Pastors.
Daily Faith TV is built on long-form conversations with working pastors — the men and women carrying weekly responsibility for a flock. This collection of 46+ episodes spans senior pastors of every size church: Dr. Jerry Grillo (Church 180, Hickory NC), Benny Tate (Rock Springs Church, Milner GA), Travis Johnson (Pathway, Mobile AL), Earl Glisson, Myles Holmes, David Farina, Joe Dobbins, and dozens more. Philip Cameron's interviews are not Q&A pieces — they're peer conversations between people who have spent decades in ministry. You hear how pastors think about endurance, family ministry, calling, the cost of integrity, and the specific moments God spoke to them. If you're searching for sermons, pastor interviews, or first-person accounts of pastoral life, every episode here is conducted with someone currently in the pulpit.
Holy Spirit29mPowered for Purpose: Joel Arwood on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Pastor Joel Arwood of Purpose Church in Sevierville, Tennessee, joins Philip Cameron to unpack one of the most misunderstood gifts in the Christian life — the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from his book "Powered for Purpose," Joel shares how a childhood visit to a small Pentecostal storefront church in Gatlinburg ignited a lifelong hunger for the fullness of God's Spirit. Joel walks through the scriptural foundation for Spirit baptism as a distinct experience from salvation, anchoring his teaching in Acts 2:38-39 — where Peter declares the promise of the Holy Spirit is "for you, your children, and to all that are afar off" — and Acts 19, where Paul asks the Ephesian disciples, "Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?" As Joel explains, "This is not a Pentecostal doctrine. This is a Bible doctrine." He also shares a remarkable story of praying with a woman named Esther in a hospital chapel, who received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues on the spot. Joel closes with a direct invitation for viewers to ask God for this gift right now. To get a free copy of "Powered for Purpose," visit joelarwood.com. Purpose Church is located on Oak Street in Sevierville, Tennessee; their website is purposechurchpf.com.
Pastors29mDarren Schalk on Raising Kids Without Smartphones and Rebuilding Peerless Church
Darren Schalk, pastor of Peerless Church in Cleveland, Tennessee, joins Philip Cameron for a candid and practical conversation about two of the most pressing challenges facing Christian families and congregations today: protecting children from the dangers of smartphones and social media, and trusting God through the impossible work of church revitalization. Darren draws on his own family's experience raising three children without smartphones until high school, sharing the specific boundaries he and his wife Christy set — including a daily screen-free window from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the entire household. "I liken handing a phone to our children and leaving them alone as dropping them off into one of those rental stores, leaving them there for the night with no parental supervision whatsoever," he explains. He also points to a striking cultural shift: where grandparents were once the wisdom-holders of every generation, the digital age has inverted that dynamic and widened the generational gap in ways he calls "a tool of the enemy." Darren also shares the remarkable story of Peerless Church — one of the oldest Pentecostal congregations in existence, founded in 1906 by A.J. Tomlinson. When he stepped in as pastor in November 2023, the sanctuary had been gutted by a flood with no insurance payout and dwindling attendance. By December 2024, the church had completed a $1.1 million facility and owed less than $150,000. Learn more at peerlesschurch.org or visit darrenschalk.com for resources on technology and family.
Hope29mHope in Empty Places: Dr. Charles Weir on Finding God in Life's Darkest Voids
Dr. Charles W. Weir, senior pastor of Gateway Church in Franklin, Tennessee, joins Philip Cameron to unpack the transformative message behind his book "Hope in Empty Places" — a 12-week sermon series that became a life-changing study of how God inhabits every space we assume He has abandoned. Dr. Weir planted Gateway Church 20 years ago at age 42, starting with three trailers in an elementary school gymnasium, and watched God provide an 11-acre property that now sits alongside Ramsey Solutions, K-Love, and In-N-Out Burger's headquarters. At the heart of the conversation is a bold theological claim: "Empty is an illusion — because God came first." Drawing from Genesis 1, Dr. Weir explains that there was no empty before God, meaning any situation that feels void is already filled with His presence. He reframes biblical hope not as a wish or emotion, but as a person — Jesus Christ — arguing, "If hope is a person, I can share it." The episode closes with a moving reflection on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where Dr. Weir reminds viewers that the father never ran his ranch without watching for his son — and that repentance and restoration begin the moment you simply stand up and turn around.
Faith33mEndurance Over Everything: Why Continuing in Faith Unlocks God’s Greater Purpose
Dr. Jerry Grillo, Bishop and pastor of Church 180 in Hickory, North Carolina, joins Philip Cameron to deliver a word that will challenge every believer who is tempted to walk away from what God has called them to do. The conversation centers on a single, powerful truth: endurance is the kingdom qualifier for becoming everything God has destined you to be. Jerry opens with his own raw story — entering Southeastern University on academic probation with a 1.9 GPA and an eighth-grade reading level, failing two semesters in a row, and being counseled by the dean to simply quit. In that moment of desperation, the Holy Spirit spoke clearly: "I didn't bring you here to see if you could pass homiletics and hermeneutics. I brought you here to see if you would quit." That third semester, Jerry made the national dean's list. The battle was never about the test — it was about the continuing. Drawing on Genesis 26 and Isaac's journey through famine to his Rehoboth season, Jerry unpacks how covenant breakthrough demands perseverance through resistance. He introduces the concept of "ANTs — automatic negative thinking" and the bold-prayer principle: "The prayer of faith is not telling God how big your problem is. It's telling your problem how big your God is." For booking or ministry resources, visit drjerrygrillo.com.
Church29mAwakening the Remnant: Why the Local Church Matters in Perilous Times
Pastor Earl Glisson of Anchor of Faith Church in St. Augustine, Florida joins Philip Cameron for a wide-ranging conversation about the urgent necessity of the local church in what both men believe are the last of the last days. Earl opens with a striking warning: "You can talk nonsense to yourself all day and no one's going to correct you — but if you go to church, someone's going to say, 'That's not true.'" That accountability, he argues, is exactly why Hebrews' command to not forsake the assembling of ourselves together (Hebrews 10:25) is more than a suggestion — it is a survival strategy. The discussion moves through AI-generated deception targeting deceased ministers, the parable of the ten virgins and the impossibility of buying Holy Ghost oil on Facebook Marketplace, and the abdication of Christian dominion in culture, education, and family life. Earl draws a direct line from Adam's abdication in the Garden to today's church surrendering the raising of children to school systems and entertainment. He also reflects on the prophetic significance of Matthew 24:14 — the gospel preached to every nation before the end — and shares a sobering personal story about his granddaughter that illustrates the spiritual war targeting the next generation. If you are asking whether the local church still matters, this episode is your answer. Find Anchor of Faith Church on YouTube for archived Sunday services.
Faith29mLegacy of Faith: Honoring Generations and Family Ministry
Pastor David Farina of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania joins Philip Cameron for a deeply personal conversation about the power of generational faith and what it truly means to build a lasting ministry legacy. David, who served alongside his father for all 50 years of his pastoral ministry, shares how honoring the generation before you becomes the foundation for everything that follows: "Honor is the currency of heaven." David opens up about the moment he received the phone call that his father had gone home to be with the Lord — and how, on the very next day, he heard a word in his spirit: "You're going home to acceleration." That acceleration has defined the last two and a half years at Calvary, now in the process of being renamed Victory Christian Church, a bold step of faith reflecting the church's movement from the cross of Calvary to the victory it represents. Philip and David also challenge the American cultural tendency to cut children off from family ministry at 18, making the case that multi-generational ministry — from David's Italian immigrant grandparents through his own nine grandchildren — is not nepotism but faithfulness. If you are a pastor raising your children in the work of the Lord, this episode is for you. Learn more about Calvary Full Gospel Church at calvaryfullgospelchurch.org.
