Restore.
9 conversations on restore with pastors, evangelists, and ministry leaders.
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.
Restore35mRise and Rebuild: Pastor Don Allen on Revival, Restoration, and Global Mission
Dr. Don Allen, pastor of The Church at War Hill in Dawsonville, Georgia, joins Philip Cameron for a powerful conversation about healing, revival, and the God who restores what the enemy has stolen. Fresh from a tornado that jumped over his church building and spared the congregation, Dr. Allen opens with a firsthand account of divine protection — and quickly draws a profound parallel to every believer facing their own storm. At the heart of this episode is a message about scars. Drawing from the story of Benaiah in Scripture, Dr. Allen explains why David chose a man who had fought a lion in a pit: "You don't fight a lion in a pit and not come out without scars all over you." Those battle marks, he argues, are not disqualifiers — they are credentials. He shares a stunning testimony from the North Georgia Revival, now in its eighth year, where tens of thousands have been baptized and physical scars have literally washed from the bodies of those who had self-harmed. He also recounts the miraculous healing of a three-year-old boy with severe burn injuries, whose lost father's raw faith moved the hand of God. Whether you carry wounds from abuse, addiction, divorce, or shame, this episode delivers a clear word: the scars will not limit you. Visit warhill.com or donallen.com to connect with Dr. Allen's ministry.
Restore34mA Life of Worship: Jeff Ferguson on Music, Ministry, and the Power of a Song
Jeff Ferguson — evangelist, musician, and founder of The Vow Ministries in DeLand, Florida — joins Philip Cameron for a powerful conversation about the resurrection of God-given callings and the irrevocable nature of spiritual gifts. Drawing on 2 Timothy 1 and Paul's charge to "stir up the gift within you," Jeff delivers a timely word for anyone who believes their season of ministry has passed. Jeff leads nine ministries out of a historic 100-year-old building in downtown DeLand, including Tabitha's Ministry — a widows' outreach modeled on the New Testament disciple Dorcas — which features Tabitha's Table (monthly worship services at Calvary Orlando), Tabitha's Tea Party (twice-yearly celebration dinners), and Tabitha's Toolbox, a no-charge handyman and home-repair service for women in need. He also cares for approximately 350 seniors across Central Florida through The Vow. The heart of this episode is Jeff's declaration that "the gifts and callings of God are without repentance" — meaning they are irrevocable, and God will not change His mind about your assignment. Whether you've failed, aged out, or simply gone quiet, Jeff insists God is uncovering those wells again. He shares a remarkable story of cleaning church toilets during an eight-week revival that broke out after he was unexpectedly asked to preach. Discover more at jeffferguson.com.
Storms28mBill Derick: Faith, Resilience & God’s Power in Life’s Storms
Bill Derick, businessman and author of Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges, joins Philip Cameron for a candid conversation about surviving the Great Recession, a personal health battle with cancer, and the faith that carried him through both. Bill's construction and land development company was hit at ground zero when the housing market collapsed — land values dropped to 25% of purchase price, nearly a hundred employees faced layoffs, and bank relationships that once felt like partnerships turned cold overnight. "I went into this storm as a businessman who thought he could control just about everything," Bill admits, "and I found out real quickly that I was in control until I wasn't." The conversation unpacks the five-year grind of navigating debt restructuring, the critical role of seeking experienced mentors, and why guessing is never a strategy in a crisis. Drawing on King David's declaration "You have enlarged me in my distress," Philip and Bill explore how life's storms deepen faith in ways that mountaintop seasons never can — and how cancer, like financial ruin, can ultimately become a source of unexpected blessing. If you're navigating a business crisis, a health storm, or any season of loss, this episode delivers hard-won, practical wisdom. Get Bill's book at billderick.com.
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.
