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MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 486: Baylor University, The Church and AI, and How To Help Texas Flood VictimsOn today’s program, Baylor University voluntarily rescinded their acceptance of an LGBTQ research grant after receiving pushback. The school’s president says their stance on biblical sexuality has not changed. We’ll have details.
And, is a membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability worth the cost? We talked with current and former members.
Also, the adoption of A-I in church operations is now mainstream…but pastors aren’t ready to use it for everything.
Plus, a guide to giving to ministries helping with relief efforts in central Texas after floods devastated...
2025-07-1129 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 482: Dave Ramsey, Brady Boyd, and Kris “Kdub” WilliamsOn today’s program, Brady Boyd resigns from New Life Church. Boyd was on staff at Gateway during Robert Morris’ tenure, and Elders now believe he misled the congregation about his knowledge of Morris’s alleged abuse. We’ll have details.
Also, a court ruled that a lawsuit filed against Dave Ramsey can move forward. A former employee who was fired for being pregnant while unmarried is suing Ramsey for religious discrimination. We’ll take a look.
And, the sale of St. Louis FM radio station resulted in a standoff between two giants in Christian radio—K-LO...
2025-06-2730 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 480: Gateway Church, Trinity Broadcasting, Burk Parsons and the PCAOn today’s program, sexual abuse victim Cindy Clemishire has filed a civil lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founding pastor Robert Morris. She claims church leaders knew she was 12 years old when Morris began abusing her, and defamed her when they tried to cover it up. We’ll have details.
And cuts to federal funding are sending some nonprofits into a tailspin…some see the cuts as an attack. Others see opportunity. We spoke with ministry experts who weigh in.
Plus, Trinity Broadcasting is set to open a $134-million senior living facility in Orlando, Florid...
2025-06-2026 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 459: Dr. Michael Brown, Bob Jones University, The Salvation ArmyOn today’s program, Dr. Michael Brown of The Line of Fire was the subject of an independent investigation late last year. The findings of that report have now been released, allegedly finding that Brown DID engage in misconduct with two women who were not his wife. We’ll have details.
And, is Bob Jones University facing closure? The school’s president says no—but alumni aren’t so sure. We’ll take a closer look.
Plus, The Salvation Army in Denver is embroiled in protests, violence, and a failed $3 million bid to provide housing to the city’...
2025-04-2529 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 455: Bob Jones University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Myanmar ReliefOn today’s program, Bob Jones University President Josh Crockett announced this week that he may be transitioning into a different role—he’s served as president of the school for less than a year. We’ll have details.
Faith Life Church in Ohio is facing backlash after sexual abuse allegations prompt further scrutiny into some of its financial and governmental practices. We’ll take a look.
Plus, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is moving to Canada after agreeing to be acquired by another university.
But first, Pastor Rodney Finch’s Calvary Chapel Cary has sold its...
2025-04-1126 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 453: Johnny Hunt and the SBC and Paula White’s Passover ControversyOn today’s program, a judge dismisses all but one of Johnny Hunt’s claims in his defamation case against the Southern Baptist Convention. The SBC has already spent more than $3 million in legal fees on the Hunt case. We’ll have details.
Plus, Paula White is promising donors who give $1,000 to her ministry during Passover week seven “supernatural blessings” from God. MinistryWatch reporter Kim Roberts spoke with a scholar who specializes in the book of Exodus to dig into the Scripture Paula White uses to back her claims.
And, a new report shows that 1 in 12 Chri...
2025-04-0432 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 449: Robert Morris, USAID and Samaritan’s Purse, Steve LawsonOn today’s program, Gateway Church founder Robert Morris turns himself into authorities after a grand jury indicted him on child sexual abuse charges. We’ll have details. And, USAID unfreezes $19 million in funds for Samaritan’s Purse. We’ll take a look. Plus, nearly 200 ministries do NOT file a Form 990 with the IRS. We have that list, and many of the largest ministries in the country are on it.
But first, prominent pastor and theologian Steve Lawson breaks his silence six months after news surfaced that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a young woman. Steven L...
2025-03-2130 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 447: SBC Financial Challenges, Oklahoma Bible-Buying Plan Halted,On today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention says the Department of Justice has wrapped up its investigation into the denomination’s handling of sexual abuse cases by its pastors and leaders. We’ll take a look.
Also, evangelical ministry leaders hold a vigil to protest the Trump Administration’s defunding of foreign aid. Plus, one ministry whose funding was canceled…then reinstated…but its operations remain in limbo. We’ll have details.
But first, Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction is asking Americans to donate money to send Bibles into public school classrooms, though the Oklah...
2025-03-1428 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 445: Trump and NPO Resettlement Agencies, 50 Ministries Receiving Gov’t Funds, DOJ Intervenes In Behalf of ChurchesOn today’s program, the Trump administration cancels grants to refugee aid agencies…despite legal battles. We’ll take a look.
And, a staggering 30 percent of nonprofits don’t survive a full decade—but when they go under, what happens to their assets? Our finance writer Shannon Cuthrell digs into the hidden risks and loopholes of nonprofit dissolutions.
And, we’ve released our MinistryWatch list of the 50 Christian ministries receiving the largest government grants.
But first, the U-S Department of Justice has intervened on behalf of a Pennsylvania church trying to expand.
The produce...
2025-03-0732 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 443: Ligonier Ministries, Elevation Church, Liberty University, and Church Planting in the Pacific NorthwestOn today’s program, Dr. Burk Parsons of Ligonier Ministries has been suspended from pastoral duties at St. Andrew’s Chapelwhere he is senior pastor. He is now under investigation by the Central Florida Presbytery. We’ll have details.
And, Elevation Church has fired its youth pastor amid allegations of sexual misconduct from a decade ago. We’ll take a look.
Also, after 16 months of wrangling and civil suits, Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania has officially left the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
But first, a former Liberty University employee is suing the school for disc...
2025-02-2827 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 440: Hillsong, TD Jakes, the Presbyterian Church in America, and Calvary ChapelOn today’s program, another congregation is leaving the Hillsong fold…leaving only 5 Hillsong churches in the U-S. We’ll have details.
