Max Lucado – A Calming Voice in an Age of Anxiety

Intellectual Giant George Weigel, Breaks Down the Reality of Where the Catholic Church Is and Where It's Headed: Foremost expert on the Catholic Church, George Weigel, is an acclaimed scholar and Church analyst. Right after recording this podcast he took off for Rome to cover the controversial three-week Amazon Synod, or meeting of Bishops, going on at the Vatican. Although we briefly discuss the synod, George has bigger things on his agenda, like the past 250 years of Catholic Church history and why we should look at four very important events in those years that have had a profound influence on the Church today. First, in 1849 a Pope's first step on U.S Sovereign soil; Next, the resulting document of the Second Vatican Council in 1965; Third, John Paul II's return to Poland in 1979 giving a fiery sermon in an in-your-face moment to Communist leaders; and finally, in 2007, a little known document coming from a gathering of Church leaders in Brazil... one of the chief signatories by Lighthouse Faith

43 min listen

A 9-11 Anniversary Story Filled With Transforming Faith: We've heard the harrowing details of the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, of how the First Responders risked their lives -and hundreds of them died- to save people trapped inside. More than three thousand people died on Sept by Lighthouse Faith

40 min listen

Weaving Fact and Fiction, Jonathan Cahn's New Book The Oracle Draws On Ancient Biblical Prophecies: It's sometimes hard to tell the difference between truth and fiction when reading Jonathan Cahn's books. So much of what he writes about is based on real people, real events, and predictions for the future, that one commentator called him a modern-day Nostradamus. His new book The Oracle, is in line with his previous offers, "The Harbinger" and "The Paradigm". Cahn says the story is merely the vehicle through which he delivers his message of biblical truth. He's Jewish, but was an atheist until he researched some of the biblical prophecies tied to the Jewish tradition of the reading of the scrolls. "They're appointed words that are read every week on the Sabbath in the synagogues." This latest book draws on a biblical prophecy, from the words of Moses that predicted a foreigner’s visit to the Land of Israel and sees its desolation. Cahn says that victor came 150 years ago, and that it by Lighthouse Faith

41 min listen

Anne Graham Lotz: A Study in Faith and Strength: She is the daughter of the most famous evangelist America, and probably the modern world has ever known. Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of Billy Graham, has made a ministry of her own, for the generations who perhaps didn't know the man who was once called America's Pastor. Anne's faith is not inherited per se. But it is in her DNA. It is definitely her own; bought and paid for through a life of enduring prayer, trust, and humility. Now in her early 70's she has several life altering tragedies in her rear view mirror. Traumas that would crush the average person: the death of her father, the death of her husband of almost 50 years, and now the fight against breast cancer. But through it all she still has joy. And she credits the Holy Spirit with getting her through. Her latest book, Jesus In Me, takes a deeper dive into that mysterious member of Christianity's Holy Trinity of Father, Son, Holy Spirit. It is Anne's candidness about strug by Lighthouse Faith

30 min listen

Pilot Who Should Have Flown Fated Plane On 9/11 Has Faith Strengthened Every Anniversary: Twenty years ago airline pilot Steve Scheibner wrote a life objective. It begins with the words, "To seek trust, and glorify God..." Three years later on September 11, 2001 he was scheduled to co-pilot American Airlines flight 11, but a more senior pilot bumped him from the assignment. That plane flew into the World Trade Center in the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Scheibner now lives his life with a sense of urgency, knowing that somebody died in his place. With the 17th observation of 9/11 just a week away, Scheibner joined forces with the American Pastors Network (APN) to help tell the stories that show how God's hand was indeed present that fateful day, even in the midst of incredible turmoil and tragedy. Hear his story on this very special Lighthouse Faith Podcast. by Lighthouse Faith

23 min listen

Bishop Joseph D'Souza: the Global Concern of Religious Persecution: India is one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world. Although it is majority Hindu, it has some 200 million Muslims, as well as Sikhs, Jews, and a native Christian population dating back 2000 years. In fact, Christianity in India has deeper roots than in America. Which is why it is an extremely disturbing fact to Bishop Joseph D'Souza of Good Shepherd church that his country has just entered the top ten list of nations where Christians are most persecuted. He blames a small band of extremist Hindus, who've painted Christians as an enemy of the state and have marketed the lie that Christians are involved in forced conversions. As President Trump this week sounded the alarm at the United Nations for countries to rally together in a shared value of religious freedom, Bishop D'Souza has the detailed forensics of why religious persecution has grown, and continues to be a threat to global peace. by Lighthouse Faith