Faith29mEmpowering Faith: Yes, You Can with Pastor Benny Tate
Pastor Benny Tate, senior pastor of Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia for over 36 years, joins Philip Cameron to unpack the bold, scripture-grounded message behind his new book, Yes You Can. Benny opens with a stunning testimony: his wife Barbara was told by the Mayo Clinic she would have eight to ten seizures a day for the rest of her life — yet after Benny surrendered his doubts to God, she has not had a single seizure in over three decades. "What can you do that I can't do?" God asked him — and that question became the foundation of his ministry. Drawing on Ephesians 3:20 and the story of David being overlooked by Jesse, Benny challenges every believer to stop underestimating what God wants to do through ordinary people. "When everybody else saw a shepherd boy, God saw a king," he says. He speaks directly to the 1,700 pastors walking away from ministry every month, urging them to keep pouring — like the widow's oil in 2 Kings 4 — because the supply never runs dry as long as you keep going. Yes You Can is available at mycharismashop.com and on Amazon. Learn more about Pastor Benny Tate and upcoming free leadership resources for pastors at rockspringsonline.com/bennytate.
Courage29mFaith, Courage, and Culture: Miles Holmes on Revival and Responsibility
Myles Holmes, senior pastor of Revive Church in Collinsville, Illinois, joins Philip Cameron for a bold conversation about why Christian pastors must engage the culture — and what happens when they do. Drawing on decades of prophetic insight and cultural commentary, Holmes explains how he became one of the first pastors in America to publicly declare that Donald Trump was a "Cyrus for our generation," and why he wrote his 2016 book, Why American Patriots Must Elect Donald Trump, Make History, Save History. Holmes challenges the passive pulpit head-on: "God's will is rarely done. God's will is only done when God's people do what he wants them to do." He unpacks why the Lord's Prayer itself — "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" — is a mandate for civic involvement, and why a Daniel Webster quote from the 1800s still rings true: "Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens." The conversation covers the spiritual roots of America's founding, the cultural shift Holmes sees accelerating under the current administration, and why pastors who speak boldly tend to see their churches grow rather than shrink. Holmes runs two daily broadcasts on his Facebook page, Battle of the Republic, and can be reached at milesholmes.com. Don't miss this call to courageous, kingdom-minded leadership.
Faith29mUnembarrassed of Jesus: Following Close When Culture Demands Your Silence
Pastor Travis Johnson of Pathway Church in Mobile, Alabama joins Philip Cameron to unpack his new book, Unembarrassed of Jesus: Follow from a Distance, Lose Your Faith — Follow Closely, Change the World. Drawing on 25 years of senior pastoral experience, Travis makes a compelling case that "a moderate, passive Christian faith in 2025 is not going to survive — but bold faith will change the world." At the heart of the conversation is the image of Peter following Jesus "at a distance" on the night of his trial — a posture Travis argues mirrors the drift of the modern church. He illustrates the danger with a vivid personal story: while trying to follow a stranger's truck to a tire shop on I-65, he locked onto the wrong black truck and led himself — and his son — completely astray. "Discernment," he explains, "is not knowing the difference between what is good and what is not good — it's knowing the difference between what is good and what is almost good." Travis also recounts the firestorm that erupted after he prayed publicly at Mobile's city hall, his family receiving death threats and being doxxed — yet refusing to apologize, and watching his church experience record attendance and baptisms as a result. Travis Johnson's book Unembarrassed of Jesus is available for pre-order now; text the word BOOK to 877-856-0444 to receive the first chapter free. If you are a pastor, parent, or believer asking how to stand firm when culture demands silence, this episode is essential viewing.
Faith28mWhen the Enemy Plots, God Plans: Speaking Life and Staying on Purpose
Dr. Jerry Grillo joins Philip Cameron for a powerful conversation built around one of the most clarifying distinctions in spiritual warfare: the difference between God's plan and the enemy's plot. Drawing from Nehemiah 6, Jeremiah 29:11, and Psalms 33:11, Dr. Grillo unpacks how hell never acts — it only reacts. "When God's advancing, hell is reacting," he declares, reminding believers that every plot against their home, ministry, or marriage is simply evidence that God's plan is already in motion. Dr. Grillo traces the power of spoken faith back to creation itself, arguing that language was God's original gift to humanity — and that what we rehearse in our minds will eventually materialize in our lives. He draws a sharp contrast between the church's obsession with platform performance and the transformative power of the secret place, warning that "the platform creates a plot; it's the secret place where you find the plan." From Daniel in the lion's den to Shadrach in the furnace, Dr. Grillo anchors the message in Scripture: God's plan was settled before time began, and hell cannot unsay what God has already spoken. If you're a pastor or believer navigating confusion, division, or spiritual attack, this episode will reorient you to the unshakeable plan of God. Visit drjerrygrilllo.com to connect with Dr. Grillo for mentorship and ministry.
Prophetic34mFrom Prophetic Promise to Twin Campuses: God’s Timing Brings Double Increase
Pastor Robbie Mathis of Freedom Tabernacle joins Philip Cameron to share one of the most remarkable church-growth stories of the year — how a single prophetic word from his wife Jill ignited the launch of two new church campuses exactly nine months later. At the close of 2024, Jill took the microphone and declared that the congregation should enter the new year "expecting" — a word that carried a double meaning, like a woman who is pregnant and anticipating new life. What neither of them realized was that God was already orchestrating a twin birth. Robbie recounts how, within just five days in July 2025, God supernaturally opened doors for two campuses — one in Dahlonega, Georgia, and one in Ball Ground, Georgia — without long-term debt or costly leases. "God just laid these campuses in our lap," Robbie says. The campus pastors in Ball Ground had even relocated to a home just seven minutes from the new meeting location, a detail God had quietly arranged months in advance. As Freedom Tabernacle celebrates its 25th anniversary, Robbie and Philip offer a timely word to pastors and leaders who feel stuck: "We're in a season of acceleration." If you've been carrying a promise that seems delayed, this conversation will rebuild your expectation and faith.
Pastors37mHome Grown Faith – Growing Where You’re Planted
Pastor Johnny Moore of Family Worship Center in Cairo, Georgia joins Philip Cameron to share the story behind his book Homegrown — a transparent, practical guide to planting deep roots and building a thriving church in a small rural community. Johnny planted Family Worship Center in Cairo in 1994 after years of ministry in Ocala, Florida, and has spent 31 years investing in a town of just 10,000 people — turning down opportunities to move to larger cities because, as he puts it, "God wanted me to stay here for the long haul." Drawing on the farming culture of southwest Georgia, Johnny unpacks five pillars he believes every small-town pastor must master: calling, vision, structure, culture, and influence. He compares church structure to staking a tomato plant — "if you don't, then it'll never bear fruit" — and challenges pastors to see themselves not as weekend meeting-holders but as community influencers. He references Jesus's teaching in Mark 4 that the whole kingdom of God is like a farmer casting seed, reminding leaders that fruitful ministry is a slow, deliberate process. Whether you pastor a congregation of 50 or 500, Homegrown offers hard-won wisdom on growing what you have, where you are. Get the book and additional resources at homegrownpastor.com.
