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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Guest: Moses Ehambe is a former pro basketball player, and an NBA Coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves 

Most of us have goals and a plan for our life, but sometimes we need to surrender everything in order to get where God wants us to go.

Moses Ehambe is a former pro basketball player, and an NBA Coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Moses has put in the work not only as an athlete and coach but also as a husband and father, making time for his spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. He shares that living in obedience to the Lord in a world that rejects the Gospel is not easy. Yet, through obedience, God faithfully provides each step, job, and financial need—all for His glory. He shares mindset advice that professional athletes understand to help us be our best in our work and life.

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Topic: Identity in Christ

Guest: Tanner Morgan is the former quarterback of the Minnesota Gophers

Too many people are placing their identity in shaky sources. But when you place your identity in Christ, you will never be shaken, even when the spotlight and success come your way.

Through the highs and lows of his athletic career as the quarterback of the Minnesota Gophers, Tanner Morgan is finding his identity in Jesus. Now as a husband, new father, and quarterback trainer, he remains grounded in Christ. His story of success and sports and the mindset it takes to be great will inspire and encourage you in your life and faith.

Check out Tanner’s podcast “Authentic Walk” here.

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Topic: God’s amazing redemption 

Guest: Socheat Chum is the chaplain for the Minnesota Vikings. 

Many in our culture are struggling with their identity. When God redeems your life and transforms your identity, it has the power to impact not only you, but also your family and friends. 

Socheat Chum serves as the chaplain for the Minnesota Vikings. His testimony is amazing, and God helped him leave a life of violence and gangs and become a pastor, devoted father, and loving husband who has experienced the power of redemption firsthand in his own life. You will be mesmerized by his story, and stirred for how God might work in your own life.

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Topic: Revival stories
Guest: Tonya Prewett has been seeing revival on college campuses over the past year. 

We all know the negative news in culture right now, but few know the positive news that God is doing amazing things on college campuses. 

Tonya Prewett is the founder and visionary of UniteUs - a movement of college students united to lift the name of Jesus with a mission to see students experience salvation, find freedom, and make connections that can help them build and sustain their faith. She shares the story and journey of how God has been moving through revival on college campuses over the past year. 

Check out UniteUs Movement here: https://www.uniteusmovement.com

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Topic: Christian living
Guest: Daniel Im is a pastor in Canada and one of the most well known Christian podcasters. 

We think we are supposed to draw people to Christ, but what if it’s the Holy Spirit who’s really doing the work? What is our role if that’s true?

Daniel Im is the pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta and one of the most well known Christian podcasters. He shares how the Holy Spirit is working so strongly right now, drawing people to the Lord. He shares that we’ve thought it was our responsibility to draw people to Jesus, but really the Holy Spirit is the driving force at work. 

Check out Daniel’s book “The Discipleship Opportunity” here: https://a.co/d/hAtmN0t

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