Gifts for Glory Podcast

This week's guest is Rico Lane, a veteran, host of the Blesstimony Podcast, and co-host of the new live Christian talk show The C.R.O.S.S. We'll talk about faith, podcasting, the military, and his enlistment in God's military with his testimony. Rico joins us as we wrap up our Black History Month Series. Check out Rico's show, Blessedtimony here: www.facebook.com/blessedtimony #OGHG #God #faith #J...

As we continue our Black History Month Series, we welcome TJ McKnight, Jr., a father, husband, podcast host, radio host, Uber driver, and is looking forward to welcoming baby #3 this month! We talk about OneFaith , the vision, the mission, and the purpose. TJ shares his testimony and the tragedy that God used to help move him into his calling in life, which is also the inspiration for the name of...

Ally and Will Jefferson host the God Spot Podcast and run the Elevated Faith_God Spot community on Facebook. I had a chance to be on their show last summer , and I wanted to bring them on and hear their stories of what God has done and is doing in their lives. I hope you'll enjoy and be blessed by this conversation!  LINKS:  The God Spot Podcast and Elevated Faith https://www.facebook.co...

Maurice Brown is a stand up comedian, actor, host of the Maurice Brown Show, a live talk show with amazing Christian comedians, actors, writers, and other creative folks, which you can find on his Facebook page, his YouTube channel, or on The Creative Motion Network on Roku, one of those episodes features yours truly and I was super blessed to be on the show that day. He’s also a producer, an alum...

In our final installment of the Hope Through Laughter Series, we talk to a man that exudes the joy of the Lord! You can hear it in his voice and see it in his comedy performances. He sings, he dances, he raps, and he’s comes from a very unique family! He has performed on Last Comic Standing, Thou Shalt Laugh 5, Yes TV, Comedy Channel, and is a regular on the Date Night Tour, plus he has a Dry Bar...

Clay the Comedian is a, well, comedian. He’s based out of Davenport, Iowa. He’s got a powerful testimony and message. You will be blessed by this conversation, I am sure. Check out his videos on Facebook @claythecomedian and on YouTube. You can find the links below. We talk about faith, comedy, and how God protects his children even when they’re running from him. Enjoy and be blessed by this conve...

Robin O’Brien is an improviser, comedian, podcaster, sketch comic, mom, and speaker. She keeps busy pouring into lives around the world through her mic, even during a pandemic! She’s co-host of 2 podcasts, one with her sister Jennifer on the O’Brien Sisters Comedy Show and one with her boyfriend Mark with The Mark and Robin Show. We talk about faith, comedy, performing, the world, the amazing lega...

As we kick off the Hope Through Laughter Series, and we seek to start 2021 on a hopeful, joyous note, I could think of no one else that I would want to share with you than the incredible Bob Smiley. As we talk on this interview, this is a man with two testimonies, in all actuality. About seven or so years ago, Bob hit a really hard patch. But, God. We talk about his initial journey to his faith an...

As we end this year, let's review the wise counsel, or the advice, our amazing guests have given us. Each interview this year ended with this pointed question, “What is your wise counsel for someone listening who wants to step into their gifts for God’s glory?” Below is a list, in order, of the guests that re-appear on the podcast as we listen to their wise counsel for how we should step into usin...

This week we are joined by film-maker, director, and producer Christopher Shawn Shaw, who is also host of the appropriately named Shawn Shaw Show Show, which I can only get right HERE, while I am scripted…in the interview, as you’ll hear, not so much. However, You can see his work on youtube.com/CSS301, link to his channel is in the show notes. Look on various faith-based streaming services for hi...

On this week’s podcast, we are joined by author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and online coach Elizabeth Meyers. Liz wrote a book called UNDEFEATED: From Trial to Triumph, chronicling her journey from a devastating loss and how God carried her through. We talk about podcasting and her show Resilient Life Hacks, speaking, and her books, the second of which, UNDAUNTED: Your Battle Plan for Victoriou...

Yvette Walker is an award-winning journalist and educator. She is a writer, blogger and lyricist of Christian songs. Her venture into podcasting came through a yearning to share God with others through the creative gifts He gave her. She’s the host of the Positively Joy podcast and we share a fun conversation about faith, creating in a tough year, and seeking God no matter what. Yvette’s show Posi...

