Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

All of us need help to get through life - and sometimes we need that help daily. Thankfully, the Lord is gracious in mercy and overflowing with abundant love. Craig Cooper can relate to this truth and is the author of Overflowing Mercies: 100 Meditations On The Tender Heart of God. He loves to take walks during tough seasons of life and pray, asking for God’s grace and strength. He says his hope for everyone reading this book is that we know that God sees our work every day and that He plans to reward us for it someday. Craig is also the brand director for The 5 Love Languages. He shares his story on overcoming depression, leaning into God’s love, battling feelings of discouragement, and looking forward, never behind.

TAKEAWAYS

We’re not meant to stare into the rearview mirror - we’re meant to look at what’s in front of us

Many people live with more awareness of their frailties than the faithfulness of God

Connect with your family every night around the dinner table and each person share about their day and include a great devotional

Your labor is not in vain, your work matters, you are extremely valuable - don’t give up

Nina and Michelle teach on how God can give you deliverance from any addiction or circumstance.

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

How many of us are consumed with the need to be productive every day? And what does productivity really mean? Trish Donohue is the author of You Are Welcomed: Devotions For When Life is a Lot, and she is the women’s ministry director at Covenant Fellowship Church. She says her book was inspired by the commonalities she encounters while ministering to women and going through challenges herself. She talks about how our culture is consumed with the idol of productivity. How can a Christian woman do all she needs to do with true joy in her heart? “We’re not enough, but Christ is!” she shares. In Him, we find completion and rest. Her book is a welcome and refreshing compass back to clarity, calm, and restoration with the Lord.

TAKEAWAYS

Don’t look for a quick fix or a shortcut to find rest - truly find your rest in Christ and take a moment to slow down

Trish’s book is a guide that takes you day-by-day on a journey to usher you into the presence of God

Moms can be overwhelmed when their kids are little - find a support group of other mothers who are going through the same phase of life

Productivity is great, but if that’s where we find our identity, there is no chance of finding true peace

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

ICVM Storytellers Conference is a great media conference where hundreds of Christian Media professionals from around the world come together. In this episode of Faith On Film, Holly interviews several attendees as they share all about their current projects.

Mental health has become a very important post pandemic issue. The movie "GRACE BY NIGHT" tackles that issue in a very hopefull way. In this episode of Faith On Film, you will hear from the star of the movie, Antonio Sabato Jr. and the director Nathan Leon.

The Word of God and the character of God offers a healing balm for the heart and soul of weary Christians. It is this healing relief that inspired Kim Harvey Brannan to author a book leaning into quiet conversations with the Lord that uplift and restore. Kim has created and taught Bible studies for more than 35 years, and her book, Quiet Conversations: What God Wants You To Know About Him, is the perfect read for any Christian in all stages of their faith journey. Kim’s inspiration over the years has come from intense struggles - like the death of her late beloved husband - and her wisdom from years of hardship which she shares with others in this read. “God desires to have a very close relationship with us,” she said. We were made to do life with the Lord, not apart from Him!

TAKEAWAYS

A relationship with God is restorative and beautiful for the soul and one that is full of JOY

Very difficult struggles in life eventually led Kim to have a deeper relationship with God - to step away from chaos and slow down

When was the last time YOU slowed down to talk with God and listen to His voice

The Bible is filled with examples of how to live in relationship with the Lord