Andy Chrisman is a former member of the music group, 4Him as well as a solo recording artist and worship leader. But what you'll find in this podcast is much more than just musical talent - you'll hear his heart and the incredible stories behind so many amazing and beloved songs. Come along for the ride as we catch up with our friend, Andy!

Are you ready for a brand new season of The Charles Billingsley Podcast??!!

We are so excited to be back with you. Today, we try to catch up after an extremely eventful summer. So join us as we fill everyone in on what's been going on and what's to come.

Did you know that one of the most common illnesses is mental illness. More than 40 million adults, just in the U.S., suffer from some anxiety disorder. So many of us live with fear on a daily basis. And the news and social media aren't making it any better! We know that God tells us not to worry or be anxious. But how?? Charles dives into this and shares with us some keys that will open the lock on those chains of fear, worry, and anxiety.

It seems many of us want to be like everyone else - to blend in. But that's not the best way to live at all. Today, Charles shares with us the important principle of how to share love, joy, peace and so much more just by letting your light shine - and being a real life salt shaker!

How do you take an entire TV season and boil it down into a best selling book? Join us as we welcome back New York times best-selling author, Jerry Jenkins. He's already sold more than 73 million books and he's far from finished. Now, he's taking his son's hit series, The Chosen, and turning into incredible novels. You'll hear some behind the scenes stories as well as some of his favorite scenes.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to have a restart. Whether you are trying to start something new or working to stop doing things that haven't worked so well... there's no better time than right now. Today, Charles brings us an encouraging message about how God The Potter has a purpose and plan for you - no matter how broken you think you are. You are priceless when in the hands of the Master Potter!

Genesis 2:7 (ESV)

Isaiah 64:8 (ESV)

Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NKJV)

The Potter

He has a purpose

Psalms 40:1-2 (NKJV)

He has a plan

Psalm 139:13-14 (CSB)

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

A. He Never Takes His Eyes off of HIs Creation

Psalm 139:15-16 (ESV)

B. He Never Takes His Mind off of His Creation

Psalm 139 (CSB)

C. He Never Takes His Hands off of His Creation

Psalm 139:5-10 (ESV)

You’ve probably heard all of your life about the “true meaning of Christmas.” But what does that mean? Even Ebenezer Scrooge in a ‘Christmas Carol’ said, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year.” How can you honor Christmas all year long? Could it all be wrapped up in one word! On today’s very special podcast, Charles wraps up 2023 by walking us through some life lessons focused on that one word that will truly help you not only have a very Merry Christmas but also a Happy New Year!!

Do you have your Christmas menu all picked out? What are your family's holiday favorites? Today, our return guest, Chef William, takes us all the way through an incredible Christmas menu with mouth-watering recipes from how to cook a perfect duck (yes, we said duck!) to the best way to smoke your prime-rib. And if that's not enough, wait until dessert! Get your notes out for this very special and unique episode.

Have you ever thought that the root of many of our health and emotional issues stems from a lack of rest? God thought it important enough to base one of the Ten Commandments around this issue. And today's guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, is truly an expert on the importance of what she calls "Sacred Rest". She fills us in on the 7 different types of rest and which one you may need most!

He’s a world-class leader who has risen to the top of two worlds – the Armed Services and Higher Education. But you really don’t know Dr. Dondi Costin, Liberty University President, until you know his wife, Vickey! You won’t want to miss this incredible podcast where we dive deep into what it’s like to live the military life of a General and his wife– and then leave it all for something unknown.

No matter where you're from, you've probably heard her live or one of her recordings. Chonda Pierce could be called the Queen of Country comedy. On today's podcast, she sits down to pull back the curtain of her story and have a ton of laughs with the guys. She also explains how, despite the incredible success she's had, she still had to come to terms with something she didn't even realize she had made a goal but never accomplished.

www.chonda.org/

www.facebook.com/chondapierce

Are you struggling with a relationship in your life that just doesn't ever seem to go right? What if you found an answer - something that you could use starting today? Shaunti Feldhahn sits back down with us to explain just how important kindness is and how it can transform any relationship - starting with you!

https://shaunti.com/tb-books/the-kindness-challenge/

It may be the one thing in life that is most desired but the hardest to give. Forgiveness is freely given from God to each one of us. But do you know the true freedom that is found when you forgive someone who has wronged you? Charles dives into this amazing topic and shares how you can experience this one word that can change your entire life!

