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Between Services #6 - Love Offering vs Honorarium (Who’s Right?)In this episode of Between Services, John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa tackle one of the biggest conversations happening in the Christian world right now—the controversy surrounding Shawn Bolz, the response from church leaders, and the deeper issue of accountability in the Church.#Honorarium #debate #loveofferingJohn's Books:God Has...

NJSS Episode # 49 - David & Trisha McDuffeyIn this episode of Testimony House, John Simmons sits down with David and Tricia McDuffy to talk about the powerful vision behind Jesus Fest Idaho, a one-day event designed to create real encounters with God. What started as a simple prayer tent has grown into a movement bringing together ministries, businesses, and believers to reach people in unexpe...

NJSS Episode # 48 - Jonathan BlairWhat if one voice could spark a nationwide revival? In this episode of Testimony House, I sit down with Jonathan Blair, star of A Great Awakening, a powerful new film from Sight & Sound Films. Jonathan shares how he went from pursuing acting in California to playing Jesus on stage—and now portraying revivalist George Whitefield in a story that helped shape Ame...

Between Services #5 - The Fall of the Charismatic ChurchIn this episode of Between Services, John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa tackle one of the biggest conversations happening in the Christian world right now—the controversy surrounding Shawn Bolz, the response from church leaders, and the deeper issue of accountability in the Church.#ShawnBolz #ChurchControversy #mikewinger John's Books:God Has...

NJSS Episode # 47 - Timothy & Ashlie Kavanagh Many people believe addiction is the end of the story. For Tim and Ashley, it was just the beginning. In this episode of the Testimony House Podcast, John Simmons sits down with a couple who came out of addiction, broken relationships, and deep darkness, only to experience complete transformation through Jesus Christ. Email Tim & Ashlie for inf...

NJSS Episode # 46 - John JR RennieIn this episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons sits down with John, founder of Brush Fires Ministry, to talk about purpose, discipleship, and what it really means to walk out God’s design for your life. John shares how God used decades of preparation—including business leadership, psychometric assessments, and personal surrender—to help believers move from b...

NJSS Episode # 45 - Diane PerezIn this episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons talks with Diane Perez of God’s Princess Ministries about surviving abuse, learning to recognize red flags, and following God’s voice through some of the hardest seasons of her life. Diane shares how God led her out of toxic relationships, taught her obedience through hardship, and called her into ministry to help...

Between Services #4 - Life Surge ConversationIn this episode of Between Services, New John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa discuss recent developments surrounding Life Surge and its founder, Joe Johnson. After multiple investigations and lawsuits began surfacing, Joe Johnson’s role at Life Surge was reportedly reduced. What does that mean? Is it connected? And what should Christians consider when evalua...

NJSS Episode # 44 - Rebecca GrayAfter a devastating car accident, Rebecca Gray’s life was suddenly put on pause. Health complications, PTSD, anxiety, job loss, and unexplained medical episodes left her unable to drive, work, or continue the ministries she loved. In this powerful conversation, Rebecca shares how fear tried to take over—but how God used that season to call her into something unexpec...

NJSS Episode # 43 - Holly RennelsOn this episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons sits down with Holly, a longtime Christian, author, and founder of Generation Christ, to talk about mentorship, discipleship, and why the church must reclaim its role in shaping young men and women. After more than 45 years of walking with Christ, Holly shares how God placed Titus 2 on her heart and led her to la...

Between Services #3 - Worship Music ConversationIn today’s episode of Between the Services, New John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa talk about worship music—and why the words we sing matter. We get into the difference between contemporary Christian radio and “worship” songs, how music shapes our faith, and how to think through what we listen to (and what our kids hear too).Drop your favorite worship so...

NJSS Episode # 42 - Karla CallanIn this powerful episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons sits down with Carla Callen, author and ministry leader, to hear her incredible journey from casting spells to casting out demons. Karla grew up in organized religion, was born into generational witchcraft, and spent nearly two decades deeply involved in witchcraft, the New Age, Reiki, channeling, and spi...

Between Services #2 - Fasting ConversationWelcome to Between the Services, a Testimony House podcast with New John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa. Today we unpack what fasting is, why it matters, and how it connects to faith, unbelief, and spiritual growth—plus why congregational fasting can be a powerful discipleship tool. We reference:Matthew 17Daniel 10 (the “21 days” conversation)Comment below:Are...

