Wake Up the Lions!

Founder of the Soul Podcasting Collective, Demetria Zinga, is our guest today. Demetria has made it her mission to help women of faith grow and flourish.  Her story is amazing and her journey is inspiring.  This is her story. Listen now.  The Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been waiting for the trumpet to sound.  Their wait is over.  Their time is now!  This is the podcas...

Ryan is a professional speaker, mindset trainer, executive coach, author, and podcaster based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A born-again believer in Jesus and a servant leader at heart, Ryan brings more than four decades of life experience to his work, moving seamlessly from small-town America to global metropolitan markets. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after...

Our guest today, author Stephanie Jordan, in her own words:  "I am an author, teacher, speaker, publisher and mother of five awesome kiddos! I have been married, divorced, widowed and remarried. I am an avid Jesus follower. I love people and adventures. I ride my own motorcycle and create art. I am the author of The Narcissistic Bride of Christ, Believing in Boundaries, The Death Tsunami, and...

Jake Doberenz is a writer, speaker, and podcast producer focused on keeping the spotlight on Jesus. He hosts Christianity Without Compromise, a podcast that calls Christians back to authentic, Christ-centered faith. Jake writes both Christian non-fiction and fiction. He holds degrees in Biblical Studies and Theological Studies and produces podcasts for mission-driven organizations. His website: ht...

Author of the book, "A Different World; God's Sovereignty In The Face Of Suffering," David Libby joins us today.  David's journey has been a long and hard road.  His family has suffered, his faith has been tested in the fire, and yet he had emerged stronger than ever with hope for the future. This is a story of a man, a family, and their faith.  Listen now.  The Lions of God ha...

Jesus has redefined what she used to say yes to: Kristen Wambach an Oregon farm girl who stumbled upon the mystical nature of Christ. Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Ordained Pastor, helping you Live Spiritually BRAVE. Her website:  https://www.kristenwambach.com/ Her podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bPYtK4ipWSZ3WQZMIYCwh?si=RamErFuvR1SeHBsGVULAWA The Lions of God have been silent...

Dr. Jake Thurston is the lead pastor and church planter of Resilient Church, a growing ministry that serves a large number of students and young adults in the college town of Vermillion, South Dakota. Jake is the author of the book "You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community and Remedy Your Loneliness for Good."  Jake is also an adjunct professor of Bible, Theology, an...

Cecil Taylor operates a ministry to teach Christians how to live a seven-day practical faith, applying scripture and faith to life situations. Cecil is an award-winning author, podcaster, and speaker who also writes for Chicken Soup for the Soul and Guideposts.  About his link:  "The Cecil Taylor Ministries home page is the central point to reach everything I do: free content (podcasts, blogs...

Pastor • Podcast Host • Mindfulness Coach • AI Visionary...NaRon Tillman is a multifaceted leader whose mission is to inspire and transform lives through a powerful fusion of spirituality, mindfulness, and media. As Pastor of One Ministries in NYC and Director of Urban Yogis, NaRon brings a fresh, reformed tone to the gospel while expanding mindfulness and yoga access to underserved communities. ...

"Jonnie T" joins Wake Up the Lions today!  He is incredibly passionate about Jesus. He is a speaker, trainer, and, budding author. In addition, he is the Host and Producer of Refuge Freedom Stories podcast, Co-Host of The Exchanged Life Podcast, and, author of From Glory to Glory on Substack.  Join us for an amazing talk about faith, life, and the craziness in between.  Listen now. https...

In this special solo episode I talk about the importance of facing your own darkness, recognizing that God will never forsake you, and about letting him in.  I hope this helps someone... somewhere... to start down a new path, with God by their side. The Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been waiting for the trumpet to sound.  Their wait is over.  Their time is now!  This is...

John Fela (M.Ed) is a national disability advocate, working with both faith based and secular disability organizations. He previously worked for Joni and Friends, a global disability ministry. Prior to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, serving in a variety of roles as a classroom teacher in both public and private school settings, as well as being a mentor teacher and school director. H...