Restore35mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Jeff Schadt
Family counselor and Revive Family executive director Jeff Schadt joins Philip Cameron to unpack the real — and often invisible — forces driving children's defiance, rebellion, and spiritual drift. After interviewing more than 3,000 kids firsthand, Schadt discovered that most parents are misreading the signals their children send. "We've been taught to focus on the green part of the weed, the bad behavior," he explains, "but when you cut off the top of a weed, the root system doubles in size." His book What's Really Causing My Kids' Bad Behavior identifies five key factors beneath the surface, including unconscious thoughts and emotions — 95% of which children (and adults) are completely unaware of — stored trauma held in the amygdala, and post-COVID fight-or-flight dysregulation that mimics ADD/ADHD. Schadt and Philip explore how adolescents actually learn better through independence than control, why teens still deeply want closeness with their parents even when they appear distant, and how unaddressed stored trauma can silently hijack family relationships for decades. Parents, pastors, and counselors will find practical next steps at onerulehome.com, where Schadt's book and a free 70-page Child Concern Index report are currently available at no cost. Schedule a coaching appointment directly through revivefamily.com.
Hope34mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Author Kenza Haddock
Counselor and author Kenza Haddock joins Philip Cameron to address one of the most overlooked struggles of the Christmas season — holiday loneliness and depression. Kenza, founder of Oceanic Counseling in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, opens up about her own remarkable journey from an Islamic household to faith in Jesus Christ, sharing how a vivid dream at age 23 — in which she saw Jesus descending from heaven in a white robe — led her to a peace "that made no sense" after a lifetime of anxiety. The cost was profound: leaving her mother, father, siblings, and everything she had ever known. Drawing from her book Three Enemies of Your Mental Health, Kenza identifies the devil, the flesh, and the world as the root forces behind anxiety, depression, and mood instability. She explains how self-accusation becomes "a huge recipe for depression," warning that believers can become "the devil's mouthpiece to ourselves." Her prescription: feast on Scripture, study God's names and character, and — like David in the Psalms — strengthen yourself in the Lord even when you cannot feel His presence. If you or someone you love is struggling this holiday season, this conversation is essential viewing. Explore Kenza's counseling ministry at oceaniccounseling.com, find her book at kenzahaddock.com/books or mycharismashop.com, and connect on Facebook at facebook.com/kenzahaddock.
Overcoming trials34mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Jennifer LeClaire
Jennifer LeClaire joins Philip Cameron to share her remarkable story of abandonment, false arrest, and divine vindication — a testimony that will speak directly to anyone facing injustice, betrayal, or an impossible situation. When her husband disappeared to Central America and never returned, Jennifer was left alone with a young daughter and a warrant for her arrest. Seeking help, she found herself essentially held captive by Colombian drug lords before ultimately facing criminal charges that could have sent her to prison for ten years. It was in that crucible that she encountered Jesus Christ. "I was pricked to the heart by the gospel," Jennifer explains, "by the reality that he died on a cross — he did nothing wrong, and he suffered the consequences." After surrendering her life to Christ, God restored her finances, her career, and her calling. She went on to become the first female editor in the 40-year history of Charisma Magazine and now leads Awakening Prayer Hubs, a prayer movement active in over 100 nations. Her new book, Vindicated, releases October 1st and lays out a practical, Scripture-grounded blueprint for receiving God's justice. Pre-order at mycharismashop.com, watch her documentary at jenniferleclaire.org/vindicated-film, and subscribe at youtube.com/jenniferleClaire ministries.
Hope37mDaily Faith with Philip Cameron: Special Guest Gary Taylor
Pastor and author Gary Taylor joins Philip Cameron to unpack the message of his book Press On Regardless: Pursuing Wholeness after Brokenness — a raw, personal account of finding healing and renewed purpose after devastating loss. Gary shares how a painful divorce at age 54 left him feeling like "everything was over," and how a couple in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who poured into him night after night with the words "God's not through with you," became the catalyst for a long but genuine recovery. Drawing on Luke 4 and Isaiah 61, Gary explains that emotional healing was a core part of Christ's earthly assignment — "He sent me to heal the broken hearted" — and points to Psalm 147:3 and Romans 15:13 as anchors for anyone whose hope has run dry. He also shares the moment the Holy Spirit quietly told him, "Your calling is still there. What has happened to you has not destroyed your calling." Writing the book itself, he says, became the final chapter of his own healing. Whether you are navigating a broken marriage, a ministry setback, or a season of despair, this conversation offers a scripturally grounded, story-driven case that recovery is real and it is not too late. Learn more and order the book at garytaylorministry.com.