Blazing Grace Radio
Blazing Grace Radio equips overcomers in a pornified world. Host Mike Genung broadcasts live on FaithTalk 1360AM at 3pm PT on Fridays. The podcast provides support and resources for those struggling with pornography addiction. Episodes are available on blazinggrace.org.
Episodes
The Trouble We’re In
A recent Axios poll showed that 43% of Americans approve of socialism. In this broadcast Mike discusses this and other stories including man allowing AI to talk him out of the faith, suicide, women struggling with porn in increasing numbers, the daily flow of pastors and ministry leaders falling and being exposed to sexual sin, men stepping back from dating and work, and more. If there was ever a
Mike Interviewed on the Total Experience in Phoenix
This broadcast is an interview of Mike Genung by Scott Wilson of the Total Experience Radio show in Phoenix. Topics discussed include sexual sin in the church, prayer, and the difficulty we have with silence.
The United States of Sodom, Part 3 – Healing and Repentance
In this third broadcast of 3 shows, Mike gets into how the church, which has been corrupted with sexual sin and the influences of the world, can take the effective action steps that will provide healing and repentance for many, including:
Understanding our moral and financial bankruptcy
The need for a sense of urgency
Unplugging the worship band
Beginning with Rogue Worship
Breaking up for sharing
The United States of Sodom, Part 2
“‘Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me.” Ezekiel 16:49
In his 1985 book, Amusing ourselves to Death, Neil Postman wrote the following:
“When a population becomes distracted by trivia, when cultural life is redefined as a p
The United States of Sodom, Part 1
“‘Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen. Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have done more detestable things than they, and have made your sisters seem righteous by
Crystal Renaud Day on Women, Porn, and Masturbation, Part 2
Crystal Day is a pastoral counselor and the founder of SheRecovery, an organization that provides recovery resources to women and teen girls facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. In this second of two broadcasts Crystal returns to continue the discussion on women, porn, their sexual desires, and more.
Crystal Renaud Day on Women, Porn, and Masturbation, Part 1
Crystal Day is a pastoral counselor and the founder of SheRecovery, an organization that provides recovery resources to women and teen girls facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. In this first of two broadcasts, Crystal shares the story of her struggles with pornography and masturbation – and how it nearly led to a dangerous encounter.
Greg Reid on Spiritual Warfare and the Times We Live In
Greg Reid came out of the occult, which he was involved with in his youth, and is a survivor of ritual and sexual abuse. Greg came to Christ in his youth and is the director of Youthfire Ministries. He is a former private investigator who has taught over 250 criminal justice classes on occult crimes and crimes against children to law enforcement and others. In this broadcast Greg shares a bit of h
Are We One of the 10 Who Collapsed in Fear, or the 2 Who Moved Forward?
When the nation of Israel sent 12 spies to spy out the promised land, 2 came back with confidence and said to move forward.
After Jesus healed 10 lepers, one came back to give thanks.
John was the only apostle who went all the way to the cross with Jesus.
In the parable of the sower, 1 out of 4 hearts bore fruit.
The Bible repeatedly gives us examples showing that there are few who take the narrow
Sandy England on the Battles Wives Face
Sandy England, leader of the wives ministry at Blazing Grace, returns to discuss what she sees wives whose husbands are mired in porn or other forms of sexual sin going through, and what their process of healing looks like.
Why are We Losing So Many Battles?
Mike talks about not leaving God home when we go on vacation and spending time with the Lord while away, then gets into the battles many are fighting today – and losing – and what we can do about it.
Mike Genung Interview on The Total Experience
The Total Experience is a radio show in Phoenix, Arizona. In this broadcast Mike is interviewed by Scott Wilson of The Total Experience on sexual sin and porn use in the church and other topics.