And, T.D. Jakes filed an affidavit in response to allegations that he made sexual advances toward two other ministers decades ago. We’ll take a look.
Plus, the Presbyterian Church in America issued an apology and removed a webpage with advice on how immigrants can avoid being detained.
But first, after months of turmoil, Calvary Chapel Cary in North Carolina is closing. Months after Calvary Chapel Cary discovered its lead pastor...
2025-02-2125 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 428: Joyce Meyer Leaves Daystar, Financial Lessons From a Florida Church, Remembering “Coach Mac”On today’s program, Joyce Meyer joins a slew of popular televangelists who have pulled their programs from Daystar Television Network amid accusations the network’s president Joni Lamb covered up the sexual abuse of her granddaughter. We’ll have details.
Also, a long-time employee of a Florida church was sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling almost $1 million…the church is speaking out now with lessons it has learned. We’ll take a look.
And, legendary coach and founder of Promise Keepers, Bill McCartney, has died after a long battle with dementia. At its height in...
2025-01-1725 min
LeylinesLeylines | Full Season One OmnibusGood Story Guild has assembled season one of Leylines into the cinematic experience it was always meant to be! This Omnibus contains all 8 episodes of our award-winning limited series about brotherhood, legacy, and natural wonder's place in our technology-driven world. Headphones highly recommended for optimal impact. *** Support us by joining the Great Story Guild on Patreon! *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of t...
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LeylinesLeylines | Full Season One OmnibusGood Story Guild has assembled season one of Leylines into the cinematic experience it was always meant to be! This Omnibus contains all 8 episodes of our award-winning limited series about brotherhood, legacy, and natural wonder's place in our technology-driven world. Headphones highly recommended for optimal impact.***Support us by joining the Great Story Guild on Patreon!***It began with disaster...It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers E...
2025-01-072h 37MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 423: Chateauroux Fellowship, Olivet University, and Generosity Leads to HappinessOn today’s program, Chateauroux Fellowship claims to connect billionaires with Christian ministries…but we were not able to confirm with any ministries that they had received any of the funds. We’ll have details.
And, a small reformed denomination commissioned a report by Guidepost solutions to investigate handling of sexual abuse cases…then it reversed its decision. We’ll take a look at what happened.
Plus, a new study finds that Christians are the most charitable…and the happiest.
But first, California revokes Olivet University’s approval to operate—but the school says it plans to...
2024-12-2029 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 421: Dr. Michael Brown, Bob Jones University, and PCUSA Decline ContinuesOn today’s program, author and teacher Dr Michael Brown of the radio program Line of Fire has agreed to a third-party investigation after being accused of sexual impropriety. We’ll have details.
And, we remember two anniversaries this week—the release of a GRACE investigation into Bob Jones University and their handling of sexual abuse cases, and the fall of Mars Hill Church. We take time to reflect on both—lessons learned and where things stand now.
Plus, overall membership in the Presbyterian Church USA continues to fall—except among people who identify as genderquee...
2024-12-1328 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 429: Morningstar Dispute Settled, Bill Hwang Sentenced, and T.D. Jakes UpdatesOn today’s program, MorningStar Fellowship Church in South Carolina reaches a settlement with York County after a decade-long dispute over Heritage Tower—a building originally owned by Jim Bakker’s Praise the Lord Ministries. We’ll have details.
And, Christian philanthropist Bill Hwang was sentenced for a $10 billion fraud. We’ll take a look.
Plus, another Christian college is on the ropes. Saint Augustine’s University in North Carolina slashes its workforce by 50% in its fight to retain accreditation.
But first, a week after suffering a dangerous health incident during a Sunday morning chur...
2024-12-0630 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 415: Missionary Murder for Hire, Archbishop of Canterbury ResignsOn today’s program, the wife of slain missionary Beau Shroyer has been arrested in connection with his death—investigators suspect she hired the man she was having an affair with to kill her husband. We’ll have details.
And, a Pennsylvania church trying to disassociate from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church has been charged for sharing information with MinistryWatch. We’ll take a look.
Plus, South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller—whose wife Mica Miller died by suicide earlier this year—has been hit with an assault charge just days after FBI raided his house.
But first...
2024-11-1520 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 411: Hillsdale College, GRACE, Operation Underground RailroadOn today’s program, a lawsuit against Hillsdale College has been dismissed after students alleging they were raped sued the college for Title 9 violations. We’ll have details.
And, the nonprofit Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment—known as GRACE for short—turns 20 years old. We’ll look back at where they started—and where they’re going.
Plus, those subscriptions you forgot your paying for?…A new law will make it easy for you to unsubscribe, but it could also impact the recurring gifts to Christian ministries.
But first, Operation Underground Rail...
2024-11-0126 min
Leylines8. Welcome Home, Dr. HarborSeries Finale. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice. Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 8 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer and Danielle Beckmann as Ellie. Sound Design by Katharine Seaton. Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Evan Chambers. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Associate Produced by Maximilian Clark...
2024-10-1519 min
LeylinesWelcome Home, Dr. HarborSeries Finale.
With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice.
Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 8 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer and Danielle Beckmann as Ellie. Sound Design by Katharine Seaton. Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Evan Chambers. Produced by Simone Kisiel...
2024-10-1520 min
Leylines8. Welcome Home, Dr. HarborSeries Finale. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 4 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall Featuring: Matt Horn as Sawyer Sound Design by Katharine Seaton Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan Chambers Produced by Simone Kisiel Associate Produced by Maximilian Clark Executive Produced by the Good...
2024-10-1519 min
LeylinesWelcome Home, Dr. HarborSeries Finale. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice.Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 8 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as AbigailNick Reinhardt as Noahand Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCallFeaturing: Matt Horn as Sawyer & Danielle Beckmann as Ellie...
2024-10-1522 minLeylines6. GlittergateA stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall, Danielle Beckmann as Ellie, and Jamie Lujan as Dr. Harbor. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer, Gloria Tsai as Young Ellie, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Ellie's Mom, Meghan Falcone as Young Mil...
