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Blazing Grace RadioHave We Had Enough Pain Yet?Mike discusses the long trail of wreckage caused by sexual sin in the church and those who have fallen from it, including Bill Hybels, Ravi Zacharias, Mike Bickle, Brian Houston, Robert Morris, a 2024 article with a list of pastors in Texas who have lost their position due to sexual sin, and more, and asks, “Have we had enough pain?” Are we at a place yet where we’re willing to talk about topics like sex, pornography, masturbation, sexting, and others in a no-holds barred manner from every pulpit and equip God’s people in these areas, including men, women, and yout...2025-06-3026 min
Blazing Grace RadioMike's StoryMike Genung shares his story, which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, drugs and alcohol, porn and sex addiction – and God’s redemption and restoration.2025-01-0626 minBlazing Grace RadioVoices of Youth 2024, Part 2In a time when 75% of youth are leaving the church, it is critical that we reach out to our youth, listen to what they have to say, and equip them for the battles they are facing.
In this second of two broadcasts, Rebekah Genung, 22, and Sean Genung, 30, return to BG Radio to discuss the issues facing youth today and how we can make changes. Topics include how youth are spending 6 hours a day on their smartphones, the epidemic of loneliness, and more.2024-12-2326 minBlazing Grace RadioVoices of Youth 2024, Part 1In a time when 75% of youth are leaving the church, it is critical that we reach out to our youth, listen to what they have to say, and equip them for the battles they are facing.
In this first of two broadcasts, Rebekah Genung, 22, and Sean Genung, 30, return to BG Radio to discuss the issues facing youth today and how we can make changes.2024-12-1626 minBlazing Grace RadioSpiritual Warfare in the UKIn October, Mike visited the UK to attend the CRE show in Milton Keynes and to film a 6 part video series there on freedom from porn and sex addiction. During the time he was in the UK the spiritual warfare was intense, with daily battles that sometimes lasted hours, perverse dreams, and more. In this broadcast Mike shares what he went through and what winning spiritual warfare looks like.2024-11-0426 minBlazing Grace RadioJan Coleman (formerly Villarubia) is a former porn actress and former prostitute who turned to Jesus Christ. Jan is now working in Germany, where she called in from, with an organization called Kainos. Kainos provides education about the horrors of human trafficking, and they go into brothels and strip clubs to offer the hope of Jesus Christ. In this broadcast Jan shares her experience going into brothels, and the need to cut off the demand of porn, which feeds sex trafficking. In this 2nd of 2 interviews, Mike plays a clip from when he interviewed Shelley Lubben in 2005; Shelley played a major role in rescuing Jan from the porn industry. Mike and Jan discuss the damage the porn industry inflicts on its actresses and actors, and the tragic end of Shelley Lubben's life.Jan Coleman (formerly Villarubia) is a former porn actress and former prostitute who turned to Jesus Christ. Jan is now working in Germany, where she called in from, with an organization called Kainos. Kainos provides education about the horrors of human trafficking, and they go into brothels and strip clubs to offer the hope of Jesus Christ. In this broadcast Jan shares her experience going into brothels, and the need to cut off the demand of porn, which feeds sex trafficking.
In this 2nd of 2 interviews, Mike plays a clip from when he interviewed Shelley Lubben in 2005; Shelley played...2024-04-1526 minBlazing Grace RadioSingle Minded Focus, Part 2In this second of two broadcasts, Mike shares and expands on quotes from Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Oswald Chambers (1874-1917), Vance Havner (1901-1986), Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) and Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), including the following from Charles Spurgeon:
“I wish the Lord’s power would come upon some of His people who do nothing – that they may be dreadfully miserable and so unhappy that they cannot stay at home but are compelled to start out and do good. It would be a blessing if every one of us felt “Perhaps there is something more I could do for Christ; I shall do it at on...2024-04-0126 minBlazing Grace RadioSingle Minded Focus, Part 1Many of the saints who have gone before us had single minded focus when it came to their relationship with God, doing what they could to shut out distractions so they could give their lives fully to Him. In a time when distractions and entertainment are the norm, those who have gone before us offer wisdom on living a life that counts for eternity.
In this first of two broadcasts, Mike shares and expands on quotes from Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Oswald Chambers (1874-1917), Vance Havner (1901-1986), Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) and Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892).2024-03-2526 minBlazing Grace RadioQuestions, Part 2In this second of two shows on questions, Mike asks:
1. Why aren’t we talking about youth leaving the church?
Youth have been exiting the church since the 1990s.
2. Why aren’t we talking about suicide?
Especially since it’s now the second leading cause of death among teenagers.
3. Why aren’t our churches houses of prayer?
Do we believe in the power of prayer as much as we say we do?2024-03-0426 minBlazing Grace RadioQuestions, Part 1In this first of two shows, Mike asks the following questions:
1. Why are we so isolated?
From Mike Frost, Australian director of Tinsley Institute
“I’ve lost count of the number of Christians who’ve told me they either stopped attending church or left their church to join another one because they couldn’t make any friends there. They report that the church people were friendly enough. They were hospitable and welcoming. As one person told me, “They’re nice to you, but no one becomes your friend.”
