Vinelife Podcast

James Woods joins me on The Vinelife Podcast to talk about his brand-new album, The Killer’s Wife , his unexpected second act as a songwriter, and the stories behind his music. James shares how “The Hearts of Men” was inspired by Matthew 24 and influenced by Johnny Cash, why he and producer Shooter Jennings refuse to use AI or Auto-Tune, and how Bob Wayne helps bring his lyrics to life. We also ta...

Paul Brown, founder of Wasson Watch Co., joins The Vinelife Podcast to talk about what makes his watches different, his commitment to quality, and the long road from idea to successful brand. Paul also shares his journey from the Marines and intelligence work to entrepreneurship, the setbacks he faced along the way, and how his Christian faith shapes the way he does business. Wasson Watch Co.: Was...

Country singer Karen Waldrup joins The Vinelife Podcast for a conversation about her new single, “Just In Case,” released September 18. Karen talks about the meaning behind the new song, her journey through country music, and how faith has influenced the person and artist she has become. We also talk about the ups and downs of pursuing music, connecting with an audience, and continuing to chase th...

Her full name is Eleanor Alice , which happens to rhyme with malice …and once she hits the backyard, that name starts making a lot of sense. She’s a rescued BoJack—Boston Terrier/Jack Russell mix—who is perfect inside but loves digging holes, chasing squirrels and creating a little chaos outside. And, of course, you can’t miss that legendary underbite. Here’s a quick introduction to the little res...

Author and veteran TV writer Troy Schmidt joins me on The Vinelife Podcast to talk about The Seven , his faith-based action-adventure series for young readers, and Alive , the seventh and final book. Troy shares how the series began, how his own faith journey influenced the character of Josh, and why the story ultimately leads to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. We also talk about Troy’s...

Join me as I sit down once again with world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross. In his latest book, Noah’s Flood Revisited, Dr. Ross takes a fresh look at the ancient flood story through the lens of the Bible and modern science—offering thoughtful, evidence-based insights into some of the biggest questions surrounding faith, history, and the natural world. Website: https://reasons.org/#noahsflo...

Join me as I interview filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis about his documentary, Universe Designed. The film explores the relationship between science and faith, featuring interviews with theologians and apologists. Michael shares his personal journey from atheism to Christianity, the challenges of producing a high-quality faith-based film, and the importance of apologetics in defending one's beliefs...

What does it take to build a career alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment—and still recognize the role faith plays in the journey? In this Vinelife Podcast interview, legendary entertainment attorney John Mason joins me to talk about his memoir, Crazy Lucky , and the release of its audiobook edition. Over the years, John has worked with major artists including Brian Wilson, Olivia N...

With tensions escalating between Iran and Israel, many Christians are asking whether current events in the Middle East could connect to Bible prophecy. In this episode, I’m joined by Joshua and Caleb — the Bearded Bible Brothers — to discuss the growing crisis involving Iran, Israel, and the wider region. We explore how believers should think about these events through the lens of Scripture and wh...

Award-winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, and violinist Jean Watson joins Tony Clark on The VineLife Podcast to discuss her powerful new album, When I Was Fearless. In this heartfelt conversation, Jean shares the inspiration behind the songs, the personal journey that shaped the album, and how faith, family, and life's experiences influenced this deeply meaningful project. She also t...

🎙️ Lee Newton and Heidi Parton join The Vinelife Podcast! Lee Newton, Heidi Parton and Georgette Jones have joined forces for a fresh take on the country classic “Silver Threads & Golden Needles.”In this conversation, Lee and Heidi take us behind the scenes of the collaboration — including what happened when they first heard their three voices together, the incredible response to their first l...

Dr. Ron Cantor joins The Vinelife Podcast from Israel for a timely conversation about Israel, the Jewish people, and the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. Ron addresses the claim that “the Jews killed Jesus,” explains what Scripture says about the death of Jesus, and discusses why he believes antisemitism is once again gaining ground—even within parts of the church. He also shares the remarkabl...

