The Charles Billingsley Podcast

Noel Yeatts has been living on, or near, mission work most of her life. And now, as the president of World Help, she is on the cutting edge of humanitarian work around the globe. But today, she takes us behind the scenes of some of the neediest places and puts a human face on tragedy. She also dives into the hard questions of the "either/or" of helping others - how it's time to stop having to choo...

Reba McEntire, Michael McDonald, Toby Mac. These are just a few of the amazing singers with whom today's podcast guests have shared the stage. A couple of months ago, Charles had an idea to invite the five best musicians in the country to gather in the studio for only one week to create an album spontaneously. This amazing project is coming out in just a few weeks. But in today's episode, we bring...

Have you ever felt like you were a passenger instead of the driver of your life? Realizing days, weeks, and even years are flying by and you don't know where they went? Lance Witt helps us kick off Season 4 with a down-to-earth and insightful episode that really digs into how to live with a "healthy soul" and lead with purpose and passion. Lance knows what he's talking about. While leading the 40...

In this final edition of the third season, the guys come together to share best practices and examples of how best to communicate to just about any audience in just about any setting. Sit back for a fun and informative episode that gives a glimpse of Charles' philosophy of communication.

We are now in the heat of Summer - and that means to many of us it's time to heat up the smoker and start to barbeque! But there are so many ways to get that awesome taste. That's why we decided to talk with our friend, Chef William Sigley, for his take on great ways to get the most from your smoker and truly wow the guests at your next cookout! Get ready to take notes on this super interesting an...

We are so thankful for the people we’ve been able to talk with and the stories we’ve been able to hear on the first few seasons of The Charles Billingsley Podcast! We take another trip down memory lane in this second part of our “Best Of” show. Today’s look back includes these incredible guests: Pat Williams Paul and Amy Will James Brown Rick Burgess Larry the Cable Guy Shaunti Feldhahn Sandi...

It has been an amazing few seasons of The Charles Billingsley Podcast! We have loved every guest and are still encouraged and inspired by their stories. We hope you enjoy this short trip down memory lane as we reconnect with: Karen Kingsbury Hugh Freeze Mitch Albom Ike Reighard Michelle Hord Michelle Norwood As we prepare for next season, please don't hesitate to let us know any guest you'd love f...

Her voice is unmistakable. TaRanda Green is one of the premier vocalists of our time. She's been singing all over the world since she was a little girl. After getting married she was living the dream. But then, as she tells her good friend, Charles, tragedy struck and everything crashed down. You will love her humor and authenticity as we dive into her story of love, loss, and living life again.

He co-hosts one of the nation's most popular morning radio shows, The Rick and Bubba Show. More than 3 million people listen to Rick Burgess every day. But what really fuels his passion is how to live a transformed life. He walks through with Charles and the gang how to not have a "demonic faith" but a true life-altering faith that really works.

Just when you think you’ve heard everything something new takes your breath away. Today we turn our attention to the world of human sex trafficking. It’s very real and is something we all need to open our eyes to and pay attention. Today’s guest is Joy Cover. She is the president of Freedom 424 who’s main mission is to prevent and end sexual exploitation and trafficking locally and globally. Hang...

What do you do and who do you turn to when you find yourself at the bottom looking up? Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, a boyfriend or girlfriend, shopping for the deal, or something else – many of us are looking for the next “fix”. Fred and Casey Weymouth have been there and done that. Now, they sit down with Charles to talk about how when nothing else would work, they found that it wasn’t a somethin...

Have you ever walked in to a room and immediately felt that no one cared you were there... that you didn't matter? But have you ever felt just the opposite - that you were important and mattered to your host and those around you? What made the difference? The answer is hospitality and it's what sets this week's guest apart. Todd Firestone has been part of the PGA for almost 30 years. But his secre...

Get ready for shock, amazement, sadness, joy, and inspiration all in the same podcast episode! Robert Day grew up in the horror of poverty, abuse, and crime with an absentee, addicted mother, no father, and more than 35 homes before his unlikely graduation from high school. How in the world did he survive, and in the end thrive? Join Charles as he dives into this unbelievable story and finds out n...

Have you ever experienced moving to a new place or a new job and just trying to learn the environment and people? You were probably nervous or at least unsure of your surroundings. Now imaging just wanting to help at an election site in your new city and soon after finding out that people wanted you to run for office – something you’ve never done before and really never thought of! That’s just the...

The definition of Fusion is: “the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.” But what happens when you take two familiar, or even traditional, pieces of music to form something brand new? No matter where you come from or what music you like – Charles, Adam, and Brandon talk with Patrick Shorts about the best way you can make something musically new and fresh...

Have you ever wondered how someone can play an instrument like it’s a part of their body? Patrick Shorts is one of those amazing people. His love for music started probably as soon as he could walk and talk – maybe even before. In this podcast, he shares with Charles why he may hear music a little differently and how that’s really helped him to bridge the gap between all kinds of music styles. Get...

You’ve heard it said that you can’t tell a book by its cover? Well, that was never truer than for this week’s guest, James Brown. You may think this longtime football host with CBS and Fox was all about sports. And, although he played college ball at Harvard, was drafted by an NBA team and has broadcast so many varied sports, he is way deeper than that. He is in the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fam...

Today's guest can't be confined to one subject. If you want to know a lot more about religion, education, business, finance, or politics - Dr. Dave Brat is your man. Not only that, he is incredibly funny! After 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and the World Bank and higher education before that, you've got a front row seat to the hidden world of the how and why behind what you see on y...

Wouldn't be nice to be able to know inside the mind of your significant other and understand why they think and do what they do? Well, here is your invitation to learn from the best! Shaunti Feldhahn is a best-selling author and world-class researcher who knows how to make sense of all the data and explain it in ways that can really help us personally and our relationships. And when we dive into s...

From professional golfer to real life "Jerry Maguire", Derek Bohlen has already lived a full life at a young age. In this podcast, we take you behind the scenes of the PGA through Derek's experience as a player and caddy. He is now representing some amazing athletes and his marketing agency is growing way beyond the US market. You'll come away from this podcast with not just amazing business princ...

Jason Miyares' story starts with his mother who fled Cuba almost 60 years ago with just the clothes on her back and the dream of freedom. So, it is no wonder that Miyares has a love for America and passion to protect democracy. And now, he is the very first Hispanic American to serve as Attorney General of Virginia. In this episode, we pull back the curtain of politics and learn a little more abou...

Our guest this week is no stranger to business or leadership. As the owner of multiple successful car dealerships, Tom Shepherd has had to learn how to lead people by serving them. Even competitors in the auto industry marvel at how he cares for his community and his servant’s heart. But times of late haven’t been so easy and Tom has had to learn a new lesson - how to overcome adversity. &nbs...

Talk about a great way to start 2023!! You may know his name and his family, but do you really know Jonathan Falwell? He is both pastor of Thomas Road and a leader at Liberty University. But he wants everyone to know that’s not his first role and priority! In this really entertaining episode, Charles, Adam, and Brandon spend some time with him and delve into life, ministry, family, and yes –...

This is the time of year when many of us make New Year's resolutions. But how many of those plans actually come to reality? Charles shares his strategy for taking hopes and dreams and putting feet to them. It's something he does every year. You may want to take notes on this and see how it works for you in 2023! Happy New Year!

He is one of the country's best known, insightful, and gifted Bible teachers. And just in time for the Christmas season, David Jeremiah sits down with Charles to talk about his brand new movie, Why the Nativity. It all comes from his book on the 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus. Get ready to both learn and be inspired at the same time!