Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

Spiritual warfare. That’s the biggest battle within our thought-life, right? In this episode Mike Harris shares a powerful story and discusses what the church looks like without grace; preaching heaven without hell and preaching salvation without Christ.   Series: PATHWAYS https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising...

Mike Harris uses this episode as a “check-in” when it comes to our Christian worldview. Many Christians have a worldview that has been formed by what the world tells them it should be rather than scripture. Mike asks several questions to see if our worldviews still align with scripture.   Series: PATHWAYS https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio....

Spiritually speaking, what is different about the mind vs the heart? How can the mind be used to protect the heart? In this episode Mike Harris discusses our thought life in terms of what we say about ourselves TO ourselves. If we’re honest, many of us are pretty mean to ourselves in our internal dialog. How can we change that?   Series: PATHWAYS https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Disc...

In the garden, in Genesis, Adam and Eve are tempted to eat of the tree God told them not to because they wanted to think like God (per the advice of the serpent). How can our thoughts align with God again? Series: PATHWAYS https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

As we begin this series, Major Mike Harris studies where scripture discusses thought-life. He then dives into what we now call the Wesleyan quadrilateral- which is the thought that our theologies are shaped by 4 pillars.   Series: PATHWAYS   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/...

Hi, for The Salvation Army, this is Cheryl Gilliam. Join us on Words of Life beginning October 17th as we begin a 7-week series with Salvation Army Officer, Major Mike Harris. He’ll be joining us to discuss our Christian thought-life. From topics like self-talk and choices to apologetics, Mike will be sharing why our thoughts are so important and shape our worldview.   Series: PATHWAYS https://sal...

In this special bonus episode, we share a conversation we had with Salvation Army Officer, Chris Pachik. Chris shares his powerful testimony of how God brought him to a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center that changed his life in a way he could have never imagined.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In our final episode of Crafted we are joined by Bethany Farrel. She is the Creative Arts Director for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory. Rather than focus on one artform, in this conversation, she shares the importance to live a creative life and allow God to move your heart in seasons; using art to express our joys, pain and love for our Heavenly Father. https://salvationarmysoundcast.or...

Today we are joined by dancers, Ed and Ashley Escobar. This power couple for Christ take part in large performances all over the country and teach dance to young adults at Salvation Army Youth camps. They both share their story of how they fell in love with the craft as well as what God has taught them through this artform. Don’t miss the video version of this interview as they also performed a be...

In this episode we were invited into the home of our friends, Majors David and Susie Erickson. They have a passion for baking and bring hospitality to an artform. During this conversation we talk about the crafts and gifts God has given us for the purpose of serving and welcoming others. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire ab...

In this episode we are joined by published author, Major Stephen Kelly. He shares with us how important it is to always have a creative outlet. For Stephen, writing is one of his passions. He also shares the summary of two of his books and how they came to be. He uses fictional stories to share Biblical truths in a unique way. Click here to purchase his books https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wor...

In our third episode of this series, CRAFTED, we are joined by filmmaker, Jon Avery. He shares his story of finding his passion for film and talks about some of his favorite projects. He loves how film can simply be used to tell someone’s story and evoke empathy through the medium. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about ad...

As Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army is prepared to meet immediate needs of food, clothing, clean-up kits, and emotional and spiritual care. Emergency Disaster Services Director of The Salvation Army’s Southern Territory, Jeff Jellets said, “We are positioned to provide immediate assistance to those in the path of the storm and have access...

In this episode we are joined by painter and calligrapher, Flo Knox. We learn about how she fell in love with painting and walks us through how she uses calligraphy in her morning devotions. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Today we launch a new series called CRAFTED. Throughout this series we will be speaking with different artists of various mediums and learning about their passion and how they use their art as an act of worship. In this first episode we are joined by Nick Simmons-Smith. He is a musician, performer, and composer with The Salvation army. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife   Discover more...

In this episode we were joined by Salvation Army officers, Captains Cheryl and Nesan Kistan. They sat down with Major Jerry Friday for a round table discussion on missions and so much more. The Kistans are corps officers in Tustin Ranch, California. But Nesan also serves as Chair of the National Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Commission for The Salvation Army as well. These two had some powerful...

As we near the end of our series on missions, we are joined by Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart. A question every missionary needs to ask at some point is, “What are the risks?” God did not call us to safety but to be His hands and feet all over the world. How do we weigh the risks and reward?   Series: SENT https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifea...

In this episode, Lt. Colonel Karol Seiler is joined by former Young Adult and Mission Deployment Coordinator, Jovanie Smith. In this conversation, these two discuss the benefits and possible pitfalls of short-term missions.   Series: SENT https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/con...

Continuing the topic from last week, in this episode we ask the same question- but how do we do this from leading worship and the arts? In this round-table discussion, Bernie Dake is joined by Josh Powell (transMission) and Ronnie Murchison.   Series: SENT http://www.ussmusicandarts.org/transmission https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ronnie-murchison/1060215087 https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wo...

In this episode, we are joined by retired Salvation Army officers, Majors Larry and Evelyn Repass. They joined us to discuss how we go about encouraging mission-mindedness from our preaching. If we are “building them up to send them out”- are we worried about filling seats? What is our responsibilities as church leadership to encourage a mission-minded congregation?   Series: SENT https://salvatio...

The Salvation Army is now at work in over 130 countries around the world. In this episode we are joined by Salvation Army officers Majors Bobby and Anne Westmoreland to discuss some of the ways The SA begins work in a new country or community. They also share some of the invaluable lessons they’ve learned from their experiences as missionaries.   Series: SENT https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wor...

As we began developing this series, a question that came up early on was, “Is everyone a missionary?” The question was, is being a “missionary”, a spiritual calling like preaching or teaching- or are we as Christians ALL missionaries? In this episode, Bernie, Cheryl and Karol unpack this question. Series: SENT https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifea...

As we begin this series, Bernie and Cheryl are joined by Lt. Colonel Karol Seiler. In her current role, she supports overseas missionaries all over the world. In this first episode, these three discuss a global view of Salvation Army Mission work worldwide.   Series: SENT   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertisin...

Beginning June 27th, Words of Life is launching a series on Missions. Throughout this series, we'll be speaking with Salvation Army officers and missionaries about how the Salvation Army goes about missions, some of the pitfalls and blessings of short term missions, preaching mission-mindedness and more. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio...

In this final episode of Skeptics Welcome, Captain Ken Argot addresses the questions surrounding the end of days. From what took place in AD 70 to whether you’re a post millennialist or pre, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.   Series: SKEPTICS WELCOME https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunitie...