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Topic: Freedom in Christ

Guest: Kirby Kelly is a young influencer. 

Our relationship with God is meant to draw us closer to Him. When we struggle with sin or fall into temptation, it can feel like the most defeating place in the world. 

Kirby Kelly is a speaker, author, podcaster and influencer sharing faith content and the freedom she has found in Christ. She shares that healing begins with the confession of our sins, allowing us to walk in the freedom God has called us to. If you’ve been living in sin and are ready to step into the light, to see life as God intended, know that the Lord has freedom waiting for you!

Check out Kirby’s book: You Can Be Free

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Topic: God’s Peace

Guest: Terry Smith is the pastor of The Life Christian Church near New York City

We all face moments of fear and anxiety in our lives—times when uncertainty and worry weigh heavily on our hearts. 

Terry Smith is the pastor of The Life Christian Church near New York City and author of multiple books. In his profound exploration of biblical peace, he dives deep into the concept of “shalom,” a Hebrew word that encompasses a far richer meaning than our typical understanding of peace today. 

Shalom is not merely the absence of conflict or a fleeting sense of calm. Instead, it represents the fullness of life as God intended it. Terry defines this peace as “life the way God intended it,” emphasizing that true peace is found in aligning ourselves with God’s purpose and presence. You will experience a great depth of God’s peace as you listen to today’s show. 

Check out Terry’s book: The Lord Give You Peace

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Topic: Leadership

Guest: Ronnie Floyd is the former President of the Southern Baptists and National Day of Prayer

Many people struggle to keep the right priorities in the busyness and demands of daily life. We often push the well-being of our body, mind, and soul to the back burner.

Ronnie Floyd is a longtime former pastor of Cross Church, known for his impactful leadership and extensive ministry experience. He has served as the former President of the Southern Baptist Convention and the National Day of Prayer. He lives an incredible life of prayer, and continues to write books, podcast, travel and preach across the nation. He is recognized as a prominent leader, not only within the church but also in the business community. 

Ronnie shares that taking care of your body and feeding yourself spiritually is the key to being under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. To lead others well, you have to be led by God. 

He shares that the true measures of success in our lives are being faithful, fruitful and obedient to Jesus. You will sense your priorities in life shifting in a healthy way as you listen to today’s show, and you will learn to lean on God’s empowerment in your life. 

Check out Ronnie’s Book: Day by Day and Night by Night

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Topic: Building authentic community 

Guest: Mike Linch is a pastor and a mentor to professional baseball players and coaches

Everyone benefits when leadership gets better. Mike Linch has been talking with some of America’s greatest leaders for seven years, and he shares some of the most powerful insights he’s learned along the journey of his show.

Mike Linch is the pastor of NorthStar Church, author, and leadership mentor known for creating vibrant church communities focused on genuine relationships and discipleship. When church leadership focuses on authentic relationships and spiritual growth, it transforms both individual lives and entire communities. Mike Linch's approach to ministry shows how intentional community-building and genuine discipleship can revitalize the local church. You will grow, get better and be filled with inspiration from listening to Mike in our conversation today.

Check out Mike’s podcast “Linch with a Leader" here.

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Topic: Legacy of faith 

Guest: Gary Wilkerson leads World Challenge, the ministry his father David Wilkerson founded

Christians today need to realize there is more that God wants to do in and for them, and all of this starts with seeing the glory and beauty of Jesus more fully in His Word.

Gary Wilkerson is the president of World Challenge, the ministry his dad David Wilkerson started. When God's calling spans generations, it creates a powerful testimony of faithfulness that impacts the global church. Gary Wilkerson's journey of carrying forward a spiritual legacy while forging his own path in ministry demonstrates how God works uniquely through each generation to advance His kingdom. Gary shares his contagious passion for Jesus, and what he learned about Jesus from studying the book of Hebrews. 

Check out Gary’s book “The Jaw Dropping Beauty of Jesus” here.

