Afternoons with Sonny

Did you mess up again? Boy, do I understand. Let say this together: Yes, I make mistakes. Yes, I fail. Yes, I struggle. Yes, I'm a mess. But I'm God's mess. And God can take my mess and make a masterpiece.

People are quitting social media for a number of reasons, and honestly, I get it. A lot of days, my timeline is filled with anger and negativity but then sometimes, you come across a story like Sage's.

Sammy Berko is a 16-year-old from Missouri City, Texas who went rock climbing. But after reaching the top and ringing the bell, his body went lip. Sammy had just suffered cardiac arrest. After doctors attempted to revive him for two hours, they told his mother Jennifer, "We are sorry. He's gone." "I started talking to him, just telling him how much I love him and sorry that we didn't know how to s...

If you believe in the power of prayer can you pray with me for my friend Brian and the other 115 members of the singing men of North Texas? They and their wives are all flying to Poland to sing the gospel for Poles and Ukrainians who have fled the war, and what’s cool, in a country of over 40 million people, their interpreter just happens Pastor Mateusz, the same man who helped us when I flew with...

If you find yourself in some dark moments right now, I'm so sorry. I know those moments well. But as big as what you're facing right now may feel, I want to encourage you: it's not who you are.

Have you wondered "When is the right time to pray about (fill in the blank)?" The Apostle Paul has your answer! "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

If life feels heavy, like you’re being covered by a wet, heavy blanket, please allow me to share something with you that a friend shared with me.

Taylor Hash was going up in just her third solo flight when something happened. Her landing gear fell off of her plane! Fortunately Chris Yates was flying nearby and jumped on the radio to calm her nerves, but first he had to calm his own when he found our her name was Taylor because that's also his daughter's name. Both were able to get their emotions together to talk Taylor down into a safe "cra...

If you’re struggling today. I am so sorry. I’m sure this isn’t your first tough time and just like you made it through before, God will help you through this tough time. Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Peace be with you. -Sonny

If you need a reminder today of God's never-ending love for you, may this help!

In 1986, 9-year-old Desireé Rodriguez was rescued from the Pacific Ocean by two fishermen after a shipwreck claimed the lives of her father, mother, aunt, uncle and sister. Thirty-five years later the good Samaritans, Paul Strasser and Mark Pisano, wondered whatever happened to the little girl and where asked to explain it to a Spanish translator... except that wasn't just a translator. It was the...

On this episode of Old Dad / New Dad, Sonny and Josh are discussing the multitude of ways that sacrifice impacts us both as fathers and as Christians this Holy Week. Thanks so much for listening to Old Dad / New Dad, brought to you by the KCBI Podcast Network. We'd love if you'd subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcast that way we can grow the show and more people can join in on...

In Rockland, Maine a 3-year-old and his mom stopped at the store. The little boy left his Spiderman bike outside and when they returned, it was gone! When the police made the story public, another superhero showed up to help out!

It's been a week since lives were lost in the shooting in Nashville, TN and stories continue to be shared in their memory. Mike Hill, better known as "Mr. Mike" to the students Covenant School, was the custodian and made an impact on so many including Nikki who shared how he came to her rescue.

Looking to find a little rest this weekend? God has got just the thing for you: Himself.

If you haven't heard how God grabbed Anne Wilson's heart, I think you'll love her testimony. She shares how a Sunday school teacher's love for Jesus helped her to accept Him as her Lord and Savior. How God used a tragic accident to encourage her to sing. Anne also shares thoughts on how you can get through a tough time and so much more.

My friend Doug from Middays here at KCBI shared something on our Facebook page yesterday that I don't want you to miss. His daughter is a teacher and mom of 3 in the Nashville area. She is holding her little ones at home and in the classroom a little tighter today. We continue to pray for God's mercy and comfort.

As we continue praying for the tragedy that struck earlier this week at Covenant Christian School in Nashville, we shouldn't be surprised that children lead the way in providing hope in the midst of the darkest of situations.

Going through hardship is not only hard, it's pretty inevitable. But it doesn't come without a purpose.

Many people want to be apart of our Faith Hope Love Expiriment at KCBI, but some aren't sure what to do... Just take a listen to what I saw happen in Garland yesterday and I think you'll have a better idea!

If you have ever felt guilty for not giving money to someone who asks on the streets, I am right there with you. A man kindly asked if I'd like to give a donation for a copy of Streetzine, a paper that offers financial opportunities to homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals. I told him that I didn't have any money, and he said, "That's okay, may God bless you in all you do anyway." Pr...

I remember when I overheard someone saying to a friend of mine, “Oh my goodness! You are always a ray of sunshine, smiling, and just a joy to be around!!” My friend gave her patented smile and a hug, and after a brief chat they both went their separate ways. It almost brought a tear to my eyes because I knew more…

Living any amount of life means you've probably picked up a few bumps and bruises along with the way. Maybe even a couple scars. If you're ashamed of you scars, you don't have to be. They're just a reminder of where God has brought you from!

This week marks the start of Spring, so how about some spring cleaning? Just like we clean our homes, our souls could use the same type of refresher. Here are 3 things you can do to spring clean your soul.

The experience of heartbreak after the loss of a loved one is universal. God knows what it is to experience the sting of loss. He will always understand.