When a Parent Loses Their Adult Child to Suicide
John was raised in a broken home by a father who was an alcoholic; his mother ended a lifelong struggle with depression with suicide, all of which had a profound affect on John’s heart. John was married and a pastor for more than 8 years… but lost his marriage to divorce. In previous broadcasts John shared his story which included a years long struggle with same sex attraction and pornography, his
The Cover Up
When individuals, families, and churches hide their sin, be it large numbers of men and women ensnared in sexual sin or pornography, or if someone is abused sexually or spiritually, the system becomes more important then helping God’s people, or even God’s holiness. On a large scale, some in leadership positions may try to silence those who have been abused in their flock in order to &
Recovery for a woman who was raped and addicted to porn, Part 2
Makayla Randall is 22 years old. Her story includes being sexually assaulted at church camp, addicted to porn at the age of 11 years old, then being raped twice, and running away from God. In August of 2025, she told God “if you do not change my life, I’m forever done!”.
In this second of two broadcasts, Makayla shares how God healed her, the prevalence of porn in the church, and
Recovery for a woman who was raped and addicted to porn, part 1
Makayla Randall is 22 years old. Her story includes being sexually assaulted at church camp, addicted to porn at the age of 11 years old, then being raped twice, and running away from God. In August of 2025, she told God “if you do not change my life, I’m forever done!”.
In this first of two broadcasts, Makayla shares her story.
Pastor (Vicar) Gareth Lane from Aylesbury in the United Kingdom
Gareth Lane is the senior pastor – or Vicar – as it’s called in Great Britain, of the Church on Berryfields in Aylesbury, UK, which he has led the past 12 years. He has been married to his wife Jenny for nearly 30 yrs and they have 4 children. In this broadcast Gareth shares his struggles with pornography and how he overcame it.
Ignoring Our Bankruptcy
In 2025 the US government took in 5.23 trillion and spent 7 trillion adding 1.8 trillion to the deficit. A little under 1 trillion of that was interest.The total deficit will soon exceed 40 trillion. The US is now the largest debtor in the world. For the most part our leaders are ignoring our bankruptcy and doing nothing to stem the flow of debt.
Are we in the church ignoring our bankruptcy, with
Breaking Free from Same Sex Attraction
John was raised in a broken home by a father who was an alcoholic; John’s mother ended a lifelong struggle with depression with suicide, all of which had a profound affect on John’s heart. John was married and a pastor for more than 8 years… but lost his marriage to divorce. John shares his story which includes a years long struggle with same sex attraction and pornography, his j
Where are We Headed?
Mike discusses where we are, in a time of chaos, recklessness, darkness, and lies, and where we’re headed. Matthew 24 and the book of Revelation warn of how critical endurance will be in the days we live in. Those who play church will be at risk of allowing their heart to go cold, as Jesus warned in Matthew 24. Growing deep roots in our relationship with God is critical.
One man from the UK shares his struggles with pornography
Joshua Lane, is a Youth Pastor in Aylesbury in the United Kingdom, He was addicted to pornography for 10 years from his early teens. In this broadcast Joshua shares his story, including the shame, fear, and distortion of women that porn caused, to the moment when he was willing to do anything to break free.
3 Questions
Mike looks at 3 questions in this broadcast:
1. Who killed the prayer meeting?
2. Why aren’t we talking about sex, porn, masturbation, promiscuity often?
3. Do we really want revival?
The 3 are connected. A spiritual awakening isn’t possible unless the sexual sin that many in the church are in bondage to is ignored, and prayer fuels and sustains revivals. Are we willing to make the changes n
The 7 Principles of The Rogue’s Creed
After years of helping men and women heal from sexual sin in their marriage, Mike saw the same themes repeatedly. Many Christians are isolated, in bondage or struggling in different areas (lust, fear, anger, anxiety, depression), know little about spiritual warfare, and don’t have a strong prayer life, even though they’ve attended church for decades. Reading the books of Acts where the early churc
The Real Church Under the Hood; Those Hurting from Sexual Sin and Adultery
Mike discusses emails from men and women who have written to Blazing Grace looking for help to provide a glimpse of the real world pain and suffering from sexual sin that many are going through in the church.
