Mark’s heart is to be in total submission to God’s leadership and humbly sharing the Gospel, His love and light wherever the Lord sends him.
After searching for God in all of the wrong places for 11 years, Mark finally found Him through Jesus Christ. He always had the soul urge to heal people from a young age and tried many different modalities for healing, but nothing ever worked — until he was filled with the Holy Spirit and Jesus started healing people through him.
Mark was preparing to take over his father-in-law’s business when he felt a clear call from the Lord to step away and pursue ministry. Taking a leap of faith, Mark left the family business to fully embrace God’s plan for his life. God has paved the way for United Saints and continues to move powerfully through the ministry.
Listen to this episode and be encouraged.
Richie Seltzer was an angry teen, running down the wrong path in life, as fast as he could go.
He found himself in a life of crime, full of bitterness and rage, looking for love in all the wrong ways.
Thankfully, He encountered the only love that truly satisfies, and let Jesus transform his life.
Richie now travels around the globe sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, and helping others live lives of transformation as well.
In this episode, we discuss how the Holy Spirit changes lives, and if He did it for us, He can do it for anyone else.
Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.
Listen and be encouraged.
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Abby Walmsley was faced with this very situation when she was a child. At a young age, she was forced down a very painful path, and she made some terrible decisions early on.
Thankfully, Abby encountered Jesus Christ, and her life was transformed, through God’s love, grace, and the power of forgiveness.
Now, Abby leads a radical life of obedience to the God who saved her, and transformed her life, and family.
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy, and the Holy Spirit can change anyone who will let Him, just like He did in her life.
Abby regularly sees signs, wonders, and miracles in her ministry, and she expects God to keep doing the things He did in the Bible. She travels all around the World speaking God’s truth, and advancing His Kingdom.
This message of hope will inspire you, and encourage you, to keep pressing in to the more of God
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Jennifer Jackson is a strong godly leader in the Atlanta business community. She has a heart to serve, and has had relative success throughout her career.
She travels to Africa on a regular basis to minister to those in need, and she is working to help with microfinancing in that country as well.
God calls us to go to all nations to share the gospel, and Jennifer is willing to do this based on the word of the Lord.
She is also helping nurture a community in the Atlanta area with kingdom bBusiness people, and she is a great encourager.
If you need to hear a story of hope and encouragement, listen to her testimony today.
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God is moving on the Earth today.
Acts 1:8 says “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost and He is alive in followers of Jesus today.
There are so many testimonies of what God is doing right now, all around the globe.
In this episode, I share what I have seen Jesus do over a one month period, not long ago. Here in Birmingham, Alabama.
Jesus wants to partner with you. Following Him should be an adventure, and you should be excited about where we are in history, if you know He wins in the end.
Jesus said in John 14:12 “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”
Listen to these stories, be encouraged, and then go and do the same.
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Once a rebellious person, Brian Starley has now ministered for the Lord all over the World.
Brian’s relationship with God started with a powerful encounter with God. From there, God has used him in supernatural ways to reach many people.
One of the gifts of the Spirit is Words of Knowledge, and Brian operates in this gifting at an extremely high level and God has used these to reach lost people in extremely desperate situations.
Brian has seen many miracles as he also operates in the gift of healing.
In this episode, Brian shares many incredible testimonies of how God has changed him, and how he has been used to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with incredible fruit.
If you are pressing in for more of the Lord, this message will encourage you because Brian didn’t see results he wanted to see for a long time, but he kept going.
The things he has seen since he experienced breakthrough, is nothing less than remarkable.
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Demonstration of God’s word is more important than people simply hearing about it.
The God of the Bible is alive and moving today, and the more people see it active, and moving in power, the more attractive it becomes.
Pastor Matt Scott leads the Gathering Place Church in the Birmingham area, but he also travels all over the world to equip people to walk in all God has for them.
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Craig Smith has been on an incredible journey throughout his life.
Once a member of a rock band, he transitioned into worship music after a heart change. Winning awards for his Christian music, he later moved on to be a pastor. Now, he is the founder of a nonprofit organization called Village to Village, and he has written a book to advance that mission.
“Awake in the Dawn” is his new book that offers daily encouragement, based on the Lord’s Prayer, to help people face each day.
People need encouragement, now more than ever. Craig realizes this, and he has made this his focus with this new offering.
