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Evangel University Voices: Women in Leadership With Dr. Carol Taylor (Part 1) - repost
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Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, upholds high academic values while combining Christian faith with every aspect of life. In this first of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, the university's outgoing president, Dr. Carol Taylor, talks with host Chris Johnson about the unfolding of her career path, which has spanned…
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How can we know God's will if we don't pray His prayer? No prayer is better known-or more misunderstood-than the prayer Jesus provided in His Sermon on the Mount. The words, though simple, can transform the way Christians pray and live. With remarkable insight, wisdom, and depth, respected theologian R. T. Kendall uncovers the transforming truths c…
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Get to know Dr. Ben Rall - author of "Designed To Heal" - Charisma Connection God still heals—and we are divinely designed to heal. The Scriptures address healing from the beginning to the end! God created us with a divine purpose and continues to provide everything we need for health and wholeness. However, the enemy desires to destroy this truth.…
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Billy Graham: The Man I Knew with Greg Laurie
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Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, shares stories of Billy Graham and how he changed the world for Christ from Laurie's new book "Billy Graham: The Man I Knew."
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Shane W. Roessiger, the founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center, reveals how it is time for followers of Christ to return to the altar to be refined by the fire. Listen as he returns to Charisma Connection to talk about his new book "Fire From Heaven." Learn God wants to use the Holy Spirit through you to orchestrate change in the church.…
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Pastor Thomas McDaniels Asks, “Now What?”
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In this inspiring episode, Pastor Thomas McDaniels of the Lifebridge Christian Center in Longview, Texas, shares with host Marti Pieper about how God is using his simple “Now What” booklet as a modern-day tract to lead people to Christ and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
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New Movie Addresses the Mystery of the Kingdom of God, the Blood of Jesus and Spiritual Warfare for Children with Director Adam Smit
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Through storytelling and animation, Adam Smit created a film to help children and teen audiences to have a foundation of the blood of Jesus and how to fight spiritual warfare. Listen to Adam's story of how this film, "Mystery of the Kingdom of God" came about and his mission to reach today's children as they grow up to experience Jesus. Watch the t…
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Every Step You Take Is One a Child Will Not Have to for Clean Water: Interview with Crystal O'Rourke of World Vision
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Listen to find out how World Vision is impacting the world with clean water with their Global 6k for Water. Crystal O'Rourke of World Vision joins the show to share the story behind this cause, how it brings communities together, and what you can do to participate. Learn more when you visit World Vision.…
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Yael Eckstein Leads The Fellowship to Comfort Jewish People in Need
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Yael Eckstein inherited the mantle from her rabbi father of an exceptional organization. Learn more about The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews in this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson. It was no accident that Christians and Jews joined together to meet the needs of poor Jews in Israel and other countries, including Holocaust…
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Escaping the Nation of Islam With Marie Muhammad
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Marie Muhammad is a great-granddaughter of the Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad. Through her father's line, she was groomed to become a Muslim, even learning Arabic in boxer Muhammad Ali's home. But her life drastically changed when she believed what her mother told her: Jesus is Lord. Marie also shares that she has had many prophetic words …
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Find Your Place in the Body of Christ With Apostle Paula Price
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Dr. Paula Price is apostle of the Congregation of the Mighty Ecclesial Embassy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is an international voice on apostolic and prophetic ministry. She talks with host Chris Johnson on this episode about the apostolic and prophetic offices in today's church. Dr. Price believes that, at this stage of her life, she is hitting her st…
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Live Your Story and Find Satisfaction With Jamie Ivey
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Jamie Ivey, author, creator and host of the podcast "The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey," helps women deal with the feeling that they haven't succeeded in life. In her new book, You Be You, she shows how women can be satisfied with the abundant life Jesus promised. She encourages women to find their voice and let God use them. Listen and enjoy as she t…
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Reach Nations for Christ With Dean Gregg Okesson of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism
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Dr. Gregg Okesson believes it may be the most exciting and important time to focus on missiology. As dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Okesson reflects on the life and legacy of the famed missionary statesman the school is named after, E. Stanley Jones. He shares with host Chris …
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Evangel University Voices: The Compassionate Lens of Community Relief and Development With Steven McMichael (Part 7)
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With a wide variety of academic programs, Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, prepares students academically and spiritually for a full life in the Spirit. One way in which Evangel shines is through community service. Now the university has added a new major in community relief and development. As the final episode in the "Evangel Universi…
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Evangel University Voices: Innovative Ways to Raise Funds During a Global Pandemic With Hector Cruz (Part 6)