What’s Wrong with Pornography?
Onlyfans is 7 billion dollar “Do it yourself porn site”… Pornhub receives massive numbers of visits… AI porn is exploding… The US is the number 1 producer and consumer of porn in the world… Many turn to pornography for sex education, while many churches barely touch the topic. Is there anything wrong with pornography? After all, aren’t the actresses in those films hav
Mike Genung Live Interview, Part 2
In this second of two broadcasts, Mike Genung is interviewed live by Pastor Brian Michaels in Colorado Springs on his Crosswalk program. They continue their conversation on helping the sexually broken, including how to minister to wives, who are often left out of the conversation.
Mike Genung Live Interview, Part 1
This broadcast is a live interview of Mike Genung in Colorado Springs by Pastor Brian Michaels on his Crosswalk show. Mike shares his story and the two get into a discussion about how the church can help God’s people with the porn epidemic.
The Critical Need for Resting with God in Silence
In his book Beloved, Francis Chan tells the story of when his daughter was in Bible College and the teacher asked the class to sit silently alone with God for 7 minutes – and how most students couldn’t do it and started reaching for their phones or playing music.
Chan writes: “Silence and meditation are very important spiritual disciplines that are getting utterly lost in the Ame
Be Careful Who You Listen To
In his autobiography “Surprised by Joy,” CS Lewis shares how, as a teen, he was deceived into walking away from the faith by a teacher at school who was into the wrong side of the fence spiritually, and, a professing Christian who distorted CS Lewis’ view of prayer, effectively giving him a bad taste for it.
In our post-truth culture of today, it’s critical to understand th
Interview with Mark Skalberg on Prison Ministry, Sex Offenders, and More
Mark Skalberg has over 40 years of pastoral experience, serving as the lead Pastor of Canyons Community Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, Woodmen Valley Chapel, Calvary Chapel, and others. He has served as the Ministry Director for Salem in Colorado Springs, and since 1992, Mark has been the founder and director of the Starting Over on the Inside, a transformative prison ministry with over 1,500 on
9 Tips for Thriving During Dark Times
We live in chaotic, dark times. How do we not only navigate and survive, but thrive during the days we find ourselves in? Mike Genung walks through 9 ways every believer can order their lives in order to make an impact for eternity.
Gene Landers and Jacob Frantz on Recovery from Porn and Sexual Sin, Part 2
Gene Landers leads a support group for men who want healing and recovery from porn and sexual sin in Phoenix, Arizona. Jacob Frantz has been attending Gene’s group for the past 6 months. In this second of two broadcasts we continue the discussion, beginning when Jacob had stated he believed he was a strong Christian when he initially began participating in Gene’s group – and Gene
Gene Landers and Jacob Frantz on Recovery from Porn and Sexual Sin, Part 1
Gene Landers leads a support group for men who want healing and recovery from porn and sexual sin in Phoenix, Arizona. Jacob Frantz has been attending Gene’s group for the past 6 months. In this first of two broadcasts, both men share their stories, which collectively include sexual abuse, anger and violence, facing the issues of the heart – and having a wife discover their porn habit
Leslie Vernick on the Wife’s Road to Healing in a Marriage with Sexual Sin
Leslie Vernick is a speaker, author, counselor and relationship coach. She is the author of seven books, including he Emotionally Destructive Relationship and her most recent The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. She has received the American Association of Christian Counselors Caregiver Award, and been married to Howard for over 43 years. In this broadcast Leslie shares her story with the abuse a
Jim Tilley on Finding Freedom from Sex and Porn Addiction, Part 2
Jim Tilley is a former pastor with a PHD in clinical psychology. In this second of two broadcasts Jim continues the discussion the story of his journey to hope and healing, which includes watching his father videotape young women at a swimming pool in front of Jim’s mother when Jim was 13, (his father, who was an elder of a church, ended up doing prison time) the lies that were implanted in
Jim Tilley on Finding Freedom from Sex and Porn Addiction, Part 1
Jim Tilley is a former pastor with a PHD in clinical psychology. In this first of two broadcasts Jim shares his story, which includes watching his father videotape young women at a swimming pool in front of Jim’s mother when Jim was 13, (his father, who was an elder of a church, ended up doing prison time) the lies that were implanted in Jim’s heart at an early age, his struggles with
3 Days Alone with God
The life that Jesus modeled for us included going away alone for long stretches of prayer in silence. These extended times alone in God’s presence are critical to the life of every believer, especially during these days that are chaotic and draining to the soul. In this broadcast Mike shares his experience of a recent 3 day trip alone with God where the Lord showered him with love and revive
Youth and the Church, with Sean and Bekah Genung, Part 2
For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church.