2. Why aren’t we talking about the occult?
Among others, Jay Z, Taylor Swift...2024-02-2626 minBlazing Grace RadioLifepoints, Part 2In this second of a two part series, Mike continues discussing Lifepoints for recovery and healing from porn and sex addiction, including:
Resting in silence
Face your emotions
Soak in God’s word
Personal worship
Practice contentment
Time in nature
Pursue your spouse
Be kind to your spouse
Have sex with your spouse
Embrace your true identity2024-02-1926 minBlazing Grace RadioLifepoints, Part 1In this first of two shows, Mike gets into what he calls Lifepoints for recovery and healing from sexual sin, which include:
No more lying
Take ownership of sin
Ongoing support & accountability
Cut it off (Matt 5:27-30)
Adjust priorities
Exercise
Healthy eating
Reduce entertainment
Reduce internet/phone time
Go after God
Make prayer a priority
Slow down… and more.2024-02-1226 minBlazing Grace RadioNaghmeh Abedini Panahi: "I Didn't Survive," Part 2Naghmeh Abedini Panahi; ex-wife of Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, returns. In this second of two broadcasts, Naghmeh discusses her new book, “I Didn’t Survive, Emerging Whole After Deception, Persecution, and Hidden Abuse.”
The following is a quote from her book in reference to when she exposed the physical and emotional abuse in her marriage:
“By speaking up about Saeed’s (her ex-husband’s) abuse I was damaging the cause of Christ giving the church a bad reputation to the world… I was judged to be a liar, an adulteress, and a Jezebel...2024-02-0526 minBlazing Grace RadioHow to Live a Life of PrayerIn this broadcast Mike gets into what living a life of prayer, or “praying without ceasing,” as God’s word puts it. He begins with the two way blessings of gratitude and thanksgiving, moves into spiritual warfare prayers, surrender and release, and more.2023-12-2525 minBlazing Grace RadioStories from Finland, the UK, and More.Mike shares stories from a recent trip to Finland, the UK, and Italy, that includes how youth are turning to witchcraft in droves in Finland, spiritual warfare, and how God touched hearts as he spoke in those countries. Then he gets into a recent article posted on the Irish Sun and a recent letter from a wife whose husband has been into sexual sin.2023-12-1126 minBlazing Grace RadioPaul's Letter at the End of His Life“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”
These are the works of Paul in 2 Timothy 4, when Paul was nearing the end of his life. In this broadcast Mike works his way through 2 Timothy 4, which...2023-11-2026 minBlazing Grace RadioSet Me Free! Breaking Free with the Power of GodUsing the lyrics of Set Me Free, the Casting Crowns song that is the theme for the show, Mike discusses the cries for help, the torment, and isolation those in bondage to sexual and other types of sin go through, along with the action steps we need to take to break free with the power of God.2023-09-1125 minBlazing Grace RadioAI Girlfriends, Taylor Swift and the Occult, and When Worship is a Clown ShowMike continues his discussion on the coming storm of AI girlfriends/boyfriends. In the next wave of pornography, the ability to interact with the performers on screen will be more toxic and addictive than the movies are. Then he gets into Taylor Swift and the occult ceremonies in her concerts, how the occult is being promoted to youth, and, when worship is a clown show.2023-09-0425 minBlazing Grace RadioLong Covid, Accepting Suffering, and AI GirlfriendsMike shares his continuing 20 month journey with Long Covid, finding peace in an extended period of suffering by acceptance of it, and takes a look at the next wave of pornography – AI girlfriends and boyfriends. AI girlfriends/boyfriends will provide a way for users to interact with the figures in those scenes, making them even more toxic and addictive than the non-AI version.2023-08-2825 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Sound of Freedom!Many in the Christian community are raving about the movie The Sound of Freedom, which shows the tragedy of sex trafficking. Some ask, “What can we do about it?”
Our first action steps must be in the church, where pornography, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking are raging. How can a church that’s corrupt with sexual sin have the moral authority to address sexual issues outside of its walls? Mike discusses the action steps we can take to make an impact. The sounds of freedom and healing are desperately needed by the masses who sit in church and are in bon...2023-08-1425 minBlazing Grace RadioNaghmeh Abedini Panahi, Part 2Naghmeh Abedini Panahi continues her story. After she went public with her husband’s porn addiction, and physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, the Christian community blew up and turned against her. One nationally known leader of a large evangelical organization asked if she had been having an affair. Comments were made that Naghmeh had taken down the Christian community’s “hero.” Naghmeh’s story reveals that some put celebrity status – looking good – over holiness and truth.
This isn’t far from our church of today that may look good on the outside yet ignores the sexual sin it’s corrupt wit...2023-08-0725 minBlazing Grace RadioNaghmeh Abedini Panahi, Part 1In September 2012, a news story broke about Pastor Saeed Abedini, an ordained minister with duel American-Iranian citizenship who was arrested in Iran. He had been involved with setting up house churches in Iran and was working on setting up an orphanage. In 2013 he was sentenced to eight years in prison where he was beaten and denied medical treatment.
