This episode was released on April 26, 2024.

Join us on Charisma as Carl Wesley Anderson shares his powerful story of hearing God's voice and receiving 21 keys that changed his life forever. Find out how a simple question led to a life-altering revelation about life and death. Subscribe now for more inspiring stories and spiritual insights!

This episode was released on June 14, 2024.

Jennifer Bagnaschi shares her powerful testimony of leaving her body and experiencing heaven in a powerful experience. She describes seeing Jesus and being brought back to her family. Jennifer also opens up about other supernatural encounters with God, angels, and spiritual warfare. Learn how her experiences strengthened her faith and led her to start the Deep Believer YouTube channel. Jennifer discusses the full armor of God and the authority we have in Christ over evil spirits. This interview will inspire and encourage you in your own walk with the Lord.

This episode was published on October 18, 2024.

In this powerful episode, Chris Garcia shares a gripping testimony of a demonic attack he experienced shortly before encountering the gospel. Chris opens up about his family's background in Puerto Rican spiritualism and Santeria, and how he was plagued by supernatural experiences from a young age.

On the night of March 3, 2006, Chris recounts a terrifying encounter where he was attacked by a tall, invisible spiritual entity that physically manifested and tried to choke him. Despite trying to call on various religious figures and deities, it was only when Chris invoked the name of Jesus that the demonic presence fled.

This life-changing experience led Chris to accept Christ and begin a journey of seeking God's presence and power. He shares additional supernatural visions and encounters he's had over the years, highlighting the importance of discernment, authority in Christ, and the role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual warfare.

Don't miss this gripping testimony of God's deliverance and the power of the name of Jesus. Chris also discusses his new book 'Fresh Oil' and how it can help believers deepen their intimacy with the Holy Spirit."

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As a seminary student, Brad Long was turned off by the charismatic renewal movement. Today he is executive director of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI, prmi.org), an interdenominational group associated with the worldwide movement of the Holy Spirit since 1966. He is joined by Rev. Martin Boardman, who serves as prayer mobilizer for PRMI (discernwith.us), in this episode with host Chris Johnson on what God is doing through this international ministry focused on following the Word and Spirit of God.

Sometimes adults forget how naive children are because they often seem so smart. But children do need parents, grandparents and other adults to protect them, especially when it comes to their boundaries as they seek attention and acceptance. Vulnerable children can get in trouble and even be wooed by those who would exploit them in the dark world of sex trafficking, says Julie Haltom, director of education at The Samaritan Women. Find out more in host Chris Johnson's interview with Haltom in our "Set the Captives Free" human trafficking series.

Sex trafficking victims often carry deep wounds from their childhood. Jeanne Allert, founder of The Samaritan Women, a nonprofit organization serving trafficking victims, shares in this episode that divorce, financial difficulties and fatherlessness are stress factors that can wound and lay the groundwork for a person to become a sex trafficking victim. Allert and Calvin Fanning, director of shelter mentoring at The Institute for Shelter Care, address these wounds in their work with trafficking survivors. Learn more in this interview with host Chris Johnson about how a person becomes a trafficking victim and how the church is rising up to help victims get free of the sex trade.

God is on the move through The Missionary Church International (TMCI). Bringing together pastors, chaplains and missionaries around the world, TMCI allows ministries to remain independent but be connected with each other under this umbrella organization. Bishop Bob Coulter shares with show host Chris Johnson that the ministries of TMCI have seen 47,000 salvations around the globe. Listen to learn more about what God is doing through The Missionary Church International.  

John Polis is a Vietnam veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, so he knows something about going into battle. But it's spiritual warfare that Dr. Polis is focused on in his book "Victorious" (johnpolis.com). In this episode with host Chris Johnson, he shares how going to war as a Marine helped him become a stronger Christian. He's learned how to do battle against enemies such as fear and illness, and he shares testimonies of miracles he and his family have experienced. Be instructed and inspired as you listen and move from faith to faith.

Bev Bradley of Remnant Ministries International believes we must know what the Word of God says about us as Christians. Seeing our lives and circumstances from God's perspective changes everything. Bradley, author of "If God Can Find David: Discovering Your Kingdom Destiny," shares with host Chris Johnson what it means to have a deeper relationship with Christ that impacts the believer's daily life.

During the Holocaust in World War II, Norman Frajman suffered in four concentration camps. He lost more than 100 members of his extended family. But he knows he is still here for a purpose, to share with young people the voices that have been silenced in this genocide. The 90-year-old survivor credits the grace and providence of God for his life. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Frajman for his powerful and personal perspective on the tragedy of the Holocaust that ended the lives of 6 million Jews.