NJSS Episode # 41 - Janell KremerWhat do you do when your brakes fail at highway speed—and you hear God say, “Do you trust Me? You have to jump.”In this powerful Testimony House episode, Janelle Kramer shares her extraordinary story of faith, suffering, healing, and survival. After years of unexplained illness, extreme weight loss, and unanswered medical questions, Janelle encountered God in the m...

Between Services #1 - NBA/Gambling ConversationIn the pilot episode of Between Services, hosts New John Simmons and Freedom Ochoa dive into a breaking news story shaking the sports world: a major college basketball point-shaving and sports betting scandal involving dozens of players. While this may not seem like a “church topic,” the conversation quickly reveals the spiritual, moral, and real-life...

NJSS Episode # 40 - Annetta CaldwellIn this episode of Testimony House, John Simmons sits down with Annetta, a Christian author, mother of seven, and founder of From the Flames Ministries. Annetta shares her raw and unfiltered journey—from early addiction, deep involvement in witchcraft and satanism, and overwhelming darkness, to sobriety, salvation, and a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ. A...

NJSS Episode # 39 - Kati ThomsenWhat happens when a woman who spent her life serving God in some of the hardest places on earth discovers that her hardest calling is at home? In this episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons sits down with Katie Thompson, a former missionary who served overseas for years—facing danger, sacrifice, and total dependence on God. She shares how she once believed she...

NJSS Episode # 38 - Nelson SedaIn this latest episode of Testimony House, New John Simmons sits down with Nelson, author of From Damnation to Salvation, to unpack a radical testimony of deliverance, conviction, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Raised in New York City and deeply immersed in hip-hop culture, Nelson lived a life of pride, self-glorification, and spiritual deception, until a t...

NJSS Episode # 37 - Frank LottIn this powerful episode of Testimony House, Frank shares how the birth of his daughter with Down syndrome became the turning point that transformed his faith, his purpose, and his understanding of true leadership. From a difficult childhood and a career in law enforcement to ministry, fatherhood, and mentoring men, Frank opens up about the moment everything changed a...

NJSS Episode # 36 - Lena CebulaLena shares her powerful journey from addiction, trauma, and human trafficking to faith and freedom. While trapped in a brothel overseas, she heard about Jesus from an unexpected person and everything changed. This episode of Testimony House is a reminder that no one is too far gone and no place is too dark for God’s grace. Jesus meets us where we are. Connect with L...

NJSS Episode # 35 - Mark NelsonIn this conversation, Mark Nelson (Executive of Exchange Ministries, Florida) describes his upbringing in church, the moment he walked away, and the path that led to a devastating diagnosis: AIDS, organ failure, and ICU life support. Mark recounts a spiritual battle for his life, a moment where he cried out to Jesus, and what he describes as a miraculous turnaround,...

NJSS Episode # 34 - Holly Moore She was raised by her blind grandmother. God radically awakened her faith in 2020, and the Lord led her to Florida with no plan—only faith. Today, Holly is the only taxi driver in her town, turning everyday rides into moments of prayer, ministry, and supernatural encouragement. Get Holly’s Book + ConnectGrace On Display (Holly’s site): https://www.graceondisplay.com...

NJSS Episode #33 w/ Kurt Wilson What do you do when you’re mobilizing prayer over a whole city… and a tornado drops a tree through your house while you’re in the middle of it?“How do I keep trusting God when everything around me feels like it’s falling apart?”…this episode will encourage you to stay in the fight, keep praying, and keep writing God’s sentence for your life. Kurt's ministry webs...

Episode 32 of the New John Simmons Show is with Jeff Adams, a longtime media executive who worked with major Christian artists, built national radio shows, and even served as a showrunner for Steven Crowder… until everything collapsed. Betrayal. Addiction. Sexual sin. Getting fired. Public humiliation. Jeff’s entire world came crashing down, and that’s exactly where Jesus met him. John's Books...

Polygamy - One pastor, two wives, and a whole lot of questions. In this video, John Simmons breaks down the story of a Missouri pastor who claims the Bible supports having multiple wives. We’ll unpack what Scripture actually says, why this debate isn’t new, and how cultural trends like “throuples” and plural marriage are quietly showing up in our feeds — and even in churches. From King David and S...