The Walk with John I. Snyder

A special Easter Sunday message from Dr. John I. Snyder, preached Easter Sunday 2022 in Bavaria, Germany. "He tells us, 'It's this way!' And he says, 'Pursue it. It's waiting for you, and for anyone who wants it more than anything else.'"

What separates you from God? We know, intellectually, that nothing can separate us. But fears, failures, and our daily battle with sin can make us wonder if we are the exception to the rule. What about me? My addiction? My divorce? The terrible things I had to do in the war? My bad financial decision? Those personal failures that I don't want to talk about? Even though we know, these things o...

“My prayer life stinks!” Ever said that? Whether old saint or new Christian, prayer is one of the most mysterious and difficult things to learn and practice consistently. Mike Novotny has written extensively on anxiety, sexuality, depression, divorce, suicide, addiction, abuse, abortion, pornography, and more. Today he is talking about The Power of Devoted Prayer , offering hope to all of us who h...

One of the first things that invades our minds when God calls us to some new ministry or way of life is self-doubt, the haunting feeling that what God wants is just too far beyond us. Moses is the classic biblical case, told to become the instrument of God’s deliverance of the Hebrews in Egypt. Excuses flowed from his lips: “I can’t do it!” “I’m not qualified!” “I can’t speak well!” “Just send som...

One thing this current pandemic has done for us is to cause us to examine carefully just how fulfilling our life’s work is. Today, a high number of people have reevaluated their lives and concluded that it just isn’t good enough.   Maybe you’re searching for something real right now—a totally different kind of life that matches all those dreams you used to have.  That’s the way it was for today’s...

What the world needs more of are men who are spiritually equipped to enter the battlefield of life with the same commitment and strength they would in major conflict. Today’s guest is David Dusek. David is an author and popular speaker to the military, to men’s groups, and to men’s conventions around the world. He is the author of the book, Rough Cut Men: A Man’s Battle Guide to Building Relations...

Most believers know of the incredible work of the organization Voice of the Martyrs . In this episode, we hear what it’s like to be a Christian in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Our guest is Todd Nettleton. Todd is a popular speaker in conferences across the United States, interviewed over 2900 times in virtually all major media. He is with us to tell about his time spent with believer...

For generations, both Jews and Christians have sought the exact location of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, destroyed by the romans in 70 CE. Archaeologists have spent years digging, looking for the slightest trace of evidence, but it was an American engineer who uncovered its most likely place in the ancient city. Join us on The Walk to hear Dr. Christian Widener talk about his book, The Temple R...

Kevin Malone had an exciting career in baseball's eventually becoming general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a man who had it all, until July 2, 2013.  Kevin Malone walked into a nightmare. His son Shawn had overdosed on drugs, and he couldn't wake him up. 30 days after the overdose, the Malones were told to pull the feeding tubes on Shawn. They denied the request. Three hosp...

It's easy to forget that the Bible we read, translated in so many different languages today, has its roots firmly in the Jewish tradition. The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew, and the New Testament, written in Greek, was heavily influenced by the language and concepts of the Hebrew world. To overlook this is to guarantee that we won't truly understand the Bible. Today'...

Do you have a plan to glorify God? Is it intentional? How do we do that? It could bring a total life change, but it's something we can do whether we have unlimited resources at our disposal, or whether we are bedridden, in prison, or simply stuck in our life. Find out how we can radiate the light and power of Christ, exactly where we are. John I. Snyder unpacks this and talks about practical...

Are you walking to Jesus? Where in the Bible does it say we need to choose Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior? Is God a despot? Discover the answers to these questions and ask some of our own in this sermon, Walk to Jesus by Dr. John I. Snyder on The Walk Podcast. Dr. John I. Snyder, preaching in Starnberg, near Munich, Germany.

