Talks For Christ

Pastor Tom Donovan joins us to share an important new development at LordsBook: a completely redesigned desktop platform. Discover why LordsBook is expanding beyond mobile, what users can expect from the new desktop experience, and how desktop and mobile will work together. Tom also discusses opportunities for churches, ministries, Christian organizations, and individual believers while exploring...

Having a website does not necessarily mean you have an effective web presence. Tom Donovan, founder of Him First Media Group, explores the four pillars of an effective web presence and how websites, SEO, social media, maintenance, and other digital tools can work together. He also discusses how organizations can establish priorities without becoming overwhelmed by changing technology. For Christia...

Christian singer-songwriter Eddy Mann joins Dr. Oliver to discuss “We Are,” his jazz-influenced worship song inspired by Revelation 4:8b and 4:11. Eddy shares how the song emerged during a quiet devotional moment and unexpectedly found its home in a 5/4 rhythm. Beyond the music is a deeper message about worship, identity, unity, and purpose. Discover what changes when God becomes the center and be...

Dr. Barney Maddox, retired physician and author of "Darwin’s Big Lie: Sophistry Gone Wild", shares his journey from atheism to faith in Jesus Christ and later from accepting evolution to becoming a creationist. Dr. Maddox discusses what he calls “Darwin’s Big Lie,” along with DNA, genetics, mutations, origins, and Genesis 1–11. Discover why he believes Christians should thoughtfully examine evolut...

More than 35 years after communism’s collapse, a new generation of Christians is emerging across former Soviet nations. Pastor Eric Mock of Slavic Gospel Association shares how local evangelical churches are training young pastors, reaching children and teenagers, and serving families facing extraordinary hardship. Hear the remarkable story of Alexander, an abandoned child who became a youth leade...

Pastor Tom Donovan returns to share the growing vision behind LordsBook and introduce the new LordsBook mobile app. Pastor Tom explains why he believes Christians need digital spaces where Christ and Biblical values remain central. He discusses features designed for believers, churches, and ministries, the response from users, challenges encountered during development, and plans for the future. Mo...

Tom Donovan, founder of "Him First Media Group", shares the vision behind his faith-based technology and digital marketing company. Discover what putting “Him First” means in business, why Quality, Service, & Integrity guide the company, and how churches, ministries, Christian businesses, and nonprofits can develop an effective digital presence. Tom also discusses using websites, mobile technology...

Award-winning author Robert N. Ruesch joins Dr. Bruce Oliver to discuss the powerful story behind "The Long Road Home: A Family's Journey Through Addiction", co-written with his daughter Jennifer. Robert recounts three decades of addiction, heartbreak, perseverance, and God's sustaining grace. Robert shares practical insight for families struggling to balance love with healthy boundaries while enc...

Pastor Tom Donovan shares the inspiring story behind LordsBook and God's vision for building a Christ-centered online community where believers can connect, encourage one another, and grow in their faith. Learn what makes LordsBook different from mainstream social media, why Biblical community matters in today's digital world, and how Christians can use technology as a tool to strengthen relations...

Dr. Laurette Willis, CBT shares her remarkable journey from addiction and New Age spirituality to a life transformed by Jesus Christ. Dr. Oliver and Dr. Laurette both discuss why renewing the mind is essential for lasting spiritual growth, why willpower alone often falls short, and what every Christian should understand about yoga and the Christ-centered alternative she developed through PraiseMov...

Today it is my pleasure to welcome Rose Graebner, winner of the Georgia Right to Life "True to Life Student Contest" for her inspiring video, "Every Life Is Precious; Every Life Is a Gift." The Georgia Right to Life "True to Life Student Contest" encourages students to communicate the God-given value and sanctity of every human life through creative, original videos. Rose, congratulations on your...

We appreciate our returning guest Richard Lynch spending time with us to discuss the heart behind "Wait For Me." His passion for preserving traditional country music while sharing messages of faith and hope reminds us that meaningful songs can leave a lasting impact for generations. As you reflect on today's conversation, may you be encouraged to thank God for those who have shaped your life and t...

