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Tauren Wells and the POWER of Words Nov 16, 2022

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Singer Tauren Wells doesn’t just have one of the most amazing voices in music today. He also has a deep passion and love for the Word of God. When you put these obvious giftings together, you have a treasure.

That treasure was almost buried because of some discouraging words that a professor spoke to him in Bible college. He even wondered if he had anything worthwhile to say and stopped speaking and preaching for a few years. It wasn’t until a counselor spoke new words to override the negative ones, that Tauren faced his fears and decided he had to share what God was teaching him.

Join me for an unforgettable conversation with the incredibly gifted musician and yes, preacher, Tauren Wells. His humility is even more compelling than his voice.

If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at brightfm.com.

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Anne Wilson’s “My Jesus”... Is My Jesus, Too Nov 09, 2022

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No one knew she could sing like that. After the sudden tragic loss of her brother, Anne Wilson knew she needed to worship and spend time in the presence of God. She went to the piano in her family’s home and sang her heart out to Jesus. It was this private moment that was overheard by her stunned mom who said, “Anne... I had no idea you could sing like that”.

No one knew. Even Anne herself didn’t realize the tremendous gift God has given her in music because she had other plans for her life. But moments like these can be God’s way of leading us down the path He had for us all along.

Join me for an unforgettable conversation with an unforgettable person, singer-songwriter, and new author, Anne Wilson. Her story is amazing but not as amazing as the God she’s singing for.

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Finding Life in the Ancient Practices of the Church with Aaron Damiani Nov 02, 2022

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Growing up, my experience going to church was in a contemporary building, with modern music and culture. But occasionally...I would visit a different kind of church with a friend and there, I was exposed to ancient rituals, rhythms, and sacraments that drew me in and touched my heart.

Join me for a warm, rich conversation with Aaron Damiani. Aaron is the lead pastor of Immanuel Anglican Church in Chicago, and the author of Earth Filled With Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church.

Aaron invites us to discover how these historical practices of the early church can nourish our spiritual lives and be a beautiful way to connect with God and community. If your spirit is longing for new ways to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, the answer just may be... rediscovering the old ways.

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Jonathan Traylor is Always Under Construction Oct 26, 2022

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“Music is the only thing that doesn’t need permission from your brain to get into your spirit. -Jonathan Traylor singer-songwriter Jonathan Traylor lights it up on my podcast this week in one of the most authentic conversations I’ve ever had.

He shares his story of growing up with an abusive step-dad, who brought violence into the home but on Sundays, went to church. Young Jonathan was confused by the inconsistencies but his Mama never stopped praying. Jonathan found hope in that same God who showed up for his mom. He fell in love with Jesus for himself and even asked God for the gift of music, so he could serve in the church.

Buckle up… because this conversation between a white woman in her 50s and a young African-American man is real and honest about Jesus, grace, and race.

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Celebrities for Jesus with Katelyn Beaty Oct 19, 2022

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How did the celebrity culture infiltrate the evangelical church and what should be done about it? Writer Katelyn Beaty has written a thought-provoking book, Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits are Hurting the Church.

She traces the history of the celebrity pastor, mega-churches, publishing deals, and stages and screens; and exposes the dangers of fame without accountability and spiritual maturity.

This is an important topic and Katelyn doesn’t come to it as one with a vendetta, but as one who loves the church, loves Jesus, and is concerned about where we’re headed. We should be too.

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Hon’s Honey and Moving Forward with Bobbie Jenkins Oct 12, 2022

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Spend a little time with my gracious friend Bobbie Jenkins and you will be LIFTED! Bobbie is the production manager and beekeeper for Hon’s Honey, a social enterprise created to give dignity and purpose to women survivors of trauma, and an outgrowth of a loving community called The Well in Curtis Bay, Maryland. For many women who come to The Well, the story of the past is a painful one; addiction, trafficking, generational poverty, and abuse.

But love has a way of re-writing our stories, taking us from surviving to thriving. Bobbie Jenkins oozes hope and joy! She has a gentle strength and humility that is disarming and drops so much wisdom in this conversation, you may need to take notes.

If you feel stuck in a part of your story you don’t like and you can’t imagine how to begin changing it, Bobbie has a word for you: it’s FORWARD.

3:05 A turning point in Bobbie's life

6:10 What finding real love looked like

9:40 The Well and Hon's Honey

17:04 How does community help?

26:35 Beekeeping for Newbies

31:25 How to turn if you're stuck

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Matthew West and the God Who Stays Oct 05, 2022

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Matthew West writes the songs he needs to hear.

4:30 How do you bounce from one thing to another?

7:20 What does a songwriting day look like?

12:10 “The God Who Stays” book

24:03 The need for authenticity

30:10 Sharing messages I need to hear

35:45 The secret to 20 years with Emily

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There Is Hope with Sheila Walsh Sep 28, 2022

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She’s sold millions of books and records, she’s a popular talk show host, Bible teacher, and speaker... and she knows what it likes to feel like her world is falling apart. Sheila Walsh has an incredible story.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, or that you couldn’t share your struggle, you will find a safe, compassionate, wise mentor in Sheila Walsh. From her own journey of childhood trauma and depression later in life, she found healing in a place she didn’t want to go, and renewed hope and trust in the God she’d been telling others about for so many years. I want to just sit at her feet and listen to her talk about Jesus. Sheila Walsh is a gift.

Join me for a special conversation that you may want to share with someone you love who is hurting. And if that someone is you, linger a bit. Listen. And listen again. There is hope.

3:05 Support for ministry that combats human trafficking

5:50 How to help those who survive human trafficking

9:05 Sheila’s testimony

11:16 When does ministry become a place to hide?

15:30 A rock-bottom moment... on TV

21:10 “Holding On When You Want to Let Go”

25:35 What’s the hardest thing people are grappling with post-Covid?

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Brant Hansen and the Men We Need Sep 21, 2022

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Popular radio host and author Brant Hansen joins me for a fascinating look at biblical manhood in a way I’ve never heard it explained before.

In his new book, The Men We Need, Brant shares the qualities that women find the most attractive in a man... spoiler alert: It has nothing to do with his muscles and everything to do with how God designed men.

Brant is warm, wise, and disarmingly hilarious. I love this conversation. Guys... warning, you may be very encouraged by listening to this.

2:40 Why did you write a book about men?

7:55 What does a protector look like?

13:30 A moment when you protected your wife

19:50 Porn: the fake vs. the real

22:07 Taking responsibility for your spiritual life

32:00 The biggest obstacle for guys

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TobyMac - God Loves the Wild Ones Sep 14, 2022

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TobyMac joins me for a beautiful conversation about the love of his family and the healing power of God in a hard season of loss. His transparency and his faith left me undone in the best way.

This man is the real deal: a man of God on a journey to love well.

01:39 Coming “Home”

03:27 Marriage Lessons

08:20 How is God healing you?

16:50 What’s bringing you joy?

22:45 What’s the band teaching you about race and culture?

25:50 “Space”

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