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Evangel University, a Christian liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, seeks to maintain positive, Christ-honoring relationships with its alumni and donors. But like most organizations, Evangel had its challenges with fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the seven-part "Evangel University Voices" series, this episode feat…
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Evangel University Voices: How Christians Can Thoughtfully Lead the Dialogue on Racial Issues With Alex Bryant (Part 5)
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As a Black man married to a white woman with children of mixed race, Rev. Alex Bryant has found himself right in the heart of issues around race. As a Christian, he feels called to be a "reconciler." This also ties into his roles as student life coordinator and campus pastor at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, which is part of Evangel Un…
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Evangel University Voices: How to Successfully Navigate Virtual Learning With Mark Fabian (Part 4)
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Evangel University, a liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, has worked to successfully navigate the virtual or digital learning space both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, learn how Evangel has served its online students so well. Mark Fabian, executive director of strategic partnerships a…
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Evangel University Voices: How to Handle Stress in a Healthy Way During COVID With Brian Upton (Part 3)
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Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, is a shining example of how a university can support its student body in a difficult time. In this third of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, Brian Upton, director of counseling services, talks with host Chris Johnson about how the school has helped students handle stress in a hea…
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Evangel University Voices: Coordinating a Pandemic Response With Dr. Michael Kolstad (Part 2)
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Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, believes that biblical faith and Spirit-led living are joined in every aspect of life, including excellence in academia. In this second of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, Dr. Michael Kolstad, the vice president of university advancement, talks with host Chris Johnson about how E…
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Evangel University Voices: Women in Leadership With Dr. Carol Taylor (Part 1)
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Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, upholds high academic values while combining Christian faith with every aspect of life. In this first of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, the university's outgoing president, Dr. Carol Taylor, talks with host Chris Johnson about the unfolding of her career path, which has spanned…
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Evangelist Caleb Cooper Burns With Holy Spirit Fire for Revival
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Pastor Caleb Cooper believes this is the generation that will see the coming of the Lord, so he's calling on believers everywhere to "steward every second." He also believes an awakening is coming in the land and shares how God has used him to take the Appeal to Heaven flag across the U.S. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, he challenges Sp…
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Life in the Supernatural With Prophet Leon du Preez
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Pastor Leon du Preez is based in South Africa, and his powerful prophetic ministry is expanding around the globe. In this episode, he shares with host Chris Johnson his testimony of being saved and delivered immediately through the power of the Holy Spirit from a life of addiction. Learn more about him at leondupreez.com, and listen to his practica…
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Creation Science Researcher David Rives Declares Glory of God Through Scientific Study
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Ever since David Rives started taking photos of space as a hobby, he's been fascinated by the relationship between science and the Bible. Since that time, he's been on dinosaur digs, led paleontological tours and searched the Scriptures to learn about God's handiwork. Rives sees evidence of a grand designer in creation. In this episode, he shares w…
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Singer Gretchen Keskeys Says Self Help Was Not Enough to Change Her Life
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God is powerfully using the multitalented Gretchen Keskeys in her speaking and singing ministry in churches, conferences and in a prison made famous by singer Johnny Cash. But that's not all there is to her story. She had a psychologist father who wrote the bestselling book "I'm OK—You're OK," but his self-help advice couldn't change her life. This…
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Find Strength to Stand in Your Circumstances With Susie Larson
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Bestselling author and radio talk show host Susie Larson has battled fear her whole life. Once you hear her story, you will understand why, but in the face of fear, she is learning to stand on God's Word and prevail against the enemy. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Larson shares her personal story of childhood trauma and mysterious illnes…
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At 5 years old, Ana Werner had her first experience of seeing in the spirit realm when an angel came into her room. Later as a missionary to Brazil, she saw angels and demons in a drug-infested slum. She told host Chris Johnson that these were only the start of these experiences of the supernatural, including visits to heaven. In this episode, lear…
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Called Out of Fashion Design Into Ministry With Faith Baczko
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Faith Baczko now leads Headstone International Ministries in Ontario, Canada, but she once was a fashion designer. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, she shares why she left a budding fashion career and chose to follow Jesus. Today she is ordained through Catch the Fire Leaders Alliance and is a prophet to the nations.…
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Find Your Holy Spirit Fire With Apostolic Leader Josephine Ayers
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Rev. Josephine Ayers knows the power of surrender to God in her own life. She shares with host Chris Johnson how God is using her prophetic and apostolic ministry, Flames of Fire Ministries, an Elim Fellowship-associated ministry.
