The Healing Church - with Sam Black
April 19, 2023
00:54:15
Dr. Jeff Schreve will unpack powerful truths from the Bible that will help you along in your journey. You'll grow closer to Christ - and to the heart of God.
Sam Black is a renowned author and expert in the field of pornography recovery. As the Director of Recovery Education at Covenant Eyes, he brings a wealth of experience to his work, having joined the organization in 2007 after a distinguished 18-year career as an award-winning journalist. Sam is the author of two groundbreaking books: "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It" and "The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits." He has also edited 16 other books on the impact of pornography and regularly speaks at parenting, leadership and men's events across the country. Sam's deep knowledge and compassionate approach have helped countless individuals and families find healing and hope.
Jeff talks with Israel Wayne about the upcoming American Family Association 5th annual Marriage, Family, Life 2023 Conference in Tupelo, Mississippi. Next, Jeff talks with Rick Rigsby. As President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications, the internationally acclaimed speaker presents to the top companies worldwide. Dr. Rick is also a favorite among professional and collegiate sports organizations. Rigsby—a former award-winning professor—spent over two decades teaching at various colleges, most of those years serving at Texas A&M University. In addition to academic duties, Dr. Rigsby was hired by legendary football icon R. C. Slocum as Chaplain and Life Skills Coach for the Aggies football team.
The modern world is a place of great distraction, and it can be difficult to make sense of our human existence. But at some point in our lives, we may experience particular moments that prompt us to search for something deeper. Sociologist Peter Berger described these hints and clues as "signals of transcendence" that awaken us to unseen realities. Os Guinness tells stories of people who experienced signals of transcendence and followed them to find new meaning and purpose in life.
Pastor Jeff talks with Mike Pence about his new autobiography, So Help Me God. Mike Pence served as the 48th Vice President of the United States (2017–2021), 50th Governor of Indiana (2013–2017), and as a member of the US House of Representatives (2001–2013).
Do believe the truth of the resurrection? How are you applying the truth of the gospel to your life?
Pastor Jeff talks with best-selling author Randy Alcorn about his latest book, “The Promise of the New Earth.” This book combines solid biblical teaching gleaned from Randy Alcorn’s best-selling book, Heaven, with beautiful photography to create a gift book to be treasured. Many Christians think about the present Heaven, where Christians go now when they die, but have never considered the future Heaven, after the resurrection, which will be a physical place occupied by physical people who will live forever with Jesus and all those who love Him.
Easter weekend is upon us. Pastor Jeff discuses the meaning of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Jeff talks with Bill Federer history of America’s founding. Bill Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage.
Pastor Jeff talks with Paul Miller about his new book, “A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World.” In our current culture, the church and prayer are often dismissed as irrelevant. But when believers gather and pray together, powerful things happen: the Spirit equips the saints for ministry, the helpless are met with help, and believers experience the joy of being led by the Spirit of Jesus.
Pastor Jeff discusses how we can trust God even when calamities are happening to us.
To those living in sin the truth can be very offensive. How do we reach them without driving them away?
Brad and Jill’s daughter, Hannah, went to Heaven on February 26, 2009, at the age of 17. She battled glioblastoma brain cancer for one year with grace and without fear, accepting it as “her storm” … her opportunity to bring glory to God. Brad is retired after 31 years in public education and together, they serve as the executive directors of the While We’re Waiting ministry. Jill hosts the While We’re Waiting – Hope After Child Loss podcast. They enjoy hiking, kayaking, and spending time with their daughter Bethany. They have a passion for pointing grieving moms and dads to the hope we have in Jesus.
Are you growing spiritually? Are you abiding in the Lord? Jeff and Chris talk about what it means to grow in our Christian lives.
Pastor Jeff and Debbie talk about the horrific shooting tragedy in Nashville, as well as the devastating tornado damage in Mississippi.
Today we celebrate one year of Real Truth for Today on AFR.
How do you view God? Do you view God through the lens of circumstances? Do you have bitterness due to difficulties you’ve experienced?
Pastor Jeff and his wife Debbie talk about truth especially as it pertains to the issue of homosexuality and warn against the church becoming accepting of some sins. Am I willing to give up my job, my friends, or even my life for the truth?
Babbie Mason is a two-time Dove Award-winning Christian singer, songwriter, author, and TV talk show host, who remains a favorite artist to a very dedicated audience. A Christian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Babbie Mason has 26 recorded projects to her credit and authored 8 books.