Saeed’s former wife, Naghmeh, worked tirelessly for Saeed’s release, which took place in 2016. Shortly before Saeed was released, Naghmeh revealed that Saeed had been addicted to pornography and physically, emotionally, and verbally abused her throughout their marriage. In t...2023-07-3125 minBlazing Grace RadioLosing Moral Authority - The Church's Failure to Address Sexual SinMike discusses a recent Fox News article, which includes the following quote:
“Pornography is epidemic, It’s growing, shockingly, among younger women, as well as men. And, increasingly, guys in particular are just incapable of forming the kinds of relationships that can lead to a healthy marriage because of pornography. Sex is everywhere except in our churches, and by that I mean being able to talk in a healthy way about sex within Christian marriage, and what authentic, life-giving sexual relationships and marriage look like.”
When secular news sources call out the church for not addressing the sexual sin that i...2023-06-1925 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Voices of Youth on Today's ChurchIn a time when 75% of youth are leaving the church, it’s important that we give them a voice and get their perspective so we might learn from each other. In this broadcast, Sean Genung, 28, and Rebekah Genung, 21, give their impressions on current events in Christian Culture.2023-06-0525 minBlazing Grace RadioSilence, Solitude, and Prayer; Alone in the Desert with God“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed” Luke 5:16. Jesus made going to the desert alone for focused time with prayer a consistent habit. John the Baptist, who Jesus called “the greatest man who ever lived” up to that point grew up in the desert and had his ministry there. Solitude, silence, and prayer in the desert are spiritually powerful. In this episode, Mike shares his experience of a recent trip alone to the wilderness.2023-05-2225 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview on Hope FM, United KingdomMike Genung was interviewed on Hope FM’s live morning radio show in the United Kingdom early May of 2023. In the interview, Mike shared his story, talked about the porn epidemic in the church, and discussed two From Porn to Grace Conferences he will lead later that month in the UK.Great Britain is the second largest consumer of porn in the world, yet many churches avoid the topics of sex and pornography. This episode is a recording of that interview.2023-05-1524 minBlazing Grace RadioOvercoming MasturbationMasturbation, sex with self, usually accompanies porn addiction. With 70% of Christian men and one third of women viewing pornography as the surveys show, many believers are struggling with a habit that is largely ignored by most churches. In this episode, Mike looks at how masturbation affects us chemically, emotionally and spiritually, then gets into the process of breaking free.
Overcoming Masturbation – Transcript
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This radio program is PG13. Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.
Jesus’s mission was to comfort those who mourn, bind...2023-04-2425 minBlazing Grace RadioLaura Graber, Part 2 - Overcoming Fear, Anxiety, and Panic AttacksIn last week’s episode, Laura Graber shared the story of being molested by her father and the fear and tension that was in their home. Many of those who’ve been abused struggle with debilitating anxiety and fear, which are exacerbated by hyper-vigilance. Laura struggled with the fear of taking a shower, being alone, and other situations. She turned to the medical community, and at one point she was taking as many as 11 pills a day, none of which helped. In this broadcast, Laura shares how God led her to overcome anxiety and fear.
Laura Graber, Part...2023-04-1025 minBlazing Grace RadioLaura Graber on Sexual Abuse, Part 1Growing up, Laura Graber’s father was an alcoholic. He was also addicted to pornography and molested his daughters. There was constant tension and the fear of sexually inappropriate behavior of their father in their home, to the point that Laura was afraid of taking a shower. Laura grew up in an Amish family; while many have the perception that the Amish live pristine, peaceful lives, an undercurrent of unspoken sexual abuse is alive in their community. In this first of two interviews, Laura shares her story.
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2023-04-0325 minBlazing Grace RadioOvercoming Porn AddictionMike gets into strategies and information on overcoming porn addiction, including how long term porn use affects brain chemistry (and what to do about it), spiritual warfare, the need to stay out of isolation on an ongoing basis, and more.2023-03-2725 minBlazing Grace RadioTaking Down Your Goliath: Conquering Spiritual WarfareMike shares a recent stretch of ongoing spiritual warfare he experienced that went on for 24 hours, and shows how you can be an overcomer. God gives every believer the spiritual weapons needed to persevere and conquer in every battle. Those who are going through tough times are not alone.2023-02-2025 minBlazing Grace RadioStepping into 2023In this first show of 2023, Mike shares how the porn epidemic continues to rage through the church – including during the Christmas season of 2022 – shares his story, and offers action steps we can take.2023-01-0926 minBlazing Grace RadioYouth's Voice: Resisting Temptation, Spiritual Warfare & Safe ConnectionsSean Genung, 28, and Rebekah Genung, 20, return to the show to discuss why 75% of youth are leaving the church, and what we can do about it. Both share that what was missing, and what they would have liked to have heard in church were in-depth discussions on how to cope with isolation, how to resist temptation, spiritual warfare, pornography, and the occult, and providing a time for safe connection with other believers where weaknesses could be shared. They shared how church youth groups were like high school cliques.2022-12-0525 minBlazing Grace RadioA Letter from a Pastor's WifeMike reads a letter from a pastor’s wife whose husband was addicted to pornography. They had been married for more than 18 years; in her letter she shows how discovering her husband’s porn problem was the most painful event of her life, his struggle to gain traction in the recovery process, and her concern over his spiritual condition.