Melissa Gaona’s story is one of brokenness, redemption, healing and purpose. At just seven years old, Melissa and her family experienced homelessness and lived in a women’s shelter for survivors of domestic violence. By her teenage years, she was battling depression, drug addiction and a criminal record. At 18, she joined the United States Army, serving on active duty as a diesel mechanic. She lat...

Randy Robison of LIFE Today joins The Vinelife Podcast for a conversation about faith, family, Christian media, and the legacy of his father, James Robison. Randy opens up about losing both his father and his sister Robin, what grief has taught him about faith, and what it was like growing up in a family known around the world for ministry and television. We also talk about his years with LIFE Tod...

Author and Apologist Dr. Bobby Conway. Bobby serves as the lead pastor of Image Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is well known for his YouTube ministry - Christianity Still Makes Sense. Additionally, he also serves as the co-host of Pastors’ Perspective, a nationally syndicated radio show on KWVE in Southern California. Today we’ll discuss his latest book, DOES CHRISTIANITY STILL MAKE SENS...

Join me as I interview a legendary Hollywood actor, author, and founder of A Minor Consideration. AMC is a non-profit foundation created to provide guidance and support for young performers, past, present, and future. With an emphasis on education as well as advocacy for legislation designed to ensure that young performers actually receive the monies they earn. In the next interview, we will discu...

Ask questions about the Christian life... Email: askfrankandpres@gmail.com Question: What is true worship? I don’t have the ability to sing well or have many gifts..if at all. I’m confused as to what it means to worship God. Is this something that can only be done during a “worship service?” Welcome to the latest installment of our series - ASK FRANK AND PRES. Frank Friedmann and Preston Gillham w...

Ask questions about the Christian life... Email: askfrankandpres@gmail.com Question: "What does the Bible say about tithing 10% to a church? The church I attend is very adamant that church members should give a tithe to the church exclusively. And on top of that offerings. I have also heard that the tithe is an Old Testament teaching and not relevant to New Testament believers. They claim tha...

Join me as I once again welcome back legendary vocalist, John Schlitt. John has a brand new release called, History. It’s a deluxe 3-disc set put together by John himself. This limited edition box set is a testament to John’s artistic evolution as a solo artist and features 40 tracks spanning around 25 years. Much more info about John can be found at Website: https://johnschlitt.com/ Order John’s...

Ask questions about the Christian life... Email: askfrankandpres@gmail.com Question: "What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? I was divorced several years ago because of unfaithfulness by my wife. I have since remarried and we were both told by our pastor that we could not be in a position of leadership such as teaching because we were both divorced. Should we stay in this churc...

Philosopher and theologian Kenneth Samples. Ken has a passion for helping people understand the reasonableness and relevance of Christianity’s truth claims. He is the senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe and the author of several books, including Christianity Cross-Examined, Classic Christian Thinkers, and God Among Sages. Today we discussed another one of his books, Without a Doubt: Answ...

Join me as I interview, Graham Honeycutt. Graham is the Executive Director of Tucker’s House. They are a Middle Tennessee non-profit organization that provides home modifications for families of children with disabilities to make their homes safer and more accessible. The vision of Tucker’s House is for every child and young adult with disabilities to have a safe and accessible home. We’ll discuss...

Join me as I interview Hollywood Stunt Pilot, Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter, & Author, Jeff Senour. We’ll discuss his new single, ONE LIFE which has hit No. 16 on the DRT Global Top 50 Rock Airplay Chart for the second time since the song's release last September. We’ll also discuss the other tracks on the ANGELS AND MIRACLES album as well. More information about Jeff and his band CTS, g...

Ask questions about the Christian life or Biblical topics... Email: askfrankandpres@gmail.com Question: "Is teaching a believer's identity and freedom in Christ dangerous? I once heard a well-known pastor state that teaching that we are “totally forgiven,” will lead to a license to sin. How should I view myself as a child of God?" Welcome to the latest installment of our series - ASK...

Ask questions about the Christian life... Email: askfrankandpres@gmail.com Question: "I had an abortion when I was much younger and have lived with regret ever since. I felt scared and alone and felt I had no financial resources to raise a child at that time. How can God forgive me all of these years later?" Welcome to the latest installment of our series - ASK FRANK AND PRES. Frank Frie...