Smackdown with the Enemy Encore
DECEMBER 10
Pro-wrestler Gareth is a pastor who holds “wrestling church” in Bradford, England. In his powerful testimony, hear how as a child he was mistreated and left for homeless until Christians came to his aid and how he now disciples wrestlers and evangelizes England with a unique message of hope. Hear the dramatic wrestling match with the enemy in the fight for Gareth’s very soul. Jacob York announces the smackdown of smackdowns.
Simply Giving Thanks
NOVEMBER 12 and 26
Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed. Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. Learn how Albert went from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower simply because of a friend’s challenge to be thankful. Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.
Night of Destiny
OCTOBER 22 and 29
Naeem Fazal is a church planter, author, and pastor from a Pakistani family in Kuwait. He grew up devoutly Muslim. A supernatural night had him going from mocking Christianity at bedtime to waking up with a heart for Jesus and a desire to pursue full time ministry in the morning. Hear about the unforgettable night of destiny that brought about this change. His incredible testimony is found in his book Ex-Muslim.
Darkness to Light
OCTOBER 8 AND 15
Andrea Huertas is Colombian American and was raised in the church. She shares her incredible journey from dark forces, substance abuse, an abusive relationship, and a brush with death, to life in Christ, found on a cold prison cell floor. Experience her profound healing and powerful renouncing of things past and taking back the light as a worship leader.
Jesus Calling
SEPTEMBER 24
Hani James is an evangelist from Iraq who recounts growing up in a Christian household, facing the hardships of war, and experiencing a series of personal and spiritual challenges that led him to question his faith and subsequently leave it. Hani’s path to Jesus includes a profound sermon that answered many of his lifelong questions. But it was a broken phone and an old friend that prompted Hani to finally respond to Jesus’ calling.
Just Say “Yes”
SEPTEMBER 10
Keith, who once battled severe addiction to drugs, shares the emotional journey from his rebellious upbringing, through years of substance abuse, crime, and multiple incarcerations. Despite the relentless spiral, Keith’s story takes a transformative and abrupt turn when he finds Jesus and discovers the profound power of God’s grace, and is healed immediately from a debilitating 30 year drug addiction. Keith also discusses the impact his family’s persistent prayers had on his recovery and offers hope and advice to listeners facing similar battles. Tune in to hear this powerful testament to faith, redemption, and the miracle of transformation.
Almost Became Buddhist
AUGUST 20, part 1
AUGUST 27, part 2
Tracy Glatz grew up in Ireland with little knowledge of the Bible. When she started exhibiting signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, she went to all the wrong places to find relief from the self hatred it caused. New faith in Christ after being moved by The Passion of the Christ movie helped her find direction. So how did Tracy go from faith to almost becoming Buddhist? Learn how the slow tug to Eastern religion due to lack of discipleship caused her faith to go off track, and be encouraged how God lulled her back with a magic leaflet. And her deeper grounded faith helped her find healing from Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Life Off Track
AUGUST 6
In this intense and deeply moving episode, hear the transformative journey of RJ as he goes from the perpetrator of a grave crime and an attempted suicide inadvertently on the wrong track, to prison, redemption in Jesus, and true freedom. RJ is the founder of Not My Will Ministries where he coaches other convicted sex offenders to break patterns that got them to prison and to find freedom in Christ.
The COVID Awakening
JULY 23
When Dawson Trimble was thrust from a secluded Christian environment to public schooling, he realized that following Jesus was harder than just being a pastor’s son. Confusing moral questions and peer pressure lulled him into spiritual complacency in middle and high school. But the isolation from the onset of Covid-19 not only brought him time with his believing family, but also time in God’s Word. Gripped by conviction and awoken by truth, Dawson’s life changed dramatically. He now attends Moody Bible Institute, which has solidified his commitment to following the Lord into a ministry career.
Prayer Walk Across America
JULY 9
Rick and Jane McKinney share their inspiring testimonies. Though from different parts of the country, God wove their stories in such a powerful way that they could be used together. Rick has been a senior pastor, itinerant evangelist, college teacher and prayer warrior. Hear their advice on witnessing to others from their many years’ experience from the field. Be inspired from their call to pray for the nation, on foot, from coast to coast. Today’s Sendoff features Blind Tony with a prayer for the nation.
Taking Back the Night
JUNE 25
Jenni Ramsey shares her heartfelt and transformative journey from a privileged but spiritually empty childhood to finding hope, healing, and purpose through her faith in Christ. Jenni recounts the trauma of being kidnapped at the age of eight and how the fear and absence of spiritual guidance shaped her early years. It wasn’t until a friend invited her to a youth group that she found the safety and sense of belonging she had been searching for. Her commitment to Christ at a Petra concert became the most pivotal moment in her life, leading her to a fulfilling path in missions. Jenni’s story encapsulates the power of faith in overcoming trauma and her dedication to serving others who have faced similar pain, ultimately bringing hope and redemption through her work in El Salvador. Today’s Sendoff features a cover of a Petra song, “More Power to You,” by fabled Christian heavy metal artists Rex Carroll of White Cross and Dave Miller of F.O.G.
“The New Guy” Made New in Christ
JUNE 11
Thrust into adulthood as he moved across town to a new school, Micah Syswerda became the new guy. He felt pressure to reinvent himself and was also totally unprepared for the onslaught of temptation that would come his way through social media. Before long, Micah found himself being drawn into same sex attraction. But these feelings only caused confusion and even more isolation, until Micah planned on taking his life. The Holy Spirit prompted a friend to intervene and help him see his true identity in Christ. Truly renewed in Christ, Micah now leads the blog, The Path Toward Holiness, which gives Christians the tools to have tough and important conversations.
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