Then, Mike shares the story of his latest 2 night trip to the desert for time seeking God in prayer, rest, silence – and the spiritual warfare that ensured.2022-11-2825 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Falling Away - Action Steps for BelieversSince 2020, there have been a stream of professing Christians who have walked away from the church, some publicly. The times we’re living in are spiritually dangerous; it’s important that we warn God’s people and encourage, challenge, and equip for the days we’re living in. Mike gets into The Falling Away and provides action steps every believer can take.2022-11-1425 minBlazing Grace RadioOn the UK and EuropeMike was in the UK and Europe the month of October. He and Bekah had a Blazing Grace booth and Rogue Christian booth at the CRE show in Sandown Park, UK, and visited BG's ministry partners in Austria and Finland. In this program he shares the battles they faced and how people responded, especially at the UK show.2022-10-3125 minBlazing Grace RadioOn the UK and EuropeMike was in the UK and Europe the month of October. He and Bekah had a Blazing Grace booth and Rogue Christian booth at the CRE show in Sandown Park, UK, and visited BG’s ministry partners in Austria and Finland. In this program he shares the battles they faced and how people responded, especially at the UK show.2022-10-3125 minBlazing Grace Radio4 Weeks of Spiritual WarfareToday, many true believers are getting hit with intense spiritual warfare. Some fall away, and tragically, others give in to suicide. Starting August 1, when the Las Vegas campaign began, Mike went through 4 weeks of intense spiritual warfare that included 3:00AM attacks, being hit with suicidal thoughts, the intense pull to turn away from God, lies, physical anxiety and other ways. God came through during this time in the furnace and provided the way to victory. Afterward, Mike needed time to recover from emotional exhaustion. In this episode Mike shares the story of what happened in August, and discusses how...2022-10-1025 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Great American Hoax of RetirementPsalm 92 tells us that the “righteous still bear fruit in old age.” Caleb, at the age of 85, continued to take new territory. Anna, the 84 year old prophetess, devoted her life to prayer, worship and fasting. We are given no pictures in the Bible of spiritual retirement; the parable of the rich man in Luke 16 who planned to spend his golden years “relaxing, eating, and drinking” and had God end his life is a warning for us to make our lives count for eternity into our final years.
Mike talks with Curt Douglas, who, at the age of 83, has continued to live h...2022-09-1924 minBlazing Grace RadioWith Pastor Jim Tilley on the HeartProverbs 4:23 tells us to “Watch over our heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life.” Our Google-ized culture prizes knowledge and education; if God’s truth doesn’t radically change the core beliefs of the heart we become little more than the clanging gongs of 1 Cor 13. Knowing Scripture isn’t enough; it’s critical that we receive and believe it’s wonderful truth. Mike begins with a quote from John Piper on how those with PHD’s in theology are more prone to adultery than those without a seminary degree, and discusses the heart issues with Pastor Jim T2022-09-1225 minBlazing Grace RadioAnswers for the Church: Addressing Sexual SinThe American church is corrupted with sexual sin. Mike begins this episode by sharing recent news articles describing how Christians at every level of the church, including pastors, are being arrested or exposed daily for sexual sin. He gets into the Biblical, core reason why we avoid the topic of sex, then provides the action steps we can take to make a difference.2022-09-0524 minBlazing Grace RadioMike's Story & Introduction to Blazing GraceMike Genung shares his story in this episode, along with information on what Blazing Grace has to offer in the way of groups, counseling, conferences, and other resources.2022-08-2224 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview with Ex-Witch Sarah, Part 2Mike continues the discussion with Sarah, a former witch turned to Christ. How drugs are a doorway to the demonic realm, the process of healing and recovery from sin or demonic torment, and asking the question “do you want to be well?” are a part of the conversation. Sarah asks why the church is afraid to talk about spiritual warfare and the occult when it is needed today – especially when it comes to the youth.
If you missed the first part with Sarah, click here to catch up: https://www.blazinggrace.org/podcast/interview-with-ex-witch-sarah-part-1/2022-08-0825 minBlazing Grace RadioHow to Overcome Temptation and Lustful thoughtsMike discusses how to live as an overcomer and resist temptation. Topics covered include:
Be a part of a tribe
Cut off the stumbling blocks of temptation under your control.
How to win the war in the mind.
When to flee.
Spiritual warfare.
The need for a fervent prayer life.
Episode Transcript
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This program is sponsored by Blazing Grace Ministries.
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This radio program is PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.
