Provoke-A-Thought with Doug Stringer

Somebody Cares Baltimore Director, Matt Stevens, shares their approach to reaching a community by bringing relief in the midst of man-made crisis and natural disasters while keeping the Gospel at heart. How do we love a city back to life? Find out in this episode of A Word In Season!

Doug explains the Power of Desperate Prayer to transform circumstances and change nations. The Church must stop hitting the snooze button and instead, we must answer the call to pray! We desperately need God to intervene. Now is the time for desperate prayer.

We must walk in Christlikeness, crossing racial, denominational, and political lines to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We still need to love with the love of Christ; it’s the only way we can help others find hope in Christ. We’re coming into harvest time! It’s time to make the most of every opportunity to let His light shine in us so that a world still looking for answers will be drawn unto Him. Listen as Doug shares an inspiring message BE THE GOOD NEWS! Let us take stock of our own attitudes, agendas and actions in light of God’s mercy and plan so we can stay in proper alignment! God wants to use YOU as a beacon of hope and truth to those who are lost.

How do we get results when we pray? Doug highlights 5 key principles from history when transformation was experienced because people prayed. Prayer is foundational for revival in our lives and communities.

Doug shares a special Mother's Day tribute, explaining the principle of honor through precious memories of life with his mother.

Jodie Chiricosta, Vice President of Somebody Cares America/International, shares valuable insight on how to Cultivate a Life of Doing Good. Join her for Part 2, The Hebrews Challenge.

Jodie Chiricosta, Vice President of Somebody Cares America/International, shares valuable insight on how to Cultivate a Life of Doing Good.

While many today pursue exalted and high places, Jesus, The Exalted One, left His highest place to pursue us. Why? Why would He endure a life that would lead Him to the cross? Hebrews 12:2-3 says it beautifully and so clearly: He was willing to give Himself for us, to suffer shame and brutality and to endure the cross, for the joy set before Him. What was His joy beyond the cross? His joy was us and all those who through Him are reconciled to God, our Father and Creator of heaven and earth! In Jesus’ own words, “No greater love has no man than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13) Yes, from the manger to the cross, Jesus was born to die, that we may live.

Champions only see obstacles as opportunities to overcome. In today's episode, Doug Stringer discusses the commonalities of character found in successful leaders. These leaders have learned to readjust and recalibrate in times of difficulties, to focus back on the fundamentals. We know and believe in Christ this Scripture is true, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28NLT)

Yes, I may have had some challenging and difficult times growing up. Yes, society may try to tell us that we can't help who we are because we've come from a dysfunctional family or difficult circumstances. Yes, there may have been sour grapes along the way, yet the decisions I make each day cannot be excused by the past. As a new creature in Christ, I'm not bound by the actions of others. Regardless of past relationships or circumstances, we are all responsible for our own actions.