He said 100% of the proceeds from the book go to Village to Village, to support people in Uganda, Thailand, El Salvador, and Arkansas.
Craig is living a life of purpose, and I believe this will encourage you to the same.
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Paul Martini has traveled to 37 nations and 5 continents to share the love, and gospel, of Jesus Christ. He has a strong anointing for evangelism, and he carries the gift of healing, and his desire is to see the lost turned to the heart of the Father.
At a young age, Paul ran away from the Lord, and he got extremely far away from God. Thankfully, because God is loving and kind, he placed a man in his path, and Paul encountered the peace of Jesus that he had been so desperate to find.
In this episode, you hear from two guys who ran hard in the opposite direction from the Lord. They tried what the world had to offer, and nothing satisfied like He does. They tried it their way, and the Lord loved them back to Him, through others that kept praying for them.
God wants to use every person on this planet to glorify His name. He created every single person with plans and a purpose. He sent Jesus to bring life to the full.
God loves you, and He is for you, and you are on His heart. Hear stories of His love, and power, in this episode.
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Did you know that there are child soldiers, all around the world?
Children are forced into fighting, at a very young age, and in most situations there is no one that is coming to help them.
The good news is, there is an organization that combats this, In-fire, and their goal is to help set these children free. Marcus Young is the founder, and the stories he shares are incredible.
Isaiah 61:1 says:
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After years of bad decisions, the law finally caught up with young Howard, and he was sentenced to prison for all of his crimes. It was by God’s grace, he didn’t receive a longer sentence.
In prison, Howard developed a deep relationship with Jesus, and started leading other men to Him, in the most unlikely place. He realized there that God had a strong call on his life, and he needed to walk in it.
Once he was released, Howard started the journey to full time ministry, and now He is the lead Pastor at City of God church in Tampa, a church plant he and his wife moved to start.
God’s grace is available for everyone, and Howard is living proof that He can use the most unlikely people to carry His message to those He loves. This is an amazing story of redemption, and it should give you hope that no matter what you are going through, God can use it for the good.
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Charity Cook joined Global Awakening as an intern 16 years ago, and she has seen God move in powerful ways. All around the globe, she has seen Him move in power, in so many different situations.
Working with a ministry that hosts services all over the world, she has been able to see Jesus represented over and over again. In this episode, Charity shares some of the amazing things she has witnessed, but also talks about how we must guard against growing numb to seeing Him move in power on a regular basis.
God is good, and He is doing incredible things on this planet. We have the opportunity to partner with Him, and see His Kingdom come, on Earth, as it is in Heaven.
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In a world that is constantly bombarding us with noise, it is extremely important to find ways to remain focused on the things that matter most.
Author Billie Jauss has developed a plan that will help people:
Determine their internal distractions.
Evaluate their emotional barriers.
Terminate the toxins to hear, trust and go.
Outline a plan to identify God’s best things.
eXecute the plan.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing us today, and what we can do to minimize these situations.
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Leanna Rae lives in a place that is overwhelmed by darkness, and being a follower of Christ there is not easy. She has decided that she will be a bold follower of Jesus, regardless of what it looks like to the world around her.
Leanna is a Portland businesswoman and a missionary who has traveled to Brazil several times in the last year, as well as Poland to help with refugees from Ukraine.
Full of joy and love, you will be hard-pressed to find someone who represents Jesus better than this young woman of Christ.
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Tim James is running for governor of the state of Alabama with principles based on faith, family, and freedom.
In this episode, he details what he believes is a critical point in our state and nation’s history by explaining how Alabama, with God’s help, can achieve its full potential while maintaining the freedoms we hold dear.
Listen as James conveys what he thinks is possible for our great state when faith-filled people trust in the Lord, versus those in power.
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Not every child grows up with a happy childhood, but every child needs to be loved. Embrace Alabama Kids steps in to help those who need extra love and guidance become adults who know they matter.
Children need to know that they are a gift from God at an early age, and a nurturing environment that builds them up is desperately needed.
There are between 5,000 to 6,000 children in the foster care system in Alabama.
Dr. Blake Horne runs Embrace Alabama Kids, and their goal is to help children from “the cradle through college.” This is a great organization that fills the gap between those without parents and those who want to be parents.