Jesus’s mission was to comfort thos...2022-07-1925 minBlazing Grace RadioWarnings for Those Who Dabble with GodIn our men’s groups for recovery from porn and sex addiction, the men who dabble in prayer are those who don’t recover. The same can be said for those who attend one or two support groups and then quit… and it applies to the church at large. Dabbling with God instead of diving all the way into the Christian life creates lukewarm Christians. Not a good place to be. Mike and Sandy England, facilitator of our wives ministry, discuss these issues.2022-07-1225 minBlazing Grace RadioWhat's Wrong with PornIn recent news, a woman wrote that “Everybody watches porn. So why can’t we, as a society, just fess up and say “Yeah, I watch porn – I love it?” and, a college in Utah will be offering a class on pornography. The college’s website states that, “Hard core pornography” is more popular than “Sunday night football.” Mike discusses the acceptance of porn and why this is a big mistake with Sandy England, the facilitator of BG’s wives ministry.2022-07-0525 minBlazing Grace RadioLetitia Shelton from AustraliaLetitia Shelton, founder of City Women in Toowoomba, Queensland calls in from Australia to discuss the ministry God gave her more than 20 years ago. City Women goes into strip clubs and brothels in Australia, ministers to the sexually abused, and leads a campaign called “A City Free from Porn” that includes billboards.
From Letitia:
“If you want to find Jesus, you go to the broken. I think I’ve learned more from them than from a trillion sermons.”
“We (the church) are going to have to step out and take some high level risks.”
“I’m just so thankful t...2022-06-2725 minBlazing Grace RadioWhen a Church is Trampled“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.”
Matthew 5:13
The US is committing suicide, culturally, morally, and financially. Mike looks at God’s answers for a church that is losing it’s ability to preserve the nation and be the salt and light it is called to be.2022-06-0625 minBlazing Grace RadioHealing from Sexual AbuseMike discusses Naomi Judd’s recent suicide and the sexual trauma she endured as a young woman, shares his story with sexual abuse, and provides answers for recovery.2022-05-3025 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview with Marsha MeansMike talks with Marsha Means, author of “Living With Your Husband’s Secret Wars,” originally published in 1999. Marsha was one of the first to address recovery for wives from their husband’s porn or sex addiction issues in the late 90’s when the porn epidemic in the church was first blowing up.2022-05-2325 minBlazing Grace RadioSpiritual Warfare & Equipping for the Everyday Battles - Las Vegas ShowMike shares the story of what happened in Las Vegas during the 2 live shows on recovery from porn and sex addiction he broadcast with KKVV there in April. Both Blazing Grace and KKVV encountered plenty of spiritual warfare during that time; Mike provides some tips on warfare to equip you in your battles.2022-05-0925 minBlazing Grace RadioWarfare, Youth, and the 5 Non-NegotiablesMike gets into the intense spiritual battle we’re in, a recent survey on youth in the church, and the 5 Non-Negotiables for finding freedom from porn addiction.
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This radio program is PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.
Jesus’s mission was to comfort those who mourn, bind up the broken hearted, proclaim liberty to captives, and open prison doors for those who are bound. For those who want more than status quo Christianity has to offer, Blazing Grace Radio begins...2022-04-2525 minBlazing Grace Radio"The Slap" - Responding In Anger, Our Culture & the ChurchMike begins this show by looking at “the slap,” and how we are all Chris Rock and Will Smith. Ours is a culture and a church of cutting words, insults, and responding in anger, all of which play into Satan’s strategy to bring division and strife. In the second part of the show, Mike looks at the porn epidemic in the church and what we can do to make an impact.2022-04-1125 minBlazing Grace RadioSpeaking with Bo from Arizona About The Crisis of Sexual Sin the Church Is InBo is the co-leader of a support group for men who struggle with porn and sex addiction in Chandler, Arizona. During this show Mike and Bo discuss the crisis of sexual sin the church is in and what Bo has seen in his group in the past year since they started it.2022-04-0425 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Hebrides Revival: Spiritual Awakening & Power of PrayerThe spiritual awakening in the Hebrides Islands in 1950 was one of the most powerful moves of God in the past 150 years. Mike shares the story of the Hebrides Revival and what happens when a church focuses on prayer. The catalysts and leaders of the movement were not church leaders, but 2 sisters in their eighties – Peggy Smith and Christine Smith – who were prayer warriors with an uncommon relationship with God.2022-03-2825 minBlazing Grace RadioWith Greg Reid on the Occult, Youth, and MoreMike welcomes Greg Reid back to the show; Greg has been in youth ministry for nearly 30 years and is a former private investigator who has taught classes on occult crimes and crimes against children to law enforcement agencies. Mike and Greg discuss why youth are leaving the church in droves, and get into other topics such as the widespread acceptance of the occult, why most occult groups have little to fear from the church, Christian yoga, Jesus Calling, and more.2022-03-2125 minBlazing Grace RadioWhy no Reverence, Sex, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer?Do we experience reverence and awe in our modern church services? On Sunday morning, how often do we hear of topics like spiritual warfare, the occult and how Christians are playing with it, sexual topics such as pornography, and how 80% of our youth are walking away from the faith? Is there a sense of urgency to talk openly of these issues and equip God’s people to be overcomers? How much time do we spend praying in church? Mike discusses the pieces that are missing from most modern church services.2022-03-1525 