2024-10-0117 min
LeylinesGlittergateA stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with.|| Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel MusicStarring:Jessica Cannizzaro as AbigailAlyssa Mann as Cameron McCallDanielle Beckmann as Ellieand Jamie Lujan as Dr. Harbor...
2024-10-0119 min
LeylinesGlittergateA stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!
Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall, Danielle Beckmann as Ellie, and Jamie Lujan as Dr. Harbor. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer, Gloria Tsai as Young Ellie, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Ellie's Mom...
2024-10-0119 minLeylines6. GlittergateA stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall Danielle Beckmann as Ellie and Jamie Lujan as Dr. Harbor Featuring: Matt Horn as Sawyer Gloria Tsai as Young Ellie Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Ellie's Mom Meghan Falcone as Young Mi...
2024-10-0117 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 401: Steve Lawson, Steve Morgan and The Network, and Vince BantuOn today’s program, longtime pastor Steve Lawson was removed as pastor of Trinity Bible Church in Dallas over an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman…now, ministries are dropping the author and teaching fellow as ripples of his affair spread. We’ll take a look.
And, devastated families share stories of being cut off by adult children involved in The Network—an association of churches started by Steve Morgan. We’ll have details.
Plus, two prominent pastors announce their plans for retirement.
But first, Fuller Seminary Professor Vince Bantu is being accused of a secret secon...
2024-09-2729 min
LeylinesTrademarkWith a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!
Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 5 was written by Christopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer a...
2024-09-2420 min
LeylinesTrademarkWith a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear.|| Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 5 was written by Christopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as AbigailNick Reinhardt...
2024-09-2420 minLeylines5. TrademarkWith a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 5 was written by Christopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Matt Horn as Sawyer and Sam Gasch as Hendry. S...
2024-09-2419 min
Leylines5. TrademarkWith a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 5 was written by Christopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall Featuring: Matt Horn as Sawyer and Sam Gasch as Hendry Sound...
2024-09-2419 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 398: Bible Society of India, Alistair Begg, Morningstar FellowshipOn today’s program, the former president of Bible Society of India has been arrested for financial corruption related to his position at another ministry…raising questions about how he handled finances at the Bible Society. We’ll take a look.
And, an Illinois pastor has made it his mission to provide his community access to healthy food…by setting up a low-cost grocery store in a food desert.
Also, Alistair Begg announces his 20-25 retirement.
But first, Morningstar Fellowship Church in South Carolina is facing two more lawsuits that are alleging sexual abuse. T...
2024-09-2027 minLeylines4. ArtificeAfter the Scotland portal spits them out in an unexpected destination, Milo, Ethan, and Abigail must use their wits and memory to rejoin the group. The Harbor brothers’ differences threaten their entire experiment. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 4 was written by Chrisopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah Featuring: Gloria Tsai as the Pilot, Matt Horn as Sawyer, and Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Dr. Kihara Sound Design by Katharine Seaton Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth Recorded, Mixed and Ma...
2024-09-1721 minLeylines4. ArtificeAfter the Scotland portal spits them out in an unexpected destination, Milo, Ethan, and Abigail must use their wits and memory to rejoin the group. The Harbor brothers’ differences threaten their entire experiment. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 4 was written by Chrisopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Gloria Tsai as the Pilot, Matt Ho...
2024-09-1721 min
LeylinesArtificeAfter the Scotland portal spits them out in an unexpected destination, Milo, Ethan, and Abigail must use their wits and memory to rejoin the group. The Harbor brothers’ differences threaten their entire experiment.|| Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! ||Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 4 was written by Chrisopher J. P. Smith and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as Abigail...
2024-09-1724 minLeylines3. Take HeidThe search for “Her” leads to Lowell, and then Scotland, as the gang forges a tenuous alliance with Cameron. The nature of ley lines takes an otherworldly turn as questions mount. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 3 was written by Nick McMurdy and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Featuring Meghan Falcone as Dakota, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Mrs. Murray, Matt...
2024-09-1021 min
LeylinesTake HeidThe search for “Her” leads to Lowell, and then Scotland, as the gang forges a tenuous alliance with Cameron. The nature of ley lines takes an otherworldly turn as questions mount.Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 3 was written by Nick McMurdy and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as AbigailNick Reinhardt as Noah...
2024-09-1022 minLeylines3. Take HeidThe search for “Her” leads to Lowell, and then Scotland, as the gang forges a tenuous alliance with Cameron. The nature of ley lines takes an otherworldly turn as questions mount. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 3 was written by Nick McMurdy and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah Featuring: Meghan Falcone as Dakota Keiko Shimosato Carreiro as Mrs. Murray Matt Horn as Sawyer, and Neill Fleming as Malcolm Sound Design by Katharine Seaton Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by E...
2024-09-1021 min
Josie's Lonely Hearts ClubJosie Presents: LEYLINESFrank is out of town, but he's left Joanne some instructions, so everything is certain to go smoothly.Season 4 will be in your feeds Wednesday, Oct 2nd. To keep you satisfied, our offering this week is Episode 1 of LEYLINES, the new sci-fi audio drama from Good Story Guild. Head to Episode 2 here, or join our BRAND SPANKIN' NEW PATREON for access to ad-free episodes, episodes of Josie's a whole week early, and a super-special package in our Discord.***It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast...
2024-09-0422 min
LeylinesDo You Trust Me?One year after a disastrous experiment orphaned brothers Ethan and Milo, a mysterious discovery brings the unlikely pair together to piece together the work that claimed his life and their childhoods.|| Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! ||Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 1 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as AbigailNick Reinhardt as...
2024-09-0321 min
LeylinesWho is "Her?"On the heels of a momentous discovery, Milo and Ethan join Abigail and Noah to unravel the clues Dr. Harbor left behind. Their search is interrupted - first by a billionaire, then by shadowy government forces.|| Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode!Created by Kerrod WilliamsEpisode 2 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel MusicStarring: Christopher J. P. Smith as EthanChristopher Gebauer as MiloJessica Cannizzaro as...
2024-09-0319 min
Leylines1. Do You Trust Me?One year after a disastrous experiment orphaned brothers Ethan and Milo, a mysterious discovery brings the unlikely pair together to piece together the work that claimed his life and their childhoods. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 1 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah Additional voices by: Gloria Tsai and Jesse Burch Sound Design by Katharine Seaton Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan Chambers Produced by Simone Kisiel Associate Produced by Maximilian Clark...