In this second of two shows, Sean Genung, 31, and Rebekah Genung, 23, join Mike to discuss what they see happening with youth. We begin this broadcast by looking at the results of a survey of youth that showed:
“I don’t believe some of the things I hear talked about at religious gatherings.” – 60%
“I do not
Youth and the Church, with Sean and Bekah Genung, Part 1
For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church. With such a mass exit of youth, why aren’t we hearing warnings and open discussions of this from our pulpits?
If you were owner of a company and your customers were leaving in mass wouldn’t you be freaking out, calling meetings, making plans?
One survey showed that 70-88% of Christian youth born in evangelic
Mike Genung Shares His Story
The first broadcast of every year, Mike Genung shares his back story, which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug use, daily binges with pornography and masturbation, affairs, other forms of sexual sin – and how God radically changed his life. Rebekah joins Mike for this show.
For Those Who Conquer
Mike and Rebekah, his daughter, discuss the new “Six Seven” trend in youth with occult influence, Jesus’ words to “Remember Lot’s Wife” in these last days, and the wonderful blessings God promises every believer who overcomes in Revelation 2 and 3, including:
Rev. 2:7 –
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers
What Makes a Man’s Heart Come Alive?
Today, men are up against:
A culture, even in some churches, that tries to emasculate them. The media often portrays fathers as useless idiots.
A sex-saturated society, with sirens of lust everywhere. There is often little help equipping them in these areas, including at the church.
The battles with the flesh – learning how to “buffet our body and make it our slave”
Learning how to fulfill the com
Stories from the UK and Europe, The Rogues Creed
Mike shares stories from his last trip in the UK, Finland, and Italy speaking about porn and sexual issues and The Rogue Christian topics, the warfare encountered, doors that that were opened, and walks through The Rogues Creed – 7 principles for the Rogue Christian way of life.
2 Wives with Sexual Sin in their Marriages Share Their Stories, Part 2
Chris Landers lives with her husband Gene in Phoenix who she has been married to for 19 years. Early in their marriage Chris discovered that her husband was viewing pornography and struggling with sexual addiction. Over time with a lot of hard work and digging deep into their relationship with Jesus, God brought healing and restoration to their marriage, and now they both lead groups at their chur
2 Wives with Sexual Sin in their Marriages Share Their Stories
Chris Landers lives with her husband Gene, who she has been married to for 19 years, in Phoenix. Early in their marriage Chris discovered that her husband was viewing pornography and struggling with sexual addiction. Over time and with a lot of hard work and digging deep into their relationship with Jesus, God brought healing and restoration to their marriage, and now they both lead groups at thei
Dan Wiens in Italy, Part 2
Dan Wiens is our ministry partner in Italy, and is the director of Liberati in Cristo, a ministry to the sexually broken and their spouse in Italy. In this second of 2 broadcasts, Dan and Mike continue the conversation by discussing the size of the Christian church in Italy (around 1-1.5% of the population), and his perspective on the Italian church. Spiritual abuse is a big problem there, as it i
Dan Wiens in Italy, Part 1
Dan Wiens is our ministry partner in Italy, and is the director of Liberati in Cristo, a ministry to the sexually broken and their spouse in Italy. In this first of 2 broadcasts, Dan shares his story, which included porn, masturbation, and sex with prostitutes while being involved in the church.
