The CC Podcast: Conversations

The "Digging Deeper" series is category of episodes on CC Podcast: Conversations where CC Broadcast Radio Preacher, Tim Boettger, further discusses topics and ideas raised during his radio sermons, but in a conversational interview format. As you'll notice, the title of each episode mirrors the title of the radio sermon on the CC Broadcast that it corresponds with. It is our hope that these supple...

Mike, a retired anesthesiologist, and Mary Jo, a former teacher and stay-at-home mom, have been involved in various Christian ministries over the decades. Most recently, they've been called by God to provide a restoration ministry for young girls rescued out of sex trafficking in Iowa, and are in the early stages of forming a ministry to support that call. Link to Let My Children Go website: https...

Van Harden, former Program Director for 1040 AM - WHO Radio in Des Moines, Iowa and author of "Jesus: The Prequel" sits down with CC's Executive Director, Matt Reisetter, after a presentation at Riverview Ministries / Cedar Falls Bible Conference to discuss his radio career and how he has tried to be "everything person". (You'll have to consult Van's book to find out what that means!" Link to "Jes...

Matt Reisetter, CC's Executive Director, and Tim Boettger, The CC Broadcast's Radio Preacher, and Ike Boettger, Tim's son who is similar in age to Charlie Kirk, sit down to discuss the spiritual significance of Charlie's assassination and his memorial service, and what it means for each of them as well as for the broader Body of Christ. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Im8QCz9i5Ow?si=dAU_qEDcjMfBvnr...

The "Digging Deeper" series is category of episodes on CC Podcast: Conversations where CC Broadcast Radio Preacher, Tim Boettger, further discusses topics and ideas raised during his radio sermons, but in a conversational interview format. As you'll notice, the title of each episode mirrors the title of the radio sermon on the CC Broadcast that it corresponds with. It is our hope that these supple...

This is Sarah Buzynski's second time on The CC Podcast: Conversations ( click here for link to first episode with Sarah ), and lots has changed for her and for Lifewise Academy , the ministry she now works for, since our last episode. Lifewise Academy exists to provide Bible education to public school students during school hours off school property. The growth they're seeing across the country is...

Join Phil and Miss Kay Robertson's oldest son, Alan, star of popular TV Series "Duck Dynasty" and The Unashamed Podcast along with our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director, Matt Reisetter, for a Q&A following Al's presentation at the 104th Cedar Falls Bible Conference. For a link to a video Al's message to the Cedar Falls Bible Conference, via CFBC's YouTube page, visit https://www....

Join Mark Mittelberg, author of several books on evangelism and apologetics, former staffer at one of North America's largest churches, and writing partner and close friend with Lee Strobel, along with our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director, Matt Reisetter, for a Q&A during Mark's series of messages at the 104th Cedar Falls Bible Conference. For a link to a video Mark's messages t...

Join Dr. Joe Rigney, professor at New St. Andrew's College and preacher at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho and author of books several books including "The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits" and "Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World" along with our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director,...

The "Digging Deeper" series is category of episodes where CC Broadcast Radio Preacher, Tim Boettger, further discusses topics and ideas raised during his radio sermons, but in a conversational interview format. As you'll notice, the title of each episode mirrors the title of the radio sermon on the CC Broadcast that it corresponds with. It is our hope that these supplemental conversations will hel...

Enrique Ochoa, currently Director of Spiritual Care for Fresh Wind Ministries at Western Home Communities (Cedar Falls, Iowa) has ministered to students, seniors, and all age groups in between with his guitar (and other proprietary noises!) and with a candid, transparent, vulnerable approach. 35+ years of friendship and ministry partnership with our host accounts for most the vast territory covere...

Mark Colflesh lived for decades with a mostly-secret sin that eventually caught up to and landed him in prison ... an addiction to pornography, including child pornography. Mark's wife, Deb, remained loyal to him throughout, and today they find themselves thankful for where God has them. They look forward to helping others who struggle in various ways -- whether it be by simply telling their story...

Join 6 people involved with leading worship at the 103rd Cedar Falls Bible Conference -- David Browning, Lynzie Gillespie, Rob & Myrna Gowing, Jody McBrayer, and Phil Pfaltzgraf -- as they discuss worship music with our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director, Matt Reisetter. For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which CC Podcasts are produced: Conversation...

