Conversations

A former U.S. serviceman, Nelson Mercado was born in New Jersey and raised in Puerto Rico. After working for many years in Philadelphia, he sensed God's call on his life. Now a full-time pastor, Nelson discusses his new book and the importance and meaning of the three angels' messages.

Before his ninth stint in rehab, Lonny Shattuck's life was out of control. Repeated tangles with the law, failed relationships, and crippling addictions brought him to rock bottom, but the power of God was able to lead him into total deliverance. Don't miss Lonny's compelling testimony of God's amazing grace.

Born into a Christian household in Hindu India, Ivan Raj grew up around yoga. Yoga has become mainstream in the United States and the broader Western world, but what is it really? Ivan shares his research into the origins and philosophy of yoga, exposing its roots in this eye-opening conversation.

Raised in a strict Christian home, Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith spent her childhood largely separated from society. Her story of reintegrating into the world, pursuing a career, and redefining her relationship with faith is at once hopeful and cautionary.

Ministering in a war zone was not what Kim Busl expected before he became a Christian. His conversion led him not only into faith in Christ but into a life of international ministry that has spanned several continents. Your faith will be encouraged by this inspiring Conversation.

A graduate of MIT, Keith Reid was enjoying a successful career in chemical engineering when he discovered the truths of the Bible. Since walking away from the corporate world, Keith has embraced a life of ministry, not only sharing Christ with thousands but also equipping others to do the same.

Mary-Nell Ellingsen’s unlikely conversion experience ultimately led her to a life of full-time ministry, running a school and a training center. In spite of roadblocks threatening to derail her plans, she has seen God work in powerful ways to establish Mission Creek Outreach Services.

Pastor, professor, and author of “Winning Ways to Witness,” Dr. David Hartman shares his life’s story, his burden for reaching people with the gospel, and ways that sharing one’s faith can be simple and effective.

Norma Nashed was born in Israel and raised in Jordan. After coming to America and witnessing the immense need in her community, she founded Restore a Child, and ministering to children became a full-time calling. Today her company operates internationally, focused on giving a future to society’s most vulnerable people.

Husband and wife team Drs. Roland and Susie Hill were called to prison ministry in their retirement years. Learn about the impact they are making today as directors of United Prison Ministries International as they work to provide hope, support, purpose, and key resources to those behind bars as well as those making the difficult transition back into society.

Professor and archaeologist Dr. Michael Hasel recounts his early influences and the role of archaeology in shaping our collective understanding of history, shedding light on how what is being discovered in the field today is validating Scripture written centuries ago.

Experience the authentic, tangible, and life-transforming Messiah of the biblical culture as Dr. Philip Samaan returns to discuss his book, The Mideast Messiah.

Retired religion professor Dr. Philip Samaan talks about the struggles he has overcome to reach young people in and out of his classroom.

Carin Lynch is a medical missionary, showing people how they can enjoy better health, simply. Carin joins John Bradshaw to discuss her ministry and her new cookbook. Don’t miss their conversation, and learn how you can experience a healthier way of life.

Miraculously saved by an angel, and recently reunited with his birth mother, John Boston shares the incredible story of God’s grace in his life.

Pastor and author Dr. Gary Wagner returns to discuss his book, Operation Time Box, and examine how science and the Bible increasingly point us in the same direction.

Gary accepted a final invitation to after-church dinner before he was due to move out of town. Little did he know that dinner would steer his life in a completely different direction. From Korea to Thailand to Cambodia during its genocide, God has led Gary Wagner to minister for Him in extraordinary circumstances.

Named the new speaker and director of Breath of Life Ministries in 2021, Debleaire Snell shares the story of his conversion and how he has seen faith radically and tangibly shape his life and the lives of those around him.

Early on, the lure of sports pulled Chuck Tache from his religious roots, but even as he achieved his dream of working with the NBA, he realized his goal was changing. His journey would lead him from the Sacramento Kings to the King of Kings.

Despite living a strict Amish lifestyle, Andy Weaver’s life was anything but simple. Like Martin Luther, Andy began to see inconsistencies that he questioned. Only when he turned to the Bible for himself did he find the answers—and faith-altering truth.

After working globally with the World Bank, John Casillas’ eyes were opened to the needs in the areas he visited, and he was led to turn his experience to mission work, with the goal of sustainably transforming the lives of children around the world.

Following the Lord’s direction in his life and his desire to do something that mattered, John Geli entered the world of broadcast media. Now the manager and director of LifeTalk Radio Network, John shares how God uses media to transform lives.

From a vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Wall Street to church planting across the nation, author and Revelation scholar Steven Grabiner has led a life characterized by evangelism.

After a difficult early-morning conversation with God, Don MacLafferty gave up his position as a pastor and became an unpaid volunteer, willing to go, in faith, wherever God led.

Having served in places as diverse as New York City, Madagascar, and Michigan, Olan Thomas is now a valued member of the It Is Written ministry team. His life of ministry has seen many come to faith in Jesus.