Things aren't always as they appear from the outside. And no one knows that better than Penny Nance. She is the CEO and President of the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization, Concerned Women for America. In this episode, Penny takes us behind the scenes in Israel and tells us real stories from ground zero of the conflict in Gaza.

If you are like many… you have been watching the conflict and tragedy in Israel and Gaza with sadness and horror. We see evil personified, and we see the ramifications of what happens after. There are hundreds of dead, many held hostage, many more wounded and thousands upon thousands fleeing for their lives. But what is behind all this? And why should we care? We dive into it all with Mark Jenkins, an Israeli expert who has worked with Yad Vashem, AIPAC, and the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.

#hopeforIsrael

https://www.facebook.com/hopeforisrael

Pray for Jerusalem song: https://youtu.be/1k8axEPL_CY

You can’t watch any kind of media today without seeing the pain and suffering of millions around the world. From the crisis in the Middle East to Ukraine – many are being persecuted. And that’s right where today’s podcast guest has been for years. Johnnie Moore has been called one of America's most influential evangelical leaders, but he is known for his multi-faith work at the intersection of faith and foreign policy. Especially when it comes to persecuted believers. Learn the back story of what is going on around the world today and how it can truly help your faith!

She's the queen of print. Now, she's about to conquer the silver screen! Join Charles as he talks with Karen Kingsbury about her very first novel to become a movie! She also talks about how she is taking her fiction family - the Baxters - and giving us a sneak peek into how the whole story started. This is truly a must-listen-to episode!

Have you ever met a real superhero? How about one that almost died? Today, join us as we sit down with Hercules! Larger-than-life actor, Kevin Sorbo and his wife, Sam, share with us the incredible highs and tragic lows of coming close to death and then actually being kicked out of Hollywood- maybe one of the first victims of cancel culture. Now, he and Sam make more movies than ever, like the soon-to-be-released, Miracle in East Texas - all for a different audience and a higher purpose.

https://www.sorbostudios.com/

https://www.kevinsorbo.net/

https://www.samsorbo.com/

We are so happy to have one of our favorite guests back on the podcast. Ike Reighard is a pastor, an author, and even a “Chief People Officer” of a mortgage company. We heard his amazing story of tragedy, loss, and recovery. But now he dives into what it takes to be a leader who people actually want to follow. And he’s proven it over and over. And no matter what your occupation or station in life is – you are a leader. Get out something to write with because there is so much incredible wisdom coming to you from a man who is as smart as he is funny!

Noel Yeatts has been living on, or near, mission work most of her life. And now, as the president of World Help, she is on the cutting edge of humanitarian work around the globe. But today, she takes us behind the scenes of some of the neediest places and puts a human face on tragedy. She also dives into the hard questions of the "either/or" of helping others - how it's time to stop having to choose between the physical or spiritual needs of our neighbors around the world.

www.worldhelp.net

www.worldhelp.net/bothbook

Reba McEntire, Michael McDonald, Toby Mac. These are just a few of the amazing singers with whom today's podcast guests have shared the stage.

A couple of months ago, Charles had an idea to invite the five best musicians in the country to gather in the studio for only one week to create an album spontaneously. This amazing project is coming out in just a few weeks. But in today's episode, we bring everyone together and pull back the curtain - not just about making this album but about the entire music industry.

Have you ever felt like you were a passenger instead of the driver of your life? Realizing days, weeks, and even years are flying by and you don't know where they went?

