John Schlitt and Benny DiChiara are blessed with distinctive rock and roll voices.  They realize they have God-given gifts and they are using them to spread His Gospel.  In this podcast, they both reveal their desire is to spread the love of Jesus to as many as possible because they believe we are living in the end times. John Schlitt has never worked harder in music than now.  He has been singing with Petra for the last couple of years on their 50th Anniversary Tour, recording and...

Kim Gentry Meyer has been blessed with many gifts.  She is a talented poet, singer, songwriter, pianist and artist.  She was Mrs. Massachusetts in 2020 and recently released her debut album entitled Herald.  On this album she uses all of her God-given abilities.  She wrote all of the songs, painted a different sunset for each song, sang the songs and played piano.  Her goal is to use all of her gifts and talents to glorify the Lord. Kim was raised in a family with a long legacy of serving...

At the age of fourteen, David Welday attended a Christian camp with a specific goal in mind. He believed it was time to “kiss a girl.”  That didn’t happen but he did fall in love with Jesus.  From that point on, he wanted to serve Jesus with everything he had. While he once said that he didn’t want to work for a Christian company, he eventually founded one.  In 2004, he began Higher Life Publishing Company.  Since that time, he has published over two hundred and fifty books and many of them...

What does Easter mean to you? Is it one of the few days of the year when you attend church? Do you think of a family get-together that culminates in a delicious meal complete with dessert? What about a giant Easter egg hunt with the kids and grandkids?  Or does it ultimately mean something so much more? Easter represents the greatest day in history! Jesus Christ overcame death once and for all when he rose from the grave.  But before he arose from his grave, He paid a heavy price.  He was...

Are you frustrated with your prayer life?  Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut?  Do you find yourself rushing out the door in the morning whispering a half- hearted prayer for   help with your day?  When you crawl into bed at night do you pray a quick prayer of thanks as you fall asleep? In this edition of Finish Strong, you’ll learn how to pray powerful and effective prayers.  By making your prayer life a priority you can unleash God’s supernatural power in your life. When you...

Remember when we were kids and everyone over forty seemed ancient?  Well, here we are as Senior Citizens and we are starting to feel the effects of our age.  Our bodies are suddenly experiencing new aches and pains.  Our minds are slowing down and our memories are growing foggy.  Aging is not for the faint of heart. How do we overcome the physical and emotional effects of aging so that we can Finish Strong?  Brian, Terry and Dan have a lot of practical ideas and Biblical advice in this...

Our most requested guest of all time returns to Finish Strong to discuss end times prophecy.  Bible scholar John Hope presents the chronology of events laid out in scripture involving the second coming of Jesus Christ.  John explains that once Christians are removed from the earth in the rapture, the “man of lawlessness or the anti-Christ” will appear.  Many will worship him as the world’s savior initially but soon his ruthless nature will come through as the Tribulation begins.  Finally,...

Solomon became the King of Israel at the age of fifteen.  He realized that he needed a lot of help to rule over the nation.  God appeared to him in a dream when he was at Gibeon and said, “What do you want?  Ask and I will give it to you!”  Solomon didn’t ask for riches or a long life.  Instead, he asked for wisdom.  The Lord was pleased with Solomon’s answer and he gave him wisdom along with riches and honor. It is important to note that Solomon did not ask God for knowledge or...

The beginning of a New Year always brings more people to the gym.  In fact, many New Year’s resolutions involve eating right, dropping a few pounds and working out more.  People feel like the new year gives them a “fresh start.”   On this edition of Finish Strong, you’ll learn that there is something known as the “Fresh Start Effect,” which helps people dissociate with their past performance outcomes from their current ones.  You’ll learn how this can help you get in shape spiritually as well...

Brian, Terry, and Dan tackle your toughest questions in this podcast.  Will our pets be in heaven with us? Is it a sin to question God?   How does Christianity compare to other religions?  Are “near death” experiences and glimpses of heaven real?  Join us as our guys answer all of these questions and more from a Biblical perspective. You’ll hear about the lessons each of these men learned from their parents.  They reveal how their parents led by Godly example and give advice for keeping your...

Christmas is an amazing time of the year.   It often flies by way too fast.  It is easy to get caught up in the hustle, bustle, and STRESS of finding the perfect gifts, decorating your home, attending Christmas parties, and on and on.  So Terry, Brian, and Dan decided to take some time to focus on the joy and meaning of Christmas.  In this special Christmas 2023 edition of Finish Strong, they share their favorite childhood Christmas memories and traditions.  They also discuss new traditions...

From time to time, we open up our Facebook page and take questions from our audience.  We answer them on FINISH STRONG.  This is ALWAYS a popular podcast that challenges our Biblical knowledge.    We tackle a wide variety of topics that are on listeners minds in this episode. Join us for a fascinating discussion this week as we answer tough questions like:  Where is God in the midst of tragedy?  Why were many Jewish people brutally murdered, including innocent babies on October 7th, 2023? ...