Pastors35mFrom Double-Wide Beginnings to Global Impact: God is Faithful to the Finish
Bishop Jamie Barfield, founding pastor of Palmetto Point Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, joins Philip Cameron for a timely conversation on pastoral faithfulness, the book of Joel, and the church's call to stand firm in the last days. What began as a church plant with eight people inside a double-wide trailer has grown — through 18 years of faithfulness — into a multi-campus congregation of over 2,000, ranked by Outreach Magazine as one of the hundred fastest-growing churches in America. Drawing from Joel 2 and Joel 3, Bishop Barfield unpacks God's promise to restore what the locust has eaten and to pour out His Spirit on all flesh — a word aimed squarely at discouraged pastors. "Go back to why you started this to begin with," he urges. "If you forget your why, then you'll start getting discouraged." He connects Joel's prophecy directly to Acts 2 and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, calling the local church to be "a fountain of truth and hope" flowing into the streets. The conversation also addresses the accelerating signs of the times — digital ID systems, cultural decay, and a rising hunger among young people for authentic faith — and why now is the moment for the church to advance, not retreat. Visit palmettopoint church.com to connect with Bishop Barfield's ministry.
Pastors40mWaiting on God’s Timing: Lessons from a Small-Town Pastor’s Big Revival
Pastor Greg Huguley of Forward Church in Amory, Mississippi, joins Philip Cameron to share hard-won wisdom on calling, patience, and building a thriving local church in a small town. Greg is the author of Dear Young Preacher, a practical guide for ministers navigating the early years of ministry, and his insights are as timely as ever. At the heart of the conversation is the danger of "birthing an Ishmael" — launching a ministry in the flesh before God's timing is right. Greg shares candidly: "You'll have opportunities to birth a ministry in the flesh, or you can wait on the promise." He recounts how closed doors at one church eventually led him to the right congregation in the same town, where Forward Church has now thrived for 14 years with around 600 regular attendees — remarkable for a community of just 6,500 people. Greg and Philip also dig into the importance of building the right staff team, avoiding the comparison trap, and knowing your place under spiritual authority. Dear Young Preacher is available now on Amazon. Learn more about Forward Church at forwardchurchms.com. If you know a young minister, this episode — and Greg's book — is a gift worth passing on.
Faith29mDestiny Decisions – Pastor David Smith on Living Your Purpose
Bishop David Smith, pastor of Oak Park Church in Mobile, Alabama, joins Daily Faith to unpack the life-changing message behind his new book, Destiny Decisions — and why a single choice, made in obedience to God, can redirect the entire course of a life. Drawing on Deuteronomy 30:19 — "the Lord has laid before us life and death; choose life" — David shows how ordinary, often obscure biblical figures made decisions that echoed through history. From Shamgar, who stood alone in his field with an ox goad and slew 600 Philistines, to Elisha burning his plows and slaughtering his oxen to go all in with Elijah, to David quietly tending sheep after his anointing — each story illustrates that "one choice can change everything." David also reflects on the Apostle Paul's Damascus Road encounter and Moses' burning-bush moment, weaving in raw personal stories, including visiting his own brother behind bars and telling him, "The only difference between you and I is Jesus." Destiny Decisions releases September 7th. Order now at destinydecisions.info or find resources at pastordavidsmith.tv. Oak Park Church is at opcmobile.org. This episode is essential listening for anyone standing at a crossroads.
Anchor35mBuilding Fortress Friendships for Perilous Times—Earl Glisson on Covenant Loyalty
Pastor Earl Glisson of Anchor Faith Church in St. Augustine, Florida joins Philip Cameron to unpack the life-changing message behind his new book, Fortress Friend — a deep dive into what it truly means to build covenant-level relationships in an age of social-media superficiality. Glisson argues that most people today have acquaintances masquerading as friends: "Their relationships with others is pretty surface," he observes, noting that even church community has thinned as digital convenience replaces personal presence. Drawing on the David and Jonathan narrative and Proverbs 18:24 — "there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother" — Glisson traces how genuine fortress friendships are defined not by good times but by sacrificial loyalty. He highlights how David's covenant with Jonathan extended beyond Jonathan's death, protecting Jonathan's son Mephibosheth even when political pressure demanded otherwise. That multigenerational faithfulness, Glisson contends, is the true test of a fortress friend. The conversation turns practical for pastors and ministry leaders navigating succession, with Glisson drawing on his own experience at Rhema Bible Training College and the Hagin family's four-generation legacy. Fortress Friend is available now at anchorfaith.com. If you long for relationships that hold when storms hit, this episode is essential listening.
Faith35mOpen the Door of Your Mind: Bishop Paul Zink on Kingdom Faith
Bishop Paul Zink, apostolic leader of New Life Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida, joins Philip Cameron for a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of why believers fall short of their God-given destiny. The core diagnosis? "Most closed doors with God exist in the mind of the people he's trying to speak to." Drawing on John 10:10, Bishop Zink unpacks how the enemy's primary strategy is to steal kingdom thoughts before they can take root — and why the church too often defaults to fear instead of faith. The discussion moves from the story of the twelve spies in the Promised Land to Moses at the burning bush, illustrating how divine moments go unrecognized when our thinking is too small. Bishop Zink — who built Providence School in Jacksonville from nothing into an 1,800-student, $30-million debt-free campus — speaks from hard-won experience about overcoming naysayers, land battles, and every natural obstacle. "Faith requires you to trust and act without understanding," he declares, challenging pastors and leaders to stop managing church business and start leading kingdom business. The episode closes with a powerful call for ministers to intentionally create atmospheres of faith where the Holy Spirit is welcome to move. If you are a pastor, church leader, or believer wrestling with a vision that feels too big, this conversation will stretch your thinking and ignite your faith.
Church35mBuilding a Gospel-Driven Community: Pastor Eric Camp on Church, Culture, and Calling
Pastor Eric Camp of Collective Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation about the state of the modern church and what it truly means to follow Jesus. Drawing from his years of ministry on the Gulf Coast — including navigating Hurricane Katrina, which providentially became the funding catalyst for planting Collective Church — Eric brings hard-won wisdom about trusting God through crisis and allowing him to work in ways we cannot see. The heart of the conversation is a clarion call for authentic discipleship over cultural Christianity. Eric warns that "we're seeing a lack of becoming disciples" and that too many churches are leading people to say a prayer without genuine repentance. Referencing 1 John, he challenges believers to ask whether their lives actually look like Jesus lived. He and Philip discuss the dangerous rise of spiritual deception, the blurring of biblical conviction, and why Eric's congregation deliberately uses the term "Christ follower" rather than "Christian" to anchor identity in the Gospels. Despite the sobering diagnosis, both men point to genuine hope: a growing hunger among Gen Z for something real and transparent, a documented surge of young men seeking God, and revival spreading in unexpected places like Iran. Eric's message is a reset — back to the Word, back to repentance, back to full-custody discipleship. Find Collective Church at mycollectivechurch.com.