Lance Witt helps us kick off Season 4 with a down-to-earth and insightful episode that really digs into how to live with a "healthy soul" and lead with purpose and passion. Lance knows what he's talking about. While leading the 40 Days of Purpose campaign he realized he wasn't taking care of himself and everyone around him was suffering. Today, after more than 40 years of experience, he helps all of us to "own, live, and love our one and only life."

Resources:

In 2007, Lance launched a ministry called Replenish.

https://replenish.net/

Lance’s books include…

• Replenish… a resource for pastors and ministry leaders on doing ministry without losing their soul.
• https://www.amazon.com/Replenish-Leading-Healthy-Lance-Witt-ebook/dp/B004WOS1DS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Replenish+witt&qid=1624305902&sr=8-1

• High Impact Teams… a resource to catalyze teams to increased health and high performance.
• https://www.amazon.com/High-Impact-Teams-Lance-Witt/dp/0801075688/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OTJIK4FXEXKM&keywords=high+impact+teams+lance+witt&qid=1694600374&sprefix=high+impact+teams+%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

• Your ONE Life… This newest book is focused on helping people own, live, and love their one and only life.
• https://www.amazon.com/Your-One-Life-Live-Love/dp/1540901661/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

In this final edition of the third season, the guys come together to share best practices and examples of how best to communicate to just about any audience in just about any setting. Sit back for a fun and informative episode that gives a glimpse of Charles' philosophy of communication.

When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to Nashville in search of a brighter future. With just their six children (including Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke from For KING & COUNTRY) and suitcases, David and Helen set out to rebuild their lives. That's the premise of the new movie coming out this week called, Unsung Hero. In this inspiring podcast, we will dive deeper and hear the heart and soul of this couple who helped start Hillsong Music. It's way more than just the music and packed auditoriums. It's a deeper love that comes out in just about everything they say.

https://unsunghero.movie/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mYkDJ1vBg4

We are now in the heat of Summer - and that means to many of us it's time to heat up the smoker and start to barbeque! But there are so many ways to get that awesome taste. That's why we decided to talk with our friend, Chef William Sigley, for his take on great ways to get the most from your smoker and truly wow the guests at your next cookout! Get ready to take notes on this super interesting and helpful episode.

We are so thankful for the people we’ve been able to talk with and the stories we’ve been able to hear on the first few seasons of The Charles Billingsley Podcast! We take another trip down memory lane in this second part of our “Best Of” show. Today’s look back includes these incredible guests:

Pat Williams

Paul and Amy Will

James Brown

Rick Burgess

Larry the Cable Guy

Shaunti Feldhahn

Sandi Patty

It has been an amazing few seasons of The Charles Billingsley Podcast! We have loved every guest and are still encouraged and inspired by their stories. We hope you enjoy this short trip down memory lane as we reconnect with:

Karen Kingsbury

Hugh Freeze

Mitch Albom

Ike Reighard

Michelle Hord

Michelle Norwood

As we prepare for next season, please don't hesitate to let us know any guest you'd love for us to try and talk with.

Her voice is unmistakable. TaRanda Green is one of the premier vocalists of our time. She's been singing all over the world since she was a little girl. After getting married she was living the dream. But then, as she tells her good friend, Charles, tragedy struck and everything crashed down. You will love her humor and authenticity as we dive into her story of love, loss, and living life again.

He co-hosts one of the nation's most popular morning radio shows, The Rick and Bubba Show. More than 3 million people listen to Rick Burgess every day. But what really fuels his passion is how to live a transformed life. He walks through with Charles and the gang how to not have a "demonic faith" but a true life-altering faith that really works.

Just when you think you’ve heard everything something new takes your breath away. Today we turn our attention to the world of human sex trafficking. It’s very real and is something we all need to open our eyes to and pay attention. Today’s guest is Joy Cover. She is the president of Freedom 424 who’s main mission is to prevent and end sexual exploitation and trafficking locally and globally. Hang on as she tells Charles and the team some stories behind the scenes and how your children could be vulnerable just by playing video games.

