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Rising Star Filmmaker Tobias Elvhage of Fenix Film CEO of Fenix Film, Tobias Elvhage is an award-winning producer and director with a passion for engaging and touching stories. He has studied at Berghs School of Communication and Stockholm Media School. His most recent productions range from the “haute cuisine” docuseries Taste of France, to historical and contemporary documentaries, to docuseries with re-enactments. His film Pure Life was voted Best Short Film at the LA Documentary Film Festival and was named winner at the European Cinematography Awards. The short is an official selection of the upcoming Toronto Beaches Film Festival. His latest film is the docudrama Gender Transformation: The Untold Realities that debuted on EpochTV on Jun 29,2023. Tobias saw an investigative reportage by the Swedish Television about the severe side effects of puberty blockers and cross sex hormones — these are given to young people of today in order for them to start changing to the opposite sex. After watching, he felt that it’s a very important matter that is in need of exploration — how can children be influenced to destroy their bodies and become sterile? Initially, I thought it would be quite an ordinary documentary but when I started to interview people in the United States, I came across a woman named Abigail Martinez, who had lost custody of one of her daughters because she didn’t agree on her changing her gender at a very early age. The whole team felt it was such a heart-gripping story and we decided to make it into a docudrama, following Abigail and her daughter, and at the same time, we had experts and people who’ve regretted their sex change to speak out to give a picture of how and why this is happening, and also who is profiting from this.

Allen Parr - As an author, national transformational speaker and Christian YouTuber, Allen helps millions of people worldwide discover God’s unique calling on their lives through practical and engaging Bible teaching. "As Christians, we are called to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Whether through writing, creating engaging online content, online courses, or speaking from the stage, my goal remains the same. I exist to equip disciples to be disciple makers. SO, ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE MAKER? IF SO, LET’S GO ON THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER." But First: DON'T BE MISLED False teachings are rampant even in the church. God calls us to exercise discernment and to test every spirit. But this can be difficult at times when there is so much false teaching circulating throughout the church. How can we be sure that we are not being deceived by false teachings and false teachers? Allen's book Misled: 7 Lies That Distort The Gospel (And How You Can Discern The Truth) will help safeguard you from destructive false teachings that take you further away from the gospel and from Christ. Buy it on www.AllenParr.com

Part 2 of the interview with Buck Storm Biblical Fiction Author Q&A: Buck Storm (The Light)Buck Storm Buck Storm is a recording artist and touring musician, as well as the critically-acclaimed, award-winning Christian fiction author of eight novels, including The List, Truck Stop Jesus, The Beautiful Ashes of Gomez Gomez, Miracle Man, and Venus Sings the Blues, among others. His books and songs have made friends around the world. A native of Yuma, AZ, he now makes his home in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. In this interview, Buck talks about the new expanded edition of his Biblical fiction book, The Light, which is part of his First Century Series. The Light is certainly outside the Literary Americana genre my readers have come to expect from my books. But when I was approached a few years ago about writing a story that was biblically, culturally, and historically accurate following the spiritual awakening of Nicodemus (a Pharisee) and Joseph of Arimathea (a Sadducee) to the truth of the Messiah I was intrigued. Here were two men as different politically—and even religiously—as night and day. Yet they came together to remove Jesus’s body from the cross and bury it. Their differences crumbled in the bright light of Something Higher. What was their journey? I knew it had to be fascinating. I started with a book called The List, the Christ story from the perspective of two men pulled—kicking and screaming at times—to the truth of prophetic scripture. It’s a tale not only of friendship, but salvation. But for me the story wasn’t over. While The List followed an intellectual pathway to Jesus, this isn’t everybody’s experience. Sometimes we’re just too broken to think. I know this has been the case in my own life. My road has not been smooth and tidy. So, I wrote The List both as a continuation, but also a novel that definitely stands on its own. While The Light still addresses the intellectual case for Jesus, it also meets readers in a deeply personal way. It is an insistent pressing in of love. A rescue mission. A great read for believers and doubters alike.

Biblical Fiction Author Q&A: Buck Storm (The Light)Buck Storm Buck Storm is a recording artist and touring musician, as well as the critically-acclaimed, award-winning Christian fiction author of eight novels, including The List, Truck Stop Jesus, The Beautiful Ashes of Gomez Gomez, Miracle Man, and Venus Sings the Blues, among others. His books and songs have made friends around the world. A native of Yuma, AZ, he now makes his home in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. In this interview, Buck talks about the new expanded edition of his Biblical fiction book, The Light, which is part of his First Century Series. The Light is certainly outside the Literary Americana genre my readers have come to expect from my books. But when I was approached a few years ago about writing a story that was biblically, culturally, and historically accurate following the spiritual awakening of Nicodemus (a Pharisee) and Joseph of Arimathea (a Sadducee) to the truth of the Messiah I was intrigued. Here were two men as different politically—and even religiously—as night and day. Yet they came together to remove Jesus’s body from the cross and bury it. Their differences crumbled in the bright light of Something Higher. What was their journey? I knew it had to be fascinating. I started with a book called The List, the Christ story from the perspective of two men pulled—kicking and screaming at times—to the truth of prophetic scripture. It’s a tale not only of friendship, but salvation. But for me the story wasn’t over. While The List followed an intellectual pathway to Jesus, this isn’t everybody’s experience. Sometimes we’re just too broken to think. I know this has been the case in my own life. My road has not been smooth and tidy. So, I wrote The List both as a continuation, but also a novel that definitely stands on its own. While The Light still addresses the intellectual case for Jesus, it also meets readers in a deeply personal way. It is an insistent pressing in of love. A rescue mission. A great read for believers and doubters alike.

