The Walk with John I. Snyder

At some point, you’ve probably heard that faith and science are enemies and that you have to choose between one and the other. But you rarely hear that the modern scientific movement was led by believers in God, Jesus Christ and the Bible. Dr. Greg Cootsona is dedicated to bringing science and faith together, where they belong, and allowing science to grow our faith. He is a lecturer in comparativ...

Today we're talking with Nick Lacy of the Christian Community Credit Union . For over 65 years, they have provided individuals and ministries the financial tools they need to thrive. Nick Lacy is with us to talk about this unique service, with a background of 15 years of pastoral and executive ministry.

“Sometimes life gets tough. It can look hopeless. That’s where you find Invincible Joy!”  -Oliver Asher Today’s guest presents us with one of the most amazing, gripping life stories we have had on our show. His struggles gave him plenty of reasons to be hopeless about life, yet he has written a book about the miraculous power Jesus Christ gives to rise above the worst of circumstances. Oliver Ashe...

Have you ever wondered how a book written 2000 years ago in a very different culture can still be completely relevant today?  Today’s guest is author, speaker, and podcast host Carol McLeod, the best-selling author of 16 books, and she inspires women to learn and love the Scriptures. Her latest book is called TIMELESS: The Living and Enduring Word of God . This 9-week Bible study is a personal and...

Tim Mahoney is the award-winning director of six feature films and has spent almost 20 years exploring some of the Bible’s biggest questions and what they mean for us today. Tim is the creator of Thinking Man Films and the Bible Cinema Roadshow, bringing Biblical truth to communities via theaters all year long. His new project, and first film in the Bible Cinema Roadshow, is God of Heaven and Eart...

Today’s guest has worked in the film business for over 20 years. He is the founder of Edify Media, specializing in promoting family, faith-friendly, and faith-based films. He says: "Movies are the most powerful art form ever created by man. There's nothing like it when you're able to lose your very identity for 90 minutes and leave a movie theater inspired to change your life.” Elli...

Today, we are taking a rare inside look at one of Jerusalem’s most beautiful yet controversial landmarks, the Dome of the Rock, also known as the Temple Mount. National Geographic Magazine was granted unprecedented access to this site from the cave below to the Dome above. We are privileged to welcome as today’s guest the writer of National Geographic’s September cover story, who will discuss what...

Are you going through such a great struggle right now that you wonder why God is allowing it to happen? Aaron Burke takes this question head-on, discussing his book, The Unfair Advantage: 7 Keys from the Life of Joseph for Transforming Any Obstacle into an Opportunity . In The Unfair Advantage , pastor Aaron Burke takes a closer look at the seven unfair seasons Joseph endures in the book of Genesi...

God knows who you are, the enemy knows who you are…but do you know who you are? This is what author and producer Kat Vazquez set out to discover, culminating in her incredible journal REIGN: Restoring Identity—a 40-day quest discovering who God made you to be.  Kat is an award winning journalist, author, TV host, producer, and speaker, whose work has turned into into a global outreach. With 100 mi...

Are you a hopeful or experienced writer, trying to navigate your way through the maze of publishing? Today's guests are author coaches with a combined 30-plus years of experience in publishing, and they're here to give their best advice for Christian writers today. Diana Flegal and Eddie Jones are here to share their journey and answer writers’ questions about the craft and the industry....

One of any parent's greatest nightmares is their beloved child developing a serious problem of body or mind. Today's guest watched helplessly as his teenage son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and put into a mental hospital. Today on The Walk with John I. Snyder, filmmaker Cristóbal Krusen talks about the greatest challenge of his life, and the book and film that follow his inspiring an...

Andrea and Gabe Olson are parents, authors, entrepreneurs, and a homeschooling family of 5. Today, they're sharing their ministry as worship leaders, songwriters, and creators of the Big God Books for children, and their outreach, Overflow Worship . About Overflow Worship If we don't schedule rest...life will schedule rest for us. Andrea Olson, founder of Overflow Worship, and her husban...