2024-09-0320 minLeylines2. Who is "Her?"On the heels of a momentous discovery, Milo and Ethan join Abigail and Noah to unravel the clues Dr. Harbor left behind. Their search is interrupted - first by a billionaire, then by shadowy government forces. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 2 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Reinhardt as Noah Additional voices by: Gloria Tsai and Jesse Burch Sound Design by Katharine Seaton Original Music composed by Michelle Sudduth Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan Chambers Produced by Simone...
2024-09-0317 minLeylines2. Who is "Her?"On the heels of a momentous discovery, Milo and Ethan join Abigail and Noah to unravel the clues Dr. Harbor left behind. Their search is interrupted - first by a billionaire, then by shadowy government forces. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 2 was written by Robin Rose Singer and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, Nick Reinhardt as Noah, and Alyssa Mann as Cameron McCall. Additional voices by Matt Horn a...
2024-09-0317 minLeylines1. Do You Trust Me?One year after a disastrous experiment orphaned brothers Ethan and Milo, a mysterious discovery brings the unlikely pair together to piece together the work that claimed his life and their childhoods. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams. Episode 1 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan, Christopher Gebauer as Milo, Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail, and Nick Reinhardt as Noah. Additional voices by Gloria Tsai and Jesse Burch. Sound Design by Katharine Seaton. Original Music composed...
2024-09-0320 minLeylinesLEYLINES premiers Sept 3rd, 2024Good Story Guild Presents: LEYLINES Premiering September 3rd, 2024 *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their father’s work. Weaving science fiction and spirituality, Leylines is an adventure across the globe as the Harbor brothers confront billionaires, the US government, and each other to save their father and Earth as we know it. Created by Kerrod Williams Directed by Rachel Music Written by Ni...
2024-08-2201 min
LeylinesLEYLINES - TrailerGood Story Guild Presents: LEYLINES Premiering September 3rd, 2024*** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their father’s work. Weaving science fiction and spirituality, Leylines is an adventure across the globe as the Harbor brothers confront billionaires, the US government, and each other to save their father and Earth as we know it.Created by Ke...
2024-08-2201 minLeylinesLEYLINES - TrailerGood Story Guild Presents: LEYLINES It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their father’s work. Weaving science fiction and spirituality, Leylines is an adventure across the globe as the Harbor brothers confront billionaires, the US government, and each other to save their father and Earth as we know it. Created by Kerrod Williams. Directed by Rachel Music. Written by Nick McMurdy, Robin Ro...
2024-08-2201 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 384: Dave Ramsey, Andrew Wommack, Gordon CollegeOn today’s program, new life breathed into a lawsuit against Dave Ramsey’s company. A former employee claims he was fired for not sharing Ramsey’s religious beliefs on how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll take a look at the court’s latest ruling in the case.
And, a Southern Baptist pastor in Florida faces a minimum sentence of life in prison without parole over harrowing child abuse allegations—but new state laws also mean the death penalty is on the table.
Also, Andrew Wommack announces plans to pass the baton to new leadersh...
2024-08-1626 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 381: Clint Pressley, Pastors and Politics,and Vineyard AnaheimOn today’s program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new SBC President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year’s presidential campaign?
We also highlight the results are in from our summer survey of top ministry executives. They tell us their biggest challenges—and hopes for the future.
But first, a former youth volunteer for Vineyard Church in Anaheim, California, has been sentenced to more than 120 years in priso...
2024-08-0927 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and MoreOn today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details.
A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school is thriving. We take a look at what they’re doing.
Also, Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church released its annual report—the Charlotte-area church saw revenue of more than $108-million in 2023.
The leadership at Gateway Church continues its shakeup...
2024-08-0229 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 374: Matt Chandler, Robert Morris, and Former Christian Billionaire Bill HwangOn today’s program, Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler is under fire after his church hired a man who, in the past, was convicted of child sexual abuse. That man was his father. We’ll take a look.
Also, Robert Morris—the Gateway Church pastor accused of abusing a young girl starting when she was 12 years old—is having his radio and tv programs canceled…and is receiving no severance after resigning from his posts. We’ll have details.
And, the closure of another Christian college—the Florida campus of Johnson University is shutting down after low enro...
2024-07-1925 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 372: The Village Church Restructures, Another Christian College Closes, California SBC Lays Off StaffOn today’s program, a South Carolina church is facing fallout after it became known that its pastor is a registered sex offender for abusing a minor. Leaders knew when they hired him, but didn’t alert members. We’ll have details.
And, years ago a handful of Dallas-area churches that started as multi-site campuses of The Village Church transitioned to becoming independent churches as part of a church-planting initiative. We checked in to see how they are doing.
Plus, another Christian university is shuttering its doors due to financial hardship. We’ll take a look.
2024-07-1229 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 369: Giving Up, More on Robert Morris, Denominational News from the Christian Reformed Church Robert Morris, Anglicans, and NazarenesOn today’s program, the Christian Reformed Church synod have voted to suspend leaders within the denomination who approve of LGBTQ lifestyles…their message: repent or disaffiliate. We’ll have details.
Also, ministries continue to distance themselves from megachurch pastor Robert Morris after a woman claimed he abused her starting when she was 12 years old. We’ll look at the latest.
And, a new report shows that donors gave more in 2023…but the real dollar impact was rocked by inflation.
But first, the Church of the Nazarene’s only seminary is getting pushback for platform...
2024-06-2830 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 367: Robert Morris, Paul Pressler, and Appalachian Bible CollegeOn today’s program, Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigns as senior pastor of Gateway Church after a woman claims he abused her decades ago starting when she was 12 years old. We’ll have details.
And, Lincoln Christian University closes its doors debt free…with plans to continue its ministry through a new institute. We’ll take a look.
And, Southern Baptist Convention legend Paul Pressler died earlier this month, his legend mired with accusations of sexual abuse.
But first, Appalachian Bible College fired two professors after they filed a complaint with the Association for Bibl...
