Sharing the Gospel Inside Prison Walls

What happens when the Church chooses to see people not by their worst mistake, but through the lens of grace? In this episode of Words of Life, we continue our conversation with Barry Brown, Divisional Director of Correctional Ministries for Texas with The Salvation Army. Barry challenges common m…

Bringing Hope Behind Prison Walls

In this powerful episode of Words of Life, we sit down with Barry Brown, the Divisional Director of Correctional Ministries for Texas with The Salvation Army. Drawing from nearly three decades of ministry inside correctional facilities, Barry shares how God transformed his own life and called him t…

Beyond Sunday: Activating Your Church in the Community

In this episode of Words of Life, we conclude our series on Community Engagement with a special focus on church leadership and community engagement. Joined by Major Paul Ryerson, Area Commander for The Salvation Army in Central Oklahoma, this conversation is a practical and inspiring guide for past…

Rethinking How We Share the Gospel- Author, Preston Fidler

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with author Preston Fiddler ( 1000 Cups of Tea ), we continue exploring what it means to share the gospel through authentic relationships, not agendas. Too often, Christians can unintentionally treat people like projects. But what if evangelism started with g…

Author, Preston Fidler- 1,000 Cups of Tea

  What if sharing the gospel wasn’t about having all the right words, but about building real relationships? In this episode of Words of Life, we’re joined by author and missionary Preston Fidler, whose book 1000 Cups of Tea has helped inspire this series on community engagement and neighboring w…

No Projects, Just People: A Better Way to Share Jesus

What does it truly mean to love your neighbor as a follower of Christ? In this episode of Words of Life, Bernie Dake continues his powerful conversation with Major Sandra Pawar, exploring a refreshing and deeply authentic approach to evangelism and community. Together, they unpack the idea that “w…

Are You Too Busy to Be a Good Neighbor?

Is busyness keeping you from being the neighbor God has called you to be? In week three of our Words of Life series on neighboring, Bernie Dake and Major Sandra Pawar tackle one of the biggest barriers we all face: a busy life. Between work, family, responsibilities, and constant distractions, it …

Small Acts, Big Impact: Neighboring That Changes Lives

What if being a good neighbor is simpler than we think? In this episode of Words of Life, Bernie Dake and Major Sandra Pawar continue our series on neighboring with a powerful reminder. Real change in our communities does not start with programs, policies, or platforms. It starts with us. Inspire…

The Art of Neighboring in Everyday Life

What does it really mean to be a good neighbor? In this episode of Words of Life, we kick off a brand new series focused on neighboring and how Christians can intentionally love the people around them. Whether you are a church leader looking to engage your community or simply someone wanting to li…

Songs Through Tears: The Power of Praise in South Africa’s Children’s Homes

In this powerful final installment of a four-part series, Words of Life host Bernie Dake concludes his moving conversation with members of the Salvation Army’s Southern Staff Band as they reflect on their life-changing ministry trip to South Africa. After ten days of teaching music, creative arts,…