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MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 438: Archegos Capital Management, He Gets Us at the Super Bowl, T.D. JakesOn today’s program, two former leaders from Archegos Capital Management have dropped their financial claims against disgraced Christian philanthropist Bill Hwang. Why did they drop out, and what does that mean for the other staff members hoping to collect $32 million? We’ll have details.
And, the controversial ‘He Gets Us’ ads showcased its message again at Sunday’s Super Bowl game. After critics last year labeled the ads too political, this year’s version was decidedly less so. We’ll take a look.
Plus, Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings dies at 103…in 2024, he became the oldest pilot to fly a spitfire.
...2025-02-1428 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 435: IHOPKC and Mike Bickle, Samaritan’s Purse Dodges Freeze on Aid, 50 Largest Relief and Development MinistriesOn today’s program, an independent investigation into the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and its founder Mike Bickle was released this week…finding 17 cases of abuse leveled against him.
Samaritan’s Purse dodges the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid. Other ministries—especially those working to resettle refugees—aren’t faring as well, however…many face furloughs as they scramble to support the thousands of refugees already in the United States depending on them for rent and basic necessities. We’ll take a look.
And, the 50 largest relief and development ministries in the MinistryWatch database.
But first, Church of t...2025-02-0726 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 the 1990s, Promise Keepers dr...2025-01-1725 min
Transition Drill174. Retired Marine Corps CWO | Today Corporate Operations Management and Integration. Kathryn WarrenThe ultimate podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for life after service. As a military veteran or first responder, you need to be planning and implementing strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode of the Transition Drill Podcast, listen to the inspiring journey of retired Chief Warrant Officer Kathryn Warren. From her early days growing up in Ohio to her 26 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Kathryn shares her unique path into the military, including the challenges and triumphs that shaped her career: a failure that...2024-12-162h 15MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 413: My Faith Votes, Turning Point USA, Gateway ChurchOn today’s program, Jason Yates—the former president of the Christian advocacy group My Faith Votes—has been charged with possession of child pornography. We’ll have details.
Plus, Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is rallying young people to become active in politics by establishing chapters on Christian college campuses. We’ll take a look.
And, results from our quarterly survey of ministry leaders—revenue decline remains the top ministry challenge.
But first, Gateway Church has removed four of its elders over former pastor Robert Morris’ sexual abuse scandal. Four elders at Gateway Church, whose senior pastor Robert Morris stepped d...2024-11-0827 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 405: BGEA Sues, Turmoil in the EPC & Kanakuk Sex Abuse LawsuitOn today’s program, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association threatens to sue after the group Evangelicals for Harris uses video of Billy Graham to make an anti-Trump ad. We’ll have details.
Plus, a storm is brewing within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church—some are asking if the denomination will stay true to its mission.
And, the leaders of Kanakuk Kamps are the defendants in a sexual abuse-related lawsuit. They tried to get parts of that lawsuit dismissed—and the court has handed down its decision. We’ll take a look.
But first, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Gateway Ch...2024-10-1124 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 leadership at Charis Bible College in C...2024-08-1626 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 enrollment made it no longer sust...2024-07-1925 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 president. Clint Pressley, a North Carolina megachurc...2024-06-1429 min
Jesus Loves Addicts11. From Misery to Ministry (w/ Warren Dedeaux)Special Guest: Warren Dedeaux
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Warren's testimony begins with the absence of his father and the tragic loss of his mother, which led to a descent into substance abuse and depression. He candidly shares the pivotal moments that led him to the brink of suicide and how a divine intervention at his church changed his life forever.
2024-06-1051 min
The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 5: Writing and AddictionIn this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Warren Zanes and Thad Ziolkowski talk about writing and addiction. From their personal struggles in using drugs while creating art to the complexities in writing about addiction in general, their conversation is thought-provoking, sincere, and often very funny. Our Guests:Warren Zanes is the New York Times bestselling author of Dusty in Memphis, the first volume in the celebrated 33 1/3 Series, Petty: The Biography; Revolutions in Sound: Warner Bros. Records; and Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska. With Garth Brooks, Zanes has...2024-05-2853 min