Sharon Wilharm is a speaker, podcast host, and former filmmaker. She’s from the Nashville area and hosts the All God’s Women podcast. We talk about filmmaking, the joys and challenges of being called into fields that you don’t feel prepared for, taking leaps of faith, and trusting God. I hope you will enjoy this interview with Sharon Wilharm, host of All God’s Women. Find Sharon Wilharm: www.sharo...

Nick Schroeder is the chairman and CEO of PAX TV, a forthcoming free streaming television service that is “Entertainment you can trust.” PAX TV has a scheduled launch date at pax-tv.com with amazing content for all ages. All safe and all worthy…think of Philippians 4:8, and that’s the kind of programming you can expect to stream on Pax TV. They will also have an on-demand service and other premium...

Michael "Ocho" Ochotorena is an actor, doing a variety of faith-based films and secular films. I love his story and love his testimony. If you haven’t seen his headshot, let me tell you, he doesn’t “look” like a Christian…but God has his hand on Ocho, and my friend and brother in Christ joins us to talk about faith, movies, his incredible and unlikely testimony, and how he uses his gifts, talents,...

Today we meet a phenomenal woman of God and a wonderful actress, Candace Kirkpatrick. Candace has a recurring role in the forthcoming second season of Vindication, a tremendous faith-based crime drama available on several streaming platforms including Pure Flix. We talk about acting and using our gifts, talents, and passions for God’s glory…even when it might cost us what we think we’re dreaming o...

This year has been full of trying times, anger, hostility, and division. And that's just over the virus...let alone the election cycle. Are we acting in a way that will bring people closer to God? Dave shares his heart regarding the election and where our heads and hearts should be. ***************************** Gifts for Glory Ministries: Would you consider being a patron? Visit our Patreon Page...

Our guest this week is Sherry Seiler (pronounced Sy-ler) who is the lead singer for 7Fold, a Christian rock and blues band based in Florida. 7Fold started in 2009, took a hiatus and then came back together. Sherry Seiler is lead singer and song writer. Bill Carson is lead guitarist, background vocals, and co-writer. However, the global pandemic situation has put their comeback on a bit of a hold....

Dave Siriano is the CEO at Creative Nation Media, Director of The Skitz, writer, director, and star of Dave TV, and Director of Three60 TV, a free streaming service and app for Christian programming. He wears a lot of hats and stays incredibly busy, including getting ready to be a grandfather for the first time! We talk about faith and comedy and how to use our creative gifts for the Creator! Find...

Tyler D. Smith is a pastor, NBA sportswriter, basketball coach, and author; he has also worked in the Christian music industry. His book, Searching for Seven, is a devotional and it’s also a quick chapter read, depending on your personal preference, and is about searching for God every day, and not just on Sundays. In this interview, we discuss faith, how the COVID crisis has impacted his life and...

Many of us have heard about the controversy with Netflix and with the movie Cuties. I wanted to give my take this week. I believe that the hashtag #CancelNetflix is really important right now, as we pair it with the heart behind #SaveOurChildren. But, it's not far enough. Parents and everyone attached to the film should face prosecution for sexual exploitation of a minor, endangerment, and the pro...

Patrick Lewis lives in Martinsburg, WV, and is a supervisor for the Martinsburg Rescue Mission, where everyday he is responsible for speaking to, counseling, and discipling the men and women who come through our doors. Patrick is also the host of A Guy and His Bible podcast. In this episode, we discuss faith, Patrick’s Prodigal journey, his battles with depression, and how God is using him in his...

Vona Johnson is a life coach, podcaster, and works in many different fields, all for God’s glory! We talk about how she rediscovered her faith in and relationship with God while pregnant as a single mom and senior in college. God took her from the near impossible situation to a husband and family that has helped her and her faith grow. Listen as we talk about her journey and her podcast, Longing f...

Steve Shermett is an actor, television host, producer and casting director. He started acting in high school before pursuing full time ministry. Recently, he returned to acting and landed a role in the smash hit series “The Chosen.” Steve is a world traveler and public speaker having visited such places as Turkey, India, Israel, England and Mexico. Steve has years of experience with firearms and i...

Meg Glesener is a podcast host, wife of Mike (31 years and counting!), and a mom of 8! She is also an advocate supporter of fellow Christian podcasts, like this one (for which we owe her a great debt of gratitude). Meg’s podcast is Letters from Home, which we discuss in our interview, and we hope you’ll listen to her show as well. We also talk about faith, challenges, family, and restoration of re...