For the next two weeks we are sharing a sermon from Lt. Gessica Pierre. This sermon was delivered at a recent Salvation Army event in Atlanta GA. We loved this so much we wanted to share with our listeners. To watch the entire event including her sermon click here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fcOUaMZmTQ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jul 13, 2025•15 min•Season 52Ep. 1
In our final episode with author and podcaster Rachel Wojo we talk about being the hands and feet of Jesus. While we may need prayers answered, we also need to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit to answer someone else's prayer. Learn more about Rachel at https://rachelwojo.com/ Find her book, Desperate Prayers HERE ON AMAZON Sign up for her free prayer class- https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-3-2/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities ...
Jul 06, 2025•15 min•Season 51Ep. 4
In this episode with author and podcaster Rachel Wojo, we talk about praying for our family during difficult times. Rachel even has a 30-minute, video-based class on this very topic. If you are currently going though a difficult season, we really encourage taking this class. Sign up for her free prayer class- https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-3-2/ Learn more about Rachel at https://rachelwojo.com/ Find her book, Desperate Prayers HERE ON AMAZON Check out the rest of the episode of the Prepare Podca...
Jun 29, 2025•15 min•Season 51Ep. 3
In our second week with author and podcaster Rachel Wojo, she begins to offer some practical steps to take if you currently do not have a solid prayer life. Learn more about Rachel at https://rachelwojo.com/ Find her book, Desperate Prayers HERE ON AMAZON Sign up for her free prayer class- https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-3-2/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jun 22, 2025•15 min•Season 51Ep. 2
For the next 4 weeks we will be joined by author and podcaster, Rachel Wojo. In this first episode we learn a bit about her story, her ministry, and begin to talk about how to step up our prayer life. Learn more about Rachel at https://rachelwojo.com/ Find her book, Desperate Prayers HERE ON AMAZON Sign up for her free prayer class- https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-3-2/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jun 15, 2025•15 min•Season 51Ep. 1
On this special episode we are joined by the 2025 Miss Volunteer America Berkley Bryant. She sat down with Bernie to talk about her story, how she found this organization, how she is using this platform to inspire young women around the country and what it means to be The Salvation Army's National brand ambassador. The Miss Volunteer America is a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program based in Tennessee that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarshi...
Jun 08, 2025•15 min•Season 50Ep. 1
In our final episode with author and podcaster, Nicole Unice, we talk about the kind of faith that is developed over years of seeing God pull you out of a difficult season. These conversations with Nicole have been centered around the topic of her latest book, "Not What I Signed Up For" Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on the connection be...
Jun 01, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 6
In our 5th episode in our series with author and podcaster, Nicole Unice, we continue the conversation focused around the topic of her latest book, "Not What I Signed Up For". We have talking about unexpected seasons and how God can use difficult times in our lives to shape us and grow us. When you get to the other side of a trial, how does redemption set you free from blame and shame? Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and com...
May 25, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 5
As we continue our series with author and podcaster, Nicole Unice, today we talk about how we handle negative emotions. How were they displayed to us as kids and how do we handle them when we feel frustrated or confused by our Heavenly Father? Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on the connection between our emotional and spiritual life. She’...
May 18, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 4
In our third episode with author and podcaster, Nicole Unice, we talk about the times when maybe we've been upset with God because we don't see Him working fast enough to pull us out of an unexpected season. This series' conversations follow along with Nicole's latest book, "Not What I Signed Up For." Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on th...
May 11, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 3
In our second week with author and podcaster, Nicole Unice, we continue to have a conversation focused around her latest book, "Not What I Signed up For". Today we begin with a quote from the book, " God does not play hide and seek when it comes to these tests. He uses this time to reveal what is in our hearts: who we are becoming and what we are believing" Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the ...
May 04, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 2
Today we begin a 6-week series with our new friend, Nicole Unice. Throughout this series we will be having a conversation around her latest book, "Not What I Signed Up For". We talk about unexpected seasons, and how to continue to walk in faithfulness even when things aren't going our way. Nicole Unice is a bivocational leader, serving both in the ministry and in the marketplace. As a pastor and community leader, Nicole is the author of several books on healthy faith, honing in on the connection...
Apr 27, 2025•15 min•Season 49Ep. 1
In our final episode with Dr. Carolyn Moore we talk about the creation of her podcast, The Art of Holiness. We learn more about her journey as a pastor and church-planter, and we learn what it looks like to be a Bishop for the Global Methodist Church. It has been such an honor to have Dr. Moore on the show. To learn more about her and get in touch, visit https://artofholiness.com/ To learn more about Words of Life visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podca...
Apr 20, 2025•15 min•Season 48Ep. 5
In this episode Dr. Carolyn Moore joins Bernie Dake on Words of Life as we discuss sharing our faith. How are we, as the church, reaching the lost? And what are our motives behind sharing the Gospel? Dr. Carolyn Moore is a pastor, teacher, podcaster, and Bishop of the Global Methodist Church. Learn more about her books, podcasts, and more at https://artofholiness.com/ Learn more about Words of Life at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.co...
Apr 13, 2025•15 min•Season 48Ep. 4
Dr. Carolyn Moore joins us on Words of Life as we discuss how our lives should look different as believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Are we immune to tragedy? Are we free of heartache? Dr. Carolyn Moore is a pastor, teacher, podcaster, and Bishop of the Global Methodist Church. Learn more about her and her ministry at https://artofholiness.com/ Learn more about Words of Life at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about...