This show was recorded in Modena, Italy.
Finland and Porn, Part 2
In this second of two broadcasts that were recorded in Finland, Aura Elliott joins Mike again. Aura shares the keys for healing for a wife whose husband is struggling with pornography or sexual sin, then flips the script by asking Mike several questions.
Finland and Porn, Part 1
In a broadcast recorded near Helsinki, Finland, Aura Elliott, our ministry partner in Finland, joins Mike to discuss the prevalence of porn use in her country, and what she sees happening in the church in Finland.
Steps to Breaking Free from Pornography and Porn Addiction
In this broadcast, Mike lays out the effective steps that can be taken to break free from porn addiction. Shutting down all dishonesty and lying and staying connected to others are just the beginning. The character needs rebuilding and the heart yearns for healing… what this looks like and more.
Overcoming Fear
Today, many are struggling with fear and anxiety. Once fear gets a grip, it invites its cousins anger and control to join it, wrecking havoc on relationships in the process. Mike shares his own struggles with fear in the past, and what overcoming it can look like in different situations. Surrender, release, trust, prayer, and standing up in the spiritual battle make a difference.
When a Wife is Beaten, Part 2
Sandy Glazebrook is a 68 yr old married Christ-follower, a mother & grandmother, former drug addict and a survivor of physical, sexual, mental and verbal abuse. In Part 1 of our interview with Sandy, she shared her story, which included broken bones, a life of fear, being raped, and the difficulty of leaving her abusers. In Part 2, Mike and Sandy continue the conversation with what Sandy’
When a Wife is Beaten, Part 1
Sandy Glazebrook is a 68 yr old married Christ-follower, a mother & grandmother, former drug addict and a survivor of physical, sexual, mental and verbal abuse. In this first of two shows, Sandy shares her story, which includes broken bones, a life of fear, being raped, and the difficulty of leaving her abusers. Sandy’s story is one of hope for those who are living in a nightmare.
Ozzy Osbourne, Compromised Christians, and More
Tim Peterson is the leader of our men’s ministry. He leads our 8 week men’s courses, leads support and prayer groups, and does counseling, including 2 day intensives. He has also been a missionary to Uganda. Sandy England has been with Blazing Grace for more than 10 years. She leads our wives ministry does counseling wives, and plays a critical role in prayer which is the engine of BG. In this sec
Childlike Faith, Rest, and More, with Tim Peterson and Sandy England
Tim Peterson is the leader of our men’s ministry. He leads our 8 week men’s courses, leads support and prayer groups, and does counseling, including 2 day intensives. He has also been a missionary to Uganda. Sandy England has been with Blazing Grace for more than 10 years. She leads our wives ministry does counseling wives, and plays a critical role in prayer which is the engine of BG. In this fir
Will They Be Equipped?
“Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. First, what is our plan for making disciples? And second, does our plan work?”
– Dallas Willard
We hear stories in the news of mass baptisms and people coming to Christ. This is fantastic news. Then we must asked, will they be equipped? Will they be told that they must be in God’s word every day for the rest of their life? Taught how po
Endurance During Difficult Times
Mike shares from personal experience how God will allow us to go through extended trials for the purpose of building up our spiritual muscles, strengthening our character and faith, and forging endurance, as we’re shown in the Bible. Endurance, as Jesus warned us in Matthew 24, will be critical for the days ahead.
“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter variou
Have You Tried God?
Mike and Rebekah look at Revival, American Style, with the modern church’s reliance on conferences with speakers to “spark revival,” versus the Biblical version that focuses solely on crying out to God for mercy in prayer and confession and repentance of sin.
At the beginning of the Hebrides Revival in 1950, Peggy Smith challenged a pastor there with the following:
“I̵
Going Numb
A recent study came out showing that smartphones are warping our personalities and character at an alarming rate. In recent years, persons aged 16-39 have seen Conscientiousness, Agreeableness and Extroversion rates plummet while Neuroticism has shot up, along with anxiety and depression. Many are using their phones as a drug to check out and go numb with. Mike and Rebekah look at the affects of t
Why Are We So Unhappy?
