What do you call it when you mix Christian worship services with the popular entertainment practices of the secular world? Pastor and author, Matthew Everhard, has a word for it: worshiptainment. Are we sometimes using worship as a platform to build celebrity pastors, gain large followings, and entertain the people? Matthew joined us for this important conversation!  https://www.amazon.com/Worshiptainment-Modern-Churchs-Golden-Calf/dp/B0DJD3QZT3  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

According to a new study a majority of practicing Christians, including pastors, admit to viewing pornography and a large share say they are comfortable with the habit. In Barna's recently released researched report, Beyond the Porn Phenomenon, produced in partnership with Pure Desire Ministries, researchers found that pornography use is so prevalent among all demographics and the gap in use among Christians and non-Christians, as well as men and women, has grown narrower over the last eight...

The late Dr. Warren Wiersbe, renowned Bible teacher and author of the “Be” commentary series, wrote more than 170 books and collected a personal ministry library of nearly 14,000 volumes. Much of that library is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room at Cedarville University in Ohio, where professors and students continue to learn from his ministry. A few days ago, more than five years after Dr. Wiersbe’s death, the library was completed with the addition of his final...

What does it mean that a pastor has disqualified himself? How does that happen? Why would God allow a pastor to fall morally? Important questions! Pastor and author Jesse Johnson stopped by and shared the details.  https://thecripplegate.com/disqualified-what-it-means-and-how-a-pastor-gets-there/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether we know it or not, everybody is obsessive compulsive about something. We all have those things that we overthink about! We all shared some of the things we dwell on and listeners also phoned in to share their obsessive thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca St. James is a GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter, best-selling author, speaker, and actress. And... she’s celebrating Christmas with us in Tampa Bay, Friday night, December 20th! She stopped by and shared a bit of her life story and what we can expect during her visit next month.  https://moody.ticketspice.com/wkes-rsj  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waking up in the middle of the night can be disorienting. Imagine the bewilderment one might feel if they immediately heard a strange and scary noise! That was Kurt's experience this morning while it was dark and early. He shared his story and listeners called to chime in with the strange sounds they've encountered, asking themselves, "What was that noise?"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pierce Taylor Hibbs writes this: “Up and down our street, the fall leaves have gathered like old bits of paper—final drafts of summer stories let go in the coming cold. Stories....there are so many stories gathered on the ground. That’s what I kick through in October and November: stories told. Around this time of year, I think of what it’s like to be a tree, to leave so many stories on the ground.” Isn’t that great writing? There are some wonderful insights here. Pierce stopped by and helped...

Gretchen Ronnevik writes this: “If you’re in the midst of launching a child into adulthood, preparing them to keep the faith as they grow up, you’ve probably already begun to train them in apologetics. It might not be formal apologetics, though that’s what comes to mind for me: debates, arguments, refuting other people’s beliefs point by point. That kind of apologetics can be helpful for people legitimately wrestling with faith and Scripture. For teenagers especially, it can be a wonderful...

According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United...

According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United...

What’s a Christian to do about Halloween? Always a quandary. No judgment here... each believer needs to take it to the Lord. But we can’t deny God’s Word is very clear about witchcraft, contacting the dead, and the occult in general. It’s forbidden. Ex-psychic Jenn Nizza spent years embroiled in the occult. But after becoming a Christian and finding Jesus, she's now speaking out and warning believers about what she says are the dangerous elements of Halloween. ...

Courtney Yantes has a story to tell. It’s the courageous story of being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and what this challenge is teaching her about the art of remembering and forgetting. These are lessons we need to learn, too! https://gcdiscipleship.com/article-feed/what-a-rare-brain-cancer-is-teaching-me-about-the-art-of-remembering-and-forgetting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Election Day just one week away, Floridians are getting ready to vote on Amendment 4. There has been much confusion surrounding the proposed amendment, as much advertisement on tv and social media has been misleading. We wanted to take another opportunity to help listeners understand what a vote on either side of the amendment will accomplish. Nicole Shanks is the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida. She stopped by to set the record straight. There...

Our recovery continues from back-to-back hurricanes. Helene and Milton brought a vicious one-two-punch to so many of us here in Florida. One of the challenges is understanding the ins and outs of applying for aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA representative Bryan Miller joined us and provided key answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, when it comes to applying for disaster relief aid! Text FEMA to 888-777-6810 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United...

Mary Nolte - The Desert Song https://www.considerthemorning.com/post/the-desert-song See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who owns the land? That's the question being asked in homes and on college campuses all over the world. The conversations can be heated and fraught with tension. There are accusations. Anger. And pain. Who’s at fault? Are the Israelis occupiers and oppressors? We’re seeing a rising tide of antisemitism across the globe. What’s the history of this conflict? You may have looked to Google for some clarity, but a mere Google search is not able to provide sufficient understanding or answers to...

Hurricane season has been so tough for many us this year. The storms Debby, Helene, and most recently Milton, have hammered Florida. They take their toll on you physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The trauma of it all can stay with you. We invited our good friend, biblical counselor, Laurel Slade-Waggoner, to be with us to help us process all of this. https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@helpihaveanarcissistinmylife See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through passages in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings—which together make up the Old Testament. David Brickner joined us to talk about some prophecies from all three sections of the Old Testament to show:• why God promised a Messiah.• how God planned to bless the whole world through the Jewish people.• the location and strange circumstances of the Messiah's birth.•...

Your kids will always be your kids. The trick is figuring out how to adapt to the new phases in that parent-child relationship. No question, it can be tricky. And if you fail to navigate that transition well, the result will be stress, alienation, and maybe a broken relationship. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Gary Chapman [ Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Moody Radio Florida, Saturdays, 1:00pm ] stopped by to explain! ...

How much do you know about J.C. Ryle? His written works have encouraged and challenged Christians from the 19th century to today. His contemporary in England, Charles Spurgeon, is more well known. But Ryle’s books are pure gold for the follower of Jesus. From his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels to his book, Holiness, there’s so much food for the soul and tons encouragement along the way. His writing has aged well, too. He’s easy to read and easy to understand. Author Bryan Schrank joined...

Our recovery continues from back-to-back hurricanes. Helene and Milton brought a vicious one-two-punch to so many of us here in Florida. There are many disaster relief responses on the ground in the areas that were greatly affected from the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is also helping with the relief efforts. Troy York is with the agency, on the ground in Sarasota. He stopped by to give us some helpful answers on...

It takes awhile for the dust to settle in the aftermath of a major storm. We feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to begin the process of recovery. How do we file our insurance claims because of the damages to our homes, cars or other personal belongings? How can we learn from this situation, so we can be better be prepared, should there be a next time? Rob West, host of Faith and Finance Live (Moody Radio Florida, M-F, 4:00pm ET), stopped by to offer some valuable wisdom on how we can move...