In a culture that often focuses on vulnerability and weakness, Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross) and guest counselor George Hebert (Licensed Paramedic and Counselor at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers) sit down to discuss a timeless biblical mandate: finding strength and courage when life hits hardest.

Drawing from his 20+ years as a paramedic and counselor, George shares how building "faith calluses" and remembering past victories—just like King David facing Goliath—helps us navigate trauma, loss, and life’s unpredictable challenges today. Callers join the conversation to share how their faith carried them through personal trials, while the hosts offer actionable wisdom on building spiritual resilience and where to turn when you need professional support.
Church Quake Call-In Line: 1-800-808-5548
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers: 281-894-7222 (Counseling services with licensed therapists and counseling interns)
Black Ink Financials (Sponsor - Terry Black): 832-343-8955 | admin@blackinkfinancials.com (Bookkeeping, mobile notary, and accounting services)
Home for the Holidays Gift Markets (Sponsor - Stacey Bowes):homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com(Fundraising partnerships available for local churches)

In a culture that often focuses on vulnerability and weakness, Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross) and guest counselor George Hebert (Licensed Paramedic and Counselor at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers) sit down to discuss a timeless biblical mandate: finding strength and courage when life hits hardest.
Drawing from his 20+ years as a paramedic and counselor, George shares how building "faith calluses" and remembering past victories&mdash;just like King David facing Goliath&mdash;helps us navigate trauma, loss, and life&rsquo;s unpredictable challenges today. Callers join the conversation to share how their faith carried them through personal trials, while the hosts offer actionable wisdom on building spiritual resilience and where to turn when you need professional support.
<ul data-path-to-node="6">
<li>Church Quake Call-In Line: 1-800-808-5548</li>
<li>Shield Bearer Counseling Centers: 281-894-7222 (Counseling services with licensed therapists and counseling interns)</li>
<li>Black Ink Financials (Sponsor - Terry Black): 832-343-8955 | admin@blackinkfinancials.com (Bookkeeping, mobile notary, and accounting services)</li>
<li>Home for the Holidays Gift Markets (Sponsor - Stacey Bowes): <a href="https://homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com/" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjtj5CViZyXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnAE">homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com</a> (Fundraising partnerships available for local churches)</li>
</ul>

Church Quake

Hop in, Close the car door. Heading home after a hard day's work, join Johnny Teague, Author and Pastor of Church at the Cross Houston. Johnny will be sharing heart-warming stories about many of our neighbors in Houston, then he will take time to look at the headlines visit about what God's Word has to say to our day.  Relax and enjoy the ride.  

Hop in, Close the car door. Heading home after a hard day's work, join Johnny Teague, Author and Pastor of Church at the Cross Houston. Johnny will be sharing heart-warming stories about many of our neighbors in Houston, then he will take time to look at the headlines visit about what God's Word has to say to our day.&nbsp; Relax and enjoy the ride.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carpooling with Johnny Teague

Church At The Cross

9/19/026 "Church Quake: Finding Divine Strength in Times of Crisis"

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your drive home as he dives into one of Houston's most chilling cold cases. Unpacking his newest book, A Real Estate Nightmare: A Hurricane and a Triple Murder, Dr. Teague takes listeners back to August 19, 1983—the day after Hurricane Alicia battered Southeast Texas. While the city was still recovering from massive blackouts and storm damage, three real estate professionals—Elizabeth Shoemate, Joanne Brown, and Frances Ivey—went to work at the Shoemate & Company office on Memorial Drive and never returned home.

In this episode, Dr. Teague recounts the harrowing details of that Friday evening: how a fellow agent unexpectedly discovered the scene, the uncanny silence following the storm, and the shadowy figure spotted inside the office. Reframing these three women not just as victims, but as cherished members of the Houston community, Dr. Teague shares his extensive research and interviews with law enforcement and families in the hope that bringing this 43-year-old mystery back to light will finally lead to justice and closure.

Key Topics Covered:
Welcome & invitation to Church at the Cross in Houston
Upcoming Houston-area book signing dates and locations
The devastation of Hurricane Alicia on August 18, 1983
The timeline and discovery of the 1983 Shoemate & Company triple murder
Dr. Teague's mission to help solve cold cases through investigative storytelling

Key Contact & Event Info
Host: Dr. Johnny Teague (Author & Pastor)
Church Services: Church at the Cross, 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX | Sundays at 10:30 AM
Official Website & Books:www.johnnyteague.com

Upcoming Book Signings:
Saturday, Oct 17 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Grand Parkway (Spring, TX)
Saturday, Oct 24 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Champions / FM 1960 (Houston, TX)
Saturday, Nov 7 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Barnes & Noble – Westloop / Westland (Houston, TX)