Every believer will eventually face seasons of disappointment, loss, or unanswered questions. Yet throughout Scripture, we see that God often does His greatest work in the middle of life's most difficult moments. In this editionDe. Oliver is joined by author John DiGirolamo and his guests Reagan Perry, and Kim Marvin. John writes about Reagan and Kim's testimonies in his inspiring book called "It'...

Every life tells a story, but some stories remind us that God's grace shines brightest in life's darkest moments. Joining us today are John DiGirolamo, author of "It's Not About the Broken Road", along with Reagan Perry and Kim Marvin, whose personal journeys reveal God's faithfulness through overwhelming hardship. Their experiences are different, yet each points to the same truth—that Christ brin...

Today Pastor Bruce is joined by Blake Mattocks author of “Monsters Live in the Dark: Overcoming Addiction Through Faith.” Blake is a pastor and founder of 365 Christian Stories. Through decades of ministry and his own journey of overcoming addiction through faith, Blake has witnessed countless stories of transformation through Jesus Christ. In this conversation, he discusses the hidden battles man...

Sometimes the greatest struggles in life happen within our own families. Today you'll meet Debra Mcninch, founder of BATTLECRY Moms, who shares how one unexpected family crisis became the beginning of a worldwide prayer movement. Together we'll explore what it means to trust God through heartbreak, love our children unconditionally while standing firmly on Biblical truth, and continue believing th...

Identity is one of the biggest conversations in our culture today—but where do we discover who we truly are? Joining us is Tom Anderson, author of "From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming." Drawing from more than fifty years of walking with Christ, Tom shares how God transformed fear into faith, striving into rest, and uncertainty into confidence as one of God's beloved children. If you'...

Join Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg, composers, producers, and creators of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical Mendel's Messiah, now adapted into a feature film directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bradford May. Jeremiah and Wendy discuss Mendel's Messiah and their lifelong calling to share the Gospel through music, theater, and film. Learn why understanding the Jewish foundations of Christian...

Join Dr. Bruce Oliver as he welcomes Katherine Hartley, Esq., Staff Attorney with Pacific Justice Institute, for a timely discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision upholding state laws preserving separate athletic competition for women and girls based on biological sex. As a member of the legal team that helped prepare Pacific Justice Institute's amicus brief in Hecox v. Little, Kat...

Dr. Bruce Oliver, welcomes his returning guest Mr. Brad Dacus, a nationally recognized constitutional attorney and Founder of Pacific Justice Institute. Together we'll explore how faith, freedom, and respectful dialogue intersect in today's culture. Whether you're concerned about religious liberty, free speech, or simply desire to better understand these important issues from a Christian perspecti...

Can a movie open someone's heart to the Gospel? Jen Katzfey believes it can. As President of Distribution & Marketing at Hawk Hill Pictures and a member of the NRB Film Committee, she is helping bring professionally produced Christian films to audiences worldwide. Today we'll talk about the growing influence of faith-based cinema, and why powerful stories continue to point people toward hope, grac...

Dr. David Chotka joins Dr. Oliver as he shares how decades of ministry, Biblical scholarship, and International teaching have strengthened his conviction that God still speaks, still heals, and continues to work powerfully in the lives of His people. Together they discuss prayer, the Lord's Prayer, spiritual warfare, the Gospel of Mark, and practical ways believers can develop a deeper relationshi...

Today's guest with Dr. Bruce Oliver is Dr. Jeremy W. McMeen, O.D., together they discuss the cause of Neurodegenerative Diseases. Dr. Jeremy W. McMeen, O.D., optometric physician, Superior Vision, P.C., presented at both the 19th and 20th International Conferences on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders. He discovered the cause of macular degeneration, Alzheimer’...

Welcome to another podcast with a special guest, Cathy Colver Garland. Cathy is the co-author of "Revelationship" and author of "Known". She discusses why Christianity is about relationship rather than routine, how God reveals Himself throughout Scripture, and how His character becomes the foundation for our identity and freedom. You'll also hear how seasons of loss, difficult questions, and perso...

Our guest today is Curry Pikkaart, a longtime pastor, author, and ministry leader whose life has been dedicated to helping others follow Jesus faithfully. From serving local congregations to supporting pastors in Kenya and Pakistan, Curry has witnessed God's faithfulness across many seasons of ministry. Today we'll discuss faith, purpose, leadership, encouragement, and how every believer can make...