Paul Renfro, Author of The Unseen Series (Book 1 Nobody Sees This You: How to Live as a Spirit in the Unseen Realm, Book 2 Nobody Sees This Unseen Realm: How to Unlock Bible Mysteries) In our days, a burgeoning number of people worldwide are perceiving unseen realities. The gap between seen and unseen, between natural and spirit, is narrowing. You were magnetized to this book and the Unseen series because you also feel the nearing of the invisible. You are not alone in this. I wrote this series to equip you and your friends for holy perception of that world. Normal questions arise. How can you interpret what you are faintly perceiving? Are there rules? Guidelines? What’s causing your growing awareness of the hidden world? Why you? Can you make your perception clearer? Can you make it stop? Respected as a great explainer, Paul Refroe’s grasp of the truths in the Bible is praised by many. With practice hearing God’s voice in specific situations, he has sharp discernment and effective suggestions for what people wrestle with. His publications condense this depth and breadth for you to go even further. May God bless you like Paul—with lifelong hunger for intimacy with Him. The Renfroes love waking people to life as functioning spirits. All their books and products serve this purpose. https://paradigmlighthouse.com/books-and-products/

Have you ever try to change someone's mind and no matter what evidence you show them, they don't budge? We all have. David Richardson studied this topic at Oxford and explains why this happens and how to change that person by first understanding their underlying assumptions. David Richardson, Author, Oxford Scholar Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You Assumptions are the most potent of ideas, but also the least understood. Transparent reveals what assumptions we make, how they control us, and how they are all inherently religious. Even atheists are religious at the level of their assumptions. Some assumptions are true and most are not. How can you tell without being an intellectual? Transparent introduces the Transparent App, an innovative and creative tool that helps people quickly see through the messages they encounter daily in the things they read, watch, and hear using the power of assumptions. The Transparent App is simple enough for a student to use, but powerful enough for adults to find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership. How can someone bring God with them to work or school? How does God give us knowledge and guidance in the things that matter in real life? At the level of assumptions God is everywhere. Transparent is not just a theoretical theological exercise for intellectuals. It “translates” the complex ideologies of the intellectuals into everyday language for everyday people. Written more like an adventure than a textbook, Transparent is a refreshing departure from the usual books about apologetics, theology, and culture. Students, parents, pastors, and professionals will all love Transparent. Dave Richardson is also the President of the Assumptions Institute, an educational organization that helps individuals and groups find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership. We do that with resources and strategies that use the power of assumptions to discover what is true and align our public lives with that truth. Contact Dave on his website www.daverichardson.org

Today's show 2nd Half: Aaron Taylor- Do You Love Me? Experiencing and Extending Tremendous Love Jesus loves you unconditionally! Do you love Him the way He loves you?

Today: BJ & Cameron Arnett, "Christ Over Career" ABOUT CAMERON​ Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist. Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC’s Miami Vice, Fox’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC’s China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone. Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years. Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films.

Today's Show: Dr. Paula Price All The Craziness To Distract Us From the Truth

How To Stay Physically Healthy in the Middle of Chaos. Monica Stice Brown is 50 years old with 9 children who have never been sick. She and her husband of 32 years run a fruit and vegetable co-op. She was able to get pregnant at age 48 and her skin and body look amazing. And she is Owner of - Organic Food Co-op Buyer's Clubs- www.yourhealthsource.org

Colonel Ray Ivey: HONORING GOLD STAR FAMILIES, those who lost family members who were serving in combat. In honor of Memorial Day, consider donating to a Gold Star Family or to a Gold Star memorial being built. The Woody Williams Foundation has a goal of establishing monuments across the countries in as many communities as possible. Gold Star families fear their loved ones will be forgotten. Remember them this Memorial Day.

WHY A PLANT BASED DIET IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW! Thomas Jusayan Peak Performance Trainer from the website: https://peakperformnutrition.com/

How do we know heaven exists? Lee Strobel and Mani Sandoval discuss their new movie “The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates the Evidence for Life After Death.” Don't miss this insightful interview and hear some of the near death ecperiences reported. Watch Trailer or buy tickets: www.thecaseforheavenmovie.com Order the book/ READ: The Case for Heaven (https://amzn.to/3fCq4PA) For more information, check out The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel and Evidence that Demands A Verdict (Sean and Josh McDowell). F

Happy Mother's Day. A Gift For Moms!

Gardening & Grilling 1st segment: Simple guide to a great lawn and garden this time of year 2nd segment: Simpl3 guide to a great brisket, grilling or smoking Get outside and keep getting better!

Rabbi Jason Sobel The Chosen TV series Spiritual Advisor

Dan and Matt, Music Composers for The Chosen TV series and Band Members for Jars of Clay

Dr. Jim Slaughter sits down with Dr. Youssef at NRB to discuss his new book 'Never Give Up' and his exhortation to all of us!

Kaplan Dorr, Chief Spokesperson for GETTR, the New free-speech social media to use in place of Twitter. It is the fastest growing social media app in history!

BJ and Cameron Arnett

The Chosen TV series Music Composers, Dan Hasletine and Matthew Daniel

FROM MAFIA TO MINISTRY with Robert Borelli

The Chosen TV series Music Composers, Dan Hasletine and Matthew Daniel

People are always thinking about how to reach people for Christ here and in other countries. Listen in to hear Luke Moon, Founder of The Philos Project, discusses his organiztion he started in order to engage Christians in the Middle East culture here and abroad.

Mark Hancock from Trail Life Scouting