Giving35mCooperating with Your Destiny: Pastor Ed King on Unlocking God’s Purpose for Your Life
Pastor Ed King of Redemption Church in Knoxville, Tennessee joins Daily Faith to unpack one of the most misunderstood principles in Scripture — that God's blessing is never meant to stop with us. Drawing from Genesis 12, Ed traces the call of Abraham to show that being "blessed to be a blessing" is the foundational economy of the Kingdom: "We're not blessed just so that we can consume it upon ourselves… we're blessed so that we can do good things, so that we can touch a world in need." Ed digs into the Greek root of "doing good" in Acts 10:38, revealing that the word translated good is rooted in philanthropy — meaning Jesus himself was a benefactor who went about seeing needs and answering them. He also unpacks Ephesians 6:8, the principle of seed time and harvest, and the first miracle at Cana as a financial rescue, arguing that money takes the personality of the individual and is a Kingdom tool for change. The conversation builds to a powerful insight from Ed's book Cooperating With Your Destiny: surrendering your life to God's purpose — losing it, in Jesus' words — is the very moment you find it. Discover how to unlock your God-given destiny by visiting RedemptionChurch.com or PowerOfTheWord.com.
Holy Spirit34mCarrying the Flame: Bishop Tim Hill on Revival, Purpose, and the Power of the Word
Bishop Tim Hill, Tennessee Overseer of the Church of God and former General Overseer of the global Church of God, joins Philip Cameron to unpack the vision behind his new book, Advancing Beyond Limits. Drawing from Acts 3, where Peter and John heal a lame man at the Gate Beautiful, Bishop Hill reveals four transformative words that define a Spirit-empowered life: labels, limitations, lift, and leap. "Silver and gold have I none," Bishop Hill reminds us — but Peter didn't stop there. He explains that the Holy Spirit enables believers to "see beyond natural sight, give beyond human resource, and touch beyond reach." The lame man's story, he argues, is a blueprint for every pastor and believer living beneath their God-given potential. When Peter lifted the man "by the right hand," he addressed not symptoms but foundational brokenness — a word Bishop Hill applies directly to churches struggling with unresolved foundational issues today. Bishop Hill also speaks to the paralyzing power of labels, sharing a memorable illustration about a pillow tag and the liberating truth that every redeemed believer carries a new name in Christ. Whether you're a pastor needing fresh vision or a believer ready to leap into purpose, this conversation is your moment. Order Advancing Beyond Limits at timhillministries.com or connect with Bishop Hill at thill@tncog.org.
Restore35mUnshakable Faith: Pastor George Sawyer on Building Strong Believers in a Shifting World
Pastor George Sawyer of Calvary Assembly of God in Tanner, Alabama, joins Philip Cameron to share a remarkable testimony of divine healing and the biblical promise of restoration. After discovering a lump on his neck, George was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma — a blood cancer carried through the lymphatic system — and sent to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for urgent evaluation. What followed stunned his medical team: a full-body PET scan revealed no other cancer, and a bone marrow biopsy came back completely clear. "If you can't find cancer," George told his oncologist, "I think I have stage none." George unpacks the biblical distinction between mere return and true restoration, drawing on the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4, whose son died and was raised — and who later recovered every harvest, every income, and every possession lost during seven years of exile. "Biblical restoration in the hands of God," he explains, "is significantly increased and made better than the original condition." He also speaks directly to pastors discouraged by post-COVID church decline, urging them not to resign or retire but to prepare for restoration. This episode is a faith-building word for anyone facing a health crisis, a season of loss, or a church in recovery. Visit calvaryassembly.org to connect with Pastor George Sawyer's ministry.
Pastors34mLiving on Mission: A Prophetic Conversation with Pastor Chris Bell
Pastor Chris Bell of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation about what it truly means to live on mission — without losing your church, your family, or your soul in the process. Drawing on Acts 1:8, Chris unpacks the vision behind 3 Circle Church's name: reaching Jerusalem first, then Judea and Samaria, then the ends of the earth. "We're not just going to go across the world to reach people for Christ and forget our backyard," he explains, "but we're also not going to focus on our backyard and not care about people across the world." The conversation takes a sharp, practical turn as Chris challenges pastors and leaders to define real success before chasing growth. Growing up on a 200-acre farm, he returns to agricultural language: "I feel like God's given me a field to plow — and I'm going to plow that field." He warns against premature church multiplication, noting that churches risk replicating their own unhealthiness when roots aren't deep. The same principle applies to family: "The greatest tragedy would be to be successful at the wrong thing." Whether you're a pastor, a business leader, or a parent, this episode will sharpen your priorities and call you back to the field God has given you. Find 3 Circle Church online to connect with Chris Bell and his team.
Faith34mLiving on Purpose: Pastor David Camp on Faith, Community, and Calling
Pastor David Camp of West Cobb Church in Marietta, Georgia joins Philip Cameron to share one of the most gripping redemption stories you'll hear — a testimony of faith through loss that refuses to stay buried under tragedy. In 2022, just three months after accepting the call to pastor West Cobb Church, David's wife of 32 years, Angela, died suddenly in a drowning accident at their home. At the same moment, the software company he co-leads in the real estate and mortgage industry lost 75% of its customer base as the market collapsed. Wave after wave of loss — personal, financial, and pastoral — crashed against him simultaneously. Yet David chose to yield. "The God that I knew or thought I knew is far greater than the God I know today," he says. Rather than collapse, he led a grieving congregation through its own season of chaos, and God brought a widow named Beverly into his life. Their blended family — including David's daughters, who were fully on board — became a living picture of redemption. West Cobb Church grew from 180 to nearly 450 weekly attendees between June 2022 and April 2025. If you are walking through compounding loss right now, this conversation is for you. David's story proves that God enlarges us in our distress — and that the storm you're facing will not drown you. Visit West Cobb Church if you're in the Marietta, Georgia area.
Faith34mDon’t Let Doubt Take You Out: Pastor Todd Mullins on Standing Strong in Faith
Pastor Todd Mullins, senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida — one of America's top-10 churches — joins Philip Cameron to unpack the message behind his powerful new book, "Don't Let Doubt Take You Out." Todd opens up about his own unexpected struggle with doubt, sharing that even as someone gifted with faith, he found himself paralyzed by self-doubt when stepping into the senior pastor role his parents had built. Drawing on three key areas where doubt attacks believers — self-doubt, relational doubt, and doubt in the supernatural — Todd delivers a message that is both raw and redemptive. He recounts preaching with John Maxwell and Reinhard Bonnke in the front row, and hearing the Holy Spirit say, "You're right, you're not enough — but I am." He also shares the deeply personal journey of raising his son Jefferson through an autism diagnosis, infertility, and a season of crisis, declaring the word of God over his family until breakthrough came. "Listen to what you know, not to what you fear," became a turning point. "Don't Let Doubt Take You Out" is available at mycharismashop.com and on Amazon. If doubt has been silencing your calling, this conversation is for you.
Holy Spirit28mFresh Oil: Cultivating Intimacy with the Holy Spirit with Pastor Chris Garcia
Pastor Chris Garcia of House of Glory Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas joins Philip Cameron to unpack what it truly means to cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit — and why the presence of God is the only thing that can transform a life, a church, and a generation. Drawing from his new book Fresh Oil: Secrets to Intimacy with the Holy Spirit, Chris traces his journey back to age 12, when he first encountered the tangible presence of God in a Spirit-filled church and heard an inner voice say, "Lift your hands. Just surrender." That moment of yielding, he explains, unleashed "a river of liquid love" that has defined his walk with Christ ever since. Chris and Philip explore how the Western church has become cluttered with programming and 32-second increments, leaving little room for the Holy Spirit to move. Anchoring the conversation in John 15, Chris emphasizes that abiding in Christ — clinging to the vine — is the source of all fruitfulness, faith, and revelation. "Everything you need is found in him," he says. He closes with a challenge to cultivate the secret place, citing Psalm 91 and the example of Peter, whose very shadow healed the sick because he dwelled under the shadow of the Almighty. Order Fresh Oil and learn more about Pastor Chris Garcia's ministry at fathersglory.org.
