Voices of Faith

Bill Maiden has lived an extraordinary American life. Born into a coal miner's family, Bill was raised by sharecroppers who taught him the value of hard work, while his mother made sure he knew the love of God. Bill is a trailblazer. He was among the first African-Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps, ultimately receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. He also broke the color barrier in both community and church, and through it all, his relationship with God has been his strength and his song.

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This special edition of Voices of Faith consists of excerpts from a presentation by Rev. Dr. Robert Bennett, author of the book "I Am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare," recorded at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

What is a Lutheran Christian perspective on demon possession and exorcism? What defense does a Christian have against the forces of darkness? These questions and more are explored in this riveting episode. Check out Dr. Bennett's Amazon page at:

http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Bennett/e/B0074YFWP8/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

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Mary Bates is the Director of Disaster Response for the Ohio District--LCMS. Her journey towards this vocation was a very personal one: it began in the wake of a natural disaster that changed her life. In this installment of Voices of Faith, Mary will share her story, describing the impact of caring Christian ministry in the face of crisis.

Contact us at: [email protected]. The first person to write in this month will receive a copy of Harold Senkbeil's book, "Dying to Live: The Power of Forgiveness."

George Niethammer, the son of German immigrants to the United States, is a lifelong Christian and member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zanesville, Ohio. As a young man, he was employed by Big Bear Grocery and rose through the ranks to become head of their meat department. Along the way, he intentionally mentored a number of people in life and faith. In this episode, George has much to say about Christian instruction, the durability of good hymns, and how urgent it is to share the good news of Jesus.

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Ron Rollins holds down a full-time job while serving as a licensed Deacon at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Shaker Heights, Ohio. His life is a testimony to the transformative power of the Word of God. How can that Word work in your life? Listen to this installment of Voices of Faith and you may have some new ideas.

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Erin Webb is an Early Childhood Administrator/Educator and Youth Director at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zanesville, Ohio. On this edition of Voices of Faith, she talks about the responsibilities of being a Christian parent, the particular challenges and special joys of being a worker in the Church, and the great glory of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Kevin Wilson is a Mission and Ministry Facilitator for the Southern Region of the Ohio District--Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. MMF's are pastors who help other congregations realize their dreams for expanded and enhanced service to their members and communities. But Kevin wasn't always a dedicated servant of Christ and His Church. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey into faith and provides a great deal of encouragement for those on a similar path.

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Powell Woods was an atheist until his early middle-age years. When he ran out of 'secular hope,' God spoke to him through His Word and called him to a life of faith in Christ. In this edition of Voices of Faith, Powell speaks candidly about how God pursued him and called him into pastoral ministry in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and what the Lord is doing through him today.

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Enduring years of sexual molestation, Myra Dovenbarger turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. However, the Lord kept calling out to her to turn from her ways and live. Now, feeling born again, she wants to send a message of hope. In this program, Myra speaks candidly about her struggle to forgive her abusers, her battle with addiction, and her desire to help others suffering abuse.

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In this edition of Voices of Faith, Mark talks to Lloyd Barnes, a veteran of World War II, who faced intense, life-threatening peril as an Air Force pilot. Lloyd shares how those experiences changed him, and how his faith became the foundation of a life dedicated to family, community, the Lord, and His Church.

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