Conversations with Christians Engaged - Hosted by Bunni Pounds and Ben Quine

In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged , host Ben Quine continues our FPA: Building a Movement series with a powerful and timely discussion on the biblical relationship between the church and government. Joined by Greg Baker , Founding Director of the Church Ambassador Network , and Brian Allen , Director of Operations, Ben explores what Scripture teaches about God’s design for f...

In this special episode, we revisit Bunni Pounds’ powerful remarks on America Reads the Bible —a national movement calling believers back to Scripture as the foundation of gratitude, renewal, and hope for our nation. Originally shared at the Pray Vote Stand Summit , hosted by Tony Perkins and the Family Research Council , Bunni casts a compelling vision for America Reads the Bible 2026 —a once-in-...

This episode is part of our series with our parent ministry, Family Policy Alliance — Building a Movement for America (FPA) , highlighting leaders who are shaping the landscape of faith, freedom, and family across the nation. This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged , host Ben Quine sits down with Victoria Cobb , President of the Family Foundation of Virginia, for a timely and sobering c...

This episode is part of our series with our parent ministry, Family Policy Alliance — Building a Movement for America (FPA) — highlighting leaders who are shaping the landscape of faith, freedom, and family across the nation. This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged , host Ben Quine sits down with Jason J. McGuire , Executive Director of New York Families Foundation and New York Families...

From Christians Engaged President Bunni Pounds and Vice President Ben Quine, this special year-end episode recaps everything God did through Christians Engaged in 2025 — explosive ministry growth, national partnerships, Academy expansion, Gen Z leadership development, and the historic momentum toward America Reads the Bible in 2026 . Bunni and Ben also outline bold goals for next year: Growing to...

This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged , we’re continuing our series going behind the scenes of America Reads the Bible — the historic public reading of Scripture coming to the nation April 18–25, 2026 live from Washington, D.C. In this episode, Bunni Pounds talks with worship leader and songwriter Phil King about the calling behind Heal Our Land —the official song of the movement. Phi...

Behind the Scenes of America Reads the Bible This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged , we’re going behind the scenes of America Reads the Bible — the historic public reading of Scripture coming to the nation April 18–25, 2026 live from Washington, D.C. Bunni Pounds is joined by Jayme Thompson , Director of America Reads the Bible, for a candid, faith-filled look at how this massive nati...

In this special episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged , Bunni Pounds interviews actress, author, producer, and national spokesperson Candace Cameron Bure about America Reads the Bible , a historic event hosted by Christians Engaged, taking place April 18–25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., and livestreamed nationwide. Candace shares her lifelong love for God’s Word, her journey of faith, and...

Standing with Israel — Michele Bachmann As antisemitism continues to rise around the world in 2025 , this message from former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Michele Bachmann speaks powerfully to our moment. Recorded at our 2023 Wake Up! Conference shortly after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, Dean Bachmann — now serving as Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Rege...

Conversations with Christians Engaged — Special Episode In this special episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged , Bunni Pounds sits down with Dave Kubal , President and CEO of Intercessors for America and advisory board member for Christians Engaged, to discuss his powerful new book Impacting Generations: How Ordinary People Can Influence the Future of Nations . Dave unpacks what he calls...

Stories from Israel & Iran — Conversations with Christians Engaged This week host Ben Quine sits down with Lana Silk , CEO of Transform Iran USA , to talk about how the Gospel is transforming hearts and bringing true freedom to the people of Iran — from the inside out. This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from Israel and Iran series, featuring believers...

Conversations with Christians Engaged — Stories from Israel and Iran Bunni Pounds sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat — often called the Billy Graham of Iran — to discuss revival, discipleship, and the underground church. This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from Israel and Iran series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture worldwide. This week,...

Host Ben Quine talks with Joel Chernoff Founder of The Joseph Project International —Israel’s largest importer of humanitarian aid. 🇮🇱 Hear powerful stories of how God is using the Messianic community to serve families in need, unite Jews and Christians, and bring hope to a nation under pressure. Discover how faith in action is transforming lives in Israel and how you can stand with believers maki...

This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with Brian Sanders to discuss his groundbreaking documentary Why Stand With Israel . They explore: The Church’s biblical responsibility to God’s covenant people and land. The Jewish roots of Christianity and h...

This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture. In this episode, Ben Quine sits down with Dr. Ingrid Skop, Vice President of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, to uncover the truth behind the abortion industry and its harmful impact on women and unborn children. They discuss: ▪️ The widespread misin...

Conversations with Christians Engaged — Stories from America Featuring Bunni Pounds with guest Sue Detweiler This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with Sue Detweiler—author, global minister, and host of the Healing Rain podcast. Sue vulnerably sha...

This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith —physician, speaker, and bestselling author of Sacred Rest and her new book Becoming Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging . Dr. Dalton-Smith...

This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series, featuring believers making a real impact in culture. In this episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with constitutional attorney Keisha Russell of First Liberty Institute to discuss her new book on defending religious freedom. Keisha shares her journey from teaching special education in Atlanta to becoming o...

This episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged is part of our Stories from America series — highlighting believers who are living out their faith and impacting culture. Bunni Pounds sits down with Cheryl Chumley — Army veteran, former private investigator, mother of four, prolific author, and Opinion Editor at The Washington Times . Cheryl shares her remarkable journey from atheism to faith...

Join host Ben Quine this week on Conversations with Christians Engaged as we continue our Stories from America series with Jonathan Saenz , President of Texas Values. Jonathan shares powerful insights from his journey defending faith, family, and freedom in Texas, including key victories like the Texas Heartbeat Law and advocacy for young leaders making a real impact. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episo...

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged recorded live from the National Religious Broadcasters convention, we sit down with author Joy Ng to hear the extraordinary story behind her book Even There: Love, Faith, and Danger in Wild Alaska . Joy and her husband, a decorated Coast Guard helicopter pilot, lived out their calling in some of the most remote and dangerous waters...

Welcome to Stories from America – Live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention , a special Conversations with Christians Engaged podcast series featuring powerful testimonies from Christian leaders across the nation. In this first episode, Bunni Pounds sits down with Misty Phillip—COO of Trilogy Works, founder of Spark Media, and author of the brand-new book Spark Your Influence . From...

In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged , we feature powerful remarks from Jaco Booyens —founder of Jaco Booyens Ministries and a leading voice in the fight against sex trafficking. Speaking at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference , Jaco delivers a prophetic and uncompromising call to the Church: it’s time to stop playing games and start engaging the battle for our families, our...

This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged , we’re featuring a powerful message from Kyle Lance Martin , founder of Time to Revive and longtime friend of Christians Engaged. In this special episode, Kyle shares highlights from his stirring message at the 2024 Christians Engaged Conference —a heartfelt call for believers to return to the ancient paths laid out in Scripture. Drawing from Jer...