Join Pastor Johnny Teague on your drive home as he dives into one of Houston's most chilling cold cases. Unpacking his newest book, A Real Estate Nightmare: A Hurricane and a Triple Murder, Dr. Teague takes listeners back to August 19, 1983&mdash;the day after Hurricane Alicia battered Southeast Texas. While the city was still recovering from massive blackouts and storm damage, three real estate professionals&mdash;Elizabeth Shoemate, Joanne Brown, and Frances Ivey&mdash;went to work at the Shoemate &amp; Company office on Memorial Drive and never returned home.
In this episode, Dr. Teague recounts the harrowing details of that Friday evening: how a fellow agent unexpectedly discovered the scene, the uncanny silence following the storm, and the shadowy figure spotted inside the office. Reframing these three women not just as victims, but as cherished members of the Houston community, Dr. Teague shares his extensive research and interviews with law enforcement and families in the hope that bringing this 43-year-old mystery back to light will finally lead to justice and closure.
Key Topics Covered:
<ul data-path-to-node="4">
<li>Welcome &amp; invitation to Church at the Cross in Houston</li>
<li>Upcoming Houston-area book signing dates and locations</li>
<li>The devastation of Hurricane Alicia on August 18, 1983</li>
<li>The timeline and discovery of the 1983 Shoemate &amp; Company triple murder</li>
<li>Dr. Teague's mission to help solve cold cases through investigative storytelling</li>
</ul>
Key Contact &amp; Event Info
<ul data-path-to-node="7">
<li>Host: Dr. Johnny Teague (Author &amp; Pastor)</li>
<li>Church Services: Church at the Cross, 3835 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX | Sundays at 10:30 AM</li>
<li>Official Website &amp; Books: <a href="https://www.johnnyteague.com/" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwis-Ji-opeXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ0gE">www.johnnyteague.com</a></li>
</ul>
Upcoming Book Signings:
<ul data-path-to-node="9">
<li>Saturday, Oct 17 (2:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM): Barnes &amp; Noble &ndash; Grand Parkway (Spring, TX)</li>
<li>Saturday, Oct 24 (1:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM): Barnes &amp; Noble &ndash; Champions / FM 1960 (Houston, TX)</li>
<li>Saturday, Nov 7 (2:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM): Barnes &amp; Noble &ndash; Westloop / Westland (Houston, TX)</li>
</ul>

10/2/2026 "Carpooling with Johnny Teague: Real Estate Nightmare"

Join Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross and licensed professional counselor) alongside co-host George Ebear from Shield Bearer Counseling Centers for Church Quake. In this episode, the team explores the vital biblical and psychological necessity of slowing down, learning to respond rather than react, managing anger, and finding peace amidst busy lives. Featuring thoughtful listener call-ins and practical advice on cultivating patience and self-reflection.
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers

Need support, marriage counseling, or someone to talk to? Taking insurance, cash, and working with your schedule and budget.
Phone: 281-894-7222
Church of the Cross

Address: 3835 South Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX
Services: Sunday Bible study/discipleship groups at 9:30 AM, Worship service at 10:30 AM.
Black Ink Financials(Sponsor)

Bookkeeping, accounting, and mobile notary services with Terry Black.
Phone: 832-343-8955
Email: admin@blackinkfinancials.com
Home for the Holidays Gift Market(Sponsor)

Local vendors, handmade gifts, boutique finds, and church fundraising partner opportunities.
Website:HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com

Join Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross and licensed professional counselor) alongside co-host George Ebear from Shield Bearer Counseling Centers for Church Quake. In this episode, the team explores the vital biblical and psychological necessity of slowing down, learning to respond rather than react, managing anger, and finding peace amidst busy lives. Featuring thoughtful listener call-ins and practical advice on cultivating patience and self-reflection.
<ul data-path-to-node="4">
<li>Shield Bearer Counseling Centers 
<ul data-path-to-node="4,0,1">
<li>Need support, marriage counseling, or someone to talk to? Taking insurance, cash, and working with your schedule and budget.</li>
<li>Phone: 281-894-7222</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Church of the Cross 
<ul data-path-to-node="4,1,1">
<li>Address: 3835 South Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX</li>
<li>Services: Sunday Bible study/discipleship groups at 9:30 AM, Worship service at 10:30 AM.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Black Ink Financials (Sponsor) 
<ul data-path-to-node="4,2,1">
<li>Bookkeeping, accounting, and mobile notary services with Terry Black.</li>
<li>Phone: 832-343-8955</li>
<li>Email: admin@blackinkfinancials.com</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Home for the Holidays Gift Market (Sponsor) 
<ul data-path-to-node="4,3,1">
<li>Local vendors, handmade gifts, boutique finds, and church fundraising partner opportunities.</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com/" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjtj5CViZyXAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwAE">HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

9/26/2026 "Church Quake: The Need to Slow Down"

On this special episode of Church Quake, Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross) and Michelle Temafonte (Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers) pause to reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. Moving beyond everyday topics, they open the phone lines to listeners across Houston to share where they were, how their lives were impacted, and how our nation processed collective trauma through faith, prayer, and community support.

From personal memories of seminary classrooms and distant family stress to heartfelt calls from veterans, former NYC locals, and those who were just children in 2001, this episode offers a reverent look at processing deep trauma, finding comfort, and journeying toward healing.
Primary Sponsor: Shield Bearer Counseling Centers

Phone: 281-894-7222
Website:shieldbearer.org
Featured Sponsor: Black Ink Financials

Contact: Terry Black
Phone: 832-343-8955
Website:blackinkfinancials.com


Featured Sponsor: Home for the Holiday Gift Market
Website:homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

On this special episode of&nbsp;Church Quake, Pastor Johnny Teague (head pastor at Church of the Cross) and Michelle Temafonte (Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers) pause to reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. Moving beyond everyday topics, they open the phone lines to listeners across Houston to share where they were, how their lives were impacted, and how our nation processed collective trauma through faith, prayer, and community support.
From personal memories of seminary classrooms and distant family stress to heartfelt calls from veterans, former NYC locals, and those who were just children in 2001, this episode offers a reverent look at processing deep trauma, finding comfort, and journeying toward healing.
<ul data-path-to-node="7">
<li>Primary Sponsor: Shield Bearer Counseling Centers 
<ul data-path-to-node="7">
<li>Phone: 281-894-7222</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://shieldbearer.org" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjJ98TKheiWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQkAE">shieldbearer.org</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Featured Sponsor: Black Ink Financials 
<ul data-path-to-node="7,1,1">
<li>Contact: Terry Black</li>
<li>Phone: 832-343-8955</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://blackinkfinancials.com">blackinkfinancials.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
Featured Sponsor: Home for the Holiday Gift Market
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjJ98TKheiWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQeg">homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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