Charisma Connection

Many believers today live the Christian life on the surface. They get busy with work, meet the needs of the family and serve God at church. But they often lack intimacy, unity and connectedness with God and other believers.  Michael Thompson, co-founder of Zoweh Ministries and author of The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior, You Must Become the Beloved Son , joins host Chris Jo...

"To know is to be empowered." Author and Senior Pastor Mark Amoateng believes Christians need to understand when activity is heightened in the spiritual realm. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, Dr. Amoateng explains what spiritual portals are and how knowing about them can help believers be more effective in their prayer life.

Most everyone needs a cell phone these days. Now every time you make a call, you can contribute to the church or Christian organization of your choice. Faith Wireless business partners Christian Massi and Tim Theriot share with host Dr. Steve Greene why they got into the cellular business when there is such heavy market competition. Listen to learn how your cell phone use can not only be affordabl...

In 1981, when Doug Stringer handed out a business card reading, “Somebody Cares, call 24 hours a day,” it was the beginning of what came to be Somebody Cares International. In this Charisma Connection episode with host Chris Johnson, Somebody Cares Vice President Jodie Chiricosta reflects on the multifaceted ministries of this dynamic organization, from Adopt-A-Gang for prayer to leadership develo...

Are you a parent to spiritual sons and daughters? Dr. Shirley Brown, senior pastor of Destiny International Ministries Apostolic Training Center, is a spiritual mother to many and shares wisdom from her years of accepting this God-given assignment. Dr. Brown cautions mothers and fathers in the faith to not try to be friends with their sons and daughters but to guide them in their growth in the Lor...

Iraq War veteran, author and pastor Jason Tanksley discusses with host Chris Johnson the similarities between physical and spiritual warfare. Pastor Tanksley, known as "Tank" in the military, identifies how the enemy is at work in believers' lives and how Christians must learn to march in unity against the powers of darkness. Listen to learn more about his e-book, "Tactical: Exposing Demonic Strat...

Shane W. Roessiger lived as a drug addict for 20 years until his declaration of the blood of Jesus freed him. Now founder of H.O.T. House of Truth Apostolic Center in Southwest Florida and author of several books, including "Chunks of Meat," he experienced a miraculous healing of his leg at a Full Gospel meeting when he was just 7 years old. In this episode of Charisma Connection, Roessiger shares...

Shalom Almog, co-owner of Coral Travel & Tours, goes the second mile is serving Christians who want to have their own experience of visiting the land of the Bible. This former "full bird colonel" in the Israeli Defense Forces has developed a great love for Christians and enjoys sharing the land he loves with them. He also is growing in his love for Jesus. And, as Almog told host Chris Johnson on t...

Derek Grier had little experience with faith as a child. His Catholic mom prayed with him by his bedside and sent him to a Baptist summer camp. There he felt the presence of God but didn't experience the Holy Spirit in that way again until he was in class at Howard University. As an African-American, Grier felt Islam appealed to him more than Christianity, but when he encountered Jesus in a signif...

Rob Saunders, a fourth-generation investment banker known as the "Wealth Codes Coach," knows the language of business. More than that, though, he has learned to walk through life with love and laughter. No longer is he out for gain only, but he now has a kingdom purpose that drives his business and ministry. Listen to this conversation with Saunders and host Chris Johnson on this episode of Charis...

Author and pastor Ronnie Phillips has a couple of doctorates to his name, but it wasn't education that turned his life right side up. "Pastor Ronnie" became who he was created to be when he began walking through life with God the Holy Spirit, his "Hero Within." Listen to this episode with host Chris Johnson to learn more about how you can be empowered with your own inner superhero.

Mark and Cheryl Perry visited Heidi and Rolland Baker's ministry in Mozambique in the early 2000s. They came back with new direction. Today, along with Everyday Church, they lead Iris Central Coast and Iris Leaders School. This ministry school is a three-week intensive held once a year in September to develop leaders in all walks of life. Listen to this episode with host Chris Johnson to learn mor...