minBlazing Grace RadioWith Arwel on Porn in the UKMike talks with Arwel about porn in the United Kingdom – surveys show that 70%+ of UK Christian men are viewing pornography – and our new support groups for men in the UK. Arwel is based out of the United Kingdom and is leading new Blazing Grace zoom support groups for men struggling with pornography or other forms of sex addiction. Arwel is also leading a new prayer group for men and women.2022-03-0725 minBlazing Grace RadioSurviving and Thriving in Hard TimesWe live in hard times. Disease, threats of war, exploding crime and violence, rampaging evil, rifts in society, and a church that’s reeling is the new norm. Many are worn out or ready to check out. Keeping a crazy pace may have worked (almost) in the past, but you’ll soon be a candidate for the psych ward if you think you can run on fumes for long. Yet, the light shines brightest in the darkness. These are days of opportunity where we can reap an incredible harvest. Mike looks at how we can navigate the days we find...2022-02-2825 minBlazing Grace RadioWhen is She Going to Get Over It?In a marriage recovering from porn addiction or adultery, one of the most damaging statements a husband can make to his wife is “When are you going to get over this?” Sandy England, facilitator of the wife’s ministry at Blazing Grace, discusses this and more with Mike.2022-01-3125 minBlazing Grace RadioSearching for a Biblical ChurchAfter moving to Arizona in July of 2020, Mike and his family have been searching for a church that is devoted to the teaching of God’s word, prayer, and fellowship. In this episode Mike shares what they have encountered after 8 months of visiting churches. Do our modern churches line up with what we see in Scripture?2022-01-2425 minBlazing Grace Radio2022 Begins, with Mike's StoryMike Genung begins the new year by sharing the story of his 20 year journey to freedom from porn and sex addiction.2022-01-1025 minBlazing Grace RadioNorthwest Christian School Discusses Parents Being Unaware of Kids Online ActivitiesMike interviews Geoff Brown, superintendent, and Chris Gardiner, campus pastor, of Northwest Christian School, the largest Christian private school in Arizona. Topics discussed include what they see with youth and pornography, how the large majority of parents are unaware of what their kids are doing online, and much more.2021-12-2325 minBlazing Grace RadioIt's that Time of the Year...We often see marriages under attack during the Christmas season. Spiritual warfare increases as the enemy attempts to tear couples and families apart with strife, stress, discouragement, and rubbing salt in old wounds. Mike equips you for the battles ahead in this segment.2021-11-2925 minBlazing Grace Radio7 Questions - Discussing Prayer, Isolation, Our Youth & the ChurchWhy is it that:
The church is supposed to be a house of prayer, yet we don’t pray on Sunday?
Most Christians are isolated?
The church is corrupt with sexual sin?
Many are falling away from the church, especially our youth?
Although we’re commanded to confront sexual sin & pornography, those topics are often avoided?
Many know the Bible, but they don’t know God?
A sense of urgency is often missing from the pulpit?
Mike digs into these questions and more.2021-11-2225 minBlazing Grace RadioOn Salvation and Lessons from ItalyAfter serving for 16 years as a worship leader at an Oregon megachurch, Demian Norvell got saved. Then he got fired. Are our churches getting salvation wrong? The flow of people leaving the church isn’t a good sign. Mike gets into this and what we can take away from the men’s retreat he led in Italy last month.2021-11-1725 minBlazing Grace RadioA Pastor on the Porn Epidemic at His ChurchMike Brollier is a counseling pastor at Rocky Mountain Calvary, a church of over 5000 based in Colorado Springs. Mike shares that:
EVERY marriage that comes to them for help has porn involved.
Some wives have such a hard time coping with their husband’s porn addiction they became suicidal.
The youth pastors of their church believe that 100% of the young men have problems with porn, in addition to many young women.
When men come to their support group for help, most stop attending.
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This radio program is PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned – some...2021-11-0325 minBlazing Grace RadioMike Genung from London, the UK Tour & Visiting North Wales ChurchMike Genung calls in from London to Sandy England, who guest hosts the show, to discuss how his trip the UK and Europe is going. Mike shares about the experience of giving the Sunday morning message in a church in North Wales, and more.2021-10-2526 minBlazing Grace RadioYouth and Spiritual WarfareSean Genung, age 27, and Rebekah Genung, 19 share their experiences with intense spiritual warfare at a young age and how they persevered. Rebekah works for Blazing Grace. Discussion points that came out:
* They’ve seen many of their friends walk away from God after they left high school.
* Youth are exposed to a constant flow of media promoting the occult and witchcraft.
* There was little emphasis or training in prayer in the church and the Christian school they attended. Both underwent severe spiritual attacks in their teens and early 20s.
* Both said they know now that prayer is the most cri...2021-10-1825 minBlazing Grace RadioSandy Interviews Mike - Recovery for Wives From Husband's Porn Addiction, Part 2In this second of 2 shows, Sandy England, facilitator of the wives ministry at Blazing Grace, interviews Mike Genung. Sandy asks questions on recovery for wives whose husbands are ensnared to porn addiction, and what those who struggle with porn go through. Having a vibrant prayer life is also discussed.2021-10-0926 minBlazing Grace RadioSandy Interviews Mike - Recovery for Wives From Husband's Porn Addiction, Part 1Sandy England, facilitator of the wives ministry at Blazing Grace, interviews Mike Genung. Sandy asks questions on recovery for wives whose husbands are ensnared to porn addiction, and what those who struggle with porn go through. Having realistic expectations is also discussed.
