Podcast

This week*, Jason interviews Joe Davis, a featured artist on the upcoming Restore and Embrace Tour. You'll hear about his personal journey of overcoming disease, with all of its adversity ultimately leading to the development of his gift of writing & expression.

Later in this series, they discuss the divisive outcome of the recent George Zimmerman case as well as the "media narrative" that may not even be true. Jason & Joe ponder how we can turn all of our complaining, arguing, and fighting to words of life, hope, and love. You'll even hear "I Am," one of Joe's poems. Be encouraged to pursue your dream as you listen today.

"I dream of a world without poverty, prejudice, and pain; a world where everyday people champion truth and justice with word and deed. In a dying world of disharmony and despair, I dream of the resurrection of hope. Simply, I dream of a better world." - Joe Davis

*Recorded on July 15.

This week*, Jason interviews Joe Davis, a featured artist on the upcoming Restore and Embrace Tour. You'll hear about his personal journey of overcoming disease, with all of its adversity ultimately leading to the development of his gift of writing & expression.

Later in this series, they discuss the divisive outcome of the recent George Zimmerman case as well as the "media narrative" that may not even be true. Jason & Joe ponder how we can turn all of our complaining, arguing, and fighting to words of life, hope, and love. You'll even hear "I Am," one of Joe's poems. Be encouraged to pursue your dream as you listen today.

"I dream of a world without poverty, prejudice, and pain; a world where everyday people champion truth and justice with word and deed. In a dying world of disharmony and despair, I dream of the resurrection of hope. Simply, I dream of a better world." - Joe Davis

*Recorded on July 15.

This week, Jason is at the Sonshine Festival hanging out with Tobin, the lead vocalist & guitarist of the celtic punk band, Flatfoot 56. Tobin briefly talks about their new record, “Toil,” as well as their summer tour. Jason & Tobin discuss several things in this series, but most of all, how God remains faithful despite life’s trials. He works by taking everything you’ve done and giving you results you can’t explain, so that only He can get the credit for them. Later on in this series, you'll get a glimpse at understanding the biblical mandate of what true love without an agenda really means. As you listen, you’ll learn how God’s not interested in your comfort, but instead in your character. Our hope is that you'll be encouraged by God's faithfulness regardless of where you are in life.

“But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.”
- Hebrews 10:39

This week, Jason is at the Sonshine Festival hanging out with Tobin, the lead vocalist & guitarist of the celtic punk band, Flatfoot 56. Tobin briefly talks about their new record, “Toil,” as well as their summer tour. Jason & Tobin discuss several things in this series, but most of all, how God remains faithful despite life’s trials. He works by taking everything you’ve done and giving you results you can’t explain, so that only He can get the credit for them. Later on in this series, you'll get a glimpse at understanding the biblical mandate of what true love without an agenda really means. As you listen, you’ll learn how God’s not interested in your comfort, but instead in your character. Our hope is that you'll be encouraged by God's faithfulness regardless of where you are in life.

“But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.”
- Hebrews 10:39

Today, Jason wraps up his time at Spirit Midwest with Dave, the vocalist of "We Are Leo". They talk about what it means to "live for love" and preserving through trials in our lives. Be encouraged by the truths & convictions in these artist interviews this week.

In this series, Jason interviews Bruce Van Natta of Sweet Bread Ministries and author of the book, "Saved By Angels." Bruce was involved in a horrific accident that in the eyes of the medical field should have taken his life. Doctors say that Bruce should have died within 8-10 minutes after the accident. However, Bruce miraculously survived and lives to tell about it today. Be encouraged as you listen to this 3-part podcast.

A personal, daily, intimate, relationship with Jesus is the only thing that can quell our deepest longings, and even more than that, it's the only thing that will get us into heaven for eternity.

- Bruce Van Natta

In this series, Jason interviews Bruce Van Natta of Sweet Bread Ministries and author of the book, "Saved By Angels." Bruce was involved in a horrific accident that in the eyes of the medical field should have taken his life. Doctors say that Bruce should have died within 8-10 minutes after the accident. However, Bruce miraculously survived and lives to tell about it today. Be encouraged as you listen to this 3-part podcast.

A personal, daily, intimate, relationship with Jesus is the only thing that can quell our deepest longings, and even more than that, it's the only thing that will get us into heaven for eternity.