2024-06-2126 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 365: SBC News Round-Up, Tony Evans, and K-LoveOn today’s program, almost 11-thousand Southern Baptists gathered in Indianapolis this week, facing a long list of key decisions, including abuse reform, a constitutional amendment about women pastors, and the election of a new president. We’ll take a look .
Also, megachurch pastor and bestselling author Tony Evans is stepping away from his pastoral role due to ‘sin.’ Details have been few, but we’ll tell you what we know.
And, seven key executives at K-LOVE have left in the last 18 months…we’re asking ‘why?’.
But first, Southern Baptists elect a new convention pre...
2024-06-1429 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 363: SBC’s Abuse Reform Task Force, The UMC and Same-Sex Weddings, and Kanakuk KampsOn today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Abuse Reform Task Force will be ending next week…without any names on its website of pastors credibly accused of abuse…and with no clear path forward. We’ll take a look.
And, Salem Media Group pulls Dinesh D’Souza’s movie ‘2000 Mules’ from all its streaming platforms. We’ll have details.
Plus, a Texas United Methodist megachurch announces it will continue to NOT host same-sex weddings at its facilities. This, despite the denomination’s ruling last month that lifted the ban on LGBTQ clergy and weddings.
But...
2024-06-0730 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 361: Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy & Orange; Ed Young Retires, Missionary Couple MurderedOn today’s program, former CEO of Orange, Kristen Ivy, originally admitted to an “inappropriate relationship” with the ministry’s founder Reggie Joiner. Now, she’s reclassifying that relationship as clergy abuse. We’ll have details.
Also, summer is the season of short-term missions—but The Chalmers Center has some warnings before posting about those trips on social media. We’ll take a look. And, former S-B-C leader and long-time megachurch pastor Ed Young announces he’s retiring.
But first, a young American missionary couple and a ministry leader were killed by gangs in Haiti. Natalie and Davy Ll...
2024-05-3128 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 359: SBC Prof, Pastor Indicted, Boy Scouts Fall But Trail Life Rises World Vision FinedOn today’s program, the U-S Department of Justice has indicted a former professor and interim provost of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case. We’ll have details.
Also, the Boy Scouts of America changes their name in hopes of boosting its dwindling numbers—but instead, a different scouting ministry is being flooded with requests for more information. We’ll take a look at Trail Life USA later in the program.
And, World Vision is ordered to pay $120-thousand in a discrimination case.
But first, Forerunner Church—the offici...
2024-05-2425 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 357: Mica Miller Update, When Helping Hurts Haiti, KP Yohannan, Another Homeless Shelter Shut DownOn today’s program, a North Carolina Sheriff’s office has called in the FBI to help investigate the death of pastor’s wife, Mica Miller. We’ll have details.
And, Haitian workers are concerned Christian donors could be hurting the very people they’re trying to help…and ask donors to redirect their money away from orphanages. We’ll take a look.
Also, Gospel for Asia founder K-P Yohannan dies following a tragic accident.
But first, another church is being told by its city to close its temporary homeless shelter, accusing them of zoning viol...
2024-05-1724 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 353: United Methodist Church Approves LGBTQ Clergy, Wayne Grudem Retires, Metaxas and Feucht Hit ManhattanOn today’s program, the top legislative body of the United Methodist Church gathered in Charlotte, N.C., this week for its long-awaited General Conference. There, delegates cast decisive votes on issues of gender and sexuality. We’ll have details.
And, an Ohio church is under fire AGAIN for opening its doors to shelter the homeless. We’ll take a look.
Also, Wayne Grudem, bestselling author of ‘Systematic Theology,’ is stepping away from academia after teaching for almost 50 years. That story later in the program.
But first, evangelical activists gathered followers together at Columbia Un...
2024-05-0324 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 351: More on Driscoll-Lindell, A Seminary Survives, and Orange’s Reggie Joiner ResignsOn today’s program, Arkansas pastor Steven Smith steps down after fallout from mishandling abuse allegations against a former children’s minister. We’ll have details.
Also, controversial megachurch pastors Mark Driscoll and John Lindell seemed to reconcile on stage at the Stronger Men’s Conference last week…but since then, tensions between the two leaders have only intensified. We’ll take a look.
And, how a small U-S evangelical seminary is defying the odds. While many theological schools are shrinking, this one’s enrollment numbers keep growing.
But we begin today with news of two re...
2024-04-2624 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 345: T.D. Jakes, NC’s Pursuit Church, Birmingham Southern College To CloseOn today’s program, North Carolina Pastor Bruce Frank is joining the crowded Southern Baptist Convention presidential race. Frank was a former leader of the SBC’s abuse task force. We’ll have details. And, Bishop TD Jakes is mentioned in a lawsuit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs—though the lawsuit does not accuse the bishop of wrongdoing. We’ll take a look. Also, another Christian college is closing its doors.
But first, North Carolina’s Pursuit Church announced this week that it fired its lead pastor over sexual misconduct.
I want to remind everyone that we...
2024-04-0526 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 343: Zoning Laws Shut Down Church Ministries, How To Navigate Crypto More SBC DramaOn today’s program, an Arizona church is fighting to continue its food pantry ministry—but city zoning regulations threaten to shut it down. We’ll have details. Also, the rise in crypto currency is forcing nonprofits to consider the pros and cons of taking crypto donations. We’ll take a look. And, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announces a new leadership standard.
But first, Adam Greenway is suing the Southern Baptist seminary he once led. Lawyers for Adam Greenway, who resigned as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in September 2022, alleged in a complaint filed Wednesday...
2024-03-2928 min
A New American Town - Bentonville, ArkansasOvations+ | Building the Arts Education Community in BentonvilleDiscover the vibrant educational scene of arts and culture in Bentonville through this captivating conversation with Jessica Sudduth, Senior Education Manager at Ovations+. From theater classes and student productions to orchestra concerts and youth ensembles, Ovations+ offers a wide range of enriching programs to bring premier children’s theater to NWA through the merger of Trike Theatre and Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra. Get the inside scoop on upcoming summer camps, fall classes, and not-to-be-missed events like the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the adult orchestra’s side-by-side concert at Crystal Bridges on March 27. Whether you're new to...