Have you ever imagined tossing your sleeping bag in the back seat of your car and driving to Los Angeles to get involved in acting and filmmaking? That’s exactly what today’s guest Jason Mac has done. He has now directed his first feature film, A Father’s Legacy, which he calls his love letter to his own father. It explores ideas of legacy, redemption and faith. His film premieres tomorrow, June 1...

Have you ever felt the tide of your faith ebb away? Do you feel that God has abandoned you, or that he doesn't hear you anymore? In this sermon Dr. John I. Snyder discusses the long history of heroes of faith who have felt the same in their faith walks. Discover how to speak to God in these times of low tide, and understand what he is doing behind the scenes.  Preached in Starnberg, Bavaria.

We've all heard of PTSD and now more frequently as the condition becomes better understood. Ty Manns served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003. Ty has always had a passion for storytelling, which he has not taken into the art of filmmaking. In this conversation, Ty tells us about how PTSD affected his family as a consequence...

Dr. John I. Snyder, preaching in Starnberg, near Munich, Germany. Resentment can strike any person, anywhere, anytime, regardless of background, theology, age, life experience, or education. It happens. But when you give in to these emotions, you can be pulled into paralyzing bitterness and a guaranteed miserable life. A life void of joy and happiness is dangerous for our health, and we can open o...

John Ellis is a writer whose essays, articles, and book reviews have been widely published. His book An Argonaut’s Anthology for a Once and Future Kingdom , about teaching underprivileged youth in San Francisco and traversing the Mojave Desert, is coming soon.  John is a person whose wide experience includes life in West Africa, Europe, and the United States, serving in the military, helping to pl...

Today, we welcome our guest Matt Ferris. Matt is heavily involved in ministry, teaching at the middle school and high school level, and leading Bible study in his local church. He was a four-time fellow of the Aspen Music Festival, beginning his professional career in music playing double bass in a symphony orchestra. It was there that he came into contact with a Christian stand partner, who led h...

John Stewart Hill is the founder of findahousechurch.com , a website designed to help establish house churches for believers seeking to maintain biblical community during the current pandemic and beyond. John is a businessman, author, and award-winning entrepreneur with his Dallas based company, The Good Contractors List. He is in full-time ministry and has written the book Loving God without All...

“Right now our culture is melting down. We're angry, opinionated, and polarized with no chance of compromise in sight.” These are the words of David Gipson from his new book, The Seven Surprises: Everyday Epiphanies for Being a Better Human Being . David comes from a varied and interesting background. He and his wife Dawn believe in saying yes to God—no matter what. Now raising their fourth a...

Rev. Percy McCray is Director of Faith-Based Programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. He is an ordained pastor and Founder of Our Journey of Hope Ministries, training literally thousands of workers in the caretaking of cancer patients. Rev. McCray's work is faith and Bible based, bringing God, whenever possible, into people's struggles with cancer. You'll hear about his 26 y...

Do you think you've had a rollercoaster ride in life? Then you'll identify with the spiritual journey of today's guest, Scott McCausey. Scott is a professional chemist who has extensive experience in Christian podcasting, as well as the practical ins and outs of adoption and respite caregiving. Scott has been a big part of Theology Mix since the early days. Scott has led a unique li...

In today's episode we speak with Tri Robinson, pastor, church planter, Bible smuggler, Idaho cowboy, and strong advocate for caring for all of God's creation. Tri questions why the Christian church has largely turned away from the task of loving and caring for God's created order. In fact, it has been his great concern for the environment that has attracted many from the secular wor...

Carol Howell is the author of the remarkable book Let's Talk Dementia and has spent years studying the brain — how it is affected by Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, how to slow the progress of these diseases, and even how to avoid them altogether. She has also written Momma Is Confused and So Am I , which discusses the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. She also hosts th...

Jill Richardson believes in community, in interactive preaching, and in creating fresh ways of reaching the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus. Jill was awarded a B.A. from Washington University, an M.Div. from Bethel Seminary, and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry at Gordon Conwell Seminary. Her research is in the area of Church Leadership in a changing context. She is the Past...