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

Churches are made up of imperfect people. There are times when someone may find themselves in a toxic environment. When do you know it’s time to leave? https://natalierunion.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Part of Natalie Runion’s story is that she had a platform to share her gift of leading worship only to have the opportunity removed. For anyone who has experienced this- it can be earth-shattering, especially if we have put our identity in a calling. https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about adverti...

This series originally aired in Spring of 2023. This is a look back at this series. As we continue our series with Natalie Runion, today we discuss what church hurt is and isn’t.  https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Today we are relaunching one of our favorite series in recent years. This was the first series we did with author, pastor, worship leader Natalie Runion. She joins Bernie Dake for this 6-week series and in this episode, we start by learning more about Natalie and her background. Throughout this series Natalie and Bernie will be discussing Church hurt- and encouraging those who have been there not...

Happy New Year! From all of us at Words of Life we pray that God uses 2025 to reveal Himself to you in new and powerful ways. Thank you for listening and may God bless you! In this episode we take a look back at some of our favorite episodes from 2024. Click the title of each series name to hear the full episode. "Praying through the pain"- an Easter series about prayer in the midst of trials. "Di...

In our final episode with worship leader April Christina Farmer, we learn more about her current ministry and what lies ahead for 2025. To learn more about April and her ministry visit  https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christina/id582419934 Learn more about the show at  https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife And le...

In this episode, worship leader and pastor April Christina Farmer and Bernie discuss how they know God will use the tiniest opportunity to do something incredible in their lives. To learn more about April and her ministry visit  https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christina/id582419934 Learn more about the show at  https://sa...

We are once again joined by worship leader and pastor, April Christina Farmer. In this episode April and Bernie share some recent struggles they have both faced and discuss how they know God remains faithful. To learn more about April and her ministry visit  https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christina/id582419934 Learn more...

In our second episode with worship leader and pastor April Christina Farmer, we hear more of her story and how her father was always a walking example of living out your faith. Who in your life has modeled this type of faith for you? To learn more about April and her ministry visit  https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christi...

This Christmas, we are joined by worship leader, pastor, speaker, April Christina Farmer. She and Bernie discuss her testimony through the lens of gratitude. From starting out as a single parent to a very scary illness, April's journey is such an encouragement and testimony to the grace of God. To learn more about April and her ministry visit  https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April'...

In this final episode, the group shares their own testimony about how missions trips have shaped their lives. We often go on a mission trip ready to change the world but we often find that the most change happens in our hearts. If you're interested in learning more about Salvation Army missions trips visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to find your nearest Salvation Army location. And to l...

Short term missions can be incredibly powerful and helpful. But if done poorly or with the wrong intent can possibly have negative effects on the community we are serving. In this episode the group discusses, from experience, what they’ve learned from short-term missions. If you're interested in learning more about Salvation Army missions trips visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to find y...

If a church body is going to make an impact in the world around them, they need to stay in a mission mindset. How do we, from leadership, help create an atmosphere of mission-mindedness. And, what does that church look like in practice? If you're interested in learning more about Salvation Army missions trips visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to find your nearest Salvation Army location....

We start off this episode’s conversation by asking if all believers are called to be missionaries. Can you be a missionary in your own backyard? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

In our second episode in our series about missions we zoom in on how The Salvation Army goes about mission work. Learn more about the work of The Army around the world at https://www.sawso.org/ and https://salvationarmy.org/     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Today we launch a 6-week series on missions. We are joined by Major Sandra Pawar, Jessy Fagerstrom, and Jon Avery. In this first episode we discuss what missions are, their purpose, and why as believers we should be invested in mission work. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

This week we continue to hear from another group who attended The Salvation Army Salvationist Service Corps or SSC. This is a mission trip opportunities for young adults to do ministry in a new place while absorbing and embracing a new culture.   Learn more at https://www.youthdownsouth.org/young-adults Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities a...

For the next two weeks we will hear from two groups who attended The Salvation Army Salvationist Service Corps or SSC. This is a mission trip opportunities for young adults to do ministry in a new place while absorbing and embracing a new culture. Learn more at https://www.youthdownsouth.org/young-adults   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunitie...

As summer came to an end we had the chance to hear from kids and young adults who attended Salvation Army camps this past summer. We heard what camp meant to them and we got an inside look at what happens at summer camp. If you would like to learn more about Salvation Army camps visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertis...

As many of our kids begin a new school year- we wanted to pause and offer a mental health check-in with your kids. A new year can mean a new level of stress for many. So, to offer some advice and insight we are joined by licensed therapist, David Gray. For a list of resources mentioned by David visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com...

As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year. We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW. David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.   For more info...

Thank you so much for listening to Words of Life! We have some exciting news to share! Beginning this September we’re joining Salem Media Group’s Christian podcast network, LifeAudio.   LifeAudio is home to top charting, Christian podcasts and they’re proud to bring entertaining, life-changing, and family-friendly podcasts for the engaged, evangelical Christian audience.   This partnership in mini...

We have an exciting announcement this week! Words of Life and our other Soundcast shows are partnering Salem Media Group's LifeAudio podcast network. To hear about what this partnership means for this ministry and to hear about Salem Media's and Life Audio's mission and purpose we are joined by Kathleen Bensi and Tommy Lynch. https://www.lifeaudio.com/ https://salemmedia.com/   Discover more Chris...

As we conclude this series we want to thank our guests Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury, Lt. Colonel Ken Luyk, and Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

As we begin to close this series the panel discusses a question that always comes up during a discussion like this. Can I lose my salvation? https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .