Plays On Word Radio

Send us Fan Mail "Can you think of any Bible books you dislike or even hate reading? For many, it's Leviticus. Today, Pastor Dan Shunk continues the discussion about his new book, Loving Leviticus: And Why Most People Hate It ." Leviticus stops feeling random when we read it with Hebrews and let Jesus be the key that unlocks the offerings , the priesthood, and the tabernacle . We tr...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever tried to read Leviticus and found yourself stuck and lost? Well, today we talk with Pastor Dan Shunk about his new book that will absolutely get you unstuck ." We sit down with Pastor Daniel Shunk to talk about his new book, Loving Leviticus and Why Most People Hate It , and why so many readers stall when they reach this part of the Bible. We walk through...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever heard of believers maintaining unity while having theological differences ? Well, believe it or not, we kicked off our 2026 'PETE' season at a Catholic church where we found unity in Christ despite our differences." We kick off the 2026 season with a milestone performance at a Catholic church and talk plainly about why we’ll bring the Word of God...

Send us Fan Mail " Have you considered Job? Job reveals suffering’s purpose through messianic hints: a heavenly witness, an arbiter, and the declaration of a living Redeemer. These themes point to Christ as mediator and kinsman-redeemer , offering hope beyond guilt , accusations , and pain ." Job is usually treated like a book you survive, not a book you savor. We come at it from a diffe...

Send us Fan Mail "Today on Plays On Word Radio , we continue our discussion with our dear brother , pastor , author , and worship leader Harold B. , as we delve into the meaning of true worship ." What if worship isn’t about the song you sing but the choice you make when sin crouches at the door ? We sit down with pastor , author , and worship leader Harold B to reframe worship as obedie...

Send us Fan Mail "What if worship isn’t the song , the stage , or the swell of the chorus —but the quiet , costly “yes” that follows when the music stops? Today, we sit down with artist , author , pastor , and longtime friend Harold B to find out the answer." We trace a lifelong friendship with artist-pastor Harold B to ask a simple question with big stakes: if worship is obedience, what...

Send us Fan Mail “From Babel’s pride to the ark’s single door, Genesis traces a unified thread toward a promised King that converges in Christ .  Question: How do Joseph’s rejection and exaltation deepen your understanding of Christ’s first and second comings ?" A scattered tongue at Babel and a single open door on an ark don’t just make memorable scenes—they chart a path across Scripture tow...

Send us Fan Mail "Are any of you old enough to remember when we used maps before GPS? Today, we plug in the coordinates for the Messiah and explore the Scripture ." We trace the Old Testament’s map to the Messiah , from the garden promise to the ark’s door and Rahab’s scarlet cord , showing how Scripture points to Jesus as the anointed King , Priest and Prophet . We connect prophecy and...

Send us Fan Mail " Are men and women incomplete? Today, we move from Adam to Ruth, showing a marriage design , honoring difference , and Old Testament promises pointing to Jesus , reshaping daily life , faith , and reading Scripture as one redemptive story ." We move from snow stories and regional quirks to Genesis , showing how Adam’s deep sleep , design , and blame point to a larger th...

Send us Fan Mail "Have you ever wrestled with the line between bold faith and careful wisdom ? This conversation invites you to slow down , look up , and let Scripture set the pace . Today on Plays on Word Radio." We trace God’s glory from the shepherds’ night in Luke 2 to the Transfiguration in Matthew 17 , and reflect on choosing wisdom over risk during a winter storm that halted our t...

Send us Fan Mail "We face unanswered prayer through sadness and loss , searching Scripture for resilient comfort  —  Paul’s thorn , resurrection hope , shared grief . Question: When prayers end in "no", how does God’s grace sustain faith? " We share a hard week with our Plays On Word family: praying for baby Samuel , grieving with James and Sara , and holding to the comfort God...

Send us Fan Mail "Imagine if your name meant “God is with us!” This is the meaning of our dear Brother Emmanuel Agyemfra ' s name. We visited with him on our last Christmas Joe Tour . Listen in!" We sit down with Pastor Emmanuel to trace a faith journey from a Ghanaian living room church to Korean seminaries to New Jersey congregations , and we cast a vision for bringing Plays on Wo...