Faith28mFinding Faith's Roots: Grounded and Growing in God's Word
Pastor Tony McAfee of Covenant Life Church in Clinton, Tennessee joins Philip Cameron to sound the alarm on one of the most urgent crises facing the modern church: the collapse of biblical literacy and doctrinal grounding. Drawing on research from George Barna, McAfee reveals that only 6% of Americans hold a biblical worldview — meaning 94% are spiritually adrift, picking and choosing beliefs from a spiritual buffet rather than standing on Scripture. "What we've created is a church that is real wide, but very shallow," McAfee warns, describing congregations blown about by every wind of doctrine. The conversation centers on McAfee's new book, Grounded and Growing, a hands-on discipleship resource designed to drive believers into the deep roots of sound doctrine. Using the vivid image of a lone Highland tree whose roots plunge a hundred feet into the earth while its leaves are stripped bare by the wind, McAfee illustrates why depth — not breadth — is the only thing that sustains faith through life's storms. The book is already trending in Amazon's top 10 under educational discipleship titles just two weeks after release. Pastors, youth leaders, and small-group facilitators will find Grounded and Growing an ideal curriculum. Order it on Amazon or join the live Wednesday-night teaching at cllife — Eastern time 6:30 PM. This episode is essential viewing for anyone serious about biblical discipleship.
Prophetic28mPastor James Coffey: Seeking God’s Vision & Restoring Faith
Pastor James Coffey, lead pastor of The Harbor Church in Lafayette, Tennessee, joins Philip Cameron in the studio to unpack the prophetic word God gave him for the new year — and it carries a message for every believer who feels like they've lost ground. Drawing from 1 Samuel 30, James traces David's devastating moment at Ziklag — a name that literally means "the place of being pressed down" — and shows how David's story mirrors the spiritual condition of many families, churches, and ministries today. James reveals that God gave him three words heading into the new year: pursue, advance, and expand. "If you will pursue my presence and advance my kingdom, I will expand your borders," the Holy Spirit told him. He unpacks how David had been fighting battles he was never called to fight, settling in a place of suppression, until the Amalekites — whose name means "vision of doubt" and "the severed eye" — stole everything. Yet when David inquired of the Lord, God didn't just answer yes or no. He gave a promise: "Pursue — you shall surely overtake them, and without fail, recover all." This episode is a timely prophetic word for anyone who has experienced loss, distraction, or a severed vision. Learn more about The Harbor Church at theharbortennesee.org.
Faith26mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Don Allen
Dr. Don Allen, pastor of Church at War Hill in Dawsonville, Georgia, joins Philip Cameron on Daily Faith for a conversation about radical faith, miraculous healing, and the power of God at work in the local church. Dr. Allen — who leads one of North Georgia's most dynamic congregations alongside his wife Christina — shares his remarkable personal testimony of battling serious illness, losing his hair during treatment, and experiencing a genuine physical miracle as God restored his health completely, hair included. "I am just so thankful," he says, reflecting on the journey from sickness to full restoration. The episode explores what it looks like to pastor with unwavering faith even through personal crisis, and how God's healing power continues to move in the life of the local church today. Dr. Allen also highlights Victory Radio, the Atlanta-area gospel station he oversees, which streams worldwide at victory.radio and brings powerful Christian programming to listeners far beyond Georgia. Whether you are walking through a health battle, a season of doubt, or simply hungry for a fresh encounter with God's healing power, this episode delivers real-world testimony and pastoral encouragement. Visit warhill.com or donallen.org to connect with Dr. Allen's ministry.
Hope37mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Dave Allman
Pastor Dave Allman of New Life Church in Poland, Ohio joins Daily Faith to deliver a timely, Scripture-rooted message on navigating life's most painful seasons with unshakeable faith. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3 — "for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" — Dave unpacks why seasons of struggle are not signs of God's absence but of His active, transforming work in our lives. Dave shares his own story with raw honesty: 26 years ago, while serving as a youth pastor in Albany, Georgia at the height of a thriving ministry, his wife Liz was diagnosed with advancing breast cancer and given only a 50/50 chance to survive. Years later, a second winter arrived when a church plant failed to grow as expected, leaving him feeling, in his own words, "trapped… abandoned… and so close to just throwing in the towel on ministry." Out of those crucibles came three defining questions every believer can ask in a hard season: How can this season direct me? How can this season correct me? And how can this season perfect me? Dave also opens up about overcoming performance-based acceptance — the belief that God's approval is tied to visible success — and how he discovered that "who I am is much more important than what I do." If you are in a winter season today, this conversation is for you. Learn more about New Life Church at newlifepoland.com.
Politics35mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Myles Holmes
Pastor Myles Holmes of Revive USA joins Philip Cameron for an urgent, unfiltered conversation about the church's responsibility to engage in the 2024 presidential election. Holmes, who drove from St. Louis to Charlotte to attend a private meeting of 1,500 religious leaders with Donald Trump, delivers a firsthand account of what he heard in that room — including Trump's declaration, "In our movement, we don't kick Christians out. We tell Christians to get out and vote." Holmes argues that pastoral silence is one of the greatest threats facing America today, noting that only 2% of pastors will speak politically or endorse a candidate. Drawing a sobering parallel to the church's silence during Hitler's rise, he warns that Christian non-participation is itself a moral choice: "Not voting is a vote for the other side." He calls the modern Democrat platform "the party of the antichrist" from his own pulpit, and makes a biblical case — rooted in principles of life, marriage, gender, and free enterprise — for why followers of Jesus cannot remain on the sidelines. Holmes pastors Revive USA in Collinsville, Illinois. Find him on Facebook at Battle of the Republic and online at revivea.net. This episode is a clarion call for every believer to pray, engage, and vote their biblical values.
Government36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Earl Glisson
Pastor Earl Glisson of Anchor Faith Church in St. Augustine, Florida joins Daily Faith to deliver a compelling, scripture-rooted argument for why the Church must engage in civic life — and why staying silent is not a spiritual option. Drawing on the biblical model of Joseph, Daniel, Esther, and Moses, Glisson reframes the entire conversation: "The Bible is basically a political book of how God chose a nation." He argues that Christians are not merely religious citizens but kingdom ambassadors whose "citizenship is in heaven" — a government term, not a religious one — obligating believers to represent their King's policies here on earth. Glisson dismantles the myth of church-state separation, explains why the Johnson Amendment is constitutionally unenforceable, and challenges pastors to educate their congregations on party platforms rather than personalities. Citing Isaiah 9:6 and 1 Timothy 3:15, he contends that the Church's ultimate role is to be "the pillar and support of the truth" across every sector of society, including government. He also warns that pure democracies historically transition to socialism and then dictatorship — and that the Church's silence accelerates that slide. If you are a believer who has been told to stay out of politics, this episode will reshape how you think about your vote, your voice, and your kingdom responsibility.