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Jim “The Rookie” Morris is the basis of Disney’s movie with the same name. The movie shares the story of the oldest rookie to ever play Major League Baseball. It is a touching story about a man achieving his dreams later in life. Miraculously, Jim was able to throw faster at a later age, after major surgery, than he could in his youth.
While the story is great, it only shares a fraction of Jim’s life. After the movie came out, Jim’s life took a dramatic turn in a different direction. His marriage ended, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol, and he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, among other issues.
Now, Jim is free of addiction, and God has healed his disease. He has an amazing testimony that will inspire anyone.
For more, visit: https://www.jimtherookiemorris.com/
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Kirk Driskell knows the struggles of addiction firsthand. He overcame the bondage, and now he wants to help other men do the same.
His ministry, Vision Warriors, has helped hundreds of men who struggle with addiction regain God’s purpose in their life. Kirk and his team come alongside these men to help them get back on their feet and help them get pointed back in the right direction.
In this episode, Kirk talks about the call to ministry that he was not looking to pursue. During the great recession, God gave him time and energy to focus his efforts in another direction after his real estate business came to a screeching halt. God slowed him down to show him what his true calling was.
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Growing up on a sheep farm in Vermont, Katie Hamilton started with a humble upbringing. Due to the result of bad choices early in life, Katie moved to Southern California to escape some of her surroundings. As is typically the case, running from her problems didn’t work, and the behavior that plagued her on the East Coast followed her to the West.
Thankfully, God never stopped pursuing her in spite of the brokenness she was dealing with. The Lord is loving and kind, and He is constantly waiting for His children to turn back to Him. God’s grace is sufficient for everyone. (more…)
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Ford Taylor has gained a lot of wisdom in life from struggles he has overcome. In this episode, he shares some of those insights and how you can do the same thing.
Most people don’t like to share their mess. Ford isn’t one of those people. He shares the raw truth behind some of the mistakes he made and how his life has grown in Christ because of them.
Many leadership principles come from a place of strength, but I believe more can be learned in our weaknesses. This message is a reflection of that statement.
If you are walking through a difficult season, this is an episode you need to hear. Hope is available, and this interview proves that.
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On the heels of Father’s Day, this episode hits home.
Jason Mac was working in a sales position making a good living when he realized he wasn’t fulfilling his purpose. He quit his job and pursued his dream to become an actor, willing to work hard and start at the bottom. He knew his passion and purpose were in storytelling.
Now, Jason has been featured in numerous series, and he has a film of his own that comes out this year. “A Father’s Legacy” is written about his own relationship with his dad, and it is his debut in filmmaking. It features a man struggling with his own relationships with family and the Lord.
In this episode, Jason shares some of the struggles he has faced to get to this point in life, even challenges in his faith.
If you are wrestling with your own purpose, or feel like there is more for you to accomplish on this Earth, this episode will speak to you.
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Dr. Hormoz Shariat has a degree in Artificial Intelligence from Southern Cal, however, he has chosen to follow the call the Lord has on his life to reach people for the gospel instead of pursuing a career in that field.
Shortly after meeting Jesus for himself, Dr. Shariat lost his brother to a brutal execution in Iran. At that point, he had a choice. Was he going to follow his newfound faith, or was he going to seek revenge? Listen in to find out how he chose to respond.
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Dr. Alveda King is a renaissance woman that lives a life full of purpose.
Alveda is someone who was almost aborted as a baby, and then she had several abortions in her younger years. Thankfully, she was saved by God’s grace and now realizes how important human life is from conception to eternity. In this episode, we discuss her role as a pro-life advocate and c0-producer of the new film “Roe v Wade.”
Dr. King is an actor, author, conservative civil rights leader, evangelist, grandmother and producer. Her story is intriguing and will inspire you to be the best version of yourself.
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Steve Skipper has never been trained professionally in art, yet he is one of the best Super Realism artists in America. God has gifted Steve with ability, and he has been given supernatural guidance in how to paint the way he does.
Steve was a member of a notorious street gang in Birmingham when he was radically saved by the Lord. He was on a path to nowhere and he knew it. However, God sent someone to save him from that life, and he chose to say yes to Jesus.
In “Colors of Character,” a recent movie based on Steve’s life, he shares his testimony in full. Steve has overcome racial struggles, gang violence and a lack of professional guidance to become one of the best in his industry.
This is an amazing story of God’s grace and redemption, as well as the power of an authentic relationship with Him. Listen to the story to learn more.
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