42 min listen

Actor Kevin Sorbo and His 2nd Amendment Movie: RELIANT: Few films today deal with the Second Amendment from a sympathetic or positive point of view, but that's exactly what actor Kevin Sorbo's new film, Reliant is about. Sorbo, who starred as Hercules in the syndicated TV show, and a host of faith-based films including God's Not Dead and Let There Be Light, is now taking on one of the most controversial topics in our culture today: the right to bear arms, from a faith point of view. This independent film will have a one-day showing in theaters on October 24th. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Kevin is joined by his actress wife Sam Sorbo and they talk about the studio film industry which is dominated by big budget blockbusters, Hollywood's uncomfortable but cordial relationship with faith-based audiences,and how independent filmmakers will be the best source for films that appeal to them. by Lighthouse Faith

29 min listen

DeVon Franklin – Movie Producer Keeps the Faith: There's no profession that has captured the imagination more than the entertainment world. It has a huge influence on culture, attitudes, worldview. Success in Hollywood is what a lot of young people dream about, but if you're a person of strong faith, how can you make it in an industry that's more known for its decadence than decency? DeVon Franklin knows. He's a successful film producer and is a faithful Christian. Franklin talks frankly about how he may have learned his professional skills in Hollywood, it didn't take away his faith. His book, "The Hollywood Commandments: A Spiritual Guide To Secular Success," is a how-to guide to keeping your faith while climbing the ladder of success. by Lighthouse Faith

21 min listen

Chris Edmonds: War, Friendship and His Father's Heroism, a Story for the Ages: The greatest generation as they're called, has given us many heroes. But not every heroic story of World War II has been told. One though, is now finally being heard to its fullest: that of Roddie Edmonds. He served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army and fought with the 422 regiment of the 106th infantry division. He was a prisoner of war, captured sometime during the Battle of the Bulge. A man of faith, a Christian, whose defining moment came when as the senior officer of the American POW's in the German camp, he refused to give up the Jewish soldiers among his regiment. Even when the Nazi commandant threatened to shoot him point blank. He told him, "We're all Jews". Even his son Chris, a minister, didn't know the story until after his father died. Searching for clues he Googled his name and it popped up in a New York Times article about real estate. A very grateful New York lawyer named Lester Tanner s by Lighthouse Faith

38 min listen

James K.A. Smith "On the Road With Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts": Our world today is not short on spiritual gurus who want to help you discover a hope and a purpose for your life. But what about a 4th century African priest? Would he have anything pertinent to say to you, to today's people of the digital age or millennials about how to find your reason for being? Well, if the person is St. Augustine of Hippo, then the answer is a resounding, Yes! Philosopher and author James K. A Smith, takes a more contemporary look at Augustine and his famous tome, Confessions, in his book, 'On The Road With Saint Augustine'. James calls it, "an invitation to journey with an ancient African who will surprise you by the extent to which he knows you." While Augustine is one of the pillars and fathers of the Catholic Church, Smith actually compares him to modern day, pop culture icons like Jay Z, as the priest takes a raw look at who he is and who we strive to be in by Lighthouse Faith

35 min listen

Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels Has a Personal Story of Faith Through the Twists and Turns of Trauma and Joy: If you've walked through a shopping mall or an airport terminal, you've probably whiffed the savory and sweet scents of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. They are some of the most popular franchise eats around. But what you probably don't know is story of the woman who started it all: Anne Beiler. Her rise from sheltered Amish girl to high powered businesswoman, is a unique journey filled with the pain of a toddler daughter's tragic death, to years of sexual abuse from the very person she reached out to for help in dealing with the pain. But to talk to her today, she is happy and hopeful, because she says her Christian faith has given her a joy 'that surpasses all understanding.' On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Anne Beiler talks about her life story is told in her new book, "The Secret Lies Within: An Inside Out Look At Overcoming Trauma And Finding Purpose In The Pain." T by Lighthouse Faith

