POP Talk

Have you experienced the loss of a child or someone close to you? Jackie M. Baker understands, as she lost her son to suicide, and has written a book to help others through the grieving process. The book is titled Messy Mourning: Hope for Mothers Grieving the Loss of a Child by Suicide. Jackie is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who writes about grief, faith, motherhood, identity, and healing. In th...

God calls us to love all people, even our enemies! In this POP Talk show, we speak with Bob and Vicki Fox, two people committed to loving other cultures, and who wrote about it in their book, "See the People: Achieving a Better World One Life at a Time."

In this POP Talk program, Renee, Lane, and Lisa speak with car collector and businessman, Rusty Vaughn, whose life changed when he was blinded for four months. Find out about the new vision he received while spending months in the dark.

Thousands are still missing after the flash flood in Nepal. How is it impacting ministries like GFA World (Formerly Gospel for Asia) that are already reaching this region? In this POP Talk, we'll speak with Bishop Daniel, the President of GFA World. He'll update us on the situation in Nepal and explain how his outreach is helping.

Have you ever been to the circus? Unfortunately, over the years, there have been circus tragedies, and in her award-winning historical fiction book,  When the Flames Ravaged , author Rhonda Dragomir builds a story around a big-top circus fire from years ago. There is a love story, other working relationships, and tragedy. In this POP Talk Radio show, Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Lane Jordan Burda...

According to the Anti-Defamation League, 91% of American Jews say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States due to recent violent attacks, including the burning of a Jewish governor's home, the firebombing of Jews in Boulder, CO, and the murders at the Capital Jewish Museum. Where is all of this leading? Our guest on this POP Talk program, David Skoog, believes is going to get wo...

Are you trying to find your purpose in life- the one that God created for you—your Promised Land? Our guests on this POP Talk episode are Tim and Michelle Shields, co-authors of "Faith, Fear, and Your Promised Land." They will share how we can find our own personal promised land. Tim is a pastor and the Co-Founder of the Content Christian Media Conference. Michelle is a Maxwell Leadership and Amen...

Are you a runner? Someone who runs from problems? If so, this episode might help you run to the right place, a sacred refuge. Our guest is Lynne Rienstra, author of Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis. Sacred Refuge won the Golden Scroll Award for "Book of the Year." Lynne, a former Regional Director for Samaritan's Purse, is a sought-after national women's retreat speaker.

Would you like to be more holy in your daily life? In this episode of POP Talk Radio, Pastor Antoine R. Lee will share ways we can be more holy, using the standard God sets as we navigate our day-to-day schedules. Pastor Lee is the author of A Perfect Cup: Rediscovering Holiness in the 21st Century.

In this episode of POP Talk, we speak with POP Talk Team members Renee Rollins and Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley about their projects outside of POP Talk. We also say goodbye to Dr. Michelle Burden, who is moving on from POP Talk and Pearls of Promise Ministries to host her own podcast and to pursue other ministry.

The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4th, but did you know this country was founded on Scripture? In this POP Talk radio episode, best-selling author Robert J. Morgan, who penned 100 Bible Verses that Made America: Defining Moments that Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith,  will share some faith stories with POP Talk Radio co-hosts Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Lane Jordan B...

Betty Sullivan is a movie producer who has worked on well known films and documentaries like The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland , as well as the HBO documentary Divided Hearts of America. Now, she has her film, Love in Storytown, that released on April 7th. She will discuss the film, as well as some of her other work, in this POP Talk radio interview with Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Rene...

Cheryl Bonds began in dysfunction when she was born in prison, and ended up in prison herself, but by the grace of God, she is a different person today. She has led countless women to discover the hope, healing, and joy found in Christ. Her new autobiography is called "From Chains to Chosen: A Journey from Prison to Purpose." You will want to hear her engaging interview with POP Talk Co-Hosts Dr....

In this POP Talk Radio interview with Lauren Havel, we will hear how this 20-year-old filmmaker got interested in her craft at a very early age. Lauren will also talk about her new movie, The Ground Beneath Our Feet, available on Video-On-Demand . This is her third feature film! Amazing!

In this POP Talk, best-selling author Dawn Damon shares how to be a brave and courageous woman, even when trials come. Dawn is the award-winning author of "The Making of a Brave-Hearted Woman: Courage, Confidence & Vision in Midlife.

Does your faith waver when you go through something difficult? If so, you will find encouragement in this interview with Dr. Sean Cortopassi, author of The Way Ahead: Walking Together in Faith Through the Spiritual Trials of Our Time. Dr. Cortopassi is a theologian and an ordained non-denominational minister, with a doctorate in Theology. In addition, he is a cybersecurity professional. He served...

Can the Word of God really transform your life? In this POP Talk interview, we'll speak with Bible Study Author and Founder of Words of Grace and Truth, Marta Greenman, who has spent years teaching the Bible to the world. Marta now has a series of 30-day devotionals out that she co-authored with Maureen Maldonado. They are: FearLESS: God is Calling You To Be Fearless and to FearLESS. There is Peac...

In these days of processed foods and fast-food lunches, how can we live healthier? In this episode of POP Talk Radio, Lane Jordan Burday and Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley speak with Dr. Mel Tavares, Author of Healthy Living in a Toxic World. Dr. Mel is an award-winning author of nine books and is the Editor of the award-winning AriseDaily.com devotional. Dr. Mel will share how she got healthier after...

Melony Brown has endured many health challenges, including neurological issues and brain surgery. However, these challenges have not stopped her, and she helps equip other women to overcome life's setbacks as well. Melony is the author of two award-winning interactive survival guides, Challenges Won't Stop Me and Keep Moving Forward. In this edition of POP Talk  Radio, Melony will discuss her work...

Do you feel alone at times? Would you like to experience God's presence in your life? In this episode of POP Talk Radio, Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley and Lane Jordan Burday will speak with Patricia Cameron, author of Ever Present: Real Stories of God's Presence Through Trials and Triumph. She is also the author of Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow and produces content for her Faith Dri...

In this final program, taped at #NRB2026 , we interview Barry Meguier, who is reaching the Gen Z generation through his "Ignite NextGen" initiative, and we will speak to Isik Abla, who reaches 700 million people across the world through her broadcasts. She is the author of "Heavenly Whispers: Daily Moments with the Father to Restore Your Soul."

What is "Post-Woke?" Dr. Neil Shenvi has co-authored a book with Pat Sawyer about this new mindset in our country. He will explain what it is and why, as Christians, we need to avoid this ideology. Dr. Shenvi is the author of  Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality.

In this  #NRB2026 interview, the POP Talk Team speaks with two people making a difference in ministry: Author Gaylyn Williams and Rabbi Rami Goldberg of Israel 365. Gaylyn is the Executive Director of Relationship Resources and is an award-winning author of 41 books. Her most recent book is titled "All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go," and she will discuss it on the show. Rabbi Rami is Israel 365...

In this POP Talk Radio interview recorded at the #NRB2026 Convention, Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley, Lane Jordan, and Dr. Michelle Burden interviewed T.S. Wright.  T.S. is the author of The God-Centered Concept Discipleship Series. It is a Christ-centered teaching framework designed to help believers move beyond shallow faith toward biblical clarity, spiritual maturity, and confident gospel witness. T...

Jeanne Roberson was groomed for the exotic dancing industry, but after years of being trapped in this lifestyle, she escaped through the love and power of Jesus. She is the author of the book, Shattered for Glory: A Human Trafficking Survivor's Journey to Freedom. Hear Jeanne's story in this interview recorded at the #NRB2026 Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.