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Love Life and Love People With Dr. Faith Wokoma
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Dr. Faith Wokoma is a trainer, strategist and adviser with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She's truly into people development. Born in Malawi, she was saved at a Reinhard Bonnke crusade and at 15, read the charismatic classic "Pigs in the Parlor." It was then she decided she want to become a deliverance minister. She shares her story and minis…
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When Obeying God Makes You Look Stupid With Pastor Shavon Smith
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Pastor Shavon Smith is committed to love God and love people. When God called her to start a church, she saw people's lives radically changed through that love. But then God surprised her by asking her to leave her church in someone else's hands. You won't believe what happened next! In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Pastor Shavon explains h…
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Papa Tom's Books Help Children Overcome Fear
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Tom Clark, aka "Papa Tom" to his grandchildren, retired from the world of finance and is now writing illustrated books for children. His "Papa Tom's Tales" series helps children understand how God's love helps them overcome their fears and understand who He has created them to be. He discusses the themes of his bedtime storybooks and his perspectiv…
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How the Healing of Your Heart Can Affect the Nation With Pastor Shelly Bishop
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God called Shelly Bishop at age 50 to start a church. Coming from a dysfunctional family, she had experienced a lot of rejection and didn't understand her own identity. She admits that she didn't even like people that much. But the Holy Spirit did a work in her heart, and today God is using her as an apostolic leader, pastor, teacher and author. In…
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Healing the Soul of America and the West Part 4
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America is in great need of healing from the wounds of racism and injustice. In this fourth and final episode of the "Healing the Soul of America and the West" series, Rev. Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (prmi.org) talks with host Chris Johnson about how we can invite Jesus to bring inner healing of these wounds…
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Healing the Soul of America and the West Part 3
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Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (prmi.org) joins PRMI's special series, "Healing the Soul of America and the West," hosted by Chris Johnson. Dr. Kearney offers instruction and insight on spiritual warfare, why it's biblical and how to apply it to further the kingdom of God. He also shares what the Scriptures say …
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Healing the Soul of America and the West Part 2
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Many in America are weighed down with concern over racism, injustice and abuse of authority, but the root of these issues goes deep into the nation's history. Dr. Jim Logan of Jim Logan Evangelistic Ministry and Kingdom Fellowship Christian Center and Dr. Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI) continue their conversation…
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Healing the Soul of America and the West Part 1
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Openness to the Holy Spirit's work leads to a breaking down of racial barriers just as at the historic Azusa Street revival, says Dr. Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI). Dr. Long and Dr. Jim Logan of Jim Logan Evangelistic Ministry and Kingdom Fellowship Christian Center launch PRMI's series "Healing the Soul of Amer…
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Living Creatively With a Movement Disorder with Cheri and Harvey Tannenbaum
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Cheri Tannenbaum is a wife, mother and grandmother with skills in fashion design. For years, she has lived with a movement disorder that she says is her "constant companion" and significantly affects her communication and mobility. She and her husband, Harvey, visit on the phone from Jerusalem with host Chris Johnson to reflect on Cheri's new book,…
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Why You Should Stop Focusing on the Demonic with Pastor Mark Casto
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Does Satan still have authority in the life of the believer? Only in one way, says Pastor Mark Casto, author of the book "Liar: Exposing Myths in Spiritual Warfare." In this episode with host Chris Johnson, find out how your agreement with the enemy of your soul influences your life today and how to prevent it. Learn to focus on Jesus, not the enem…
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Evangelist Rob Welch Takes Gospel to the Nations
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Rob Welch of For His Glory Ministries left the business world to enter vocational ministry. But first, God had to confront him with the idols in his life. Today, after fully yielding to God's call, he preaches the gospel effectively to large crowds, primarily in East and Central Africa. But, as he emphasized in this podcast interview with host Chri…