2024-03-1510 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 335: Calvin University, TD Jakes, YWAM, Artificial Intelligence in the PulpitOn today’s program, Calvin University’s president resigns after allegations of misconduct surface. We’ll have details. Also, T.D. Jakes Foundation announces $9 million in grants—we’ll take a look at the recipients, plus take a deeper dive into some of T.D. Jakes other business ventures. And, A-I in the pulpit. As technology advances, pastors are faced with new opportunities…and ethical considerations.
We begin today with sad news out of Tanzania. A bus accident claimed 11 of missionaries serving with Youth With a Mission. Leaders of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) are rallying for support to aid...
2024-03-0129 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 319: Paul Pressler Lawsuit Settles IHOP cuts ties with Mike Bickle, Taylor U. gets $30 M grantOn today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention settles over a sexual abuse lawsuit against influential leader Paul Pressler. Also, right before Christmas, the International House of Prayer officially cut ties with legendary founder Mike Bickle.
We have details of Taylor University’s $30 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to revitalize its local community. And we also unveil our list of the highest paid Christian ministry executives in the nation.
We begin today with news that identify theft charges against Memphis pastor Steven Flockhart have been dropped.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
As I have...
2024-01-0529 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 314: Brian Houston and Hillsong, Mike Bickle and IHOPKC, the UMC Breakup ContinuesOn today’s program, Brian Houston of Hillsong infamy is starting a new church. We ask: is it too soon? Also on today’s program: Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer Kansas City has apologized for past behaviors, sort of.
We also have an update on the lawsuit against prosperity gospel preacher David Taylor. We finally have a court date. Finally, American Life League has published a list of which non-profit organizations you should not support based on their abortion positions. Some of the ministries on the list may surprise you.
We begin today...
2023-12-1535 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 312: Museum of the Bible, More Hillsong Fallout, World Vision, and David C. CookOn today’s program, former Hillsong Atlanta pastors announce their divorce on social media. We’ll have details. And a judge rules that World Vision is liable for discrimination after rescinding a job offer after discovering a woman was in a same-sex marriage. Plus, both David C Cook and Museum of the Bible announce new CEOs. We’ll take a look.
We begin today with news that the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia has ousted its pastor Liam Goligher. Although Goligher is no longer pastoring the influential church—associated with the Presbyterian Church in America—some critics ar...
2023-12-0830 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 310: Mike Bickle and IHOP-KC, John Stackhouse, Trust in Christian Ministries DeclinesOn today’s program, New York opened a one-year window to allow adult abuse survivors to file lawsuits that were barred by the statute of limitations—that window closed on Thanksgiving Day. We’ll have an update. And we’ll look at a recent statement by the International House of Prayer in Kansas City about its investigation into its founder Mike Bickle. Also, religious groups are no longer the most trusted charities, according to a recent report by the Better Business Bureau. We’ll have details later in the program. We begin today with news that Crandall University has fired its p...
2023-12-0128 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 307: IHOP Kansas City, Scott Sauls Resigns, & The Dynamics of Church HoppingOn today’s program, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City has stripped its founding leader Mike Bickle of his duties pending a formal investigation into allegations of clergy sexual abuse. We’ll have details. Also, Bible publishers—are they stewards of God’s Word…or profiteers? We take a closer look. Then, later in the program, church switchers share the reasons behind their congregational change.
We begin today with news that pastor and author Scott Sauls has resigned from leadership at his Nashville megachurch.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I do want to mention to our lis...
2023-11-1723 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 288: Tim Tebow, Florida Baptists, and “Jesus Calling”On today’s program, Tim Tebow’s foundation is fighting human trafficking, and the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church is responding to allegations that he has not done enough to deal with sexual abuse claims. And the Southern Baptists of Florida have released a report explaining how $700-thousand was stolen. The report finds no wrongdoing on the part of the staff, but recommends safeguards that all Christian ministries should pay attention to.
We begin today with news that Sarah Young, the controversial author of the publishing phenomenon “Jesus Calling,” has died at age 77. “Jesus Calling” has sold more th...
2023-09-0825 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 285: More SBC Troubles, Pulse Outreach’s Remarkable Claims, and Bank Of America Kicks Out Christian MinistryOn today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention sees another leader resign in scandal…and names a new interim replacement. Also, Pulse Outreach—an evangelistic megaministry geared to young adults—claims they reached 300 million people with the Gospel…but won’t share how they GOT that number. We’ll get into all that later in the program. We begin today with news that a Christian relief ministry is accusing Bank of America of discriminating against them based on their religious beliefs.
The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical s...
2023-08-2523 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 283: Maui Giving Recommendations, John Ankerberg Out at ECFA, and a $35 M FraudOn today’s program, Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon, drops its requirement that all students sign a statement of faith. We’ll have details. Also, an update on sexual abuse within the Chi Alpha college ministry—victims are sharing their stories on a newly created website forum…and a church is threatening to sue if some of the comments aren’t removed. Plus, giving to disaster relief organizations working in Maui—we’ll tell you who we recommend…and who we don’t.
We begin today with news that the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has terminated the membership of...
2023-08-1824 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 279: Jerry Falwell, Jr., Sues Liberty University, Biblical Rebounds, and Helping Kids In The Foster Care SystemOn today’s program, a former president of a Southern Baptist state convention is being investigated for sex crimes. Also on today’s program, Biblica. The organization formerly known as the International Bible Society has seen a remarkable comeback, and we’ll take a closer look.
We also examine a ministry in Arkansas that is helping kids who age out of the foster care system. It’s a huge problem in this country, and they may have a solution.
We begin today with news that Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University…again.
FINAL THOU...
2023-08-0424 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 277: Operation Underground Railroad, Wycliffe Associates, Texas Baptists Affirm Women in Leadership RolesOn today’s program, Tim Ballard—hero of the hit movie ‘Sound of Freedom’—has been removed from two nonprofits, one of which is Operation Underground Railroad. We’ll have details. Also, the Bible translation organization Wycliffe Associates is asking for big donations, but giving few details on how they plan to use the money. And, tips for donors wanting to give to anti-trafficking ministries.
