Listen to my interview with poet and author, Thomas Sturgeon Jr.  Thomas has overcome many obstacles to publish two books: “Red Carnival” and “A Peel of Skin”.  In this interview, we touch on the subjects of anxiety, depression, suicide, salvation, and faith.

Link to buy "A Peel of Skin" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092CG3L76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_18S9pOBhY95Uk

Link to buy Red Carnival - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DC69D93/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_XfpFJKZo8HxTM

Thomas Sturgeon Interview

God's rules are a roadmap to the perfect place we want to be.  God heals us when we follow His perfect plan for life.  Listen to the story of Yahweh-Rapha, the Lord who heals you.

The Names Of God - Yahweh-Rapha

In honor of Mother's Day, here's a lesson that considers Jesus' famous parable of the Prodigal Son from a mother's perspective.  What can we learn about grace and forgiveness from the mother's point of view?

The Prodigal Son's Mother - Mother's Day Message

God keeps His promises!  This series looks at 5 famous Bible stories and what they mean for us today.  In this message we learn that God keeps His promises, but we have to trust and obey to be saved.

God Rescues Noah

Discover God’s call to Abraham to leave Ur for Canaan and what it means for our faith journeys today as we honor the saints who have shaped our lives.

Abraham's Covenant

The First Disciple

First message in Stories of the Resurrection! Two women find an empty tomb, an angel’s message, and the Risen Christ. Jesus meets us on the way!

Stories of the Resurrection

Two disciples walk to Emmaus, unaware the Risen Christ is with them. Discover how Jesus still walks with us today—even when we don't recognize Him.

The Walk to Emmause Story

Two stories emerged from the resurrection—one of lies, one of truth. Discover which story you're living in this powerful message from Matthew 28:11-20.

Two Very Different Stories | A Sermon from Matthew 28:11-20

The Doubting Thomas Story | A Sermon on John 20:24-29

Hey friends, today’s podcast is a little different. I sat down for a conversation with Phillip Nation, Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. We talk about how people can better engage with God’s Word, the story behind The Open Bible, and practical tips for reading the Bible.  Topics Include:
-How Bible translations are made
-Where to start reading the Bible
-Helping kids and new believers understand Scripture
-The role of pastors and theologians
-What’s new in the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Open Bible

This podcast is not sponsored. No compensation, commission, or products were provided for this interview.   However, if you are interested in purchasing the Open Bible, you can buy it here:  https://a.co/d/48AUrwF

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Welcome & Introduction
2:29 – How did you become a Bible publisher?  
6:18 – Are Bible scholars out of touch with everyday people?  
12:05 – How should a new believer start reading the Bible?  
17:04 – How can we help kids start reading the Bible?  
19:58 – Advice for pastors reading and preaching the Bible  
27:38 – What is The Open Bible?  
32:01 – Will The Open Bible be available in other translations?  
34:06 – How are Bible translations made?  
39:17 – How are idioms and difficult phrases translated?  
42:29 – What's new in the updated Open Bible?  
45:47 – Closing thoughts and invitation to engage the Bible

Pastor Chris Interviews Bible Publisher, Philip Nation

Peter failed, but Jesus restored him with grace and purpose. Discover how Christ meets us in our failure and calls us to follow and feed His sheep.

The Feed My Sheep Story

Jesus ascends, the Spirit empowers, and the Church is sent. Discover your place in God’s mission and the promise of Christ’s return in this Ascension Sunday message.

The Ascension Story | A Sermon on Acts 1:6-11

On Pentecost Sunday, we explore the powerful arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Learn how God's people became His living temple, spoke before the crowd gathered, and how we're called to "be the spark"—living and witnessing boldly in the Spirit’s power.

The Holy Spirit Story

Jesus is coming back—are you ready? A family-friendly VBS Sunday sermon on faithfulness, hope, and living for Christ until He returns.

The Wonder of His Return | A Sermon on Matthew 25:14-30

A high-energy rap/rock opera ballad celebrating a bold, joyful teen who lights up every room with fearless charm, wild antics, and a heart full of love.

Life of the Party

An uplifting folk song about staying faithful through criticism, inspired by Moses, Peter, and Jesus—encouraging listeners to keep their eyes on Him no matter the storm.

Angry AI

Keep Your Eyes On Him

A powerful song inspired by the story of Lazarus and Christian grief—where sorrow meets hope, and love rises with the promise of resurrection.

Joy and Sorrow Meet Here

Joy and Sorrow Meet (Lazarus' Tomb)

Jesus walks among His churches today. This message introduces Revelation and calls us to hear what the Spirit is saying to us now.

The 7 Churches of Revelation | A Sermon on Revelation 1:9-20

"That’s Me" is a jazzy blues song about creativity, memory, and the evolving role of AI in art. I used AI tools to help shape the music and voices, but the emotion and story are deeply personal. Like any instrument, AI only speaks when the artist gives it something to say—and this is what I needed to say.

That's Me

In this this wonderful and enlightening message, Sherry Dickson teaches about the different kinds of judgement the Bible teaches will be part of the human experience and why God's judgment are glorious and just.

Guest Speaker:  Sherry Dickson - Judgement

Discover what Jesus said to the church in Ephesus—and how His words still speak to us today. Are we holding to truth but forgetting our love? It's time to return to our first love.

Ephesus - Remember Your First Love | A Sermon on Revelation 2:1-7

My wife and I spent a beautiful day together in Charleston, SC—just the two of us, walking the old streets, sharing laughter, running into our kids, and ending the day with one of our favorite songs playing on the ride home.  That day inspired this song.  It’s about love, memory, and the simple joy of being together.  Note:  this song was written and produced in collaboration with Suno AI, the lyrics are mine.

Come Away Again

In this message, we explore Jesus' letter to the church in Smyrna—a faithful, persecuted congregation praised for their endurance. Learn what it means to stay strong in your faith even when life is hard, and how Jesus sees your struggles, reminds you who He is, and promises eternal reward to those who endure.

Smyrna - Faithful Through Suffering | A Sermon on Revelation 2:8-11

A powerful message on standing firm in faith and resisting compromise, drawn from Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum.

Pergamum - Stand Firm Against Compromise | A Sermon on Revelation 2:12-17

A cybernetic southern rock band tells the legend of instruments coming to life to praise God while real people sit in silence—until a revival breaks out.  

The Instruments

Former pastor of Pleasant Grove UMC shares a message about love from 1 Corinthians 13 for our church's Homecoming service.

Renfroe Watson - Love

Piano - Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Feat. Sara Forester)

Listen to the story of how God saved a baby condemned to death to a new life in the royal court of the most powerful empire on earth.  When all is lost, God is still at work.  God can save you too, no matter what you are going through.

Things Fall Apart, Episode 4 - When All Is Lost

The Happy Song

I'm a pastor, dad, husband, and child of God.  I'm broken, but  blessed. The cracks are where the Light shines through.

My mission is to help people grow closer to God with every breath and step I take. I gave my life to Christ at an early age and have grown closer through the years, spurred on by the study of the Bible, my church family, and the Chrysalis and Walk to Emmaus Communities. I accepted the call to full -time ministry as a pastor in 1999 and have served 4 different churches in Georgia. Music, preaching, and teaching are the heart of my ministry.

Outside of the pulpit, I enjoy many hobbies that help me blow off steam.  These include martial arts, woodworking, blacksmithing, gardening, cooking, and being creative.  I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none.  My philosophy is use what you have, do it yourself if you can, learn something in the process, and have lots of fun.  This channel is a place to share it all with you.

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