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Ep. 329: The SBC, Child Sponsorships and Musicians
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ep. 320: Answering Questions About MinistryWatch’s Annual Compensation Lists
MinistryWatchs annual lists of highly paid executives (one for Christian ministries and one for colleges and universities), just published, are among our most read posts of the year. They also genera