Episodes
Sept. 20, 2019
Phil Vischer Celebrates New VeggieTales Episodes, Kids Bible
"Part of me didn't grow up," VeggieTales co-creator Phil Vischer tells stand-in host Taylor Berglund in this episode of Charisma Connection. Many kids and their parents are glad for that because Bob the Tomato and Larry the C...
Sept. 18, 2019
Preparing for Bivocational Ministry With University President Dennis Frey
The apostle Paul prepared well for the ministry, but he also continued in the tent-making trade. Today, for various reasons, many pastors also have a marketplace ministry. Now Master's International University of Divinity has...
Sept. 13, 2019
Make 31 Decisions to Help Your Faith Walk With Worship Pastor Andrew Bullins
Worship pastor Andrew Bullins may be from the North Carolina home of Andy Griffith, but he wants his city to be known more for a Holy Spirit outpouring than for a famous actor. Walking in the Spirit combined with growing in t...
Sept. 6, 2019
Open Your Eyes to the Presence of Jesus With Author Dee Brestin
Bestselling author and Bible teacher Dee Brestin has studied the Scriptures and led others in Bible study for years. But even with her rich experience, Jesus still surprises her in her own life and through His Word. His story...
Aug. 30, 2019
How You Can Visit 'Jesus' in Prison With Kairos Prison Ministry
What must it be like to have a family member in prison? Far too many spouses and families know the pain and helplessness of seeing a loved one behind bars. Thankfully, there are ministries like Kairos Prison Ministry Internat...
Aug. 28, 2019
Learn How and Why Israel Was Born With Author Craig von Buseck
The nation of Israel was born in a day in May 1948, but it took the involvement of President Harry Truman, a Jewish businessman and others to bring to pass the rebirth of a homeland for the Jewish people. Listen as Craig von ...
Aug. 27, 2019
Connect With God's Father Heart for You
Many believers today live the Christian life on the surface. They get busy with work, meet the needs of the family and serve God at church. But they often lack intimacy, unity and connectedness with God and other believers. M...
Aug. 23, 2019
Understand the Spiritual Realm With Dr. Mark Amoateng
"To know is to be empowered." Author and Senior Pastor Mark Amoateng believes Christians need to understand when activity is heightened in the spiritual realm. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Dr. Amoateng explains wh...
Aug. 21, 2019
Cell Service With Kingdom Purpose
Most everyone needs a cell phone these days. Now every time you make a call, you can contribute to the church or Christian organization of your choice. Faith Wireless business partners Christian Massi and Tim Theriot share wi...
Aug. 19, 2019
Somebody Cares Lives Up to Its Name
In 1981, when Doug Stringer handed out a business card reading, “Somebody Cares, call 24 hours a day,” it was the beginning of what came to be Somebody Cares International. In this Charisma Connection episode with host Chris ...
Aug. 16, 2019
Walk in Your God-Given Assignment as a Spiritual Parent With Dr. Shirley Brown
Are you a parent to spiritual sons and daughters? Dr. Shirley Brown, senior pastor of Destiny International Ministries Apostolic Training Center, is a spiritual mother to many and shares wisdom from her years of accepting thi...
Aug. 14, 2019
Learn How to Wage Spiritual Warfare with Jason Tanksley
Iraq War veteran, author and pastor Jason Tanksley discusses with host Chris Johnson the similarities between physical and spiritual warfare. Pastor Tanksley, known as "Tank" in the military, identifies how the enemy is at wo...
Aug. 12, 2019
Maturing in the Lord With Shane Roessiger
Shane W. Roessiger lived as a drug addict for 20 years until his declaration of the blood of Jesus freed him. Now founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center in Southwest Florida and author of several books, including "...
Aug. 9, 2019
Experience the Life-Changing Power of a Trip to Israel
Shalom Almog, co-owner of Coral Travel & Tours, goes the second mile is serving Christians who want to have their own experience of visiting the land of the Bible. This former "full bird colonel" in the Israeli Defense Forces...
Aug. 7, 2019
Experience a God-Stop Moment With Derek Grier
Derek Grier had little experience with faith as a child. His Catholic mom prayed with him by his bedside and sent him to a Baptist summer camp. There he felt the presence of God but didn't experience the Holy Spirit in that w...
Aug. 2, 2019
Experience Love and Laughter With Wealth Codes Coach Rob Saunders
Rob Saunders, a fourth-generation investment banker known as the "Wealth Codes Coach," knows the language of business. More than that, though, he has learned to walk through life with love and laughter. No longer is he out fo...
July 31, 2019
Find Your Inner Superhero With Ronnie Phillips
Author and pastor Ronnie Phillips has a couple of doctorates to his name, but it wasn't education that turned his life right side up. "Pastor Ronnie" became who he was created to be when he began walking through life with God...
July 26, 2019
Developing Spirit-Led Leaders With Mark and Cheryl Perry
Mark and Cheryl Perry visited Heidi and Rolland Baker's ministry in Mozambique in the early 2000s. They came back with new direction. Today, along with Everyday Church, they lead Iris Central Coast and Iris Leaders School. Th...
July 24, 2019
Equipping Believers to Make Disciples With Jim Barbarossa
If you ever thought witnessing was hard, you'll want to listen to host Chris Johnson's interview with Jim Barbarossa. He may be a natural when it comes to sharing his faith in Christ, but Barbarossa also believes the church i...
July 19, 2019
New Clothing Brand Proclaims Life in Jesus
Prophetic evangelist Dionne Cameron was once a Jehovah's Witness. Today she stands for the gospel truth as found in Jesus with her new Christian clothing company, Wear Scriptures. Listen to learn more about her powerful testi...
July 17, 2019
Share the Gospel Through Story
Evangelist Jerry McCorkle says "everyone is looking for a story that helps their life make sense, and everybody is living according to some type of story." As founder and executive director of Spread Truth, McCorkle empowers ...
July 15, 2019
Emergency Rescue for Couples in Trouble
Spouses who can't see their way forward to a future for their marriage will benefit from The Clearing retreat. Program Director Deborah Kristen shares with host Chris Johnson how the intensive small group counseling provided ...
July 12, 2019
Discover the Power of Strategic Prayer
Known as the "Apostle of Strategic Prayer," Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Ghana has known the power of prayer from the start of his life when God miraculously saved him. Now named one of "The 100 Most Influential Afr...
July 5, 2019
How to Enjoy a Long and Happy Marriage
Married couples can stay together and stay happy. Yes, it's possible! Dr. Paul Linzey knows that well, in part because his own marriage to Linda has lasted more than 40 years. Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson talks with...