Faith Radio Podcast From The Meeting House

The CEO and Founder of the ministry organization, Biglife, John Heerema, discussed the model that the organization uses in training local leaders around the world to be involved in spreading the gospel and specifically highlighted how Biglife has been involved in reaching people in the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The website address is big.life. 

Christian musical artist Steve Camp, who also serves as Senior Pastor at Cross Church in Palm City, FL, introduced his 2003 Christmas single release, Immanuel, and shared about some of history in Christmas music. You can find him at realstevecamp.com. 

The President and CEO of Maoz Israel Ministries, Kobi Ferguson, shared about his daughter's entry into the Israel Defense Forces, the original work of the ministry, and how the ministry's activities have changed since the war began on October 7. You can learn more at israelneedsme.com. 

Jerry Newcombe, Senior Producer and on-air host for D. James Kennedy Ministries, Executive Director of Providence Forum, and co-author (with the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) of the book, What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?, shared about some of the content of the book, as well as a documentary based on it, with content airing on Truths That Transform during December 2023. You can find out more at djameskennedy.org. 

Senior Pastor Mark Bethea and Minister of Music Brad Brand from First Baptist Church Montgomery shared information about the presentation of The Living Christmas Tree 2023, with the theme, "Our King Has Come, December 8-10, 2023. You can learn more at thelivingchristmastree.org or by calling (334) 241-5156.

Robyn Chambers, who serves as Vice President, Advocacy for Children for Focus on the Family, during National Adoption Month in November, discussed a project of the Wait No More adoption and foster care division of the ministry, the Suitcase Bundle Program, in which foster care children are provided with a suitcase for their personal belongings. You can learn more at waitnomore.org. 

The Founder and Executive Director of Frontline Missions International, Tim Keesee, discussed the work of that ministry, and the content of and inspiration for his book, A Day’s Journey: Stories of Hope and Death-Defying Joy. You can find more online at timkeesee.com. 

Lt. Col. Raleigh Washington (U.S. Army, Retired), President Emeritus of Promise Keepers, President and CEO of Awakening The Voice of Truth, and the author of the book, One Word: The Cure for Hurt, Hatred and Hostility, shared a Biblical viewpoint on various cultural issues. You can learn more at atvot.com. 

Michael Johnson, President of the Slavic Gospel Association, was joined by Pastor Oleg, a Ukrainian pastor who serves in Israel, and together, they described the pastor's work in his region and how the people were affected. You can learn more at sga.org. 

Singer-songwriter and worship leader Justin Warren shared about God's direction in his life through his music and ministry and discussed the message of and inspiration for the song, "The Gift of Christmas." You can find him through justinwarrenmusic.net. 

Jesse Parrish who serves as Senior Manager, Programming for WinShape Teams, based on a column that he wrote for The Christian Post, discussed negative influences and how a committed Christian can be challenged to live out his or her faith in the workplace. The WinShape Teams website is teams.winshape.org. The Christian Post article can be found here. 

Senior Pastor of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN and Founder of Allen Jackson Ministries, Allen Jackson, provided analysis of developments in Israel and the Middle East since the invasion of Israel by Hamas, offering historical and spiritual perspectives. You can find him online at allenjackson.com. The church's website is wochurch.org. 

Terry Veazey of Harvesters International reported about a training conference in Kolkota, India, one that he did not attend in-person due to travel complications, but which was conducted by leaders whom he has trained throughout the years. Through technology, he was able to teach at the conference. His ministry website is terryveazey.com. 

Keith Getty, who ministers with wife, Kristyn, through Getty Music, provided a recap of the 2023 Getty Music Worship Conference, Sing! The Great Commission, held in September of 2023, in Nashville. He also shared information about the 2024 conference, Sing! The Songs of the Bible, in Nashville in September of 2024.  Information the event can be found at gettymusicworshipconference.com. The Getty Music website is gettymusic.com. 

Susan Michael, USA Director for International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and Executive Director of American Christian Leaders for Israel, discussed ICEJ's and ACLI's responses to the conflict with Hamas begin on October 7, 2023, shared about developments, and commented and how Christians can view the events. You can learn more about the organizations at www.icej.org and aclforisrael.com.

Chancellor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and President Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, O.S. Hawkins, discussed how the book of Philemon, written by Paul to an individual, addresses relationships, a topic he relates in the book, The Connection Code: Relationship Advice from Philemon. His website address is oshawkins.com.

Filmmaker, stage actor, and voice actor, as well as author of the series, The Song of Prophets and Kings, Henry O. Arnold, discussed the fourth installment, entitled, The Fugitive King, which is a historical fiction work depicting the time period during which future King David was being pursued by King Saul. You can find him online at henryoarnold.com. 

Author Karen Kingsbury discussed the background and inspiration for her novel, Just Once, which features one of the characters who appears in some of her books about the Baxter family, aspects of her life and service during World War II, and her love story. Her website is karenkingsbury.com.

The co-authors of the book, God’s Grace and Grit: Surviving Your Fairytale, Carolyn Snelling and Tiarra Tompkins, discussed the importance of trusting God for His grace and hope in marriage relationships, the realities of marriage, and God's faithfulness through challenging times. You can learn more through godsgraceandgrit.com. 

Life Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family and contributor to The Daily Citizen, Nicole Hunt, provided analysis and commentary relative to the approval by voters in Ohio of an amendment that would allow abortion during the entirety of a woman's pregnancy. She also noted the implications for the pro-life movement.  The Focus on the Family website is focusonthefamily.com and The Daily Citizen site can be accessed at thedailycitizen.org.