The Walk with John I. Snyder

True compassion is more than well-meaning charity. Here’s how faith in action is creating sustainable infrastructure to give millions new life. Clean water is a background feature of modern life that requires no second thought. For most of us, anyway. But there are nearly 700 million people across the world who live day to day without reliable access to safe water. Up to 60% of water infrastructur...

Most Christians believe that faith should shield us from suffering, and that if we're truly trusting God, pain is a sign that something’s wrong. Sydney Bennett’s story shows the opposite is true. After experiencing sudden disability, chronic pain, and mental anguish, she uncovered a profound truth: suffering isn’t a sign of spiritual failure, but rather a part of God’s faithful, loving presen...

Doomscrolling gets us all. The funny cat videos and “Five Ways to Crush Your Tuesday” reels start off as a fun distraction, but sometimes it takes us down a rabbit hole that leads straight to an anxiety attack, as algorithms prioritize your attention over your actual time.  Gerald Jones, an Emmy-winning filmmaker and Christian raised in the foundation of his grandmother’s faith, got tired of waiti...

Is Europe a graveyard for the Gospel, or fruitful soil for its future? In today's episode of The Walk , Dr. John Snyder sits down with Mike Tilley of ICC Eurasia for a deep-dive on the shifting spiritual landscape of the European continent. For decades, the narrative has been one of decline—a “post-Christian” museum of empty cathedrals. But from his vantage point, Mike sees something else ent...

Can your darkest struggles  become your greatest source of hope? Pamela Good’s story is a powerful testament to triumph over trauma, peeling away the layers of pain from childhood, mental illness, and broken relationships to reveal a resilient faith in Jesus that will inspire everyone feeling lost or overwhelmed. In this episode, Pamela shares how her upbringing—marked by a mother with paranoid sc...

In a world filled with stories, the journey of a Christian storyteller intertwines with their faith and experiences in powerful ways. In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of Wilson Hickman, a filmmaker and author, who shares his transformative journey from childhood storytelling to creating a Christian-themed fantasy series. Join us as we explore the powerful connection between faith, f...

In a world where cultural narratives shape our understanding of truth, Dr. John I. Snyder and Anthony Freda embark on a profound exploration of faith, art, and politics. Broadcasting from the vibrant city of Munich, Germany, they delve into the spiritual battles that define our era. Their conversation invites listeners to challenge the status quo and embrace their roles as champions for truth and...

In a world where many grapple with identity and purpose, Pastor Ed Newton’s story offers a beacon of hope. Raised by deaf parents, Ed’s early life was marked by a search for belonging and understanding. His journey took a pivotal turn on his 15th birthday when he embraced faith, setting him on a path of transformation and ministry. Ed’s narrative is one of resilience and faith, underscored by the...

In a world where faith and creativity often seem at odds, Jesús Canchola Sánchez's journey offers a compelling narrative of reconciliation and growth. Growing up in a Catholic family in Chicago, Jesús's early life was steeped in religious tradition. However, like many teenagers, he rebelled against these teachings, embarking on a journey that would take him far from the church and into t...

In a world where past traumas often dictate our present, Dr. Brad Johnson's journey offers a beacon of hope. From overcoming personal adversities to inspiring others through his urban fiction series, "Hard Conversations," Dr. Johnson's story is a testament to the power of faith and healing. The Journey of Faith: Dr. Johnson's path to faith began at 19, a pivotal moment tha...

In this conversation on The Walk , Howard Chang shares his journey from a toy designer to the creator of Ancients , a new line of faith-driven action figures. He discusses his spiritual awakening, the ups and downs of parenting, and the inspiration behind his characters, which aim to instill values of faith and courage in the next generation. Howard emphasizes the importance of creativity, perseve...

Today's guests bring us vast experience in the entertainment industry and a passion for sharing the truth of Jesus Christ with children and families. Nathan Myers, Lead Designer of Capernaum Studios and Gardens featured in the Hit TV series  The Chosen , and D'Lytha Myers, an acclaimed musical theater performer and actress, have created a bold, God-honoring children's film not with...

What if our culture isn’t collapsing because of the work of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers?  Those are the provocative questions posed by Dr. John West's book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity . A prolific writer, Dr. West's current research examines the impact of science and scientis...

Keynote speaker, podcaster, and combat veteran John R. Miles is the author of Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life , a step-by-step guide to unlocking your purpose and igniting your most intentional life. This award-winning book combines behavior science research and compelling real-life narratives from industry titans to empower y...

Do you think our youth are being spiritually defrauded by secular culture? Our guest today is Ed Stolle, a father and youth minister who worked for over 20 years as a certified fraud examiner and certified financial crimes investigator. When he became a parent, he noticed youth were being spiritually defrauded by an increasingly radical secular culture, similar to the way people are scammed financ...

Today we're speaking with the authors of the book Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging. Chris and Julie Bennett moved their family of 4 children from their secure position as leaders of a church in Oklahoma to what they considered the most disconnected city in America—Los Angeles—to begin a ministry of establishing strong families. They're here to talk about...

Today’s guest is an executive, teacher, ultra-athlete, musician, father, husband, and spiritual influencer whose life journey has turned him into a relentless advocate for health and wellness. In his inspiring new book, Life Lived Well , Jeremy Zoch calls out the need for us to be focused on our whole selves to be at our best. He discusses what he calls “The Life Gauge,” a simple, yet productive t...

Calling California home, our guest today, Howard Becker, was raised in a devout family, but found himself adrift in his early twenties. By his mid-twenties, experiences led him to the startling realization something was missing in his life. This moved him to seek answers for what that "something" is, which led him to the Bible and the key to living an abundant, fulfilled life. He cites a...

Steph Carse is a writer, editor, producer, director, songwriter, and musician with multiple awards to his name. Having sold over half a million records and garnering fans from around the world, Steph came to a point after his breakout success where he found himself back at square one, living in his car and seeking his true purpose in life. Steph says, "I found God living in my car. These hung...

Today we're featuring two courageous frontline scientists dedicated to the idea that the science of physics points to a Creator God. They point to the fact that our universe is so finely tuned and so intricate in its design that the only rational view that accounts for everything we can know is that a good, all-knowing, and all-powerful God exists. Rabbi Elie Feder and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer disc...

One voice can become the loudest rebellion.  What happens when a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history? This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of Adolf Hitler. With world-shattering stakes, Bonhoeffer begs the question: How far will you go to stand up for what's right? Our guests today are...

Today's guest is writer, editor, and host of the New Mercies Podcast, Raeanne Newquist. Raeanne, her husband, and three children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. Leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas, and made their way to Dakar, Senegal, for their first field service. Hear her inspiring story on The Walk. Mercy Ships is an international Chri...

“What would the Bible look like if God spoke through Moses, David, and Paul today?” Today's guest got his idea while browsing an airport bookstore. He realized that all the nonfiction books were formatted differently from his Bible and he started thinking about what would make the Scriptures easier for modern readers to understand. And so, the Readable Bible came came to life. Its unique form...

Father Joseph Brennan was an icon in the small North Dakota town of New London between 1953 and 1973. Brennan built a high school sports empire that won state championships and strengthened a sense of pride among the town's thousand residents. But alongside the success story, another much darker tale was being written and ruthlessly suppressed. Sexual assault, theft, drug distribution, and bl...

Today's guest says that she fell into the movie business, a move that has resulted in the industry's transformation. Starting as an international salesperson, speaking multiple languages, she introduced moral values into all genres of movies – from action movies to mysteries, love stories, animated films, and more. She has succeeded in cleaning up a large segment of the movie world by cr...