Plays On Word Radio

Send us Fan Mail "What really drives your thoughts? Pastor Teddy (a.k.a. Fred Kenney, Jr.) shares how God renews the mind , why just trying harder rarely works , and gives practical , Spirit-led steps toward lasting transformation . What area of your thinking needs God's renewal most? " We walk through why spiritual renewal is God’s work in us , not a self-help project, and how the...

Send us Fan Mail " When panic feels practical, where do you turn? Join us as Jehoshaphat's story reveals how to discern God's voice , trust Him in impossible battles, and discover why worship sometimes becomes your greatest weapon ." We talk through what it looks like to trust God when you’re afraid , when you’re outnumbered , and when you don’t know what to do . We follow Jeho...

Send us Fan Mail " Prayer changes everything , but do we believe it when God answers? We explore Acts 12 , Genesis 24 , and powerful stories of answered prayer . How can praying God's Word strengthen your faith when answers seem delayed ?" - Please click on the underlined links throughout. Make sure you listen all the way to the end! ;) We come in hot from a day packed with prayer a...

Send us Fan Mail "Can you imagine moving across the country to be with your kids and then starting a church ? That’s just what Robbie and Nancy Boyd did. Today we meet with Robbie and discuss his church plant in NC." We talk with Robbie Boyd about how God used an unexpected tug toward a church door to reshape his faith , his family , and his future in ministry . We also get real about th...

Send us Fan Mail "Today we continue with Andrea Hampton from Sandy Cove Ministries . We discuss the HALT spiritual dashboard , and finding peace in Christ through retreats , prayer , and God’s faithfulness . What anchors YOU during difficult seasons?" (Please click on the underlined links throughout.) We talk with Andrea Hampton about why a real reset often looks like prayer , quiet , an...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, our dear sister in Christ, Andrea Hampton , shares how Sandy Cove provides a safe place to rest and reconnect with God . Through intentional faith , meaningful retreats , and family programs , guests are encouraged to slow down , renew , and listen . How can practicing being fully present help you recognize God’s guidance in everyday moments ?" (Please click on t...

Send us Fan Mail "Amid Haiti’s gang violence and instability, missionary Brian McDaniel shares stories of gospel outreach , humanitarian aid , and disciple-making under pressure . How does faithful ministry in dangerous places challenge your understanding of trust and obedience ?" (Please click on the underlined links throughout.) We talk with missionary pastor Brian McDaniel for a clear...

Send us Fan Mail "Today on Plays on Word Radio, we get a behind-the-scenes story from the Calvary Chapel East Coast Pastors conference in Philly. We also get a quick preview of a possible John the Baptist presentation that is currently downloading ." (Please click on the underlined links throughout.) A nine-hour drive , a tight schedule , and one missing sermon upload set the stage for a...

Send us Fan Mail " Elijah’s fire-from-heaven victory proved God’s power , yet fear and burnout followed fast. How does God’s “still small voice” sustain us when spiritual highs collapse into exhaustion and uncertainty?" We start with the fire on Mount Carmel and end with the quiet voice that finds Elijah after the crash. We talk prayer , leadership pressure , and what to do when a huge w...

Send us Fan Mail "Do you have true assurance of salvation? What would you tell God at heaven’s door, and would it be enough? This episode contrasts faith and works, showing salvation comes through Jesus alone , not a church , or tradition , or emotional altar-call moments ." We come back from our New Jersey and New York run with stories from the road, laughs from an old church, and a sob...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, we speak with Don and Desre Pidcock from Community Church of Lambertville about the Shad Festival , a tornado-shaped faith journey , Scripture engagement , and outreac h. Can you relate to a transformed faith from lukewarm belief to active service ?" We sit down with Don and Desre Pidcock at Community Church of Lambertville/ First Presbyterian Church and talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail "DO you understand how the Resurrection of Jesus is the greatest FEAT in all history ? Today, we continue with our examination of the empty tomb and its implications for US ." You can spend your whole life trying to become a “better swimmer” and still never cross an impossible ocean. That is the tension Pastor Teddy ( Fred David Kenney Jr. ) presses today as we return to...

Send us Fan Mail “There IS no tomorrow” becomes urgent when viewed through eternity ; John 20’s empty tomb , Mary’s encounter , and fulfilled Scripture confront us: Since Jesus truly rose , how should we live right now? We follow the darkness of Good Friday into the sunrise of Resurrection morning , from Mary’s tears at the tomb to the moment Jesus speaks her name. We connect the urgency of “there...