43 min listen

Austen Ivereigh, An Author Close to Pope Francis: As a journalist I've written a lot about Pope Francis, the Shepherd of the Catholic Church. But like hundreds, if not thousands like me, I have never interviewed him, much less met him. But author Austen Ivereigh has had the privilege of spending some quality time with the Bishop of Rome, and so his new book, Wounded Shepherd: Pope Francis and His Struggle to Convert the Catholic Church, takes on more meaning and purpose. Ivereigh understands the man, Jorge Bergoglio, the first Latin American pope. What's more, he understands what Francis wants for Catholicism and Christianity. Francis, according to Ivereigh, is singularly focused on putting Christ first in the Church; that means converting its members to know and understand the "man of sorrows, wounded for our transgressions" as the prophet Isaiah said. While media and armchair Catholic watchers focus on whether divorce Catholics or pro-abortion politicians should receive Communion, or by Lighthouse Faith

34 min listen

Abdu Murray – Saving Truth: What people believe is a powerful part of being human, beliefs shape our thoughts and our actions. But what if those beliefs are not based on what's true and good? Christian author Abdu Murray says we actually live in what's called a "post-truth" world, one that puts feelings ahead of facts. In his new book, "Saving Truth," Murray says that because we've lost sight of truth, we actually live in a culture of confusion. He says, "What happens if my preferences conflict with someone else's preferences? And if truth doesn't decide who's right and who's wrong, what decides who's right and who's wrong won't be truth, it will be power." by Lighthouse Faith

31 min listen

NT Wright: A User-Friendly Theological Genius, and Everything You Want to Know on the New Testament: The New Testament in the Bible is relatively short compared to the Old Testament; it's about half or less its length. Yet its where the whole of Christianity is based. And if you're confused, don't be. N.T. Wright, British scholar and Anglican bishop, has written a nearly thousand page book on the New Testament, that will tell you about everything you need to know about it. However, in this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Wright highlights some of the bullet points of how the Old and New Testament relate; why Christmas -- the birth of Jesus-- was such an earth shattering and life-altering event for humanity, and why the claims of Christianity are embedded not just in faith but in history. His book, "The New Testament in Its World" takes us back to first century culture, to Jewish culture under Roman rule, to see how impossible it was for Jews with their worldview of centurie by Lighthouse Faith

45 min listen

Pastor Louis Giglio Addresses the Crisis of Fatherhood: A father is not only needed in a child's life, he's a crucial part of a child's mental and emotional well-being. Statistics show some disturbing facts when children don't have a father. Eighty-five percent of prison inmates grew up fatherless. That's also the case of 71 percent of high school dropouts and 90 percent of runaways. Pastor Louie Giglio founder of Passion City Church is talking and writing about why a child craves and yearns for a father's love and affirmation. But there's good news. Giglio says when earthly fathers are absent or have a dysfunctional relationship with their children, there is a heavenly Father who will always be there. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Pastor Giglio talks about his book "Not Forsaken', and our fundamental longing for a father's closeness, and to "understand the character of God in a life-changing way: as a perfect Father who wants you to live under the waterfall of His ble by Lighthouse Faith

28 min listen

Joseph Rojas – Music & Faith: From the destruction of drug addiction and hopelessness, to the triumph of redemption, Christian artist Joseph Rojas credits music with helping him see the light of salvation. He's on the road most of the year, performing hundreds of concerts in front of thousands of people. More than 100,000 people have made decisions for Christ at his concerts. His group, Seventh Day Slumber is, as he says, about "being real, and connecting with people where they're at." He talks openly and frankly about his struggle with weight, and as a keynote speaker inspires audiences at concerts, conferences, youth groups, festivals, and various events. Sharing with others his message of hope and restoration, which he has experienced firsthand. by Lighthouse Faith

30 min listen

Dr. John Rankin – The Nature of Evil Part 1: In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, we fight to understand a murderer's motive. And many times we hear the words 'pure evil' to describe the act of lone gunman Stephen Paddock. What is evil? Where does it come from? Why if God is good does he allow it? Theologian and author Dr. John Rankin, founder of Theological Education Institute International, explores with Lauren, the nature of evil, including his own personal encounters with a real demonic presence. Part 1 of 2 by Lighthouse Faith

