

Do you feel alone at times? Would you like to experience God's presence in your life? In this episode of POP Talk Radio, Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Lane Jordan Burday will speak with Patricia Cameron, author of Ever Present: Real Stories of God's Presence Through Trials and Triumph. She is also the author of Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow and produces content for her Faith Driven Joy blog. Patricia will explain how we can feel God's presence when we experience loneliness.

In this final program, taped at #NRB2026, we interview Barry Meguier, who is reaching the Gen Z generation through his "Ignite NextGen" initiative, and we will speak to Isik Abla, who reaches 700 million people across the world through her broadcasts. She is the author of "Heavenly Whispers: Daily Moments with the Father to Restore Your Soul."

What is "Post-Woke?" Dr. Neil Shenvi has co-authored a book with Pat Sawyer about this new mindset in our country. He will explain what it is and why, as Christians, we need to avoid this ideology. Dr. Shenvi is the author of Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality.

In this #NRB2026 interview, the POP Talk Team speaks with two people making a difference in ministry: Author Gaylyn Williams and Rabbi Rami Goldberg of Israel 365. Gaylyn is the Executive Director of Relationship Resources and is an award-winning author of 41 books. Her most recent book is titled "All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go," and she will discuss it on the show. Rabbi Rami is Israel 365's Director of Strategic Relationships. Israel 365's goal is to strengthen Israel by building bridges between Jews, Christians, and all who share our faith-based values.

In this POP Talk Radio interview recorded at the #NRB2026 Convention, Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley, Lane Jordan, and Dr. Michelle Burden interviewed T.S. Wright. T.S. is the author of The God-Centered Concept Discipleship Series. It is a Christ-centered teaching framework designed to help believers move beyond shallow faith toward biblical clarity, spiritual maturity, and confident gospel witness.

TS has been involved in Christian ministry for the past 33 years. He has taught and coached in both public and private high schools and college. As a biblical and historical scholar, he is focused on discipleship. He has authored four books, a journal, and a devotional series. He also has a new book coming out in March called Embracing the Truth.

Jeanne Roberson was groomed for the exotic dancing industry, but after years of being trapped in this lifestyle, she escaped through the love and power of Jesus. She is the author of the book, Shattered for Glory: A Human Trafficking Survivor's Journey to Freedom. Hear Jeanne's story in this interview recorded at the #NRB2026 Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.