Join Major League Baseball great, Darryl Strawberry, and our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director, Matt Reisetter, as they discuss questions raised during Darryl's visit to the 103rd Cedar Falls Bible Conference. For a link to Strawberry Ministries, the ministry that Darryl and his wife, Tracy, lead visit https://www.str.org . For a link to a video Darryl's message to the Cedar Falls Bi...

Drew Forsberg is a recently retired US Navy SEAL who was invited to speak on two Old Testament warriors, Gideon and Joab (see links below). This is a recording of his Q&A with Matt during the 103rd Cedar Falls Bible Conference. Link to Drew's 8/1/2024 9:30 am message on Gideon: https://www.youtube.com/live/WLTyH-MWPW0?si=SatFlM4sGshgPCQe Link to Drew's 8/2/2024 9:30 am message on Joab: https:/...

Oliver Zia is a former accomplished Pakistani cricket player, and a pastor/founder of Gospel Faith International Church in Pakistan. He and his family, having fled persecution in Pakistan, now live and minister in the US. Oliver is joined by Riverview Ministries board member, Arlen Yost, who initially connected Oliver to the Cedar Falls Bible Conference. Link to Oliver's 7/31/2024 9:30 am message...

Join Christian apologist, Greg Koukl, and our host and Christian Crusaders Executive Director, Matt Reisetter, as they discuss different topics brought up during Greg's visit to the 103rd Cedar Falls Bible Conference. For a link to Stand to Reason, the ministry that Greg is the founder and CEO for, visit https://www.str.org . For a link to a video Greg's messages to the Cedar Falls Bible Conferenc...

Buckle up for Jason and BreAnn Comer's "come-up, fall down, and big comeback!" Quite an inspiring story of God's ability to overcome the destruction created by the fallout of meth addiction, and establish a Christ-centered marriage and family against all odds. Link to BreAnn's 6-minute testimony, which she shared at a recent women's conference at Hope City Church: https://youtu.be/ssc985brT-w?si=S...

Sarah Buzynski is "just a mom" who wants her kids to know Jesus and trust God's Word. When she heard about LifeWise curriculum -- a curriculum where kids can learn the Scriptures in a public school setting -- on Carmen LaBerge's Faith Radio program she was stirred by the Lord to investigate LifeWise, and then to get it set up in her local school district. In the process, Sarah unexpectedly ran int...

Coming to you from the 102nd Cedar Falls Bible Conference! Matt interviews Pastor Don Wilton, who was selected by Rev. Billy Graham to be his own personal pastor. The story of how that came to be, along with a few other stories along the way, coupled with Don's humility and enthusiasm will bless listeners of this episode! For a link to Don's book, "Saturday's with Billy: My Friendship with Billy G...

Coming to you from the 102nd Cedar Falls Bible Conference! Matt interviews Pastor Rechab Gray, who shares his upbringing (including the significance behind his unique name!), his story of laying down hoop dreams and working for awhile in engineering before being forced to overcome his shyness and introversion on a journey toward becoming a world class (Matt's words, not Rechab's!) preacher. For mo...

Dr. Noe Garcia is Senior Pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church. He preached 3 messages at the 102nd (2023) Cedar Falls Bible Conference on Heaven, and this conversation was recorded in reference to those messages. Link to Noe's 8/1/2023 7 pm message: https:// www.youtube.com/live/GZnn4_acjEk?si=mG73CePO-7BDj-4c Link to Noe's 8/2/2023 9:30 am message: https:// www.youtube.com/live/cIY-CHUXzQc?si=-...

Coming to you from the 102nd Cedar Falls Bible Conference! Matt interviews Steve Deace, who wrote "A Nefarious Plot," and then became a producer of the movie, "Nefarious," which was inspired by and is a prequel to the book. For a link to Steve's book on Amazon, click here . To watch the movie, "Nefarious," click here . Also, to listen to an interview with Cameron Arnett, an actor in "Nefarious," c...

Coming to you from the 102nd Cedar Falls Bible Conference! Matt interviews Pastor Russell Muilenburg, who wrote "MISQUOTED: Things We Think Are in the Bible, But Are Not," about his book and other timely topics. For a link to Russell's book on Amazon, click here . For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which The CC Podcast: Conversations is produced , visit https://chri...

Tim, one of our radio preachers on The CC Broadcast, and Kris Boettger are parents to two successful athletes: Ike, former offensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes and current NFL player, and Adrienne, who was a Division III All-America basketball player for Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Despite their family's exposure to athletics at an elite level and Ike/Adrienne's impressive achievements, th...