Show Notes:

Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC) stat:

Data is for Jan-Dec 2022, and only includes our Task Force area, it does not include NOVA ICAC.

• Arrests – 212
• Child id/rescue – 122

Here is the source regarding the study about children not wanting to disappoint parents:

 A 20-year study indicates that 53% of youth are very or extremely concerned about disappointing their parents

 (From The Real Truth About Teens and Sex)

Joy Cover: joy@freedom424.org

Freedom 424 office number: 434-582-4517.

Freedom 424 website: www.freedom424.org

What do you do and who do you turn to when you find yourself at the bottom looking up? Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, a boyfriend or girlfriend, shopping for the deal, or something else – many of us are looking for the next “fix”. Fred and Casey Weymouth have been there and done that. Now, they sit down with Charles to talk about how when nothing else would work, they found that it wasn’t a something but a Someone! Hang on for not one, but two amazing stories that come together in an unbelievable way.

https://thefixministry.org

Have you ever walked in to a room and immediately felt that no one cared you were there... that you didn't matter? But have you ever felt just the opposite - that you were important and mattered to your host and those around you? What made the difference? The answer is hospitality and it's what sets this week's guest apart. Todd Firestone has been part of the PGA for almost 30 years. But his secret is making each person that comes to his award winning golf course feel like a million bucks. Today, Charles sits down with Todd to find out his secrets and how we can do the same to everyone we come in contact with this week.

Get ready for shock, amazement, sadness, joy, and inspiration all in the same podcast episode! Robert Day grew up in the horror of poverty, abuse, and crime with an absentee, addicted mother, no father, and more than 35 homes before his unlikely graduation from high school. How in the world did he survive, and in the end thrive? Join Charles as he dives into this unbelievable story and finds out not just what Robert’s secret is, but how you can help so many like him who are in the same predicament today.

www.patrickhenry.org

www.careportal.org

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. There is someone here to listen, because your story should be heard.

• 434-300-HOPE
• hello@patrickhenry.org

Have you ever experienced moving to a new place or a new job and just trying to learn the environment and people? You were probably nervous or at least unsure of your surroundings. Now imaging just wanting to help at an election site in your new city and soon after finding out that people wanted you to run for office – something you’ve never done before and really never thought of! That’s just the tip of the iceberg of Stephanie Reed’s story. Charles, Brandon, and Adam sit down with Stephanie to learn about her amazing story of courage, hope, and how in the world a political newcomer not only won a seat on her city council – but did it in an historic way!

He's spoken at over 4,000 events sharing the message of hope with millions of teenagers. But the message he has to share is not just for the young but each one of us. Dean story is one that started with brokenness and abuse. But now, It is filled with hope and grounded in faith. No matter your story, this is a podcast that will most definitely encourage and inspire... and maybe even have you looking at your life in a whole new light.

https://www.youmatter.us/

The definition of Fusion is: “the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.” But what happens when you take two familiar, or even traditional, pieces of music to form something brand new? No matter where you come from or what music you like – Charles, Adam, and Brandon talk with Patrick Shorts about the best way you can make something musically new and fresh while maintaining the authenticity of the original.

Have you ever wondered how someone can play an instrument like it’s a part of their body? Patrick Shorts is one of those amazing people. His love for music started probably as soon as he could walk and talk – maybe even before. In this podcast, he shares with Charles why he may hear music a little differently and how that’s really helped him to bridge the gap between all kinds of music styles. Get ready for a master class in what he says is “Gospelology”!

You’ve heard it said that you can’t tell a book by its cover? Well, that was never truer than for this week’s guest, James Brown. You may think this longtime football host with CBS and Fox was all about sports. And, although he played college ball at Harvard, was drafted by an NBA team and has broadcast so many varied sports, he is way deeper than that. He is in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame - but he is also a preacher, teacher, and motivational speaker. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Today's guest can't be confined to one subject. If you want to know a lot more about religion, education, business, finance, or politics - Dr. Dave Brat is your man. Not only that, he is incredibly funny! After 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and the World Bank and higher education before that, you've got a front row seat to the hidden world of the how and why behind what you see on your news feed.