Initial data from a $43 million dollar research initiative show that individuals living in developing countries score higher in having purpose and meaning. The Global Flourishing Study is surveying 200,000 participants from different countries over five years, looking at which ones score highest for human flourishing. The surveys are showing that people in developing countries have a sense of mean
Porn Statistics in the Church, and What to Do About It
In this broadcast, Mike and Rebekah look at a long list of porn and sex-related statistics in the church, and provide ideas on what you can do to make a difference. The following showing the beginning of the survey results they discussed:
* 75% percent of Christian men and 40% of Christian women are viewing pornography.
From a Barna 2024 survey; Porn Use Among Christians Reaches All Time High
* 20
The Glorious Difficulty of the Christian Life
Oswald Chambers wrote: “If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have to remember that all efforts of worth and excellence are difficult. The Christian life is gloriously difficult, but its difficulty does not make us faint and cave in— it stirs us up to overcome. Do we appreciate the miraculous salvation of Jesus Christ enough to be our utmost for His highest— our best for His gl
When the World Goes Insane
AI child porn is exploding, a Christian ministry leader is arrested or exposed every day in the US for sexual crimes/porn/affairs, adult film stars dying an early death, Gooning is exploding, 25% of youth believe that AI girlfriends/boyfriends have the potential to replace human relationships, AI sex robots… this is the world we live in today. Mike and Rebekah look at these issues and how cr
Phylicia Masonheimer on Women Addicted to Erotic Novels
At the age of 12 Phylicia got her first exposure to an erotica novel with sexually explicit content – which is pornography in book form. This first exposure sparked a battle that would go on for years including after she became a believer. Phylicia discusses her journey to freedom and the prevalence of women addicted to Erotica – she estimates that upwards of 80% of women are hooked on
Brenda Kennison on Depression, Anxiety, Suicide – and Hope.
Brenda Kennison suffered through depression, alcohol addiction, a DWI, two suicide attempts, and the struggles that come with mind-altering prescription drugs. During her journey to recovery she went through an 18 month outpatient rehab program and a treatment plan that relied primarily on medications. Brenda’s story and how God rescued her provides hope for those struggling with mental heal
Why Aren’t We Praying?
Prayer is mentioned in the book of Acts 28 times. Prayer was a constant part of the early church, and included walls being shaken after praying for boldness, a woman brought back from the dead, and more. Mike begins by reading the verses when prayer is mentioned in the book of Acts, then discusses why we’re not praying in our modern churches with Rebekah, his daughter. At one point Rebekah s
Have We Had Enough Pain Yet?
Mike discusses the long trail of wreckage caused by sexual sin in the church and those who have fallen from it, including Bill Hybels, Ravi Zacharias, Mike Bickle, Brian Houston, Robert Morris, a 2024 article with a list of pastors in Texas who have lost their position due to sexual sin, and more, and asks, “Have we had enough pain?” Are we at a place yet where we’re willing to t
Experiences Talking to Christians About Sex and Porn
Mike and Rebekah, his daughter, share their experiences over the years in the US and Europe at conferences and churches talking to Christians about sex and the porn epidemic. Some stories include getting a dirty look from a guy who walked into church and saw our table, talking with broken, hurting people, and the spiritual warfare involved with a ministry like this.