Having ready access to clean water to meet daily needs can change a life. You can make a difference by hosting or participating in World Vision's Global 6K for Water (worldvision6k.org), held this year on May 16. It's easier than you might think to change the life of a woman or child who is responsible to get water for their family each day. Listen to this episode as host Chris Johnson interviews the race director, Ashley Colquitt, to find out how you can help.

Thousands of people who endured the Holocaust during World War II now suffer poverty in the U.S. Through the NOW for Holocaust Survivors initiative, Irv Geffen, senior vice president of MorseLife Foundation, calls Christians and Jews to work together and compassionately serve these survivors who have suffered their whole lives. Listen to this episode with host Chris Johnson to learn how you can help bless the Jewish people who lived through this genocide.

Music was therapy for Reuwen "Ruby" Sosnowicz, a Jewish man living in Poland during the Holocaust in World War II. Later, he co-founded the New Holocaust Survivor Band (thenewholocaustsurvivorband.com) with another survivor. His daughter, Chana Rose, who is also in the band, says God had a beautiful purpose for it.

Now in his later years, Mr. Ruby benefits from the NOW campaign, a partnership funded by Christian Women for Israel (christianwomenforisrael.org) and The Esther 414 Foundation (theesther414foundation.com). In this episode, host Chris Johnson talks with Chana Rose about being her father's caretaker.

Find out how you can help these survivors, many who live in poverty, and hear Mr. Ruby's peace-filled message at the end of this episode.

This episode was released on October 25, 2024.

In this captivating interview, John Matarazzo sits down with Tony Merkel, the host of the popular podcast "The Confessionals." Tony shares his powerful testimony of how God called him from being a truck driver to a full-time podcaster, giving voice to those with extraordinary supernatural experiences.

Delving into the depths of the spiritual realm, Tony candidly discusses the spiritual warfare he has faced and the lessons he has learned about the importance of maintaining strong boundaries and engaging in constant prayer. He also explores intriguing theories about the connection between ancient entities, such as the Nephilim, and modern-day cryptids and paranormal phenomena.

This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in the supernatural, the spiritual battle between good and evil, and the transformative power of faith. Prepare to be challenged, enlightened, and inspired as Tony Merkel shares his remarkable journey and insights.

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Nancy Stafford is a staple on the small screen, having played a variety of roles on "Matlock" and "St. Elsewhere," in Hallmark movies and more. Before that, she was a successful model, and that's when she developed skin cancer that could have ended her career. Stafford shares with host Chris Johnson how God showed her that beauty is more than just skin deep and how she came to choose Jesus out of all of the world religions she had studied. She also shares about her new romantic comedy film, "First Lady," coming to theaters Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Listen to this wide-ranging conversation with the former model, actress, author and speaker.

Former gang member and prisoner Darius Gover found Jesus in prison, but it wasn't just a born-again experience that means nothing after release to life outside. Thanks to the ministry of Jesus Inside Prison Ministry (jipm.org) and Jesus House in Indianapolis, Gover has a new life in mid-life. He runs a small business and shares some other exciting news in this show. Listen to hear the incredible story he shares with host Chris Johnson in this final "From Crime to Christ" episode.

Kevin King knows what it's like to live inside the four walls of a prison. From age 21, he was in and out of prison in a never-ending cycle. But today he is free in Jesus, thanks to the work of the Jesus Inside Prison Ministry (jipm.org) and Jesus House in Indianapolis. Listen to hear the incredible story he shares with host Chris Johnson in this second "From Crime to Christ" episode.

William Bumphus preaches in prisons all over the U.S., but years ago, he didn't even believe in Jesus or the Bible. A repeat offender, he was a thief and a burglar. He drank alcohol and did hard drugs. But when Bumphus was facing a 60-year prison sentence, God got a hold of his life and radically turned it around. Miraculously he was let out of prison after serving only 10 months of a four-year sentence. Today, he and his wife, evangelist Juanita Bumphus, run the Jesus Inside Prison Ministry (jipm.org) in Indianapolis. Listen to hear the incredible story he shared with host Chris Johnson in this first of three "From Crime to Christ" episodes.

In this episode of the "Remembering the Holocaust" series, Howard Shapiro, a rabbi, and Bill Callahan, a Christian advocate for the Jewish people, discuss with host Chris Johnson the importance of coming together now to meet the needs of Holocaust survivors with thousands of them living in poverty. Millions of Christians turned their backs on the Jewish people during World War II, Callahan points out, so now is the time to meet the needs of those who survived wartime persecution and death camps. Christians and Jews are now standing with each other in unity to help these survivors and to warn against antisemitism now on the rise in America. Listen to learn what you can do to bless the Jewish people and especially Holocaust survivors.