- Bruce Van Natta

Today, Jason & Brent are in Nashville at the NRB convention (National Religious Broadcasters) reminiscing on a message just delivered by Voddie Baucham. Voddie explained how today’s homosexual lifestyle movement is trying to equate itself with the racial segregation of the 1960’s.

Learn what this means as a follower of Christ, how to respond, and how to truly love them.

The next 5 weeks of the “Do Not Keep Silent” podcast will feature interviews from influential Christ followers all around the country. Be sure to tune in and be encouraged each & every Monday & Thursday.

Jason & Brent continue their time in the studio with Stephanie Pauline, a singer & songwriter from Minnesota. Learn about how “5 years in darkness” eventually led Stephanie back to God through the experience of becoming pregnant & giving birth to her son. As you listen to this series, learn how blessing can come out of your life even in spite of the pain.

"I stared in the face of a real live miracle…I had not expected to see the face of God looking back at me."
- Stephanie Pauline

Find more information about Stephanie online at http://www.morethanmusicinc.com/

Jason & Brent continue their time in the studio with Stephanie Pauline, a singer & songwriter from Minnesota. Learn about how “5 years in darkness” eventually led Stephanie back to God through the experience of becoming pregnant & giving birth to her son. As you listen to this series, learn how blessing can come out of your life even in spite of the pain.

"I stared in the face of a real live miracle…I had not expected to see the face of God looking back at me."
- Stephanie Pauline

Find more information about Stephanie online at http://www.morethanmusicinc.com/

Jason & Brent are on the phone with Joe Baker of www.savethestorks.com. Learn about how his ministry "seeks to persuade every abortion-minded mother to choose life and to share with them the good news of Jesus." Using a bus equipped with a state-of-the-art sonogram machine, they are able to intercept abortion-minded mothers at the door of abortion clinics and show them a picture of their baby. Please consider donating to this ministry, as a mere $350 can save a child's (& a mother's) life.

Today, Jason is in the studio with Robert Coletti from Family Life. Hear about how his failing marriage was able to be restored through a Family Life Marriage Conference Getaway he was able to attend with his wife. Learn about the vision of Family Life and stories of struggling couples that have renewed their marriages through this ministry. Our hope is that regardless of whether you are married or engaged to be married, that you would be encouraged in your relationship as you listen to this podcast.


Upcoming "Family Life" events in Ohio:

October 1st-3rd in Columbus
March 4th-6th in Cincinnati
March 18th-20th in Cleveland
Visit www.familylife.com for more information & a full list of events.

In today's podcast, Jason is talking with Pastor Pino from Miami, Florida as he shares his heart for ministry. As you listen to this podcast, be encouraged by Pastor Pino's love for the gospel and passion for making disciples.

If there is anything hidden about our message, it is hidden only to someone who is lost.
- 2 Corinthians 4:3

In this podcast, Jason DeZurik and his sister, Rebecca, discuss what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and show His love to others. They also encourage different generations to learn from one another. Be encouraged to follow Christ out of love instead of obligation as you listen to this podcast.

For further reading, check out 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Samuel 3, and the book of Titus.

In this podcast, Jason interviews Mikey, the lead singer, and Cliff, the bassist from the band 7eventh Time Down. They talk about their band, their relationship with Jesus, and how to live out their faith instead of just mentioning it on stage. 7eventh Time Down is all about following Jesus with our entire lives. You will also learn about "love for the sake of love." It is time to put James 1:22 into action. "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

Jason DeZurik and Shelly Hitz discuss the answers from a self-esteem and beauty quiz from FindYourTrueBeauty.com. A few statements from the quiz that are discussed says things like, "I know that if people saw me before I fixed myself up they wouldn't like me at all." or "I am ashamed with how I look." Find out what people like you, think or feel about questions like these. Shelley and Jason also discuss dating, fashion, relationships and where to find your worth.

Are you struggling with how you look?  Whether it be on the outside or inside this podcast is for you.  Host Jason DeZurik interviews author and national speaker, Shelley Hitz of FindYourTrueBeauty.com.  They discuss struggles she has had as well as practical tips to help you over come any struggles you may have in this area of your life.  A must listen to for all High school and college aged students.