2021-10-0425 minBlazing Grace RadioOn Mental Health & Spiritual WarfareMike shares his story of struggling with mental health issues such as deep depression and anxiety, how doctors and medications compounded the problems, and the intense spiritual battles that accompanied that time 14 years ago. This is for those who are in a dark place of torment and wondering if there is hope, as well as others who might want to help them.2021-09-2225 minBlazing Grace RadioGene and Bo on Recovery from Sexual SinGene and Bo join Mike to share their stories of recovery from sex and porn addiction, discuss how “Turn and Connect” has helped them (from the Road to Grace), and why it’s critical to be connected with other believers for ongoing recovery and freedom.
Gene and Bo recently started a Blazing Grace men’s recovery group in Chandler, AZ.2021-08-3025 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Bizarre Disconnect: Ignoring the Moral CollapseThis year we’ve seen an ongoing flow of pastors being fired from churches for various reasons (including sexual immorality), the arrogance of church and para-church leaders exposed, and an ongoing onslaught of destroyed lives, Mike discusses recent events and the bizarre disconnect in churches that ignore the moral collapse going on around us.2021-08-2325 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Need to Reach Our Youth & Why They're Leaving the ChurchMike and Greg Reid get into the desperate need to reach our youth today. Greg Reid is the director of Youthfire Ministries in TX; Greg shares what he sees happening with our youth today – which includes watching 80% of young Christians walk away from the church, and what is triggering it.2021-08-1625 minBlazing Grace RadioOur Urgent Need to Take Back Lost Ground - Greg ReidGreg Reid, a minister and former private investigator, has taught over 250 criminal justice classes on occult crimes and crimes against children. He is a survivor of ritual and sexual abuse and has written over 12 books. In this show Greg and Mike discuss “the universal Christ,” the extent we’ve lost our youth, how the occult continues to infiltrate the church, and the desperate need for the church to take back the massive ground we’ve lost.2021-06-2125 minBlazing Grace RadioPorn and the Church in the NewsEvery week Christians in trusted leadership positions, including pastors, are exposed and even arrested for sexual sin. The outside world is watching and sees the sin that many churches try to hide, or avoid. Mike comments on recent news articles and shows why we must expose these issues – with a sense of urgency – before more lives are destroyed.2021-06-0225 minBlazing Grace RadioSafer Surfing's Phil Poeschl of Austria Shares His StoryPhil Poeschl, the director of Safer Surfing in Vienna, Austria, calls in and shares his story. Safer Surfing is a ministry partner with Blazing Grace that publishes Mike’s books in German.2021-04-2725 minBlazing Grace RadioReceiving the Gift of GraceHow do we receive the love, grace, and forgiveness of a God we can’t see? When a man or woman has been trapped in shame, sin, or the lies of the enemy, receiving the love of God can seem like a mystery, even hopeless if we’ve allowed our failures and sin to define us. In this show Mike dives into the process of receiving the gift of grace, beginning with the issues that block the flow of God’s love into the heart.2021-04-1225 minBlazing Grace RadioHow to Help the Sexually BrokenUnfortunately many Christians are told “Stop it!” is the answer when they go for help for freedom from sin. Telling someone “Stop it!” ignores the battles with the flesh and the enemy, fails to equip the sexually broken on how to be an overcomer, and can drive them further into isolation. It also reveals the arrogance and lack of love of the person who dispenses such advice so quickly. In this episode Mike shows how we can help the sexually broken.
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This radio program is PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned – some material m...2021-04-0625 minBlazing Grace RadioLaura Graber Discusses Wives Healing & If Wives are Being Left Out by the ChurchLaura Graber returns, and discusses the healing process for a wife affected by her husband’s sex or porn addiction, along with other issues. At one point Mike asks Laura, “Do you feel that wives are left out when it comes to porn addiction in the church?” Listen to hear her answer and more.2021-03-2925 minBlazing Grace RadioHow Fear Triggers Lust, True Humility & Using Rest for the SoulHow fear can trigger lust and what to do about it, how true humility is woven into the recovery process (not false humility which focuses on the self), and our need for rest of soul is discussed, along with more on Christians and porn in the news.
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Jesus’s mission was to comfort those who mourn, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives, and open prison doors for thos...2021-03-2225 minBlazing Grace RadioDan Wien's Story: Finding Freedom from Porn & Sex - Part 2Mike and Dan have an open discussion about the church in Italy and the US. Topics discussed include why churches avoid the subjects of sex and porn addiction, how Dan’s church in Italy spends time in prayer during their weekend services and the community they have, the problem of nominal believers we have in the States, and more. Dan called in from his home near Modena, Italy.2021-03-0125 minBlazing Grace RadioAction Steps to Freedom from Porn, #2Mike Genung continues discussing Action Steps to Freedom, Blazing Grace’s 8 week course to freedom from porn and sex addiction. God’s standards for sexual purity, the need to create an action plan, and more are looked at.2021-02-1525 minBlazing Grace RadioAction Steps to Freedom from PornAction Steps to Freedom is our 8 week course that equips men to overcome porn and sex addiction. In this first of 2 shows, Mike discusses:
1. How the Action Steps program work, including how each man is paired up with a support and prayer partner for the duration of the course.