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Celebrating the Life of Influential Missionary Elisabeth Elliot With Biographer Ellen Vaughn
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Elisabeth Elliot's husband Jim and four other missionaries to an Ecuadorian tribe were speared to death in 1956. Their martyrdom made international news. Elliot endured and even returned to the jungle with her young daughter and another missionary, Rachel Saint, to live and minister to that tribe. Bestselling author Ellen Vaughn spent three years l…
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Get in the Game to Advance the Kingdom With Pastor Steve Pixler
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Author and pastor Steve Pixler joins host Chris Johnson to help ordinary believers get in the game of life and advance God's kingdom on earth. He also shares how he found freedom from years of false teaching in the church. At the end of the show, Pastor Steve leads us in a powerful prayer. Learn more about him and his books, including "Get in the G…
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Former Fortune 500 Exec Deborah Smith Pegues Lauds Women as Leaders
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Deborah Smith Pegues has filled many leadership roles in her life, including a vice president at a Fortune 500 company and a certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speaker. A bestselling author, Pegues brings her experience and expertise to her new book, "Lead Like a Woman," and her joyful personality and presence to this interview on women in…
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Evangelist Sees Thousands Saved and Healed Around the Globe
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God is using Kingdom Encounters International evangelist Caleb Wampler to see an amazing number of salvations, healings and other miracles around the world. He and Joshua Smith, who partners with him in ministry, join host Chris Johnson in this episode. Listen as Wampler shares about how he saw a vision of Jesus and how Daniel Kolenda sent him out …
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Midwest Digital Helps Churches and Ministries With AV Needs
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With his many years of experience in audio, video and broadcast TV, Brian Falatovich of Midwest Digital AV seeks to meet the needs of churches and ministries with both new and pre-owned equipment to serve their particular needs. Christians who are overseas missionaries have found Midwest Digital's products suitable for their environment as well. Li…
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Tim Ross, lead pastor at Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas, is author of "Upset the World," but "upset" may not mean what you think it means. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, find out how Jesus can turn your world upside down for good so you, in turn, can do the same for others.
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How to Use Your Online Conversation for Good With Daniel Darling
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How should Christians behave in this digital age? Daniel Darling, author, pastor and senior vice president for communications at National Religious Broadcasters, has thought through that question and helps believers apply biblical wisdom to the use of today's social media platforms in his new book, "A Way With Words: Using Our Online Conversations …
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Singer-Songwriter Matthew West Finds Inspiration in the Ordinary
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Five-time GRAMMY nominee Matthew West talks with host Chris Johnson about the inspiration behind the songs on his latest release, "Brand New." West also shares how he "found God on a blue couch" and the fun behind his "Quarantine Life" video.
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You Have Influence With Tom De Vries of Global Leadership Network
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Leadership equals influence, Dr. Tom De Vries told host Chris Johnson in this episode. As president and CEO of The Global Leadership Network, De Vries invites everyone who exercises influence, from moms to pastors to business leaders, to learn about how to lead in a stronger, God-glorifying way through The Global Leadership Summit. The Aug. 6-7, 20…
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Inspirational author Maggie Wallem Rowe shares personal reflections and powerful stories in her new book, "This Life We Share," which was endorsed by Bible teacher Beth Moore. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Rowe offers her insights on living well with God and others on life's journey.
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Mentoring Women Out of Poverty With Deb Waterbury
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Dr. Deb Waterbury has a big goal. Through her Love Everlasting Ministries, she wants to educate and empower women around the globe. Her ministry reach is expanding, but her primary focus now is Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, and she's seeing both spiritual and economic results through the Reap What You Sew school. Women are learning t…
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