Wouldn't be nice to be able to know inside the mind of your significant other and understand why they think and do what they do? Well, here is your invitation to learn from the best! Shaunti Feldhahn is a best-selling author and world-class researcher who knows how to make sense of all the data and explain it in ways that can really help us personally and our relationships. And when we dive into some sensitive subjects, hold on because you never know what will happen!

shaunti.com

https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sex-Marriage-Surprises-Difference/dp/0764239554/?tag=shaunticom-20

From professional golfer to real life "Jerry Maguire", Derek Bohlen has already lived a full life at a young age. In this podcast, we take you behind the scenes of the PGA through Derek's experience as a player and caddy. He is now representing some amazing athletes and his marketing agency is growing way beyond the US market. You'll come away from this podcast with not just amazing business principles but some key lessons for life.

Jason Miyares' story starts with his mother who fled Cuba almost 60 years ago with just the clothes on her back and the dream of freedom. So, it is no wonder that Miyares has a love for America and passion to protect democracy. And now, he is the very first Hispanic American to serve as Attorney General of Virginia. In this episode, we pull back the curtain of politics and learn a little more about the man behind the office.

https://www.jasonmiyares.com/

Our guest this week is no stranger to business or leadership. As the owner of multiple successful car dealerships, Tom Shepherd has had to learn how to lead people by serving them. Even competitors in the auto industry marvel at how he cares for his community and his servant’s heart. But times of late haven’t been so easy and Tom has had to learn a new lesson - how to overcome adversity.  

Talk about a great way to start 2023!!

You may know his name and his family, but do you really know Jonathan Falwell? He is both pastor of Thomas Road and a leader at Liberty University. But he wants everyone to know that’s not his first role and priority! In this really entertaining episode, Charles, Adam, and Brandon spend some time with him and delve into life, ministry, family, and yes – fun!

This is the time of year when many of us make New Year's resolutions. But how many of those plans actually come to reality? Charles shares his strategy for taking hopes and dreams and putting feet to them. It's something he does every year. You may want to take notes on this and see how it works for you in 2023! Happy New Year!

Isn't it amazing when someone says they love you!

The word ‘love’ is one of the most commonly used words in the English language. But, it is also one of the most misused words, as well. When we say we love something or someone, the object of that love can mean anything from ice cream, to a tv show, to a favorite vacation spot, to a person. But where does real love come from?  That's what this podcast is all about - the origin of love... what it is and what it is not!

He is one of the country's best known, insightful, and gifted Bible teachers. And just in time for the Christmas season, David Jeremiah sits down with Charles to talk about his brand new movie, Why the Nativity. It all comes from his book on the 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus. Get ready to both learn and be inspired at the same time!

"I believe in You!" Those are some of the most powerful words you can ever say to or about your children. This week's amazing guest is Dr. Meg Meeker... pediatrician, counselor, and author of "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters." She turns culture on its head and shares how most of what we see and hear in today's culture is really breaking families apart. But there is hope... and the answer is not as hard or as complicated as you think! Some of the best advice is right here in this week's powerful episode.

We've heard the debates between Creation versus Evolution. But have you ever heard both sides from the same person from the engineering point of view? It's not exaggeration to say that Mark Horstemeyer is one of the brightest people in America. He's worked on everything from better vehicle design to the football helmet to why the space shuttle exploded. Today, he sits down with Charles to show how there's only one scientific solution to how the world began and why it keeps on spinning... In the beginning God.

What perfect timing to have a Chef on the day before Thanksgiving!

Chef William Sigley got his start in Las Vegas where he worked under renowned chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, Todd English, and many more. Now, he brings all that experience to this unique podcast where Charles, Brandon, and Adam pick his brain on the best Thanksgiving holiday appetizer, main course, and, of course... dessert! You won't wont to miss a minute of this fun and informative episode.