Difference Makers

State Representative Ed Diehl , Heather Richardson of Heather's House & Cascade Tree Works , & fitness expert Ogie Shaw . EdDiehl.com DM 2025-05-30 - Heather Richardson of New Beginnings Maternity Homes - Full Interview Podcast Cascade Tree Works, LLC CascadeTreeworksWA.com Heather's House Heathers-House.org DM 2025-10-17 - Ogie Shaw Fitness - Full Interview Podcast OgieShawFitness.com See...

Steve Shwetz serves as Chairman of the Board and Announcer for  Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee , part of the KPDQ family since 1967! "The Bible Bus" launches its 12th 5-year journey through the Bible starting Friday, April 3, 2026! Steve shares about Dr. McGee, Pastor Chuck Swindoll , growing up, his faith, trying something new, international outreach, technology, the modern audience...

Dr. Curt Thompson , author, podcast host, and psychiatrist, shares about his conference, The Soul of Marriage ... it's NOT just for married people. Join him May 1-2 at Rolling Hills Community Church , and find out more about God's design for marriage, how it should model beauty & goodness like mini-churches, how he met Pastor Allan McCullough, his faith, & more! SoulOfMarriage.com   C...

Pastor Jason Bunse shares about finding his faith despite growing up with a single mom and falling into drugs and crime, hearing from God, listening to Brett Meador,  Adrian Rogers , &  Dr. J. Vernon McGee  on  93.9 KPDQ , becoming a pastor at  Athey Creek Church , & more! Come to  Canon Point Church 's "Launch Party" at 5pm THIS SUNDAY at  Claggett Creek...

Steve & Lisa Halliday  share about their faith, Convergent Media, waiting, meeting at  Sunset Church , marrying, family,  Regent University ,  University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ,  Multnomah School of the Bible & Multnomah Press, freelance publishing, West Hills Community Church ,  Boones Ferry Community Church ,  Morning Star Community Church , comparing...

Pastor Jose St Phard shares about leadership, ADHD, special education, learning styles, discernment, identity, discipleship, Craigslist, New Jersey, Colorado, Australia, mentoring, Monopoly , replacing established leaders, Moe Stiles, Kara Johnsson, his faith, Oasis Christian Center , & more! OasisLive.org    DeepDiveWithJose.com   instagram.com/iamsaintphard   See omnystud...

#PrayForJames - James Mead is recovering from a stroke. He serves as a teaching pastor at All City Church & lead guitarist for Kutless . Your thoughts & prayers are appreciated for James & his family. In this "Best of" interview, James shares about how God worked through his life growing up, music, skateboarding, Warner Pacific University , A Jesus Mission , & more! GoFundMe.com/f/...

Rick Benjamin shares about life as a retired pastor, unity between pastors & churches, Northwest University , leading Abbott Loop Christian Center, worship, his faith & family, being a pastor's kid, leaving Alaska for Washington, how God led him to Heritage Church NW , & more! HeritageNW.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Nyborg wrote a new curriculum for evangelism, " Tell Someone About Jesus Today ." He shares about how Sports Outreach Northwest provides positive coaching, engages kids with the Gospel, reaches the unchurched through sports, plus his faith, family, Multnomah Bible College, Corban University , Southwest Bible Church , Southwest Christian School , identity, & more! SportsOutreachNW.org &nbs...

Vincson Green shares about his faith, serving others, bringing hope to public schools, & how you can help Teach One to Lead One ! T1L1.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth & Scott Walker share about how this SoCal couple met at University of Cambridge , their faith, God's leading them to Oregon, how years at Rainbow West with Rick & Denette Adams prepared the launch of House Of Light - Christian Supply in Salem, & more! Join them to pray at 9:30am  Saturday, January 31, 2026, right before House Of Light's Grand Opening , just down the block fro...

MissionConnexion  Northwest returns to  Sunset Church  in Portland January 16-17 with emcee  Georgene Rice , admission is absolutely free, and Bill MacLeod , Gilbert Gleason , & Brian Heerwagen share about the event's 25th anniversary, the 70th anniversary of Jim Eliot & the 5 martyrs in Ecuador, new beginnings in the Middle East, Kairos Moments, Missionary Kid life,&nb...