As Christians, God desires to align our heart’s desires with his will for us. Today’s guest is a classic example of this. Filmmaker David Helling brings to the big screen a film depicting the titanic spiritual struggle of Abram (Abraham) in Genesis. “His Only Son” tackles perhaps one of the most difficult of all biblical accounts—God’s command to sacrifice his son Isaac to test his obedience. A my...

Today’s guest had it all: Hollywood stardom, a prosperous life, everything many only dream about. But as a Christian, the day came for him to take a stand on a moral issue, and suddenly everything changed. Virtually overnight, his life was turned upside-down, and he lost everything and everyone. He found himself absolutely alone in the world except for the God he loved. He shares his amazing story...

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they’re facing. But are you ready? Jessica Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four, helps parents escape the secrecy and shame surrounding tough conversations and approach them from a Christian foundation. With over 20 years as a pediatric nurse practitioner, our guest today comes to us with high c...

What if you wrote your first devotional and it sold 11 million copies? You might be tempted to write another book. Jack Countryman did, and he never looked back. This is John Snyder for The Walk. Our guest today is the Vice President and Publisher Emeritus of Thomas Nelson Publishers, and essentially the creator of the Christian gift book business. Jack Countryman, now 93, is a widely recognized n...

Our children are being rapidly hypnotized by digital entertainment, and controlled by their cell phones, iPads, and TV, and the dangerous side effects are becoming more and more obvious. Author Molly DeFrank is here to talk about her book, Digital Detox, and has devised a practical  program to detox your children and return them to a normal, happy family life—in just two weeks. Molly DeFrank has a...

Today’s guest comes with extensive life experience from fighter pilot, to businessman, to specialist in Christian discipleship. He has been CEO of national and international enterprises, as well as elder, deacon, and teacher in start-up churches, now lecturing widely in the discipleship of believers. Dennis Allen is talking today about his new book, The Disciple Dilemma , a no-nonsense, biblical a...

Major General John Gronski has spent over 40 years gaining experience of leading people in combat, and now in the field of business. Oliver North has hosted him on his American Heroes program celebrating his extraordinary military service. It’s a great privilege to have him with us today to talk about his faith, his leadership philosophy, and his newest book, Iron-Sharped Leadership . This book is...

Today’s guest has an incredible story to tell. Born with a number of rare disabilities, spending 250 days in the hospital and enduring 16 surgeries in the first three years of life, he has gone on to become an experienced mountaineer, extreme skier, boater, hunter, and adventurer—even conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, among other amazing accomplishments.  Now a best-selling author, motivational speake...

What do you know about the economics of a Zombie Apocalypse? Today’s guest leverages cultural topics and familiar storylines to bring home economic concepts to his students. Dr. Brian Hollar is a professor of economics at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, and he has lived the remarkable life of both an engineer and an attorney. He is also a co-leader for the Munich Bible Study. Brian ha...

"I realized…I am my biggest bully. I knew that was not where the Lord had called me to be."  Billie Jauss is as busy with major league baseball as she is traveling and speaking. She is an author, speaker, and podcaster, encouraging women to discover the emotional barriers that distract from living a full life of faith, and to value the significance of small beginnings. Billie and her hus...

"You can always see the scars." In today's episode of The Walk, producer and director Norman Stone discusses his journey of faith and his most recent film, The Most Reluctant Convert , the life of C.S. Lewis, starring Max McLean. Hear Norman Stone describe the behind the scenes of this film and more, tracing God's power through his career in the incredible story he shares on Th...

Our guest today is an award-winning actor and founder of New York City based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He adapted for the stage The Screwtape Letters , C.S. Lewis Onstage , The Great Divorce , Genesis, and Mark’s Gospel. His recent writing and producing credits include Martin Luther on Trial . Max McLean is a leading actor and star of the current film, The Most Reluctant Convert , the life o...

Author, pastor, English teacher…how do you do all of that at once? Martin Wiles comes to us with a wealth of life and faith experience, including a long list of publication—books, articles, devotionals, you name it. Any aspiring writer will want to check out the work of Martin Wiles. He knows the rough and tumble life of a writer well, and discusses what you will face when you take your first step...