We begin today with news from Texas, as the debate over women pastors has now moved to the state level. Delegates to the Baptist General Convention of Texas adopted a statement last week urging...
2023-07-2830 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 275: International Justice Mission, David C. Cook, Matt Redman, and Remembering Salem Media’s Stu Epperson Sr.On today’s program, we discuss a BBC investigation that calls into question some of the so-called child “rescues” in West Africa initiated by the International Justice Mission. Also, financial troubles continue to plague Christian publisher David C. Cook. We’ll have details. And we’ll take a look at the latest state measures that could undermine donor privacy.
We begin today with news of popular worship leader Matt Redman. He took to social media last week, saying that he and his wife had both suffered what he called “harmful behavior and mistreatment” by UK pastor Mike Pilavachi....
2023-07-2126 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 273: Operation Underground Railroad, More Christian Colleges Closing, and Ministries That Serve Foster KidsOn today’s program, a pastor and the brother of the Rev. Al Sharpton is in legal trouble again. We look at Operation Underground Railroad, the organization on which the new movie “Sound of Freedom” is based. We also begin a series on ministries that are working with kids who have aged out of the foster care system.
We begin today with news of yet another Christian college shutting its doors.
The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitze...
2023-07-1427 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 271: What Happens To A Teaching Ministry When The Teacher Dies? PLUS: Belmont University Cancels Promise KeepersOn today’s program, we look at how ministries who depend on the teaching of their founders – ministries such as Charles Stanley’s In Touch Ministries – are able to survive years or even decades after their founders have died.
We also look at The Inspiration Networks. It has gone from being a small religious network to being one of the biggest cable networks in the nation. We explain how, and what the network aims to do next.
We begin today with Promise Keepers. The men’s ministry was set to host an in-person event at Belmont Un...
2023-06-2331 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 267: Dave Ramsey, Rick Warren, and Daystar Wants Its $25-M BackOn today’s program, popular radio host and personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is being sued for $150 million over some of his advice that allegedly turned out badly for those who followed it.
Also, one of the largest Christian broadcasters in the nation, Daystar Television Network, lost $25-million in the cryptocurrency market. Now they’re suing to get it back. We’ll have details.
Finally, we remember the remarkable life and career of Pat Robertson.
We begin today with Rick Warren’s media campaign to have Saddleback Church reinstated in the Southern Baptist Conventio...
2023-06-0925 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 263: Johnny Hunt, Tim Keller, Harry Reeder, and Carl LentzOn today’s program, The Word Network, which bills itself as the world’s largest African-American Christian broadcast network, is in trouble with the IRS.
We’ll also have an update on former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz. He’s now the subject of a television documentary series, and he’s not happy about it. And there have been new revelations in the business dealings of former SBC President Johnny Hunt.
And in the last segment of the program, we’ll remember Tim Keller and Harry Reeder, who prominent pastors who died in the past week. I knew both o...
2023-05-2630 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 262: Florida Baptists Defrauded of $700-k, Carl Lentz is Back, and Saddleback Appeals Disfellowshipping by SBCOn today’s program, the Florida Baptist State Convention has been defrauded of more than $700-thousand. We’ll explain how the fraud worked, and how you can keep your church or ministry from becoming a victim.
Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz is back in the news, and is soon coming to a television near you.
And we look at a group of Christian ministries in Nebraska who are withdrawing from the local community foundation over the foundation’s requirements to affirm LGBTQ rights.
We begin today with a pair of stories related to Rick W...
2023-05-1924 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 261: Community Foundations Exclude Christian Groups, Southern Baptist Membership Drop, and More Hillsong, UMC DramaOn today’s program, we look at the Lancaster Pennsylvania Community Foundation, which has implemented restrictions that could keep Christian groups from receiving funds. It’s not the only community foundation in the nation to use non-discrimination policies to exclude Christian groups. We’ll have details.
And we also have updates on two stories we’ve been covering for a while: Hillsong, and the breakup of the United Methodist Church.
We begin today with news of significant membership declines in the Southern Baptist Convention.
LINK MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PROGRAM:
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2023-05-1228 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 259: T.D. Jakes, John Ankerberg, And Christians Re-Think The TitheOn today’s program, Dallas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes launches a billion dollar community redevelopment project. We’ll have details. And a former executive at Southeastern University in Florida pleads guilty to fraud. We’ll explain how the complicated fraud occurred.
Also, a new survey by Lifeway Research indicates that Christians’ views on tithing are shifting. We’ll have details from that study.
We begin today with news that popular Christian apologist John Ankerberg has been suspended from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff...
2023-05-0528 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 257: John Ankerberg Sues Whistleblower, Hillsong’s Brian Houston Pleads Guilty, and Hope For The King’s CollegeOn today’s program, popular Christian apologist John Ankerberg has been under scrutiny after a former fundraiser for the organization filed a whistleblower complaint and shared it with both the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, and with MinistryWatch. Now, Ankerberg has sued the whistleblower. We’ll have details.
And Hillsong’s Brian Houston has pled guilty to DUI charges following a 2022 incident in California.
Later in the program we’ll have the latest from The King’s College. This Christian liberal arts college in New York City has been on the verge of closure, but dramatic dev...
2023-04-2823 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 253: Compassion International and Hillsong’s Multi-Million Dollar Deal, Plus More Upheaval at Bob Jones UniversityOn today’s program, Compassion International paid Hillsong $1-million a year to sponsor its concert tour. We’ll have details. Have you ever wondered why all the songs on Christian radio sound the same? There’s a reason, and that reason is money. We’ll explain. We begin today with the resignation of the chairman of the board of Bob Jones University.
FINAL THOUGHTS: A quick shout-out to the folks in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’m there this week, and I had a chance to meet with supporters of MinistryWatch who live in the area. That was such an encouraging t...
2023-04-1423 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 250: Carl Lentz, Hillsong, John Ankerberg, and the Latest on the Shooting in NashvilleOn today’s program, controversial pastor, Carl Lentz, is back in the pulpit two years after the scandal that forced him out of Hillsong.
Popular Christian apologist John Ankerberg is facing accusations by a whistleblower that he took money that donors thought was going to pay for audio Bibles and used that money for other purposes.