Faith36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Mark Carnes
Pastor Mark Carnes of He's Alive Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina joins Philip Cameron to unpack the transformative message behind his new book, The Miracle of the Mundane: Falling in Love with Living. Mark opens by sharing his church's mission — "bringing life to dead places" — a vision that encompasses both reaching the lost and reigniting the faith of believers who have lost the joy of abundant Christian living rooted in John 10:10. At the heart of the conversation is Mark's compelling insight that most of life is not lived on the mountaintop or in the gutter, but in the valley — and it is precisely there that the richest fruit grows. He shares a disarmingly simple yet profound story about wiping crumbs from the dinner table after a family meal, explaining how that single mundane act became a daily reminder of God's faithfulness: a full pantry, family fellowship, and running water on demand. "The happy place is not a geographical location," Mark says. "It's a person, and his name is Jesus." Philip and Mark also explore biblical parallels — the disciples fishing all night and catching nothing, and Moses tending sheep in the desert — as moments when the miraculous broke into the utterly ordinary. Listeners are challenged to reframe every routine moment as a potential encounter with God. Pick up The Miracle of the Mundane on Amazon or visit markcarnes.com, and connect with He's Alive Church at hesalivechurch.org.
Pastors38mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Rich Butler
Pastor Rich Butler of Hope Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina joins Philip Cameron for a timely conversation about what it means to pastor boldly in a culture that has drifted from its biblical foundations. Rich shares the remarkable story of Hope Church's acquisition of a notorious strip club at the gateway to Greenville, South Carolina — a building that had been the subject of intercessory prayer for nearly two decades — now being transformed into a place of worship and gospel proclamation. Drawing on the parable of the wise and foolish builder, Rich warns that the church, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, has developed a dangerous tilt over time due to a faulty foundation. "We have to drop a plumb line and say we're gonna stand on the truth of the Lord," he declares, calling pastors to preach without apology on abortion, gender, sexuality, and Israel. He recounts how Hope Church stayed open during COVID-19, laying hands on the sick in faith, and how a CDC representative challenged them for "denying the science" — a moment Rich used to reaffirm that the church is built on faith, not human intellect. Rich and Philip agree that America's crisis is a church crisis, not a Washington crisis, and that dark times are precisely when the light of the gospel shines brightest. For more on Hope Church, visit hopesce.org.
Identity33mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest pastor Ed Newton
Pastor Ed Newton of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas joins Philip Cameron for a deeply personal conversation about identity, divine calling, and overcoming the lies of the enemy. Ed grew up in a deaf home — both his parents were deaf — and from childhood he served as their interpreter everywhere they went. But the story goes even deeper: Ed's mother, unable to have children, attended a healing service in Charlotte, North Carolina hoping to be healed of her deafness. Instead, an evangelist prophesied over her that she was pregnant. That child was Ed — and he didn't learn this until his mother passed away four years ago. Ed shares how his father's answer to the question "Do you wish you could be healed?" became one of the most powerful moments of his life. His father signed back simply: "You." God had used their deafness to train Ed to be His voice. "God was training you to be his voice," his father told him — a truth that now fuels Ed's forthcoming book and sermon series, Why Not You? The conversation turns to how Satan — and often we ourselves — become the greatest accusers of our own potential. Ed challenges believers with a question posed by a new member of his church: "Is it a sin not to believe what God believes about you?" This episode is a powerful call to receive your God-given identity. Learn more about Ed Newton and Community Bible Church at communitybible.com.
Church36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Eric Camp
Pastor Eric Camp of Collective Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Philip Cameron for a candid, Spirit-led conversation about the state of the American church and the urgent need for genuine discipleship. Eric pulls no punches: "This Americanized Christianity, or cultural Christianity, whatever we wanna call it, is not biblical Christianity." Together, Philip and Eric unpack how a convenience-driven, celebrity-saturated church culture has replaced the costly call to follow Jesus — the very theme of Eric's upcoming sermon series, "Follow," launching at Collective Church. The conversation draws on Jesus's own summary of the Law — love God with everything you are and love others as yourself — as the measuring stick the modern church is failing to meet. Philip shares a powerful personal account of being discipled by his father in a Winnebago motor home across America, illustrating that true discipleship demands discipline. Eric echoes this, warning that less than 50% of Americans now identify as followers of Christ, a sobering sign of decades of "doing church" rather than "being church." From college-campus revivals to end-times prophecy and the spiritual warfare intensifying across the West, this episode is a rallying cry for believers to chase Christ, pursue discipleship, and get back to the basics of following Jesus. Visit mycollectivechurch.com to connect with Collective Church.
Holy Spirit37mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Thomas McDaniels
Pastor Thomas McDaniels joins Philip Cameron for a candid, Spirit-filled conversation about what happens when the Church stops making room for the Holy Spirit — and what it looks like when she starts again. McDaniels, who pastored for 40 years before transitioning his Longview, Texas ministry into a movement that equips and gathers pastors, describes the citywide meetings he now hosts where spiritual gifts are identified before the service even begins: "Who in here has tongue and interpretation as a gift?" That simple question, he explains, restores the order Paul describes in Scripture while unleashing the supernatural. The two leaders diagnose a quiet crisis in modern Christianity: that evangelical and charismatic churches alike have become so professionalized that the Holy Spirit has effectively been planned out of the service. "We've learned to factor him out," McDaniels says plainly. Drawing on 1 John 5 — "the anointing teaches us all things" — he challenges pastors to trust the anointing over the order of service, to stop mentally skipping ahead to the next agenda item, and to give God the center. McDaniels also shares a remarkable story of a bishop who left his bed at 10 p.m., walked into one of these gatherings, and was publicly touched and transformed by the Holy Spirit. If you are a pastor or church leader hungry to see genuine spiritual power restored, connect with Thomas McDaniels at thomasmcdaniels.com or find him on Facebook.
Pastors36mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Pastor Ben Kaempfer
Pastor Ben Kaempfer of Downtown Community Church in Tallahassee, Florida joins Philip Cameron for a wide-ranging conversation about what it looks like to live out kingdom values in both the church and the marketplace. Ben leads a congregation of roughly a thousand people that grew organically by serving the poor and marginalized — including a season where he spent time living homeless on the streets of Tallahassee to better understand the people he felt called to reach. "We served the marginalized and we attracted the young," Ben reflects, describing how Downtown Community Church became a hub for action-oriented faith. The conversation turns to Ben's entrepreneurial life as co-owner of Register Meats, a smoked pork sausage company now stocked in approximately a thousand grocery stores — including Publix, Walmart, and Sam's Club — across the Southeast. Ben explains that the company's growth is intentional: profits fuel social entrepreneurship projects such as coding academies designed to empower underserved communities. Ben also shares a powerful pastoral encouragement: "Don't underestimate how much God is honored by your struggle." He uses the analogy of a child making an imperfect Father's Day breakfast to illustrate how God values sincere effort over flawless performance. Discover more at downtowncommunitychurch.com and registermeats.com.