As we watch world events unfold, we see Biblical prophecy about the end times being fulfilled before our eyes.  Jesus told his disciples in Matthew 24 that nation would rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom.  He also said that in the end-times, there would be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.  In Ezekiel and Revelation, we read about many nations going to war against Israel.  This is all happening right now! As Christians, we don’t need to be afraid, but we do...

The War between Israel and Hamas has captured the attention of the world.  Many Christians are wondering if this is the beginning of the end.  On this edition of Finish Strong, we discuss Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, Turkey and more.  You’ll be fascinated to discover that this was all predicted several hundred years ago in the Old Testament of the Bible. But when and where does this war end and what will follow after?  Is this war in any way related to the war between Russia and...

On October 7, 2023, the world was shocked by the news that Israel had been attacked by the terrorist group known as Hamas.  The attack was brutally violent and resulted in the murder of over 1,400 Israeli citizens.  The despicable killing of innocent children, women, and elderly people was pure evil. Israel is now at war with Hamas and other terrorist groups such as Hezbollah have also entered the effort to destroy Israel.   What are the end-time implications of this war?  In this week’s...

Do you want to tell others about Jesus but aren’t sure how to do it?  Maybe you are worried that you don’t know the Bible well enough or you don’t understand theology.  The good news is you don’t have to worry.  You simply have to be willing to share your story. Your personal testimony (or your story) is the most powerful tool you have for sharing your faith.  One of the most powerful testimonies in the Bible is found in John 9:25. Jesus healed a blind man and when the Pharisees interrogated...

“Every day you get better or you get worse.  You never stay the same!”  Those words from legendary football coach Bo Schembechler had a profound impact on Jim Czirr in the summer of 1972.  It was his first football practice at the University of Michigan and he decided that he was going to get better every day.   At the conclusion of his senior season, he was the only unanimous selection to the Big Ten All Conference team.  Jim was drafted by the Denver Broncos but decided not to play...

In this episode of Finish Strong, we continue with Pastor Aaron Burke featuring his book The Unfair Advantage.  He helps us reflect on some of the valuable lessons Joseph learned during his thirteen years in prison. God can use your most mundane moments, as well as your darkest days, when you are faithful to Him.  While Joseph was waiting in prison, he was also learning everything he needed to learn for his future success. The big lesson here is if you want God to do something big, start by...

Have you ever felt that life was unfair?  Did you ever feel like God forgot about you?  You’re not alone.  The life of Joseph was filled with rejection, disappointment and unfair treatment.  Yet he learned how to turn every obstacle into an amazing opportunity and you can too! Pastor Aaron Burke joins us in this podcast to share the principles that Joseph learned in the darkest hours of his life.  He has written an inspiring new book called The Unfair Advantage which lays out seven keys...

 Get ready for an electrifying episode of the Finish Strong Podcast as we dive deep into the heart-pounding world of Texas high school football with the legendary Coach Ronnie Gage! Join us as we explore Coach Gage's awe-inspiring journey from the gridiron to greatness, capturing seven district championships and two state championships along the way. Discover what it takes to be the first coach in history to clinch state titles in both divisions one and two at the 5A level. In this...

Do you want to be remembered as a person of great faith?  Do you desire to have faith that is greater than your fear?  In this podcast, the men from Fearless Faith Ministries discuss how we can live our lives with fearless faith every day. Terry, Brian and Dan point out the difference between faith and trust.  They will help you discover the enemies of faith and how to overcome them.  Finally, they study three great stories of faith from the Bible and show you how to apply the same principles...

Once again you asked us some tough questions about the Christian faith and the Bible.  We did our homework and now attempt to answer as many as possible in this edition of Finish Strong. How did Adam and Eve populate the planet?  How do you know for sure that you are saved and going to heaven?  Do I need to do lots of good deeds to go to heaven?  Who is the Holy Spirit and how do we know that He is with us?  Why did Dan leave Florida?  These are just some of the questions that we tackle in...

High interest rates, unemployment, and financial anxiety have become pervasive in today's society. However, through this insightful conversation, our very own Terry Steen, a Financial Consultant and Former Executive Pastor shares his expertise and intertwines it with biblical principles to provide practical solutions to financial challenges.  Brian and Dan ask Terry the money questions that are on everyone's mind. This episode covers the purposes of money as outlined in the Bible: meeting...

Brian, Terry and Dan celebrate One Hundred episodes of Finish Strong!  This edition is filled with fun and excitement as they look back on their favorite episodes and look forward to the future.  PLUS, you’ll hear from John, our producer, and Deb Roland and Karen Steen. And for those of you that have been waiting to meet her, we will introduce Dan’s wife, Pam Wheeler as she makes her very first appearance on the podcast!  Along with the fun, you’ll hear meaningful stories from our Three...