I met Todd Akin about 25 years ago before he ever became a public official.  His values and lifestyle have been a source of encouragement to me from that day until this -- as a trusted friend, businessman, candidate elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, and as United States Congressman.  His core values include ever supporting the … [Read more...]

John Kasica has been a musician with the famous and highly regarded St. Louis (MO) Symphony Orchestra since 1971.  In this radio conversation John tells of a humbling but very funny experience that happened during a sympathy concert featuring him in solo.   His performance the previous night received a standing ovation.  But the next night, just … [Read more...]

Are there examples of revival transformation in cities and communities in the United States?  The Sentinel Group has discovered wonderful and stirring examples of such, filming a number of them on location (See www.glowtorch.org.)  This radio discussion features Steve Loopstra of The Sentinel Group and Pastor Don Sims of the City of Hope Church in … [Read more...]

Mike Simon is founder of Charity Tracker (www.charitytracker.com).  Their website notes: “Trusted by thousands, Charity Tracker is a secure internet service that saves you time & money by providing real-time communication with care providers in your community.”  A service to non-profits – both Christian and secular – Charity Tracker is … [Read more...]

Aeneas Williams is best known for his remarkable success with two teams in the National Football League, the Arizona Cardinals & St. Louis Rams.  His 14-year career included playing in eight Pro Bowls and being selected as an All-Pro NFL star four times.  As a junior in Southern University, Aeneas shares that he “… made his personal commitment … [Read more...]

Gary Taylor describes the impacting experience of an 80 pound cross being carried across Missouri by Missouri Christians in many Baptist Churches.  Its purpose was to call attention to the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ during the Easter season.  This radio dialogue includes Gary’s relating the story of one traveler driving by those … [Read more...]

Kim Smith is the volunteer director of Open Arms Ministry, reaching out to orphans and abandoned children around the world.  Headquartered in the facilities of Calvary Church in St. Peters, MO, Kim, her staff, and the church regularly offer training to others for ministries in the areas of adoptions, orphans, and foster care, but in this radio … [Read more...]

Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries, leads a ministry of proclaiming the love and Gospel of Christ in multiple ways.  It includes citywide one-evening rallies of encouragement conducted in multiple USA cities, preceded by a breakfast to “lift” pastors and other Christian leaders the morning of the evening rally.  From … [Read more...]

Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chic-fil-A and son of its founder Truett Cathy, teams up with Senior Pastor Doug Munton, First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, IL in an interesting and animated radio conversation.  Beginning 40 years ago, which included dressing up with his brother in fun outfits in helping their dad’s early restaurant days, all the way … [Read more...]

In a noon prayer event in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda, encouraged by Missouri state Senators and Representatives, Democrats and Republicans, Dr. Tom Blackaby serves as speaker and prayer leader. In a similar gathering the previous year, led by Anne Graham Lotz and followed by 40 days of prayer, wonderful results of God’s answering prayer … [Read more...]