2. Why full disclosure to the wife must be provided for healing to start, and the husband shouldn’t wait until he has 6 months of abstinence.
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This radio program is PG-13. Parents strongly cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under the...2021-02-0825 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview with Julie T, Healing From a Marriage Torn by Sexual Sin - Part 2Mike and Julie have an open conversation about sex and the church, including a part in Julie’s story where the recovery group in a church asked her husband to enter in the back door.2021-02-0126 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Rogue's CreedThe Rogue Christian takes a different path than the one status quo Christianity offers. Mike Genung provides the 7 characteristics of the Rogue Christian, beginning with our life-long approach to kindling a passionate love-relationship with God.2021-01-0425 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Missing Pieces of the Church's ResponseA look at where we’ve been in 2020 and the missing pieces of the church’s response. We are a church at war. Are we acting like it? Are our churches weaponizing by becoming houses of prayer and are we equipping God’s people to be fighters and overcomers?
Mike Genung looks at what a response of a church at war should be.2020-11-3025 minBlazing Grace RadioMoral Collapse: The Call to RevivalIn the months leading up to the 2016 presidential election there was a flurry of activity in the Christian community where believers were encouraged to pray and repent. Immediately after the 2016 election, those cries to pray and repent suddenly dried up. We’ve seen the same in the 2020 presidential election… a buildup of requests for prayer and repentance, and “pray and repent” has disappeared. Why is this? The US is still in a state of moral collapse and the need is greater then ever for revival… Mike Genung issues the challenge to face our sin and jump headlong into taking the action...2020-11-2425 minBlazing Grace RadioHealing for Wives Whose Husbands are Addicted to PornWhat would you say is a key to resolving the porn epidemic in the church? It is not groups, pastors, or counselors… but the wives. In this episode Mike Genung describes the wife’s healing journey, including how to deal with triggers, setting boundaries, the spiritual battle, trust and forgiveness, and more.2020-11-1625 minBlazing Grace RadioHow A Husband's Porn Addiction Affects His WifeHave you ever heard a Sunday message that equips a wife on how to cope with her husband’s porn addiction? Wives are the forgotten ones when it comes to the porn epidemic in the church. The trauma that her husband’s betrayal and deceit inflicts on her heart is severe. Many women end up on anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication. Some are so shaken up they need time in the psych ward to get stable.
Mike Genung exposes how the wife is affected chemically, emotionally, and spiritually.2020-11-0924 min
Blazing Grace RadioThe Rogue ChurchEvery week churches preach sermons and worship, yet for years our country has been falling apart. Why have we lost our salt? These are the contributing factors:
The seeker friendly movement has created lukewarm Christians.
We’ve lost sight of our purpose.
We are arrogant.
Mike Genung explores this and more, and provides Biblical answers – transformation to The Rogue Church.2020-11-0225 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Rogue ChristianIn the follow up to last week’s show “The Status Quo Has Failed,” Mike Genung encourages listeners to “Go Rogue,” that is, to take their walk with God to a level higher than what is offered in some churches. Going Rogue begins with a passionate love relationship with the Lord. Our choices of how we spend our time on earth and living a life that counts for eternity is also looked at. This show is based on Mike’s new book The Rogue Christian. See www.theroguechristian.com for more information.2020-10-2625 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Status Quo Has FailedEpisode Description:
Mike Genung discusses how status-quo Christianity has failed to equip believers to be the spiritual warriors and overcomers they’re called to be by focusing only on the “positive and encouraging,” with the devastating consequences that our spiritual enemy has taken massive territory in our country. Mike’s new book The Rogue Christian covers these topics and more in depth. See www.theroguechristian.com.2020-10-1925 minBlazing Grace RadioThe Devastating Effects of PornographyEpisode Description:
Mike Genung dives into how porn affects those who are in bondage to it, The chemical, emotional and spiritual consequences are severe; to break free requires a character overhaul and taking consistent action steps. The “product of pornography” is also brought to light, including how it traumatizes and destroys those who create those movies.2020-10-1025 minBlazing Grace RadioBlazing Grace Radio ReturnsEpisode Description:
After a 13 year hiatus, Blazing Grace Radio returns. Mike Genung shares his story and opens up the topic of porn addiction in the church.2020-10-0325 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview with Mike Genung on His Book, "The Road to Grace"This Episode is from the Blazing Grace Radio Show Archive, for the latest Podcasts see our more recent episodes.2006-12-0907 minBlazing Grace RadioShelley Lubben Interviews Jayson, Rob and MikeThis Episode is from the Blazing Grace Radio Show Archive, for the latest Podcasts see our more recent episodes.2006-07-0125 minBlazing Grace RadioRob and Mike Give 2 of Each of Their Children a Father BlessingThis Episode is from the Blazing Grace Radio Show Archive, for the latest Podcasts see our more recent episodes.2005-12-2429 minBlazing Grace RadioInterview with Mike Cleveland of Setting Captives Free and Shane Kenny of Safe EyesThis Episode is from the Blazing Grace Radio Show Archive, for the latest Podcasts see our more recent episodes.2005-11-1229 min