Tanya Prince is a purpose coach, leadership consultant, entrepreneur, and public servant. With two decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies across finance, continuous improvement, and change management, Tanya has discovered her true calling: helping others thrive and grow both personally and professionally. As an author, she merges her love for the truth of God’s word with her passion for pe...

Dr. Justin R. Woods is a Christian voice calling out the unfruitful ways of America's recent generation of Christian leaders. Dr. Woods has written the next chapter in America's Christian faith and practice: a model of ministry dedicated to producing maturity in Christian leaders. This country's days of biblical illiteracy and clever gimmicks to fill the pews are over. The time of c...

James Early is a Bible teacher and helps people learn to think, pray, and love like Jesus. He gives talks and conducts workshops on the Bible to churches and groups, as well as online. Since 2008 his Bible study workshops at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, CT have transformed hundreds of lives. In fall of 2019, James started The Bible Speaks to You Podcast, which has had listeners...

Teresa Blaes has been an entrepreneur and ministry leader for a combined 20 years along with her husband Michael. Her passion is content creation and helping others bring their God-given message to the mic, through their media production company Kadosh Media Productions.  In her words, "As a blind business owner, I am a 100x certified coach, as well as a life coach. I truly love helping peopl...

Anita Keagy is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and founder of JoyShop Ministries, whose life was forever changed when she became pregnant as a teenager — and chose life for her baby. Out of that season of surrender and God’s faithfulness, Anita developed a deep hunger for God’s Word and a calling to help others seek Him first. Today, Anita inspires audiences with her powerful testimony and...

Annette Chesney is a Christian coach, speaker, and seasoned recovery professional  who equips women healing from narcissistic abuse — especially those called to lead.  Her powerful work in healing the Narcissism epidemic has led her to create a unique tool called the "Narcissistic Relationship Spectrum," designed to  help you to "Learn to Spot the Narcissist Hiding Behind the Fairyt...

Author Douglas Ell, a former atheist, says “I’ve spent more than 30 years reconciling science and God, because I needed scientific evidence to believe in God.”  In our time, the pursuit of scientific and philosophical knowledge has largely been the domain of narrowly focused professionals and academics. Ell’s work represents a return to the more open-minded, broad thinking of the Renaissance and S...

Addison (Addie) Ott is an Author, Multidisciplinary Creative, and Entrepreneur—the founder of gentle and lowly co., host of the gentle and lowly co. Podcast, and currently writing her second book on prayer. With a background in graphic design and a heart for storytelling, Addie creates spaces where others can engage with faith, friendship, and purpose in meaningful, gospel-rooted ways. Whether thr...

Today’s guest is Josh Poteet — a lead pastor and the author of Parenting Against the Current, a practical guide to helping Christian parents disciple their kids with purpose. He’s passionate about equipping families to follow Jesus in a world that’s pulling them the other way. His website:  https://parentingagainstthecurrent.com/ The Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been w...

Craig is a seasoned freelance video producer with over fifteen years of experience. In 2015, he co-founded Appian Media alongside his business partner, Stuart Peck, driven by a shared concern for the lack of engaging biblical media for young people. Their vision was to bridge the gap between the youth and Bible study through professionally produced, accurate, and free content. Appian Media has sin...

This is Desiree Taylor, a first-time author, speaker, and mentor. She is a wife and mother of two young adult men. Desiree is deaf with bilateral cochlear implants and is passionate about advocating for those with disabilities. She is here to discuss her new book, Created to Relate: Living Beyond Religion.  This is her inspiring story against huge odds.  Listen now.  Her website:  https://www.aren...

Kathleen Johnson, known by many as “Scripture Girl,” is an author, speaker, and Spirit-led teacher with a powerful testimony of divine healing and transformation. Through her books and teachings, Kathleen equips believers to renew their minds, walk in Kingdom authority, and live the abundant life Jesus promised. Her passion is to help people move from living by the flesh to living by the Spirit—an...

Cassian Bellino is the passionate host of Biblically Speaking, a podcast born from her personal journey of seeking clarity in Scripture. In addition to her podcast, "Biblically Speaking," Cassian has cultivated a growing community called "Biblically Heard," designed to bring curious Christians together for authentic discussions, learning opportunities, and mentorship. Through h...