Setting Aside God’s Holiness to Avoid Offending People
Recently, Brandon Lake, the Christian recording artist, said that having worship songs with too much theology, or “Christianese,” as he called them should be tapered down in church to avoid offending those who might not want to be there. Lake gave ‘Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty’ as an example for going overboard. Mike and his daughter, Rebekah, discuss this and more, inclu
When Mom is a Pimp Who Runs a Business in the Sex Industry
Dwayne Allen was raised in a mid-west community by a single mother who earned her income from the sex industry. Dwayne experienced a lot of chaos and trauma growing up. Today, Dwayne lives in the power, grace, and healing that only God can provide; he is a plumber and also serves in prisons and other areas. In this show Dwayne shares what it was like growing up in a home in a dangerous industry, i
When the world says we should watch porn with our kids
The title of this broadcast is taken from a recent article posted in The Times in England on why parents should watch sexually provocative material with their children. Surveys show that more than 70% of a child’s first exposure to porn occurs at home, making the home a fierce spiritual battleground.
Mike also gets into a post from an ex-porn actress on her struggles to do away with dressing
A Life Redeemed from Alcohol, Drugs, and the Trauma of a Parent’s Suicide, Part 2
Celeste McKinney is a registered nurse and mother of a 13 year old son who lives in Arizona. As a teenager she went through the devastating trauma of having a parent commit suicide. Celeste turned to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain, got in legal trouble, fought with suicidal thoughts, and struggled with anger toward God for her mother’s loss. God redeemed Celeste’s story and brought
A Life Redeemed from Alcohol, Drugs, and the Trauma of a Parent’s Suicide, Part 1
Celeste McKinney is a registered nurse and mother of a 13 year old son; they live in Arizona. As a teenager she went through the devastating trauma of having a parent commit suicide. Celeste turned to alcohol and drugs to numb the pain, got in legal trouble, fought with suicidal thoughts, and struggled with anger toward God for her mother’s loss. God redeemed Celeste’s story and brough
The Dangers of Deconstruction; with Greg Reid
Greg Reid of Youthfire Ministries returns to discuss the dangers and roots of deconstruction, which is the abandoning or falling away from the faith. At a time when many are walking away from the church – especially many youth – this is a topic that needs to be opened up at every level of the church. It is critical that we warn and equip our people in spiritual warfare during these dar
The Christian’s Authority in Christ; Spiritual Warfare
Mike discusses the authority every believer in Christ has to overcome in spiritual warfare. A story of when God had Corrie Ten Boom take up her authority in Christ while speaking at a church in Eastern Europe is shared to give a picture of the spiritual power and weapons that every Christian possesses. This authority is to be used in the proper context and in the flow of God’s will and not a
The Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual effects of Pornography on a Man and his Wife
In this broadcast we play session 2 of The Road to Grace video series, where Mike discusses what porn and sexual sin does to those who are ensnared to it, and how a wife is affected by her husband’s sexual sin. The RTG Video Series is a 6-part course for freedom and healing from porn and sex addiction for men, wives, and youth.
Come Away to a Desolate Place and Rest
“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.”
Luke 5:16
“And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.”
– Mark 6:31
Jesus made going away alone to the desert for hours of prayer His way of life. We who are Christ followers and struggle with our flesh need this many times more than the spotless lamb of God. Mike shares about a rece
The Explosion of AI Companions, Especially in Youth
Mike begins by sharing the audio of the trailer for the newly released Road to Grace Video Series. Then he shares about the explosion of AI boyfriends and girlfriends:
The top 6 AI companion aps has 52 million users
20 million Americans have engaged with flirtatious conversations with chatbots
25% of young adults believe AI has a potential to replace real life relationships
The topic of AI boyfrie
How We Finish the Race is More Important than How We Begin
We live in a time when many are falling away. Whether it’s called “deconstruction” or some other term the tragic result is the same – walking away from God. This has terrible eternal consequences. Asa was a King from Judah. When faced with a battle where his army was outnumbered two to 1, Asa cried out to God for deliverance and watched the Lord come through in the big way.
Standing Up For Our Convictions
Alexei Navalny was a Russian lawyer who opposed the corruption in the Russian government. He was arrested many times, had a toxic chemical sprayed in his face and nearly lost an eye, was poisoned by a military grade chemical, and spent the last 3 years of his life in jail, where he died in 2024. At the end of his life, Navalny stated the following:
“I have my country and my convictions. I do
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