Government28mChurch: A Force for Social Change
Pastor Eric Camp of Collective Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi joins Philip Cameron to make a compelling case for why Christians — and especially pastors — can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines of American political life. Eric shares his journey from running a mayoral race in Oxford, Alabama in 2004, to serving five years on the Ocean Springs School District School Board, to now running for Mississippi House District 111, arguing that "the church has been quiet for too long." The conversation tackles the accelerating moral decline in public education, from gender ideology being taught to minors without parental consent to the infiltration of inappropriate materials in school libraries. Eric and Philip agree that faith without works is dead — invoking the spirit of James 2 — and that conservative Christians fracturing over personal grievances is precisely what allows the progressive left to consolidate power. Eric calls on pastors to mobilize their congregations around shared biblical values rather than partisan loyalty, declaring, "We're Christ followers before we're Republicans and we're Christ followers before we're Democrats." Eric also champions elected school boards, term limits, and self-funded campaigns free from political favors. Learn more or support his campaign at ericcamp.net.
Revival28mTransformative Power of Love, Healing, and Hope
Glenn Davis, lead pastor of Countryside Christian Church in Clearwater, Florida, joins Philip Cameron to share the remarkable story of a mass baptism service that drew over 500 people to Clearwater Beach — with more than 200 baptized in a single night. It was, as Glenn describes it, "like a revival meeting on Clearwater Beach," a culmination of years of faithful, persistent ministry. Glenn opens up about the explosive growth of his Wednesday night youth ministry, where between 300 and 500 teenagers gather weekly and 20 to 40 young people give their lives to Christ every single service. He explains why Gen Z is responding: "They want an authentic move of God. They're not looking for some big show. They are looking to get in the presence of God." The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Glenn recounts the painful journey behind his book Ordinary Guy Extraordinary God — available on Amazon — including his brother's unexpected death from an accidental overdose in 2014, a two-year battle with depression and anxiety, and a massive seizure in 2016 that God used to restore his joy and calling. Glenn also shares how Countryside Christian Church leaned into daily worship and the Word during COVID, emerging stronger than before. Visit countryside.cc to connect with Glenn and his church.
Faith28mMarking The Time With Prayer
Dr. Don Allen, pastor of The Church at War Hill in Dawsonville, Georgia, joins Daily Faith alongside Pastor John Matson to share one of the most extraordinary miracle stories you will ever hear. John Matson suffered a massive heart attack at home, was clinically dead for 45 minutes with no heartbeat, and arrived at the hospital with EMT records that listed his condition in one word: "dead." What followed was a stunning, medically documented resurrection. At the center of this miracle is a prayer principle Dr. Allen calls "marking the time" — praying with radical specificity and then recording the exact moment you believed God for a breakthrough. Rooted in James 5, which declares that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much," this approach has produced a cascade of healings at War Hill Church, including a stroke victim restored to full mobility and a cancer healing among church board members. Dr. Allen's book, *Mark the Time*, documents these accounts and is available at donallen.org. Whether you are believing God for physical healing, a prodigal's return, or a financial miracle, this episode will challenge you to stop praying in generalities and start marking the time in faith.
Faith28mPerseverance: The Path to Spiritual Growth
Pastor Teresa Pritchard of Fayetteville Community Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, joins Philip Cameron to unpack one of the most misunderstood commands in Scripture — and why Christians should "throw a party" when trials arrive. Drawing from James 1:2–4, Teresa explains that the phrase "consider it all joy" carries a deeper meaning in the original Greek: a deliberate, active choice to celebrate in the middle of wave-upon-wave hardship. "These trials are not gonna hit you without producing something that you need," she says. "God will see to that." Teresa leads a discipleship group called Tracks, designed specifically for believers in their twenties and thirties — an age group she identifies as under-equipped for hardship because they've grown up in a "cotton wool world." Her core message: perseverance is not passive endurance but a muscle God intentionally builds so we can carry the glory He has prepared for us. The test, she reminds us, is always part of the testimony. The conversation closes with a prayer drawn from James 1:5 — asking God for the wisdom to walk through trials — and a challenge to every viewer to put on "spirit glasses" and respond to difficulty with faith rather than fear. Watch the full episode and visit fccnnc.us to connect with Fayetteville Community Church.
Pastors28mEffective Succession in Ministry: 7 Keys from Pastor Dennis Gingerich
Pastor Dennis Gingerich joins Philip Cameron to share the hard-won wisdom behind one of the most remarkable pastoral succession stories in modern American church life. Gingerich founded Cape Coral's Destiny Church in 1987 and, at just 55 years old, made the courageous decision to hand the lead role to a 32-year-old successor — the same age Gingerich himself was when he planted the church. What followed was not decline but explosive growth: from 1,000 weekend attenders to more than 4,000 regularly, with a single weekend recently drawing 7,000 across seven services. Gingerich traces the journey back to reading Bob Buford's book "Halftime" at age 48, which prompted him to ask a new question: "What does the church look like five years after I'm out of the lead seat?" That reframe became the foundation of his seven keys to intentional legacy leaving, including the conviction that "maximizing your impact means you have to minimize your own ego," a principle he anchors in Philippians 2:5-8. He also draws on Jim Collins and John Maxwell's five levels of leadership, and closes with a phrase that captures his philosophy: "My fruit tastes better on the trees of others." Whether you are a founding pastor, a board member, or a church leader thinking about the next generation, this conversation will challenge and equip you. Learn more at successfulsuccessions.com and dennisgingrich.com.
Holy Spirit34mChurch Revival Strategies: Unleashing Living Water from the Pews
Pastor Derek Draughon of First Assembly in Saraland, Alabama joins Philip Cameron for a fire-igniting conversation about the coming move of God in the local church. Drawing from Isaiah 6 — "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up" — Derek unpacks what happens when believers stop depending on human leadership and fix their eyes on a God who is completely unaffected by earthly circumstances. Derek challenges pastors directly: "The fear is not in the pew — it's in the pulpit." He argues that congregations across America are hungry for a genuine move of the Holy Spirit, but ministers have never been trained to open the well and let revival flow. Using the vivid image of a 1,700-year-old well discovered beneath a family's kitchen floor, he calls the church to re-dig ancient wells of living water — both the old flow and the new — referencing John chapter 7, where Jesus promises that rivers of living water will flow from those who believe and receive. With Easter Sunday as the backdrop, Derek and Philip urge pastors to lay aside polished programs, trust the Holy Ghost, and make room for miracles. Catch more from Derek Draughon at fuelcast.tv.
Church28mRebuilding Family Altars
Pastor Rich Butler of Hope Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, joins Philip Cameron to deliver a timely and urgent message on rebuilding family altars in an age of cultural collapse. Rich shares how a Holy Spirit whisper during a pastoral Zoom call launched his church into a year-long pursuit of what he calls "the ancient paths" — drawn directly from Jeremiah 6, where the prophet urges God's people to "ask for the ancient paths, and where the good way is, and walk in it." Rich unpacks how Hope Church is not only teaching families to build altars at home but is literally tearing down pagan altars in Greenville, South Carolina — converting a notorious strip club into a new campus for worship. He draws on Deuteronomy 6 to show how Moses commanded Israel to apply God's culture to their hands, foreheads, doorposts, and gates — four practical areas every family can reclaim today. "If you are not bowing down at the altar of the most high God," Rich warns, "you inevitably are bowing down to an altar in your culture." This episode is essential viewing for parents, pastors, and anyone fighting for their family in a dark season. Learn more about Hope Church at hopesc.org.