Apr 06, 2025•15 min•Season 48Ep. 3
In our second episode with Dr. Carolyn Moore, we pose the question, "How does God see me?" In our previous series with Dr. Craig Keener we explored the questions of "Who is God?" "Is there a God?" "If there is, how can I know Him?" We now follow up this conversation by discussing who we are as His children. A great Bible study to continue studying this topic is Dr. Moore's "Encounter the Father" which can be found here https://artofholiness.com/books/ Learn more about Words of Life here https://...
Mar 30, 2025•15 min•Season 48Ep. 2
For the next 5 episodes we are joined by pastor, author, teacher, podcaster, and newly appointed Bishop of the Global Methodist Church, Dr. Carolyn Moore. In this first episode we learn about her early walk with God, when she first heard the calling to preach, and what she is passionate about now. Learn more about Dr. Moore at https://artofholiness.com/about/ Find her latest books and study guides at https://artofholiness.com/books/ Learn more about Words of Life at https://salvationarmysoundcas...
Mar 23, 2025•15 min•Season 48Ep. 1
In this special episode of Words of Life we want to introduce you to the entire team who makes Words of Life ( and our other shows ) possible. Soundcast is The Salvation Army's network of podcasts who produce 2 shows in English and 3 shows in Spanish. (Words of Life, Heartbeat, Palabras de Vida, Latido, and Mensajes de Esperanza). We are joined by (Left to Right) Spanish Program Manager- Luciano Goicochea, Program Assistant- Mercy Cosme, Audio Producer- Chris Hofer, and Director of Production an...
Mar 16, 2025•15 min•Season 47Ep. 4
In our final episode with Dr. Craig Keener, we talk about miracles. So many people say that miracles don't happen today like they did in the Bible. But Dr. Keener has recently published a beautiful book about miracles today. Learn more about that book, "Miracles Today" here VIEW ON AMAZON Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national an...
Mar 09, 2025•15 min•Season 47Ep. 3
In part-2 of our 3-part conversation with Dr. Keener, we focus on the work he has done in studying extra-biblical, historic sources that add so much credibility to the New Testament. Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Learn more about Dr. Craig Keener at https:/...
Mar 02, 2025•15 min•Season 47Ep. 2
Today we launch a 3-part conversation with Dr. Craig Keener. Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. In this first episode we learn about his early life, and how he believed in only science. Not faith. Until he had his own encounter with our Heavenly Father. Learn mo...
Feb 23, 2025•15 min•Season 47Ep. 1
Stepping into a new congregation after a traumatic ending can be scary. But in this episode, Natalie Runion offers some advice on how to protect your heart as you learn to trust again. This was a series from Spring of 2023 that we wanted to share with our many new listeners. Thank you for checking out this series with Natalie Runion and join us next week for an all new series! https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio....
Feb 17, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 6
In this episode Natalie Runion and Bernie Dake address the question, “Do I even need a church?” Maybe you’ve walked away from your previous church, and it was a painful ending. It may be tempting to just give up on finding a new congregation but today we encourage you to not give up on the Bride of Christ. https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact...
Feb 10, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 5
Churches are made up of imperfect people. There are times when someone may find themselves in a toxic environment. When do you know it’s time to leave? https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Feb 03, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 4
Part of Natalie Runion’s story is that she had a platform to share her gift of leading worship only to have the opportunity removed. For anyone who has experienced this- it can be earth-shattering, especially if we have put our identity in a calling. https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jan 27, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 3
This series originally aired in Spring of 2023. This is a look back at this series. As we continue our series with Natalie Runion, today we discuss what church hurt is and isn’t. https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us ....
Jan 20, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 2
Today we are relaunching one of our favorite series in recent years. This was the first series we did with author, pastor, worship leader Natalie Runion. She joins Bernie Dake for this 6-week series and in this episode, we start by learning more about Natalie and her background. Throughout this series Natalie and Bernie will be discussing Church hurt- and encouraging those who have been there not to give up on the bride of Christ. https://natalierunion.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wor...
Jan 13, 2025•15 min•Season 46Ep. 1
Happy New Year! From all of us at Words of Life we pray that God uses 2025 to reveal Himself to you in new and powerful ways. Thank you for listening and may God bless you! In this episode we take a look back at some of our favorite episodes from 2024. Click the title of each series name to hear the full episode. "Praying through the pain"- an Easter series about prayer in the midst of trials. "Discipled"- this series was a round table discussion with a men's discipleship group as we learned how...
Jan 06, 2025•15 min•Season 45Ep. 1
In our final episode with worship leader April Christina Farmer, we learn more about her current ministry and what lies ahead for 2025. To learn more about April and her ministry visit https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christina/id582419934 Learn more about the show at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife And learn about more shows produced by The Salvation Army here- https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/ Discover...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min•Season 44Ep. 5
In this episode, worship leader and pastor April Christina Farmer and Bernie discuss how they know God will use the tiniest opportunity to do something incredible in their lives. To learn more about April and her ministry visit https://www.aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Listen to April's music here- https://itunes.apple.com/pg/artist/april-christina/id582419934 Learn more about the show at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife And learn about more shows produced by The Salvation Army here- h...
Dec 23, 2024•15 min•Season 44Ep. 4
