Charisma Connection

Rob Welch of For His Glory Ministries left the business world to enter vocational ministry. But first, God had to confront him with the idols in his life. Today, after fully yielding to God's call, he preaches the gospel effectively to large crowds, primarily in East and Central Africa. But, as he emphasized in this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson, For His Glory is focused more on multiplying disciple-making movements rather than hosting events that draw thousands.

Elisabeth Elliot's husband Jim and four other missionaries to an Ecuadorian tribe were speared to death in 1956. Their martyrdom made international news. Elliot endured and even returned to the jungle with her young daughter and another missionary, Rachel Saint, to live and minister to that tribe. Bestselling author Ellen Vaughn spent three years learning more about Elliot through candid interviews and Elliot's private, unpublished journals. Learn more about the joys and challenges of Elliot's life in this interview with host Chris Johnson and in Vaughn's new authorized biography, "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot."

Author and pastor Steve Pixler joins host Chris Johnson to help ordinary believers get in the game of life and advance God's kingdom on earth. He also shares how he found freedom from years of false teaching in the church. At the end of the show, Pastor Steve leads us in a powerful prayer. Learn more about him and his books, including "Get in the Game," at stevepixler.com.

Deborah Smith Pegues has filled many leadership roles in her life, including a vice president at a Fortune 500 company and a certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speaker. A bestselling author, Pegues brings her experience and expertise to her new book, "Lead Like a Woman," and her joyful personality and presence to this interview on women in leadership with host Chris Johnson.        

God is using Kingdom Encounters International evangelist Caleb Wampler to see an amazing number of salvations, healings and other miracles around the world. He and Joshua Smith, who partners with him in ministry, join host Chris Johnson in this episode. Listen as Wampler shares about how he saw a vision of Jesus and how Daniel Kolenda sent him out for ministry.

With his many years of experience in audio, video and broadcast TV, Brian Falatovich of Midwest Digital AV seeks to meet the needs of churches and ministries with both new and pre-owned equipment to serve their particular needs. Christians who are overseas missionaries have found Midwest Digital's products suitable for their environment as well. Listen as Falatovich shares some of these success stories with host Chris Johnson in this episode.

Tim Ross, lead pastor at Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas, is author of "Upset the World," but "upset" may not mean what you think it means. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, find out how Jesus can turn your world upside down for good so you, in turn, can do the same for others.

How should Christians behave in this digital age? Daniel Darling, author, pastor and senior vice president for communications at National Religious Broadcasters, has thought through that question and helps believers apply biblical wisdom to the use of today's social media platforms in his new book, "A Way With Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good." In this episode, host Chris Johnson talked with Pastor Dan about how we can exercise information discipline for good and God's glory. 

Five-time GRAMMY nominee Matthew West talks with host Chris Johnson about the inspiration behind the songs on his latest release, "Brand New." West also shares how he "found God on a blue couch" and the fun behind his "Quarantine Life" video.

Leadership equals influence, Dr. Tom De Vries told host Chris Johnson in this episode. As president and CEO of The Global Leadership Network, De Vries invites everyone who exercises influence, from moms to pastors to business leaders, to learn about how to lead in a stronger, God-glorifying way through The Global Leadership Summit. The Aug. 6-7, 2020, summit is "the world’s largest leadership event," and will feature top speakers, including President George W. Bush and Pastor Craig Groeschel.

Inspirational author Maggie Wallem Rowe shares personal reflections and powerful stories in her new book, "This Life We Share," which was endorsed by Bible teacher Beth Moore. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Rowe offers her insights on living well with God and others on life's journey.

Dr. Deb Waterbury has a big goal. Through her Love Everlasting Ministries, she wants to educate and empower women around the globe. Her ministry reach is expanding, but her primary focus now is Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, and she's seeing both spiritual and economic results through the Reap What You Sew school. Women are learning the tailoring trade, which has been so beneficial Waterbury is expanding to other trades with Project Malonda. Learn more about this kingdom-building ministry in this episode with host Chris Johnson.

Known as the "Investment Preacher," Assemblies of God Pastor Anthony Wright owns and operates Retirement Specialty Group, a faith-based investing firm. Wright found out the hard way that what he was preaching against in the pulpit he was actually supporting with his investments. Today, his firm exists to help Christians avoid supporting with their money what they don't believe in with their heart. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Wright about his significant success in business and in the pastorate and how he puts his experience to use in helping fellow believers. 

In his nine-year study of the evidence and answers for the Christian faith, Abdu Murray was faced with a life-altering question, "Why are you a Muslim?" Find out how he wrestled with this question, decided to follow Christ and eventually became senior vice president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (rzim.org). In this interview with host Chris Johnson, Murray reflects on Zacharias' recent passing and shares from the book they wrote together, "Seeing Jesus From the East."

Group Publishing VBS expert Jody Brolsma shares advice on how to serve families with summer programming, either online or in neighborhoods, during the coronavirus pandemic. How do you adapt when many churches are not holding their usual Vacation Bible School program? Brolsma shares what to do and why it's important with host Chris Johnson and "Charisma Connection" listeners.

Dr. Michael Bommarito, director of MyTrinity Online, shares about the new undergraduate and graduate programs at the Assemblies of God school. He also discusses with host Chris Johnson program flexibility and finances, as well as his own passion and path to a theological education.

WOW VBS will reach children around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The online, four-day Virtual Bible Spectacular Event will be livestreamed so that families and churches can participate, even if they're already signed up for a traditional VBS this summer. Family entertainer and evangelist Scott Humston spoke with host Chris Johnson about this interactive program that may also help families reach their neighbors for Christ. Enjoy this episode and go to wowvbs.live for more information.

Shane W. Rosseiger, founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center, calls believers to a no-compromise life in his latest book, "Nuggets From Heaven." Find out what God's Word has to say about why gold is important in the believer's life and how God's refining process purifies the Christian. Download his latest book here along with his other six books free of charge.

Bibles For The World partners with national workers to effectively shares God's Word and reach their own people with the gospel. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, find out from Bibles For The World President and CEO John Pudaite about the headhunter from his family who gave his life to Christ and what happened as a result.

Radicals in Nigeria are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to burn churches, kill pastors and make whole villages unlivable. That's what makes the work of Judd Saul's organization, Equipping the Persecuted, all the more important. But in the third and final episode of this series, he tells the story of what happened when some Christians chose retaliation instead of reliance on God. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Saul, who shares how God redeemed this situation for the good of the Nigerian people and for His glory.