Aaron Meyer, Concert Rock Violinist & wife Renee Meyer share about the 25th annual "ROCK THE HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS TOUR" December 19 & 20, 2025, at SouthLake Church in West Linn to benefit the nonprofit "Concert Rock Academy," teaching, building up youth, collaborating with Pink Martini & Michael Allen Harrison , Indiana University , Lewis & Clark College , meeting & marrying, ove...

Al & Autumn Ray share about coaching couples, meeting at a fraternity party, coming to faith, MarriageTeam , & their new book series, " Rick and Jane Learn to Be Married "! MarriageTeam.org   RickAndJane.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmanuel Osire and friends share about what really happens through the ministry of Operation Christmas Child , how shoeboxes filled with love and resources spread the Gospel and change lives, processing centers, year-round volunteer opportunities, their ministry of prayer, why and how to help, truths and misconceptions, evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication, & more! National Collection...

Dr. John Mark Yeats shares about serving as President of Corban University , homeschooled pastor's kid life, his faith, deconstruction, discernment, Christian education, small school advantages, family, & more! See him Thursday at the Clark County Prayer Breakfast ! ClarkCountyPrayerBreakfast.com   Corban.edu   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joanie Militich shares about her faith, serving others, bringing the hope of Christ and Bible classes to kids for 1 hour during school, & how you can help Prep4Kids ! Prep4Kids.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ogie Shaw shares about celebrating 50 years of fitness wisdom, B4Church , The University of North Carolina , losing a marriage, gaining his faith, studying to become a pastor at Multnomah Biblical Seminary , homeschooling, learning from mistakes, & more! OgieShawFitness.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Tim Clarey shares about how education, experience, & research confirm Biblical truths. Join him with the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) & the Design Science Association at Southwest Bible Church for the Portland Area Creation Conference along with Dr. Randy Guliuzza, Col. Jeffrey Williams, Dr. Jake Hebert, Dr. Brian Thomas, & Mr. Bill Hoesch, & more October 17-18, 2025!...

Pastor Brent Hofen & Dr. Brad Butcher share about  Passion 4 People International making disciples who disciple others & more! October 11, 2025 Multiplying Hope Auction   Passion4People.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub comes to Portland on Thursday, October 2! In this interview, he shares about his faith, his identity change from playing football at the University of Illinois to preaching globally as a pastor & the host of "Pastor Jeff Ministries" (heard weekdays at 10am on 93.9 KPDQ ), meeting his wife, Young Life , Charlie Kirk , & more! He'll speak at our free "Ministry Lead...

Georgene Rice , her sister, & her husband will lead worship at Lake Bible Church for all ministry leaders, pastors, & their spouses on Thursday, October 2! Her interview shares about faith, growing up, her journey to 93.9 KPDQ , highlights of The Georgene Rice Show , ideas about retirement, & more! If you've ever served in ministry (youth workers, worship & production, key voluntee...

Dennis Fuqua & Adrian Bucur share about " One Church Gathering in Camas & Washougal "! Join 10 churches combining for a church service, fun, food, & fellowship THIS SUNDAY (September 7, 2025) at Doc Harris Stadium in Camas, WA. Pre-service prayer starts at 9am before church begins at 10am. They also share about their faith, unity, the history of the area, & more! OneChurchGathering...

Merrie and David Neely share about their faith, missions work in Mexico, how they became puppeteer evangelists, "The Jesus Movie," finding & following your calling, closed doors versus speed bumps, discernment, obedience, & more!  Email  kd7izn@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Ferguson shares about his faith, family, Christian retail, Multnomah School of the Bible, & more! See Georgene Rice TODAY (July 11) from 2 to 6pm at Christian Outlet Troutdale . Their huge “Christmas in July” sale goes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 11-13. You can meet authors from 10 to 4 on Saturday (July 12), plus there will be a bargain book table with great deals,...