34 min listen

Catholic Intellectual, George Weigel, on Order and Truth: We live in tempestuous political times where respectful discourse has been replaced by virulent name-calling. Enter George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington's Ethics and Public Policy Center, who talks about his most recent book, Today, says Weigel, "order is especially vulnerable under the cultural conditions of a postmodern world unsure about its grasp on the truth of anything." Weigel, one of the foremost experts on Catholicism today in the world, looks at Pope Francis' challenges as well as looking back on the heroic actions of Pope John Paul II."The Fragility of Order: Catholic Reflections on Turbulent Times. by Lighthouse Faith

46 min listen

Amb. Sam Brownback: Governments Don’t Have A Right To Interfere With Religious Freedom: The future of religious freedom around the world weighs heavily on U.S. Ambassador Sam Brownback. Since February of this year the former Kansas Governor, U.S. Senator and congressman has been the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Thousands of people in the world today are being persecuted for their faith, and much of it is done legally through government anti-blasphemy and anti-conversion laws; case in point, the trial of American Pastor Matthew Brunson. The ambassador talks about the latest on him as well as the upcoming Ministerial on Religious Freedom, which he and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will lead. It's the first of its kind in the world; an international gathering of leaders from around the globe in Washington, D.C. that will promote religious freedom as a path to economic empowerment. by Lighthouse Faith

19 min listen

Dr. Edward Feser – Proving God Exists: One of the age old debates is whether or not God exists. And the other debate is whether or not you can prove it. Very few, if any of us approach the question of God with an open mind, or as Professor Edward Feser says, a blank mind. Even the atheist can't prove definitively there's no God. He or she can believe there's no God, but God's existence is not dependent on your belief. But Feser, a writer and philosopher, is one of the powerful minds in the world today who have looked at the arguments about the existence of God. In his book, "Five Proofs of the Existence of God," the young professor reaches back to the ancients to make his point that there is far more proof that God exists than not. by Lighthouse Faith

35 min listen

Melba Pattillo Beals – “I Will Not Fear”: It's been more than sixty years since that racially charged day when nine black students, protected by several national guardsmen, integrated the all-white Central High School. Most of us have only seen pictures and archive video of this iconic event in 1957, but Melba Pattillo Beals lived it. At just fifteen she was one of nine African American students to integrate Central High School in segregated Little Rock, Arkansas. Only her faith saw her through the hatred, anger and death threats she endured. Beals remembers that day with clarity. She writes about the journey of faith that gave her strength and courage to take on what must have seemed like the whole world. "I Will Not Fear," is her book that lives out for us all, Psalm 23. by Lighthouse Faith

28 min listen

Sarah Mae Speaks To a Universal Truth About Mothers and Daughters: A lot of women when asked about their relationship with their mother will answer: "It's Complicated." That's because mothers and daughters have a special bond that also makes their conflicts that much more hard to work through. To say Sarah Mae's relationship with her mother is beyond the normal complexities is putting it mildly. But that's just the beginning. She's a best-selling Christian author whose new book, "The Complicated Heart", shares her personal experience growing up with an alcoholic mother, whose own insecurities, anger and dysfunction became Sarah's. But that's not the end of the story; because as Sarah says, "dysfunction does not have to be your destiny." On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Sarah takes the listener through her healing and restoration that she says could only be possible because of the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Faith is what makes her whole, and light always finds a way to di by Lighthouse Faith

42 min listen

Dr. Russell Moore: “The Storm-Tossed Family”: t's not politics as usual for Dr. Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. Although the ERLC is the policy arm of the nation's more than 16 million Southern Baptists, Moore is a man of deep faith and has written a book about how that faith can shape family and home. But we also talked about the current political fight over the confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and the accusations against him by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. The podcast recorded before each testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, but Moore's comments shed light on how people of faith should respond.I by Lighthouse Faith