We begin today with the story that has horrified the entire nation this week. The story of a shooting at a Christian school in Nashville. A community is reeling after a shooter killed three children and three staff members at...
2023-03-3128 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 245: Kanakuk Victims Speak, Tony Dungy and James Brown Pull Out of Andrew Wommack Conference, The King’s College Gets A Temporary ReprieveOn today’s program, Super Bowl winning NFL coach Tony Dungy has backed out of a conference hosted by Prosperity Gospel Preacher Andrew Wommack. CBS anchor James Brown has, too. We explain why later in the program.
Allen Stanford, who amassed billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme that used unwitting Christian financial planners to sell his investment products, is now serving what will likely amount to a life sentence in jail. More than a decade after his sentencing, some of his victims may get some of their money back.
Prosperity Gospel preachers and others mad...
2023-03-1030 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 244: United Methodists, Saddleback and the SBC, John Ankerberg, and MoreOn today’s program, we have news from ACSI – the Association of Christian Schools International. They’re growing and changing, and not all of those changes are for the better. I’ll explain later in the program.
We also have the latest news from Asbury University, where a revival started that is now sweeping the country. And we take a look at The John Ankerberg Show. The popular apologetics teacher is under fire for his use of private jets and lavish travel.
We begin today with the latest from the United Methodist Church. Bishop Scott Jones isn...
2023-03-0328 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 242: Asbury Revival, Johnny Hunt and the SBC, Women’s Ordination at Saddleback, and MoreOn today’s program, the revival at Asbury University in Kentucky is entering a new phase, but it is also spreading to other locations. We also have updates on the Southern Baptist Convention’s struggles with one of its former presidents, Johnny Hunt. And in MinistryWatch’s quarterly survey of ministry executives, we’re seeing a shift. Leaders are becoming slightly less concerned about finding qualified staff, and more concerned about finding donors. We’ll have details later in the program. We begin today with a story that Saddleback Church, founded by Pastor Rick Warren, has been kicked out of the South...
2023-02-2426 min
Inspiring Music Teachers Podcast5 Ways to Care for Students in a Post-Pandemic WorldOn today's episode, you'll hear an "it's been a long time" update from Jessica, an invitation to share your story, and five reflections on caring well for our students in a Covid-impacted world. Visit http://instagram.com/inspiringmusicteachers to connect.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspiringmusicteachers/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspiringmusicteachers/support
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Inspiring Music Teachers PodcastBTS 2020 with voice teacher Nicole AvesaniWe're kicking off 2020 with our Back to School Series, where we chat with music teachers in a variety of situations to see how they're adapting their teaching due to the Covid19 pandemic.
In this episode, I talk with Nicole Avesani and discuss the transitions Covid has forced us to make, how her studio has continued to thrive, and how she's made online lessons a success.
You can connect with Nicole on IG at @avesanivoicestudio or on her FB page, Avesani Voice Studio.
Visit today's sponsor at http://podia.inspiringmusicteachers.com and consider supporting o...
2020-09-2041 minInspiring Music Teachers PodcastSuccess in the Music Classroom with Franklin Willis"Success looks different on everybody." Our guest today is Franklin Willis, music teacher, instructional coach, public speaker, business owner, dad, and inspiring music teacher. In this episode we talk about ... a lot ... from student engagement and building meaningful student relationships to race in the classroom and building a side business as a music teacher.
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Free Virtual Conference May 15-16 2020: Learn about Tourette Syndrome at the annual conference -- online and free this...
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Inspiring Music Teachers PodcastBranding Your Music Business with Sara CampbellOn this episode, we talk with Sara Campbell, a music business coach who loves to share savvy business practices, creative teaching ideas, and cutting edge technology tips. You'll find her offering up expertise in weekly Facebook Live broadcasts. Her passions include yoga, cats, wine, and working with fabulous teachers from around the world.
Work with Sara! Her Branding Bootcamp starts on February 28, 2020 and will give you the business tools you need to create a unique, powerful studio brand that will allow you to increase your rosters AND your rates. Use our coupon code INSPIRINGMUSIC when you enroll...
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Inspiring Music Teachers PodcastJewish Music & Musical Community with Ellen AllardJewish children's songwriter, performer, clinician, speaker, and music educator Ellen Allard shares her journey from the classroom to the road.
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2020-01-2341 min2020-01-2100 minInspiring Music Teachers PodcastTeaching Music to Deaf Students with Kelly SuretteHow do you reach students with music when they are not able to hear?
It seems like an impossible task. But Kelly Surette is an adaptive music instructor who will inspire you to truly believe that ALL children can and should participate in musical experiences.
Her upcoming book Creative Miracles: A Practitioner’s Guide to Adaptive Music Instruction, about her experience over the last decade teaching music to students with special needs and those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing with disabilities, will equip you with practical tips and inspiring stories to prepare YOU to reach all students with musi...
2019-10-1043 minInspiring Music Teachers PodcastBuilding an Online Presence with Megan KuharOn this (the very first!) episode of the Inspiring Music Teachers Podcast, Megan Kuhar joins us to discuss cultivating an online presence as a musician and BIG concerns that hold us back from successful online marketing.
Megan is a Professor of Music Technology at Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music where she teaches about branding, marketing, and technologies like video & web design and holds degrees in music & arts management (BA), audio engineering (AAS), and music technology with a focus in social media marketing (MM).
She ran an audio/video recording business that was recognized by Chris Guillebeau's Side Hustle School a...
2019-09-2534 min
Inspiring Music Teachers PodcastGet Inspired with the Inspiring Music Teachers Podcast!Welcome to the Inspiring Music Teachers Podcast where we connect music educators with the business tools, entrepreneurial skills, and encouragement they need to turn their talents, skills, and passions into a business that fits their life goals. On this podcast we’ll be showcasing musicians and other creative entrepreneurs who have found ways to make it happen and digging into the big questions facing music teachers in their entrepreneurial journeys.
My name is Jessica Dutton. I’m a musician, teacher, business owner, professional pep talker, and mom of three. I help music teachers develop the business skills and...
2019-09-2401 min