In this "Remembering the Holocaust" series, host Chris Johnson interviews those who have come alongside survivors of the Holocaust in World War II to assist them as they age. This episode introduces the NOW Campaign and shares the needs of Holocaust survivors. Chris interviews Pastor Leah Miles of The Esther 414 Foundation and Christian Women for Israel, which partners with Morse Life and the NOW Campaign, and Dr. Jenni Frumer, director of the Holocaust Survivor Assistance NOW initiative and director of strategic initiatives for Next Generations of Holocaust Survivors. Learn how you can be empowered to bless the Jewish people and take action to help Holocaust survivors.

Can you pray for an election without coming down on one political side or another? Dave Butts, Harvest Prayer Ministries president and National Day of Prayer chairman, believes so. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, he shares how to pray Scripture-informed prayers for our leaders and for those who might follow them into key positions on local, state and national levels of leadership and service.

H.O.T. House of Truth pastor and author Shane W. Roessiger calls believers to eat of the bread of life Jesus provides, the bread that truly satisfies. In this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson, he discusses his new book, "Manna From Heaven," which encourages Christians to keep in step with the Spirit. He addresses such topics as living by faith to please God, ministering as the body of Christ and offense and pride in the church. Visit hothouseoftruth.com for more information about Roessiger's ministry.

The modern Jewish people actually do not have a Bible written in a way they can understand it, but that will soon change. Maoz Israel has set out to remedy that problem with a modern Hebrew translation of "The Narrated Bible in Chronological Order." Shani Ferguson speaks with host Chris Johnson about this much-needed project and the work of this messianic ministry.

Hear how Leket Israel, Israel’s national food bank, rescues healthy food for Israel's needy. Ray MacDonald, director of Christian Connections for Leket Israel, explains how there is a surplus in food that Leket delivers to those who need it. MacDonald shares how important it is to help Israel and what Christians can do to get involved.

This episode was released on October 25, 2024.

In this powerful interview, John Matarazzo sits down with Kap Chatfield to hear his incredible testimony of how an encounter with God radically transformed him from an atheist to a Spirit-filled online pastor. Kap shares the supernatural dream that led him to move to Omaha, Nebraska, and the life-changing baptism in the Holy Spirit that empowered his ministry. Discover how Kap is using online platforms to reach people worldwide with the gospel and the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit. This interview is a must-watch for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with God and the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.

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Pastor Ruth Hendrickson knows what it means to be labeled wrongly and in a way that defines your life. As a child, she was once incorrectly labeled "retarded" because of a speech impediment. She had to learn not to let what other people said about her define her, but instead to walk out her identity in Christ. Today, after years of serving on staff in a church setting, she trains believers to find emotional healing, operate in the prophetic and serve on ministry teams. Listen and enjoy this wide-ranging conversation between Pastor Ruth and host Chris Johnson on Charisma Connection.

"Lord, if you're there and you can hear me, I can't get myself out of this one." After Candice Smithyman prayed that prayer years ago, Jesus radically changed her life. Today, after working the Scripture and being transformed by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Smithyman knows God meets you in your place of pain just as He met her. Serving the church along with her pastor-husband, Adam, Dr. Smithyman also leads her own ministry of healing, deliverance and miracles. Learn more about her ministry and her upcoming book, "Releasing Heaven," in this episode with host Chris Johnson and on her website, candicesmithyman.com.

Mark Casto grew up Pentecostal, and as a young man, he had a fervor for preaching. Being thrust into the pulpit and with his influence expanding, something radical happened. God shut it all down. Casto was stuck performing in ministry instead of living out of the overflow of God's love. Today, after being mentored and experiencing God's love, his life and ministry are radically different. Find out what Pastor Mark shares with host Chris Johnson about learning this life lesson the hard way and how you can avoid it in your own life.

Curt Landry unfolds the power and promise inherent in the feasts of the Lord, including Passover and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In these feasts, the God of the universe invites us to be with Him. We not only fellowship with other believers, but we also fellowship with Him. Find out more about what the feasts point to in this episode with host Chris Johnson. This is the final episode in our three-part Charisma Connection series on "The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith." We invite you to learn more about the feasts of the Lord at curtlandry.com.

Studying the Bible does not have to be daunting. There are plenty of accessible tools, including Bible dictionaries, guides and commentaries, for anyone who wants to better understand God's Word. Ellen Wildman, Bible marketing specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources, talks with host Chris Johnson about these "Bible helps" in the conclusion of our five-part Christian Standard Bible (CSB) series.