Send us Fan Mail "Today we look back on our time with our dear brother Vinnie Whitehead . His life touched multitudes of people for eternity . He is now in glory with his Lord, and we look forward to seeing him again." A good life leaves footprints you can follow in the dark. We remember Arthur “Vinnie” Whitehead — coach, teacher, elder, and friend—and trace the quiet choices that turned...

Send us Fan Mail "How can seeing Jesus as rescue , not restriction , reshape your faith this coming year? Today we kick off season four with global gratitude , gospel clarity , stories from the road, and practical discipleship , urging renewed joy and courage ." Season four launches with gratitude , a global roll cal l, and a clear gospel reset for the new year . We share stories from to...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, we are going to share what we affectionately call ' CHRISTMAS JOE '. This is a recent performance from our 2025 tour . Merry Christmas Y'All!" We share Joseph’s first-person journey from shock to trust on the night the shepherds arrive, weaving Isaiah , Micah , Ruth , and Boaz into the birth that fulfills ancient hope . A carpenter’s resolve turns...

Send us Fan Mail "Today we continue our Spirit Filled conversation with our dear brother and sister Orlando & Gloria Burgos . Two people who the Lord used to greatly influence us for the Lord and even make Plays on Word Possible! " A single sentence can rattle a life. When a friend calmly said, “Believe what you want; I’m at peace with Christ,” it set off a time bomb that exposed our...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, on Plays On Word Radio , we are visiting with our dear dear brother and sister in Christ, Orlando and Gloria Burgos ." Two friends revisit the long road from jealousy and fear to peace and purpose , tracing how a rainy night , a persistent invitation , and Psalm 103 sparked a lasting change . We weigh family tension , the war between flesh and spirit , and why tr...

Send us Fan Mail "Today, we get urgent updates from Haiti along with requests for prayer leading into this Christmas season: How does Emmanuel’s promise of “God with us” shape the way we pray amid real-world fear and crisis?" We rally prayer for Haiti’s spiraling crisis , name missionaries on the ground , and intercede together . We trace Emmanuel through Matthew, unpack Jesus’ “I am” cl...

Send us Fan Mail "What if gratitude isn’t a feeling but a strategy for the soul ? Today, we revisit with three unforgettable stories —a Haitian missionary , a Brooklyn pastoral couple , and a former NFL quarterback who all learned about God’s grace — and their callings ." A gratitude-soaked best-of brings testimonies from a Haitian missionary , a Brooklyn pastoral couple , and an NFL qua...

Send us Fan Mail " Gratitude deepens from polite thanks to worship rooted in God’s saving work , seen in Joseph’s mercy and Philip’s desert encounter . How does recognizing God’s providence reshape your response to both open and closed doors?" We trace how everyday gratitude grows into worship , moving from holiday traditions to Scripture’s deeper call to praise . Joseph’s famine rescue...

Send us Fan Mail "Do you think the term “ Pass the Buck ” is negative? Passing the buck to God isn’t evasion — it’s alignment . Today we'll look at this." We trace Paul’s journey from Stephen’s stoning to Damascus , and the quiet courage of Ananias who walked toward danger and found a brother. We share tour updates , creative hurdles , and why passing the buck to God frees our words...

Send us Fan Mail "What happens when a logistics exec surrenders his plans and lets God redirect the entire playbook? Pastor Don Schwing continues with us for a conversation about how leadership , faith , and kindness can transform a whole community ." A ground-level story of faith , logistics , and community impact : how a below-market building , creative member lending , and township fa...

Send us Fan Mail "What happens when a pastor bets on a story —and a storyteller — he’s never seen ? That simple 'yes' shaped a rich conversation about risk , trust , and how creative ministry can reignite a love for Scripture ." We trace Pastor Don Schwing’s journey from ritual to relationship , the power of storytelling to wake up a church , and the surprising ways God guides...

Send us Fan Mail "What if your health story could change the way your church lives , serves , & worships ? Pastor Steve Reynolds continues with us to unpack how a hard stop on exercise , years of eating like an athlete , & a brush with serious disease turned into a faithful return to movement , a 130-pound weight loss , & a practical framework built from Scripture ." Pastor S...

Send us Fan Mail "What happens when theater brings living Scripture for a room that spans toddlers to octogenarians ? Today, we sit down with Pastor Steve Reynolds of Capital Baptist & find out."  A boy named Zadok hands over his loaves and fish , a row of 7 kids leans forward , & a sanctuary stays rapt for two hours —this is the kind of night we live for! We invited Pastor Steve...