Charisma Connection

Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, upholds high academic values while combining Christian faith with every aspect of life. In this first of seven episodes in the "Evangel University Voices" series, the university's outgoing president, Dr. Carol Taylor, talks with host Chris Johnson about the unfolding of her career path, which has spanned 45 years. She also shares what God is doing among students now in the Evangel community and looks to the future of Christian higher education. She is inspired by Evangel students' "willingness to learn" and "heart to serve."

Pastor Caleb Cooper believes this is the generation that will see the coming of the Lord, so he's calling on believers everywhere to "steward every second." He also believes an awakening is coming in the land and shares how God has used him to take the Appeal to Heaven flag across the U.S. In this interview with host Chris Johnson, he challenges Spirit-led believers to change the atmosphere around them.

Pastor Leon du Preez is based in South Africa, and his powerful prophetic ministry is expanding around the globe. In this episode, he shares with host Chris Johnson his testimony of being saved and delivered immediately through the power of the Holy Spirit from a life of addiction. Learn more about him at leondupreez.com, and listen to his practical teaching on the Spirit-filled life on the "Encounter Now" podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network.

Ever since David Rives started taking photos of space as a hobby, he's been fascinated by the relationship between science and the Bible. Since that time, he's been on dinosaur digs, led paleontological tours and searched the Scriptures to learn about God's handiwork. Rives sees evidence of a grand designer in creation. In this episode, he shares with host Chris Johnson some of the research that points to God's fingerprints in the universe. To learn about his TBN show, “Creation in the 21st Century,” and his books, “Wonders Without Number” and “21 Verses Backed by Science,” visit davidrives.com.

God is powerfully using the multitalented Gretchen Keskeys in her speaking and singing ministry in churches, conferences and in a prison made famous by singer Johnny Cash. But that's not all there is to her story. She had a psychologist father who wrote the bestselling book "I'm OK—You're OK," but his self-help advice couldn't change her life. This California dream girl suffered from anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Find out how Gretchen Keskeys got free from the chains that kept her locked up inside, and hear some of her original music in this episode with host Chris Johnson.

Bestselling author and radio talk show host Susie Larson has battled fear her whole life. Once you hear her story, you will understand why, but in the face of fear, she is learning to stand on God's Word and prevail against the enemy. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Larson shares her personal story of childhood trauma and mysterious illness along with inspiration from her new devotional, Prevail: 365 Days of Enduring Strength From God's Word. 

At 5 years old, Ana Werner had her first experience of seeing in the spirit realm when an angel came into her room. Later as a missionary to Brazil, she saw angels and demons in a drug-infested slum. She told host Chris Johnson that these were only the start of these experiences of the supernatural, including visits to heaven. In this episode, learn more about the seer anointing and why Werner thinks believers can be trained to see the supernatural. Find out about the healings and miracles that also manifest through her ministry. Visit her website to learn about her Healing School 2021.

Faith Baczko now leads Headstone International Ministries in Ontario, Canada, but she once was a fashion designer. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, she shares why she left a budding fashion career and chose to follow Jesus. Today she is ordained through Catch the Fire Leaders Alliance and is a prophet to the nations.

Rev. Josephine Ayers knows the power of surrender to God in her own life. She shares with host Chris Johnson how God is using her prophetic and apostolic ministry, Flames of Fire Ministries, an Elim Fellowship-associated ministry. 

Dr. Faith Wokoma is a trainer, strategist and adviser with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She's truly into people development. Born in Malawi, she was saved at a Reinhard Bonnke crusade and at 15, read the charismatic classic "Pigs in the Parlor." It was then she decided she want to become a deliverance minister. She shares her story and ministry with host Chris Johnson in this episode. Check out her "Ask Dr. Faith" podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network.

Pastor Shavon Smith is committed to love God and love people. When God called her to start a church, she saw people's lives radically changed through that love. But then God surprised her by asking her to leave her church in someone else's hands. You won't believe what happened next! In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Pastor Shavon explains how God called her into something new and beautiful for the next stage of her life. Visit her website and check out her books, including the No. 1 Amazon bestseller When Obeying God Makes You Look Stupid. Drop by the Charisma Podcast Network and listen to her podcast, Ignite.  

Tom Clark, aka "Papa Tom" to his grandchildren, retired from the world of finance and is now writing illustrated books for children. His "Papa Tom's Tales" series helps children understand how God's love helps them overcome their fears and understand who He has created them to be. He discusses the themes of his bedtime storybooks and his perspective on fatherhood in this interview with host Chris Johnson.

God called Shelly Bishop at age 50 to start a church. Coming from a dysfunctional family, she had experienced a lot of rejection and didn't understand her own identity. She admits that she didn't even like people that much. But the Holy Spirit did a work in her heart, and today God is using her as an apostolic leader, pastor, teacher and author. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Pastor Bishop shares about her ministry and book, The Position of Your Heart and the Healing of a Nation. Find out how God changed her heart and how He can impact the nation by changing your heart too.

America is in great need of healing from the wounds of racism and injustice. In this fourth and final episode of the "Healing the Soul of America and the West" series, Rev. Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (prmi.org) talks with host Chris Johnson about how we can invite Jesus to bring inner healing of these wounds and their memories. Bring your hurts to Jesus so they lose their power over you and live in your newfound freedom. Learn more about the healing of America's soul at this website.

Dr. James Kearney of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (prmi.org) joins PRMI's special series, "Healing the Soul of America and the West," hosted by Chris Johnson. Dr. Kearney offers instruction and insight on spiritual warfare, why it's biblical and how to apply it to further the kingdom of God. He also shares what the Scriptures say about strongholds and battle spaces. Listen to this episode to learn to engage the enemy in the spiritual realm.

Many in America are weighed down with concern over racism, injustice and abuse of authority, but the root of these issues goes deep into the nation's history. Dr. Jim Logan of Jim Logan Evangelistic Ministry and Kingdom Fellowship Christian Center and Dr. Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI) continue their conversation about the separation between the races and how perceptions vary between them. In this episode of PRMI's series "Healing the Soul of America and the West" hosted by Chris Johnson, Bishop Logan and Dr. Long address what Christians and the church can do to bring needed healing in this area.

Openness to the Holy Spirit's work leads to a breaking down of racial barriers just as at the historic Azusa Street revival, says Dr. Brad Long of Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI). Dr. Long and Dr. Jim Logan of Jim Logan Evangelistic Ministry and Kingdom Fellowship Christian Center launch PRMI's series "Healing the Soul of America and the West" with a heartfelt discussion on the need for racial healing in America. Dr. Logan also asserts that God and culture have different definitions of "justice." Enjoy this meaningful conversation between these two guests and "Charisma Connection" host Chris Johnson.

Cheri Tannenbaum is a wife, mother and grandmother with skills in fashion design. For years, she has lived with a movement disorder that she says is her "constant companion" and significantly affects her communication and mobility. She and her husband, Harvey, visit on the phone from Jerusalem with host Chris Johnson to reflect on Cheri's new book, Woman of Few Words: My Creative Journey With Dystonia, and also offer a glimpse into life in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Be inspired by Cheri's story in this interview, and reach out to her by email at cherbelz@yahoo.com.

Does Satan still have authority in the life of the believer? Only in one way, says Pastor Mark Casto, author of the book "Liar: Exposing Myths in Spiritual Warfare." In this episode with host Chris Johnson, find out how your agreement with the enemy of your soul influences your life today and how to prevent it. Learn to focus on Jesus, not the enemy.

Rob Welch of For His Glory Ministries left the business world to enter vocational ministry. But first, God had to confront him with the idols in his life. Today, after fully yielding to God's call, he preaches the gospel effectively to large crowds, primarily in East and Central Africa. But, as he emphasized in this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson, For His Glory is focused more on multiplying disciple-making movements rather than hosting events that draw thousands.