Wake Up the Lions!

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...

Author of the book, "Warrior Mom Rising: A Mom’s Battle Plan to Advocate, Overcome, and Thrive," in her own words:  "Let’s be honest—most people don’t wake up thinking, “Today I’m going to become a Warrior Mom.” But life has a funny way of throwing you into the fire whether you’re ready or not. I’m Jenn Robb—nurse practitioner, coach, author, wife, mom, and unofficial zookeeper (tha...

Brandon is a former Marine with an unbreakable mindset, who has battled through life’s toughest challenges—including a near-fatal accident that earned him the nickname “a real-life Wolverine.” His lifelong commitment to strength training didn’t just rebuild his body—it fortified his mind and spirit. That strength allowed him to show grace to the intoxicated young man who hit him, offering a second...

Yvette Walker, the creator and host of the Positively Joy podcast and the Positively Joy Christian website, is our guest today on Wake Up the Lions!  In her own words, "In this new season, we’re going to get real. We’ll talk about the deep pain, the loss, but also the healing and liberation found in Christ. After 13 years of marriage to a man with bipolar depression, I was left broken, questi...

Michael Klassen is a veteran broadcast producer with extensive experience in news, sports, and film and podcast projects. Michael now serves as the host and co-producer behind the highly successful 5AM Podcast. 5AM Podcast is cultivating a dedicated world wide audience, helping many transform their mornings and maximize productivity through strategic living and intentional morning routines. Beyond...

In this Sunday Select episode we revisit John 12:44-50, and Genesis 49:8-10.  It's not our job to judge and condemn, but it IS our job to stand up and protect.  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 podcast where everyday Christians come to share their testimony, in...

Meme Mulugeta is the founder of The 1 and Only Publishing, a hybrid publishing company on a mission to help aspiring authors bring meaningful, message-driven books to life. With nearly 20 years of experience in business and a passion for purpose-led storytelling, Meme guides writers through the editing, design, and publishing process—whether they’re sharing personal journeys, professional insights...

Sean McManus is a Men’s Strength Coach and Founder of McManus Strength and Nutrition—a movement dedicated to helping Christian men reclaim their strength, purpose, and leadership through faith, fitness, and discipline.  After years chasing success in the corporate world, Sean hit a wall of burnout, disconnection, and quiet dissatisfaction. It was a crisis of identity—and a divine wake-up call. Cho...

After a profound personal experience, Bob Sweetman set out to investigate why Christianity in the West is in decline. The results of this investigation revealed a disconnect between the muddled message of modern Christianity and those who are still spiritual, but cannot identify with any of the Christian denominations. The antidote to this disconnect, Bob determined, is the simple message of perso...

Stuart Kellogg is a seminary trained former TV executive who has just launched a new ministry project  aimed at preparing students to better understand and defend the pro-life position.  "Students in Action: Building Pro-Life Leaders" is a five part teaching program that also incorporates hands-on projects aimed at high school and college aged youth.  Get involved.  Listen now! Website: ...

Our guests today are identical twins, best friends and business partners.  Welcome to TWIN POWER! Cherie, a Christian business owner with 13 years in mortgages and thousands of VA loans closed. As a CrossFit and personal development enthusiast, I empower listeners to build both financial stability and personal growth. Nicole, a single mom, Christian, and top realtor with 10 years of experience. As...

Today's Lioness is Ana Murby. She is the host the podcast "Honest Christian Conversations." She is also a wife, a published Fiction novelist, a stay-at-home mom of five, and in her own words, "a prodigal saved by God's grace."  She started her podcast, "to help others find absolute truth amidst the lies and deceptions of wolves in sheep's clothing."   S...

At some point. we have to stop eating our own. The attacks on Christianity seem to be the strongest, coming from within.  Do you all really not see the Devil's plan at work here?  Open your minds, put aside your sinful pride, and LISTEN for once!  If you have a problem with this, ask YOURSELF WHY! The Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been waiting for the trumpet to so...

Debra McNinch is a child of the King, wife, mother, speaker and first-time author.  She is also the founder of the BATTLECRY Prayer movement.   BATTLECRY MOMS launched May 2021. They exist for one purpose…. for moms to unite in prayer for their prodigal children. Debra released her first book with Cross River in Fall of 2024. She started an on-line community, made up of warrior moms, believing the...

Meet Rob Rene, a former high-level athlete and near-death survivor whose life was transformed after a near-fatal accident. With a deep passion for natural health, Rob has become an inspiring keynote speaker, herbalist, and molecular hydrogen researcher, sharing his unique insights on living a pain-free and vibrant life. As a frequency medicine specialist, he uses cutting-edge techniques to heal, w...

Jason Heinritz is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and ministry leader who’s spent the last 20 years leading one of the top teams in direct sales. But what makes Jason different is the turn his life took when he realized he was building his own kingdom—and chose instead to build God’s. Since then, he’s launched the ‘Wake Up Jesus People’ movement, authored a powerful new book, and created the 40 F...

Constance Hastings brings an outsider’s perspective to what insiders know about the story of Jesus. Raised by non-religious parents, educated in a Christian school; lover of great literature, teacher of the disadvantaged; ordained in a mainline denomination, mental health counselor outside the church; she aims to make connections speaking in new places the old voices of meaning. With an edgy voice...

Shout out to my friends Cassian and Brandon for inspiring this episode today!  The idea that the "Meek" shall inherit the earth has become a battle cry for those who want us to remain "Weak!"  There is a battler coming.  The young lions are assembling.  It's time to WAKE UP THE LIONS OF GOD!  Listen now! The Lions of God have been silent for long enough.  They have been wa...