Have you thought about the Holy Spirit's role in the Christmas story? Pastor Joseph Parker has some insights that might surprise you, on this episode of the Hour of Intercession.

Show notes: Luke 1:1-80 (NKJV) | Contact Pastor Joseph by email at jparker@afa.net.

Pastor Joseph Parker puts the spotlight on the Christ of Christmas as he shares from Scripture, as well as Christmas blogs that he's written. Grab some hot chocolate, sit back, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you listen to this episode of the Hour of Intercession.

Show notes: Luke 1:26-56 (NKJV) | Here are links to two of the blogs Pastor Joseph mentions: www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2020/12/walking-in-the-wisdom-of-the-wise-men; www.afa.net/the-stand/family/2018/12/christmas-crisis-pregnancy-and-life.

Pastor Joseph shares scripture to show it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Part 2 - God's Word and Other Inspirational Readings on Thanksgiving and Praise

God's Word and Other Readings on Thanksgiving and Praise

Pastor Joseph Parker visits with Rodney, Jennie, and Caleb Rogers, a family that is making the most of what God has entrusted to them. Caleb has cerebral palsy. With the help of his parents, he has written several books to point people to Christ and to encourage them in their walk. You'll be both encouraged and challenged.

SHOW NOTES: Matthew 25:14-30 (NKJV) | www.justjesusinc.com | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | Find out more about AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | You can email Pastor Joseph for resources about becoming a Christian at jparker@afa.net.  

10 Commandments contest participants Joshua Davis, Jr. and Malayika Davis visit with Pastor Joseph Parker. Also, joining us is Joshua Davis, Sr. You'll be inspired as the children, ages 9 and 7, talk about participating in the speech contest, and their dad discusses the critical role of parenting.

SHOW NOTES: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (NKJV) | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | jparker@afa.net 

This informative documentary helps the church understand how widespread sex trafficking is from big cities to small towns. We, as Christians, need to be educated and involved in the fight against this evil. Pastor Joseph's guest is Geoffrey Rogers, co-founder and president of Ships of Tarshish, on this episode of The Hour of Intercession.

Consider showing this documentary at your church. For details, visit www.blindeyesopened.com.  

SHOW NOTES: Luke 10:25-37 (NKJV) | www.shipstv.org | www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2021/08/sex-trafficking-and-the-abortion-industry-evil-twins/ | Email Pastor Joseph at jparker@afa.net.   

Hear about the amazing work that God is doing through a Corinth, Mississippi crisis pregnancy center. Pastor Joseph Parker visits with CEO Matt Mitchell on this episode of The Hour of Intercession.

SHOW NOTES: Psalm 139:1-24 (NKJV) | Contact the Oasis Medical Center at www.omcfriends.com. | To sign up for AFA Streaming, visit www.afa.net. | Email Pastor Joseph at jparker@afa.net.

What if God wrote a book and we had the opportunity to hear what it says? Pastor Joseph Parker reads from this Book of all books on this episode of The Hour of Intercession.

SHOW NOTES: 1 Chronicles 26:1-28:19 (NKJV), 1 John 1:1-4:4 (NKJV) | Sign up for AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | Connect with Pastor Joseph via email at jparker@afa.net.  

Pastor Joseph Parker's guest is Kevin McGary, the co-founder of Every Black Life Matters. Kevin discusses their efforts to protect black life from conception to death.

SHOW NOTES: Exodus 1:15-22 (NKJV) | www.everyblm.com | Find out more about the AFA Streaming platform at www.afa.net. | Email Pastor Joseph for evangelism and discipleship resources at jparker@afa.net.   

Pastor Joseph Parker is joined by Alex Nsengimana, who received a shoebox while at an orphanage in Africa. Hear his incredible story in segment one of The Hour of Intercession. In the remainder of the program starting at 15:01, Pastor Joseph honors veterans by reading from Peggy Joyce Ruth's Psalm 91 Book Series. 

SHOW NOTES: Psalm 91:1-16 (NKJV) | www.peggyjoyceruth.org/psalm-91-books | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | Email Pastor Joseph for Psalm 91 Prayer Resources at jparker@afa.net. 

Dana Patton is Pastor Joseph Parker's guest on this episode of The Hour of Intercession. Dana was adopted at birth by a godly family. As an adult, Dana began a search to find her birth mother. Don't miss this story of healing and grace.

Show notes: Psalm 139:1-24 (NKJV) | Email Dana at rejoician14@yahoo.com. | Pastor Joseph reads from this article: www.afa.net/the-stand/family/2018/08/except-in-the-case-of-rape. | Email Pastor Joseph at jparker@afa.net. | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.     

Pastor Joseph Parker underscores how important it is for grandparents and parents to teach about this topic from a biblical viewpoint on this episode of The Hour of Intercession. 

Show notes: Proverbs 7:1-27 (NKJV), Hebrews 13:1-14 (NKJV) | Sign up for AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | Find out more about the Operation Christmas Child's Shoebox Campaign at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ. | Email Pastor Joseph at jparker@afa.net. 

George Washington Carver said, "The secret of my success? It is simple. It is found in the Bible, 'In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:6)." Pastor Joseph Parker reads from this amazing book on this episode of Hour of Intercession.

Show notes: 1 Chronicles 23:1-26:8 (NKJV), 2 Peter 1:1-3:18 (NKJV) | Find out more about AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | Joseph mentions this blog: www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2019/03/the-bible-the-book-that-is-alive/ | Email Pastor Joseph for evangelism and discipleship resources at jparker@afa.net. 

Have you considered the importance of spending quality time reading and meditating on God's Word? Pastor Joseph Parker talks to us about that in this episode of Hour of Intercession. 

Show notes: Psalm 1:1-6 (NKJV); Psalm 112:1-10 (NKJV) | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | Find out more about AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | jparker@afa.net. 

Christians are called to share the good news of the gospel and to help fellow believers to grow in their faith. Pastor Joseph Parker and By Design's Jade Hollyfield have a helpful conversation about the Christian's responsibilities on this episode of Hour of Intercession.  

Show notes: Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV) | www.afa.net/bydesign | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | Contact Pastor Joseph at jparker@afa.net to receive the free Prayer Tools he mentions on today's show. 

How your hurts, struggles, and deepest longings can lead to a fulfilling life. That's the message behind the book Free to Thrive, written by Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett. Ben discusses the book with Pastor Joseph Parker on this episode of Hour of Intercession. 

Show notes: Psalm 1:1-6 (NKJV); Proverbs 5:1-23 (NKJV) | www.resolutionmovement.org | Sign up for AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. | jparker@afa.net. 

Do you look at the Bible as an arsenal of weapons for spiritual warfare? Pastor Joseph Parker discusses this vital topic in this episode of Hour of Intercession.

Show notes: Psalm 27:1-4 (NKJV); 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NKJV) | For information on AFA Streaming, visit www.afa.net. | www.samaritanspurse.org/occ | jparker@afa.net. 

Listen to Pastor Joseph Parker as he reads from the Book of books, the Bible, in this episode of Hour of Intercession.

Show notes: 1 Chronicles 19:1-23:23 (NKJV); 1 Peter 3:1-22 (NKJV) | Discover more about culture-transforming video content available at AFA Streaming at www.afa.net. Contact Pastor Joseph for the Prayer Tools he mentions on the show today at jparker@afa.net.