Gang member and heroin addict Louie Rosado nearly died at 22. But God. Rosado tells how God reached into his heart with love and radically took hold of his life. Today, he has a ministry that ministers through medical clinics and portable outreaches, from California to Cuba and beyond. Find out how this faith-filled man believes God to meet his ministry needs to help a hurting world. Listen to this episode with host Chris Johnson, and learn more about Medical Mission Adventures at mmadventures.org.

It's hard for adults to defend their Christian faith in a hostile society. Children also encounter friends or teachers who question their faith. But now, there's a great tool to help kids engage in these important conversations. The "CSB Defend Your Faith Bible" helps kids 8-12 speak about Jesus, find answers to tough questions and show that science does, in fact, support Scripture. Focus on the Family's Jesse Florea talks with host Chris Johnson about this special children's Bible.

Pastor Matt Rogers found a way to doodle his way to disciplemaking. After answering a confused young believer’s questions over breakfast, Rogers drew the 7 Arrows Bible study method on a restaurant napkin. The method became the basis for the "CSB Seven Arrows Bible" (sevenarrowsbible.com) and its simple tool for mature Christians to disciple younger believers. Learn more about this special Bible in Rogers' interview with host Chris Johnson.

Have you ever thought about owning more than one study Bible? LifeWay's Bible Marketing Strategist Eric Mullett has seen the benefit of using multiple study Bibles in his reading and study. Mullett brings his expertise on the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) to Charisma Connection in this episode with host Chris Johnson. He believes Christians can grow fast and deep when they choose to use multiple study Bibles to more fully grasp God’s Word. He offers an overview of the different study Bibles available in the CSB translation (csbible.com) in this show, the second of a five-part series.

If you're shopping in a bookstore or perusing the web for the best Bible to buy for yourself or a gift, you might get confused about the many options available today. But Trevin Wax, director for Bibles and reference at LifeWay Christian Resources, is thankful that so many translations are available. He believes the one he uses most, the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), is both accurate for study and readable even for new Christians. Find out why he thinks the CSB serves the body of Christ so well in this interview, the first episode of a five-part series on the CSB with host Chris Johnson. To learn even more about the CSB, go to csbible.com.

This episode was released on November 1, 2024.

In this exclusive interview, Katie Souza shares her incredible and eye-opening experiences with serpent spirits and supernatural entities like werewolves. Dive deep into the spiritual warfare that Katie has faced and learn how she has overcome these demonic attacks through the power of God's fire. This is a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the reality of the spiritual realm and how to walk in victory. Don't miss this exclusive look into Katie's remarkable testimony.

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Southwest Airlines Captain Tammie Jo Shults lived through the near-devastating descent of her Boeing 737 in Philadelphia. On April 17, 2018, she and her crew successfully landed the plane after engine failure and rapid decompression, saving the lives of 148 people. Shults, one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the U.S. Navy, overcome many obstacles in her career and found her value in Christ. Her training and God's peace kicked in the day she nearly lost a jet plane full of passengers. In this episode with host Chris Johnson and in her new book, "Nerves of Steel," Shults tells the story of how she got through that emergency landing.

World-renowned flutist and composer Peg Luke has sold out Carnegie Hall a dozen times. Now she brings her exceptional talent and encouraging heart to her music based on the biblical Psalms. Her new recording, "Peg Luke's Psalm Space" (psalmspace.com), aims to inspire listeners with hope and healing. Enjoy some of the music and her visit with host Chris Johnson in this episode of Charisma Connection and share it with friends who need their spirits lifted today.

God never lies. He stands by His promises. Believers can count on God to uphold the covenants He has made. Curt Landry reflects on the character of God and the covenants He has made with His people. Want to know the difference between the Old and New Covenants? What about conditional and unconditional covenants? How does the land of Israel relate to a covenant? Curt Landry, founder of Curt Landry Ministries and House of David Ministries, shares his expertise on the subject in this second of three podcast episodes with Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson.

As a public school science teacher for 45 years, Neill Russell has seen that America does not honor God as creator. America is at a "dangerous crossroads," Russell says in this episode with Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson. He believes it's time to declare God's sovereignty over America ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Americans must acknowledge God in every way and look to Him to direct our path, putting God first. Russell is also getting this important message out through a line of witnessing apparel at putgodfirstamerica.com.