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Topic: God's redemptive power and glory

Guest: Stephen McWhirter is a former meth addict who has become a popular worship leader

Over the past few years since he’s been on the podcast, Stephen McWhirter’s song “Come Jesus Come” has gone viral and millions of people have begun listening to his music, and tens of thousands of people have been led to Christ through his ministry. I wanted to catch up with him on all God has been doing, so I invited him on the show again.

Stephen McWhirter is a former meth addict, turned popular worship leader. When God transforms a life from the depths of addiction to the heights of worship, it becomes a testament to God's redemptive power and glory. Stephen McWhirter's journey from drug addiction to leading others in worship shows how God can turn our greatest struggles into our most powerful ministry that sets thousand of people free.

Check out Stephen’s music, including “Come Jesus Come" here.

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Topic: Lessons from the Asbury revival

Guest: Zach Meerkreebs was the minister God used in the Asbury Revival

Many people were impacted by the Asbury revival that broke out in 2023. Zach Meerkreebs shares firsthand stories from the revival as well as lessons from what he thinks God was teaching us during that time.

Zach Meerkreebs is a minister whose chapel message at Asbury University preceded the remarkable spiritual awakening in February 2023. When God moves in unexpected ways, a simple chapel service can become the catalyst for a spiritual awakening that touches millions of people with the gospel. Zach witnessed firsthand how God can use ordinary moments to spark extraordinary movements of His Spirit. He shares what he thinks God was teaching during that time, and these are lessons we need to learn if we hunger for a greater move of God in our lives and our world.

Check out Zach’s book “Lower” here.

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Topic: Courage in today’s culture

Guest: Victor Marx is a former Marine who saves children from abuse and trafficking.

Rebuilding our culture won’t happen unless men are willing to stand up and be courageous and bold to bring the light, hope and truth of Jesus to our culture.

Victor Marx is a former Marine, speaker, author, podcaster and a high-risk humanitarian going to some of the most dangerous areas of the world to set captives free — physically, emotionally and spiritually. Victor’s focus is on rescuing abused, traumatized and trafficked children and women, and hunting predators to bring them to justice. Victor’s passion for freeing children is fueled by his own experience being tortured and abused as a child — trauma that spiraled into drug use, fighting and stealing as a teen. He shares his powerful story with us. Victor’s story along with practical life advice he shares in this conversation will help you resolve to make a difference in your own life, and inspire you to be more bold, courageous and passionate about rescuing our lost culture. When faith meets action, it has the power to bring hope and healing to the most dangerous and broken places in the world. Victor Marx's journey from a challenging childhood to leading rescue missions demonstrates how God can use our past to shape our purpose.

Check out Victor’s book “The Dangerous Gentleman” here.

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Guest: Kevin Graham Ford is Billy Graham’s nephew.

The world is changing rapidly, and most leaders need to learn to minister and lead differently. We need to listen better. We need to listen to God, those we minister to, and those we are trying to reach for Christ.

Kevin Graham Ford is the Chief Catalyst for Leighton Ford Ministries. Kevin also co-founded TAG Consulting, recognized for its rapid growth, and has consulted with churches and organizations, including the U.S. Army. He shares powerful lessons from his consulting and his ministry to pastors and leaders, on how we can lead and listen to people better.

Check out Kevin’s book “Attentive Church Leadership” here.

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Guest: Daniel Blackaby & Mike Blackaby are grandsons of Henry Blackaby, the renown author of “Experiencing God”

Many people struggle to share the gospel with culture today, because young people are emotionally driven.

Daniel Blackaby and Mike Blackaby are pastors and ministry leaders, and grandsons of Henry Blackaby, the renown author of “Experiencing God”. They share that we need new ways to communicate Jesus and God’s love and truth with this generation. We need to understand where people are coming from and use stories, beauty, art, desires, and community to faithfully proclaim Christ. They share from personal experience how you can help people see Jesus more fully and clearly. 

Check out Daniel and Mike’s book “Straight to the Heart” here.

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