Send us Fan Mail "Consider Jesus as the Undercover Boss : today’s episode depicts how the unrecognized Creator fulfilled sacrifices , bore sin , removed barriers , and triumphed through the cross , turning judgment into redemption . Do YOU recognize Him?" We connect Good Friday to the Bible’s bigger story and answer the hard question of why Jesus has to die on the cross . We trace the lo...

Send us Fan Mail "Can you think of any Bible books you dislike or even hate reading? For many, it's Leviticus. Today, Pastor Dan Shunk continues the discussion about his new book, Loving Leviticus: And Why Most People Hate It ." Leviticus stops feeling random when we read it with Hebrews and let Jesus be the key that unlocks the offerings , the priesthood, and the tabernacle . We tr...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever tried to read Leviticus and found yourself stuck and lost? Well, today we talk with Pastor Dan Shunk about his new book that will absolutely get you unstuck ." We sit down with Pastor Daniel Shunk to talk about his new book, Loving Leviticus and Why Most People Hate It , and why so many readers stall when they reach this part of the Bible. We walk through...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever heard of believers maintaining unity while having theological differences ? Well, believe it or not, we kicked off our 2026 'PETE' season at a Catholic church where we found unity in Christ despite our differences." We kick off the 2026 season with a milestone performance at a Catholic church and talk plainly about why we’ll bring the Word of God...

Send us Fan Mail " Have you considered Job? Job reveals suffering’s purpose through messianic hints: a heavenly witness, an arbiter, and the declaration of a living Redeemer. These themes point to Christ as mediator and kinsman-redeemer , offering hope beyond guilt , accusations , and pain ." Job is usually treated like a book you survive, not a book you savor. We come at it from a diffe...

Send us Fan Mail "Today on Plays On Word Radio , we continue our discussion with our dear brother , pastor , author , and worship leader Harold B. , as we delve into the meaning of true worship ." What if worship isn’t about the song you sing but the choice you make when sin crouches at the door ? We sit down with pastor , author , and worship leader Harold B to reframe worship as obedie...

Send us Fan Mail "What if worship isn’t the song , the stage , or the swell of the chorus —but the quiet , costly “yes” that follows when the music stops? Today, we sit down with artist , author , pastor , and longtime friend Harold B to find out the answer." We trace a lifelong friendship with artist-pastor Harold B to ask a simple question with big stakes: if worship is obedience, what...

Send us Fan Mail “From Babel’s pride to the ark’s single door, Genesis traces a unified thread toward a promised King that converges in Christ .  Question: How do Joseph’s rejection and exaltation deepen your understanding of Christ’s first and second comings ?" A scattered tongue at Babel and a single open door on an ark don’t just make memorable scenes—they chart a path across Scripture tow...

Send us Fan Mail "Are any of you old enough to remember when we used maps before GPS? Today, we plug in the coordinates for the Messiah and explore the Scripture ." We trace the Old Testament’s map to the Messiah , from the garden promise to the ark’s door and Rahab’s scarlet cord , showing how Scripture points to Jesus as the anointed King , Priest and Prophet . We connect prophecy and...

Send us Fan Mail " Are men and women incomplete? Today, we move from Adam to Ruth, showing a marriage design , honoring difference , and Old Testament promises pointing to Jesus , reshaping daily life , faith , and reading Scripture as one redemptive story ." We move from snow stories and regional quirks to Genesis , showing how Adam’s deep sleep , design , and blame point to a larger th...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever wrestled with the line between bold faith and careful wisdom ? This conversation invites you to slow down , look up , and let Scripture set the pace . Today on Plays on Word Radio." We trace God’s glory from the shepherds’ night in Luke 2 to the Transfiguration in Matthew 17 , and reflect on choosing wisdom over risk during a winter storm that halted our t...

Send us Fan Mail "We face unanswered prayer through sadness and loss , searching Scripture for resilient comfort  —  Paul’s thorn , resurrection hope , shared grief . Question: When prayers end in "no", how does God’s grace sustain faith? " We share a hard week with our Plays On Word family: praying for baby Samuel , grieving with James and Sara , and holding to the comfort God...