If you ever thought witnessing was hard, you'll want to listen to host Chris Johnson's interview with Jim Barbarossa. He may be a natural when it comes to sharing his faith in Christ, but Barbarossa also believes the church is failing to equip Christians to be witnesses. Through Step by Step Ministries, Barbarossa offers simple tools to use in sharing the gospel and equips them to make disciples....

Prophetic evangelist Dionne Cameron was once a Jehovah's Witness. Today she stands for the gospel truth as found in Jesus with her new Christian clothing company, Wear Scriptures. Listen to learn more about her powerful testimony and faith-based apparel in this episode with host Chris Johnson.  

Evangelist Jerry McCorkle says "everyone is looking for a story that helps their life make sense, and everybody is living according to some type of story." As founder and executive director of Spread Truth, McCorkle empowers others to go to places from New York to Kenya to tell the gospel story and have conversations that lead people to meaning in life and faith in Christ. Listen to this episode w...

Spouses who can't see their way forward to a future for their marriage will benefit from The Clearing retreat. Program Director Deborah Kristen shares with host Chris Johnson how the intensive small group counseling provided at the Texas-based retreat has saved many marriages on the brink of collapse.

Known as the "Apostle of Strategic Prayer," Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams of Ghana has known the power of prayer from the start of his life when God miraculously saved him. Now named one of "The 100 Most Influential Africans" by  NewAfrican Magazine , he has seen God's great plan for his life come to fruition. In this episode, host Chris Johnson talks with the archbishop about his upcoming P...

Married couples can stay together and stay happy. Yes, it's possible! Dr. Paul Linzey knows that well, in part because his own marriage to Linda has lasted more than 40 years. Charisma Connection host Chris Johnson talks with Dr. Linzey about how marriages can be joyful and fulfilling for both spouses. He recently dropped by the Charisma Podcast Network studio to talk with host Chris Johnson about...

Have you ever thought of the Christian life as an adventure? If not, Jay Payleitner, best-selling author, wants you to take what he calls the "Jesus Dare." Find out what he means by that in this podcast interview with host Chris Johnson.

Author Terrance Turner served in the U.S. Army for years, and it brings him to tears to hear of the suicidal spirit among his fellow soldiers. In his "Who Hears Me When I Cry?" book, he shares his trials in the military and in business. While deployed, sometimes he felt like God wasn't there, but he found out that wasn't true. God truly heard his cry, and He hears yours too.

Jonathan Graf believes intercession for needs in the church is important, but he also thinks believers in the Western world need to be taught how to intercede with Scripture-based, kingdom-focused prayer. So many are like Graf used to be, a "crisis pray-er." If your church isn't growing, consider how you're praying. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Graf, who leads the Church Prayer Leaders...

Hidden Treasure author Peter Aiello grew up Catholic, but by the time he was 20, he had become an agnostic. He couldn't find the happiness he was looking for despite giving in to rampant sexual lust. He delved into Eastern philosophy and then the Bible in his driving search for inner peace. Today he is being transformed and renewed by the mind of Christ.

Annette Eckart had a good reason to start Bridge for Peace. She and her husband, Ed, founded the international ministry after she experienced a miraculous healing while engaged in her Wall Street career. Today God is using Bridge for Peace, now on five continents, as a bridge for healing to the nations. Listen as host Chris Johnson interviews Annette about her miracle and much more.

John Herring is CEO of Iron Stream Media, whose mission is "Making Disciples As We Go." John shares how his company is doing just that through books for adults and children as well as Bible studies and other resources for churches. Host Chris Johnson interviews John about his passion for equipping believers to make disciples in their own lives.

Singaporean Bible teacher Jonathan Heng shares how he came to experience the power of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit leads him in ministry effective for the kingdom of God. Listen as host Chris Johnson talks with Jonathan about the many ways God is using him and know that the Holy Spirit can use you too.