MinistryWatch Podcast

MinistryWatch Podcast


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Ep. 330: Remembering Joel Belz Founder of WORLD Magazine helped shape journalism of MinistryWatch
February 14, 2024

On todays MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, Warren Smith remembers Joel Belz, who died on Feb. 4. His legacy includes his significant impact on MinistryWatch itself. The producers for todays program are

Ep. 329: The SBC, Child Sponsorships and Musicians Ministry Executives Face Retirement
February 10, 2024

On today's program, leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee face two new lawsuits. Also, big ministries often partner with Christian music artists to encourage child sponsorsh

Ep: 328: A Conversation with Naghmeh Abedini Panahi
February 07, 2024

Naghmeh Abedini Panahi first made national news when she publicly advocated for the release of her then husband Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith. The story of Pastor

Ep. 327: Samaritan Ministries, Alistair Begg, United Methodist Final Tally of Disaffiliations
February 02, 2024

On todays program, one of the big healthcare sharing ministries is suing New Mexico. Well have details.Plus, popular pastor Alistair Beggwhose radio program was dropped by American Family Radio la

Ep. 326: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad A Conversation with Brant Hansen
January 30, 2024

Brant Hansen has been a friend of MinistryWatch for a few years now. Weve had him on the show before to talk about his previous books, and about some of the crazy things going on in Christian radio t

Ep. 325: Chi Alpha, Joel Osteen, Mike Breen and APEX Church
January 26, 2024

On todays program, another Chi Alpha leader is out at the Assemblies of God college campus ministry. He was director over the regions where convicted sex offender Daniel Savala had access to students

Ep. 324: Giving Up Power To Have Greater Influence
January 23, 2024

On todays episode, I would like to tell you a story. Its the story of a lunch meeting I had 15 years ago with Mark Dever and Garrett Kell. The lessons I learned that day are lessons that continue to

Podcast Ep. 323: Doug Wilson, TD Jakes, and Cru’s President Resigns Open Doors releases list of most dangerous countries for Christians
January 18, 2024

On todays program, Doug Wilsonthe pastor who leads what some call a Reformed religious empire in Moscow, Idahohas hired a law firm to protect himself and his organizations from defamation. Well ha

Ep. 322: Changes To The MinistryWatch Website
January 16, 2024

This week MinistryWatch President Warren Smith walks you through some of the recent changes weve made to the MinistryWatch website, and why we think these changes will help us serve you better. The p

Ep. 321: Acts 29, Grand Canyon University, IHOP, and Remembering Donald Wildmon
January 12, 2024

On todays program, one of the early members of the influential Acts 29 church planting network is leaving and going public with its reasons. Grand Canyon University, now the nations largest Chris