Wake Up the Lions!

Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.  She has earned a Certificate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  She is a U.S. Army Veteran and has worked in the mental health field for over 17 years.  She owns her own private practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas called HopeLife Coun...

Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development. Ahmard provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.  In 2011,...

Meet Steve Rotermund, an inspiring author, speaker, and a vibrant tapestry of life experiences! As a devoted father of seven, Steve's journey has been marked by the peaks and valleys of love and faith—showcasing the power of resilience and transformation.  His first book titled: God’s Imperfect- Is Perfect, readers embark on a heartfelt journey that explores the complexities of inheriting a l...

Mark Greaves, founder of the Tithe Foundatiuon and also Tithe Lending joins us today.  His faith based, community building approach to business and civic leadership is groundbreaking and inspiring.  In addition, he is the author of the book "Firm Foundations: A Functional Guide to Building Effective Teams in the Modern Workplace.  His work is meaningful and devoted, and the spiritual warfare...

Author James Brown joins us today.  Inspired by his faith and his desire to bring his belief in the proof of God to others, James has written the incredible book, "Three Proofs of God."  I recommend it highly if you are interested in exploring this aspect of faith, and the undeniable proof thereof.  This is the story of how this book came to be... listen now.  The Lions of God have been...

Jai is the visionary founder of Eden’s Conflict LLC and the creative mind behind the Eden’s Conflict card game. Originally started as a side project in the fall of 2016, Eden’s Conflict has evolved into his full-time project. With the mission to inspire a generation to take charge of their lives through the skills and abilities provided in God’s word.   Eden’s Conflict extends beyond pure entertai...

Sharon Collins never wanted to be an author or artist, but in 2018 God called her write devotionals and pair them with abstract art. As a result,  her first book "Becoming His Masterpiece" was published in 2020. A Reflect and Pray edition came out in 2022.  Her third book in the Becoming His Masterpiece series is scheduled for this fall. Sharon loves to share her improbable journey with...

Allen C. Paul, in his own words:  "As a musician, creative coach, author and podcaster, I strive to help creatives in all walks of life to harness the essential tools to impact the world while living in harmony, abundance and in line with timeless principles.  I've built multiple brands and creative platforms, written 4 books and resources, and run a successful faith-centered creative pl...

Jennifer Bosma is enthusiastic about life and embraces the joy in each day. She has been married for 36 years and has three grown daughters and granddaughters. She loves sharing Jesus with women and children across the world through her three Children's Books, and her Front Parking Spot Podcast, which is ranked in the top 100 of Christian podcasts for Moms and families. Jennifer serves in wom...

In his own words:  "My name is Matthew Jandernoa and I am a husband and father of 2. In 2024 I founded Steadfast Life, LLC to help others become more human and live the abundant life Jesus Christ promises. When we stop being fully human, we stop cultivating saints. My vision is to make virtue human again in the Church so that we follow our mission of being a light on the hill and effectively...

Jackie Pelegrin is an instructional designer, author, college professor, and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in higher education and instructional design. She hosts "Designing with Love," a weekly podcast that shares practical strategies, tools, and stories to help educators and professionals create engaging and effective learning experiences. Jackie is the author of t...

Lara Silverman is a bestselling Christian author, lawyer, jazz singer, and comedic actress. She holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in both Economics and Political Science from UC Berkeley, where she was one of six finalists for the University Medal, Berkeley’s highest academic distinction. Before falling seriously ill in 2018, Lara worked for two federal judges and practiced high sta...

Our guest today is Reginald (Call me Reggie) Hicks, founder of the Non-Profit Ministry, "My Brother's Keeper."  Reginald Hicks is a 53-year-old business owner whose life is a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and purpose. At 19, he was sentenced to 80 years in prison for murder, with a judge declaring he would never be released. While incarcerated, Reggie earned an associate...

D’wayne J. Louard is an author, prophetic teacher, and founder of Grow Beyond Sunday and the Immersed in Prayer Global Community. His mission is to end spiritual malnutrition by equipping believers to build a lifestyle of prayer, authority, and intimacy with God. He is the author of 21 Days with the Holy Spirit, Divinely Wired, and 10 Bible Stories You Weren’t Taught in Sunday School and has helpe...

Emancipated at 15, mother of 6, covered in tattoos, wife and homeschooler... as well as podcaster, marketer, mentor and author.  There is very little that this incredible woman can't do, or hasn't done.  But when she makes up her mind to accomplish something... look out!  Her "Listen B*tch" series of books has become extremely well known and has been an Amazon best seller in th...

Today’s guest is Lalonna West; an award-winning educational leader, speaker, and author of the powerful new book Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery.  After walking away from a 25-year marriage, Lalonna found the courage to rebuild her life through faith, self-love, and resilience. She’s now on a mission to inspire women everywhere to turn pain into purpose, rec...

Cathy Colver Garland co-authored Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ with her father, Dr. Randy Colver. She writes Gracefull Musings, a blog providing women a moment of rest and challenge before those little fingers appear under the bathroom door. A former Vice-President of a software company, she currently consults with institutions and companies on growth strategies. She also men...

Dr. Laurette Willis, CBT, is a cognitive-behavioral therapist, international speaker, and founder of several global ministries including the Faith-Fueled Transformation Movement, W3: The Weightloss Without Willpower sisterhood, and PraiseMoves®, the Christian Alternative to Yoga.  She equips Christian women to experience whole-person transformation—spirit, soul, and body—through Renewing the Mind...

From being left in an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, at just three days old to being adopted by an American family 16 months later, Pat Welsh has been on a lifelong journey to become a Warrior, Servant, and Leader.  Pat's journey has led him to a remarkable 40+ year career as a lawyer, police executive, nationally recognized speaker, and criminal justice trainer. Along the way, he has learned...

Katie Sampias is a wife, mother, and author. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, and has loved writing since she was a little girl. She even won a trip to Vanuatu when she was 12 for her submissions to the local paper. She has always dreamed of writing a book. Her debut book, Her Story of Jesus, is a series of historical fiction stories based on the Gospels from women's points of view. This boo...

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.  He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Te...

Kari's heart beats for serving the Lord and sharing the authentic highs and lows of her faith journey. Her profound desire to contribute to international missions has led her to play a pivotal role in developing a Christian school in Senegal, West Africa. This calling has further expanded to include serving on the Board of Directors for GO on the Mission, a non-profit organization dedicated t...

Heather Wilson and her family watched fundraising platforms become corrupt before their very eyes.  Campaigns that were intended to help right wing or religious causes were getting hijacked, seized, taken... because of politics and partisan warfare. They decided to do something about it. They decided to create a place to fundraise that was truly free from censorship and control by the wrong people...

Dr. Michael Jaquith is a Ph. D. Chemist who left the corporate world and now helps men everywhere discover how to get more of what they want and live the promise of abundant life. By combining analytical science, psychology, and the time honored teachings of the Faith, Michael helps men who feel stuck, confused, and powerless to unlock those chains and find what they really want. Michael is marrie...

Dr. Amanda McNeil helps people find hope in the darkest of seasons. She is an author and licensed pastoral counselor from Orlando, Florida. Her specialties include leadership coaching, premarital counseling, and grief counseling. Her latest book, "Overcoming the Overcast" became the #1 New Release on Amazon for those looking to navigate their grief journey honestly and with hope. Her Web...