Faith28mEnduring Faith: Running the Race with Purpose
Pastor Rusty Railey of Victory City Church in Joliet, Illinois, joins Philip Cameron for a conversation that reframes how believers understand their place in God's eternal story. Drawing from Hebrews 11:40 — a verse he admits he had "read before many times and just kept going" — Railey unpacks a revelation that stopped him in his tracks: the heroes of faith listed in the faith chapter cannot be made perfect, or brought to completion, without us. That single insight transformed his leadership and ignited his congregation. Pastor Rusty explains that the Christian life is not a marathon run in isolation, but a relay race — Abraham, Moses, David, the apostles, and the martyrs each ran their leg and passed the baton. Now those saints wait in the grandstands of heaven, not merely cheering, but unable to receive their reward until we finish our leg. "Dreams don't die in the vision stage," Riley warns. "They die in the implementation stage." He also shares a personal word the Lord gave him at the start of the year: "The dreams of a previous season are now going to become the assignments in this new season." This episode is a powerful call to endurance for pastors, church leaders, and every believer in a waiting season. Visit victorycity.com to connect with Rusty Railey and Victory City Church.
Pastors28mJourney of Renewed Faith through Adversity
Pastor Barry Carpenter of Resurrection Church in Daphne, Alabama, joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation about one of the most painful and transformative seasons a pastor can face — disaffiliating from a lifelong denominational home. After decades in the Methodist tradition, Barry navigated a costly departure that required him to "pay a ransom," as he describes it, to leave — yet he emerged with a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit than he had ever known. Barry shares the concept he now calls "the Jesus life" — a call back to the essentials of following Christ beyond any denominational label. Drawing on Thomas à Kempis's fourteenth-century classic The Imitation of Christ, he challenges believers to ask not "Lord, bless what I'm doing" but to seek God's thoughts first. He reflects on the story of John resting on Jesus' breast at the Last Supper, saying, "When you're on the Heart of Jesus, no one will accuse you of being the one that's going to betray him." Philip prophesies over Barry that God will use him as a bridge to lead others into liberty. If you are in the Daphne, Alabama area, visit Resurrection Church at www.resurrectioncc.com. This episode is a lifeline for any pastor or believer standing firm through a dark night of the soul.
Church29mEmbracing Diversity: The Church's Path to Healing
Pastor Ken Claytor, author of As It Is in Heaven and lead pastor of My Life Church in Orlando, Florida, joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation on racial reconciliation and the church's unique calling to heal ethnic division in America. Ken shares how over a decade of intentional ministry transformed his congregation from 99% Black to a thriving 50/50 multicultural church — proof that diversity doesn't happen by accident. At the heart of Ken's message is a bold biblical claim: "In the eyes of God, there's one race." He unpacks how Scripture never uses racial categories as we know them today, and how genetics itself confirms that human beings are 99.9% identical. "Being Black is not who I am — it's what I look like," Ken explains. "Who I am is found in Christ." He traces the roots of racist ideology to evolutionary theory and argues that the church cannot fulfill its true destiny while speaking with a fractured voice. Ken offers practical steps for pastors and congregations — from intentional cross-cultural relationships to building genuinely multicultural leadership teams. He also discusses his podcast Doing Life with Kenneth and resources available at kenclaytor.com. Pick up As It Is in Heaven and begin the process of reconciliation in your church today.
Faith28mEmbracing Your Place in God’s Kingdom
Pastor Tom Sprowls of Maryland Brethren Church in Berlin, Pennsylvania, joins Philip Cameron for a rich conversation on the kingdom of God and what it means to live as its ambassadors right now. Drawing from Mark 1 — where Jesus proclaims, "The kingdom of God is here, the time is fulfilled" — Thomas unpacks an awakening he has carried for the past year and a half: the kingdom has already come, and every believer is called to be a witness of what God is doing. The discussion moves into the urgent need to shift from a Sunday-morning church mindset to an everyday, every-moment discipleship culture. Thomas challenges listeners with a direct call: "Love God, love others, and make disciples — that's each and every one of us." He and Philip explore Acts 2:39, generational legacy, and how a faith passed down faithfully can impact millions across a thousand generations. The conversation closes with a timely reminder that no government or political figure will save the world — only Jesus Christ, who declared, "I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." If you are ready to think kingdom-first and invest in a legacy of faith, this episode is for you.
Fulfillment27mDiscovering Your Purpose: Finding Your Why
Pastor Rusty Nelson of The Rock Family Worship Center in Huntsville, Alabama joins Philip Cameron for a soul-stirring conversation about discovering your God-given purpose — what Rusty calls "finding your why." Drawing from 1 Peter 4, Rusty unpacks how the Apostle Peter, once sifted and shaken by the enemy, ultimately anchored his life not in survival strategies or earthly security, but in a singular focus: glorifying God. "When you find your why," Rusty declares, "you will always find your way." Rusty traces his own journey from worship leader and pastor at New Life Church in Jacksonville, Florida — under Pastor Paul Zink — to planting and growing The Rock Family Worship Center in Huntsville. He reflects on a divine airport encounter that ignited his passion for global missions and how that moment of clarity realigned everything. He also shares how a serious car accident and temporary memory loss became a turning point that drove him back to the core question of why God placed him where He did. Whether you're a pastor going through the motions or a believer whose life feels off-center, this episode offers a powerful framework: when Jesus is your center, every wobble finds its way back to purpose. Tune in and let this conversation help you find your why.
Faith29mGary Brothers on Three Life Principles That Build an Abundant Faith
Pastor Gary Brothers, senior pastor of a thriving church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, sits down with Philip Cameron to share three transformative life principles he preaches every single year — principles so foundational that multiple pastors across the country have adopted them as their own annual sermon series. Drawing from Philippians 4:8 and John 10:10, Gary unpacks a practical framework for living the abundant life Jesus promised: accent the good, punctuate the excellent, and dismiss the bad. "You will gravitate toward your most dominant thought," Gary explains, warning that a Chicken Little mindset — fixating on every falling acorn as a crisis — hands the enemy a strategy to derail your faith, your marriage, and your calling. He illustrates the power of reframing with a vivid real-world scenario: losing your job can either become a sky-is-falling moment or a declaration that "you're an upscale God — you always trade up." The second principle, punctuating the excellent, calls believers to build the habit of drawing special attention to what is right — in their spouse, their church, their pastor, and their own walk with God. The third, dismissing the bad, leans on Philippians 3:13-14 and Paul's own example of pressing forward despite a past filled with regret. Pastors wanting Gary's full sermon notes can reach him at garybrothersministries.com.
Faith28mDerek Draughon on Activating Faith: Building Your Ark Before the Rain Falls
Pastor Derek Draughon of Saraland First Assembly, located near Mobile, Alabama, joins Philip Cameron for a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of why so many believers stall between inspiration and action. Drawing on the story of Noah, Derek unpacks what it truly means to live by faith — not as a feeling, but as a daily, hammer-in-hand commitment to what God has spoken. Derek challenges the church to become what he calls "faithors" — people who don't just hear the Word but activate it. "If we don't move by faith, we will never move," he says, grounding his message in Hebrews 11, where the writer declares that Noah "moved by faith" and built the ark for the salvation of his household. Derek points out that Noah built for over a hundred years without ever seeing rain — a vivid picture of faithfulness as the fruit of faith. The conversation also explores how God sends continual confirmations — like animals gathering at the ark — to keep believers building through doubt and discouragement. Using analogies from water skiing and instrument flying, Derek illustrates the critical gap between revelation and activation. Pastors, entrepreneurs, and everyday believers will find this episode a practical and inspiring call to stop waiting and start building. Find more from Derek and his wife Courtney at derekandcourtney.com or fuelcast.tv.