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Join us as Dr. Sam Storms challenges conventional perceptions of worship, encouraging us to approach God with a heart ready to receive all His goodness as we find our delight and satisfaction in God's love. Listen as he offers compelling biblical examples to demonstrate how worship can lead to a profound experience of freedom and joy as you better understand the demon-defeating, heart-healing power of praise and the contrast between new covenant and old covenant worship.
We start the hour by checking out some headlines of the day before talking with Karen Covell on very specific ways we can pray for those whom God has called into the world of entertainment. Learn how to become a part of a global movement that prays for the largest group of influencers in the world. Then, New York Times bestselling author Donna VanLiere will join us to help recover the true meaning of the Christmas season as presented in the Bible. Gain uplifting, life-changing, and personal insights about what Jesus’ birth means for you today and always. Experience renewed hope and discover how this story can bring more peace and joy into your home at Christmas and beyond!
Dr. Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas at Dallas) is the founder of Enjoying God Ministries. He has spent more than four decades in ministry as a pastor, and professor. He was previously a visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College from 2000 to 2004. Sam serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition, and is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society. Most recently Sam founded and serves as Executive Director for Convergence Church Network. Sam is also a prolific author of such books as The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts, The Singing God: Feel the passion God has for you...just the way you are, Tough Topics 1: Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions, Tough Topics 2: Biblical answers to 25 challenging questions.
As Founding Director of Hollywood Prayer Network, Karen speaks and teaches around the country on how people of faith can pray for the people in the entertainment industry. She is also a published co-author of two books: How to Talk About Jesus Without Freaking Out and The Day I Met God. Aside from her leadership at HPN, Karen is Co-Founder and Producer for JC Productions, an independent TV and music production company. She has had extensive experience producing TV specials, documentaries and children's programming. Karen is a member of the Producers Guild of America, a founding member of PREMISE, and a board member of the Biola University Entertainment Task Force. She is a graduate of USC with a BA in Producing.
Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, with six novels turned into made-for-TV movies, including The Christmas Shoes. Her films The Christmas Secret and The Christmas Note, when aired, were among the highest-rated in the history of the Hallmark channel. A passionate speaker and teacher, Donna loves sharing the blessings of Scripture with a world in search of hope.
Janet Parshall has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over three decades. Her passion is to "equip the saints" through intelligent conversation based on biblical truth. When she is not behind her microphone, Janet is speaking across the country on issues impacting Christians. She has authored several books. Parshall and her husband, Craig, live in Virginia and have four children and six grandchildren.