Larry Stockstill thinks of himself as a missionary stuck in a pastor's body. Formerly the lead pastor of Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Pastor Larry started a mission multiplication effort called the Surge Project (surgeproject.com) in 2000. Surge Project funds accountable national workers in their own countries to reach their own people and equips them with all they need to succeed. Pastor Larry calls this movement relational, organic church planting, and it's effective. Learn more in this episode as host Chris Johnson interviews him about this global church planting initiative.

Reclaiming Your Forgotten Heritage, shares the story of how he was born an orphan and later in life reclaimed his Jewish heritage. Landry, founder of Curt Landry Ministries and House of David Ministries, believes that when the Christian understands the roots of his faith, it makes a significant difference in his spiritual walk. This episode with host Chris Johnson is Part 1 of a 3-part series on the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.

Even though you're a Christian, do you find you're still in bondage to Satan's lies? Do you have the courage to move into freedom? Sterling Sawyer, founder of Liberty Tree Ministries, shares how the Holy Spirit can help us hunt out the lies we believe. Root out the lies and deal with your fears so you can find courage to walk in freedom. Put a smile on your Father's face as you live out your identity in Christ.

Are you looking for supernatural healing for your body and mind? Sometimes modern medicine and fallen creation don't have the answers we're looking for to get well. Acclaimed author and pastor Joseph Prince points believers to holy Communion for spiritual and physical health. The Last Supper is for you and can be taken even three times a day to remember the death of Christ and seek your healing. Listen to this special interview with Pastor Prince and to host Chris Johnson as she shares takeaways to apply to your own life.

Pastor Trey Kent and Dr. Kie Bowman, authors of City of Prayer, have seen thousands of believers come together to pray for one of America’s largest and most unchurched cities. If you’ve ever wanted to see your city or area transformed by the gospel, listen as host Chris Johnson interviews these two pastors about their experience leading a prayer movement in Austin, Texas.

Jennifer Wilde came from a life of wealth and fame but tried to take her own life in her early 20s. She only found meaning when she was saved at 25. Then God gave her a vision of many millions being saved. Now through the One God - One Day - One Africa (1GDA) evangelistic campaign, she prays her vision comes to fruition. Learn more about how this campaign is bringing global ministries together to reach people in more than 50 African nations in May 2020. Wilde shares her powerful vision in this episode with host Chris Johnson.

This episode was released on November 8, 2024.

In this powerful interview, Pastor David Friend shares his extraordinary journey of surviving the devastating effects of Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. Drafted into the military at a young age, David's life was forever changed when he was exposed to the toxic herbicide while serving on the frontlines.

Years later, David's health began to deteriorate, and he was faced with a devastating cancer diagnosis linked to his Agent Orange exposure. Yet, through his unwavering faith in God, David experienced miraculous healing and restoration, defying the odds and medical prognosis.

Join us as Pastor David vulnerably recounts his harrowing experiences, the physical and spiritual battles he endured, and the profound ways God intervened to save his life. Hear how David's story of survival has inspired him to advocate for other veterans affected by Agent Orange and to share the message of God's abundant life and healing power.

This interview is a testament to the power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the miraculous ways God can work, even in the midst of the most challenging circumstances. Prepare to be encouraged, inspired, and filled with hope as you witness Pastor David Friend's miraculous story of surviving Agent Orange.

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If you battle with depression, fight alcohol or drug habits or endured trauma in your past, you are not alone. Millions of Americans face mental health challenges every day.

Dr. Dave Hoskins visits with host Chris Johnson to discuss how Florida's Honey Lake Clinic (honeylake.clinic) serves people in need from around the country. "Dr. Dave" also reflects on how the church treats believers when they have mental or emotional health issues. Listen to learn more about this expanding top-rated mental health clinic.

Volunteers are critical to every local church. Author Christina Angelakos brings her strategic leadership training to Volunteer University, a growing church program that understands the value of volunteers and their need for training appropriate to their personalities and skills. Her book, Volunteer, helps church volunteers serve with excellence, whether they are parking lot attendants, children's workers or security guards. Angelakos visits with host Chris Johnson in the Charisma Podcast Network studio.

Born in communist East Germany, Sven Lauch was 15 when the unthinkable happened. The Berlin Wall fell, opening the East to the West. He found himself in a state of shock and realized overnight that his worldview was a lie. As a young man, life in East Germany was good, or so he thought. But his parents later admitted that they had had to live under 24-hour surveillance. On the lighter side of life, Lauch enjoyed going to coffee shops, and that led him to a youth cafe and a Christian camp. Eventually he was saved. Listen as host Chris Johnson talks with Lauch about how the fall of the Berlin Wall exposed his inner walls and how Jesus made a difference in his life.