42 min listen

John O’Neill – The Fisherman’s Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican’s Secret Search: A wealthy Texas oil man, a controversial Pope, and a female archaeologist should have had nothing in common, but when it came to discovering the site of the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle, it took all three. Best-selling author, John O'Neill, tells one of the greatest theological stories of the century of one of the most significant finds since the Dead Sea Scrolls: Peter's crucified bones. It is the same Peter whom Jesus told, "Upon this rock, I will build my Church." In 2013 Pope Francis confirmed that Peter's crucified bones were buried underneath the altar of the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. But the intrigue and drama of how they were discovered has never been told... until now. Listen to the interview and be sure to check out John's book here. by Lighthouse Faith

24 min listen

Grammy Award Winning Musician JJ Wright Combines Jazz & Classical In His New Work About the Immaculate Conception: JJ Wright brings to audiences a new vision of religious music. No longer is glorifying God confined to specific lanes of either hymns or popular praise music, or even Gregorian Chant. Wright, a native of Buffalo, NY and a music professor at Notre Dame, has combined them all including jazz, to create his new work called Vespers for the Immaculate Conception. It's the kind of work the Advent Season has yet to see. And on this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, you can get a sample of some of the sounds of the work. Vespers will get a New York Premiere tonight, December 5th, 2019, at the famous and iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue under the baton of Dr. Jennifer Pascual, the music director of St. Patrick's, who has directed the Cathedral music in front of two Popes. Before you listen to the podcast, check out the trailer for the creation of this new piece. by Lighthouse Faith

28 min listen

Joni Eareckson Tada: Life is worth living, no matter how hard it can get. And one who knows is Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic since a diving accident fifty years ago. Today in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Joni is raising awareness of the help the disabled need now, and in the future. But she and her Christian ministry, Joni & Friends, are also fighting against the growing trend sweeping across the nation, to legalize doctor assisted suicide. It's a divinely ordained battle she is waging. by Lighthouse Faith

26 min listen

Chloe Howard – Standing Strong and Beautiful In the Face Of An Ugly World: She was born with a severe club foot, a common, but debilitating birth defect. But Chloe Howard's parents told her it made her special. Her pride though turned to despair when at 14 years old and a freshman in high school, classmates bullied and assaulted her because of the deformity. All of a sudden she felt ashamed of the part of her that made her feel exceptional. A legal fight ensued against the perpetrators, but ultimately Chloe's faith was stronger than her fears, and it helped her heal the brokenness. Now she works to make sure other young people are never made to feel isolated and alone. Inspired also by meeting U2's front man Bono, Chloe created a movement called Stand Beautiful. by Lighthouse Faith

20 min listen

Pastor TD Jakes: Soar! Build Your Vision from the Ground Up: He is a powerhouse of inspiration and wisdom. Bishop T.D. Jakes is known worldwide through his successful ministry out of his Dallas based church The Potter's House, which also includes a weekly television ministry program called The Potter's Touch viewed by more than three million people. He's also written more than forty books. We discuss his latest book "Soar: Build your vision from the ground up." The book, like the church itself, is a testament to Jakes' entrepreneurial skills in balancing faith with economic empowerment. Even if you don't go to church, or crack open a Bible, you've probably heard of Bishop T.D. Jakes: pastor, movie producer, businessman. Find out how he's faithfully carrying out God's mission. by Lighthouse Faith

29 min listen

Diana Butler Bass – Grateful: No matter our religious beliefs, we can all celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. But there's far more benefit to giving thanks than we ever imagined. Even scientists have discovered the good that being grateful brings to our minds, our bodies and our spirit. Diana Butler Bass, the author of "Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks", talks about the healing we can have personally when we give thanks, but also, how we can heal a divided world by becoming a "thankful society." by Lighthouse Faith

20 min listen

Phil Hotsenpiller- Biblical Prophecy and End Times: One Nation Without Law: Are we closer to the End Times? Fascinating, yet scary if true. Biblical prophecy of the End Times and warnings of a coming judgment are a big part of what draws people to and away from the Bible. It's one of the most questioned parts of the Judeo-Christian Holy Scriptures. Some of the signs are wars, terror, murder, general tumult. But how bad does lawlessness and disorder have to be to signal that we are living in the End Times? Phil Hotsenpiller is a noted theologian whose specialty has been talking about End Times. We talk about his recent book that takes a look at whether or not these are the worst days. by Lighthouse Faith

38 min listen

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Max Lucado – A Calming Voice in an Age of Anxiety

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